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14 THE CITY OF - - � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASA\TON., November 1, 2022 Human Resources TITLE: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $224,500 SUMMARY Staff diversity and creating a genuine culture of equity and inclusion is a key City Council priority. The City of Pleasanton (City) is seeking a partner to support this important work, which is thoroughly familiar with the issues faced by local municipalities, to facilitate a best-in-class diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) study customized to the specific needs, culture, and goals of Pleasanton. The resulting DEI Strategic Plan must be effective, meaningful, practical, and sustainable for years to come. The team at MGT of America Consulting, LLC (MGT) is experienced with DEI and organizational improvement, both throughout California and nationally. Other potential vendor proposals received did not include comprehensive plans for program development and implementation, which are crucial elements. The establishment of a DEI Program will be implemented in phases beginning in the second quarter of FY 2022/23 and extending until the end of FY 2023/24. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with MGT in an amount not to exceed $224,500 through June 30, 2024. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The proposed professional services agreement with MGT in an amount not to exceed $224,500 will be split over two fiscal years. The FY 2022/23 expense is an amount of $169,000; this includes $42,000 for Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) that is shared equally by the two cities. The City's portion of the FY 2022/23 expense in the amount of $148,000 will be made by a transfer from the General Fund Contingency. The balance of $21 ,000 will be covered by the City of Livermore. LPFD is planning to request appropriate funding for its portion of the DEI Strategic Plan into its FY 2022/23 budget as part of the mid-year budget update. The funding for FY 2023/24 in the amount of $55,500 will be allocated during the upcoming biennial budget process, proportionately for both cities.