HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-02 - ADMIN Resolution - Economic Development Authority - 2023/01/17EDA Resolution No. 23-02
Resolution approving amendments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park’s racial equity statement says that the City “will strive
for racial equity by building understanding of the issues in our organization and intentionally
and proactively take measures to break down barriers to a just and inclusive community;” and
Whereas, in furtherance of that goal, the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority and the City created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy created a Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Policy (the “Policy”) that creates goals for women and black, indigenous, and
people of color (BIPOC) and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) participation in projects
receiving public financial assistance and requires reporting of women and BIPOC/AAPI
participation; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Authority has considered certain
proposed amendments to the Policy; and
Whereas, the Board has determined that it is reasonable, expedient and in the best
interest of the public to approve and adopt the Policy in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Authority hereby approves the amended Policy in
the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development Authority
January 17, 2023
Karen Barton, executive director Nadia Mohamed, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
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