AGENDA DATE: 2/17/2021
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Memorandum of Understanding For Collaboration Among the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration Among the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of Virginia Regarding Equity and Inclusion
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, Russell
PRESENTER (S): Siri Russell, Director of Equity and Inclusion
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In May of 2016, the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle adopted Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration regarding transportation, education, environment, and redevelopment/affordable housing (Attachment A). Recognizing the value of regional collaboration, the bodies adopted an additional MOU regarding economic development (Attachment B) in 2017.
On October 28, 2020, at the first joint public meeting of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia, the entities jointly agreed to create a shared memorandum of understanding for collaboration regarding equity and inclusion.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds
DISCUSSION: Following the October 28 joint meeting, City, County, and UVA staff worked collaboratively to finalize a MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion (Attachment C).
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment D) to approve the MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle...
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