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<br />2!Equity and Inclusion
<br />The City strongly values equity and inclusion. All proposals should reflect this in how services
<br />are proposed to be performed. All Respondents must state how their organizations values,
<br />policies, programs and practices reflect Rosevilles values. The Citys policy statement states: !
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<br />The City of Roseville strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. We are
<br />committed to promoting respectful conduct, equitable service, and diversity in our
<br />community. We condemn discrimination by or against residents, visitors, workers,
<br />City employees or City businesses. In all that we do as a City government, we pledge
<br />to treat everyone fairly, respectfully, and without bias, regardless of their color,
<br />creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, familial status, immigration
<br />status, sexual orientation, age, income, or disability.
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<br />The City of Roseville is committed to taking tangible steps to normalize, organize, and
<br />operationalize racial equity principles and tools, with an eye toward impactful and sustainable
<br />outcomes that create a more equitable community.
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<br />2.1!Equity
<br />Racial equity is when race can no longer be used to predict success and outcomes for all groups
<br />are improved.
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<br />2.1.1 Background
<br />In 2018, a team of 14 Roseville staff members representing every department at the City
<br />participated in a year-long racial equity training. The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and the
<br />Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) facilitated the program.
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<br />2.1.2 Goals
<br />The City of Roseville is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where the predictability of
<br />success is not based on color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, familial
<br />status, immigration status, sexual orientation, age, income, or disability.. To accomplish this
<br />goal, all City departments will prioritize l equity in their planning, delivery, and evaluation of
<br />programs, policies, and services. The City of Roseville is committed to taking tangible steps to
<br />normalize, organize, and implement equity principles and tools, with an eye toward impactful
<br />and sustainable outcomes that create a more equitable community.
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<br />2.2!Working Conditions and Employment Structure
<br />Roseville believes that all employees of its contractors should be treated with respect and
<br />provided with a safe, healthy working environment. Working conditions must be as safe as
<br />possible meeting all local, state, and federal policies, guidelines, rules, and laws. Labor policies
<br />should fully respect the rights of all employees. The City prefers to work with a Contractor that
<br />provides equitable hiring and fair compensation policies and practices.
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