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35 3. Systems Focus: Their methodology emphasizes the systems needed to advance the strategic 36 plan. 37 4. Facilitation Experience: The firm has strong facilitation experience, crucial for effective 38 strategic planning. 39 5. Innovative Approach: Despite limited municipal experience, the firm brings fresh ideas and 40 processes, seen as a benefit by the subcommittee. 41 6. Tailored Approach: Inspiring Sight effectively linked the City's previous work around community 42 aspirations to their Vision Matrix, adapting their approach based on feedback from the 43 information sessions. 44 7. Adaptability: The firm demonstrated flexibility, ensuring their process could be tailored to the 45 City's needs. 46 8. Equity Incorporation: Their approach to incorporating equity aligns with the City's strategy, 47 ensuring it is integrated into the overall plan rather than treated as a separate element. 48 49 Cost Comparison: 50 Here is a summary of the costs and what they include for each proposal: Firm Total Cost Key Inclusions Inspiring $28,500 + additional ala carte Strategy sessions, focus groups, SWOT, Sight services (Estimated hours = implementation session(s) (Additional cost: 225) supplemental coaching) Hue Life $15,000 (Estimated hours = Data collection, vision workshops, 90 day - 1 year 60-70) plan focus Rapp $36,500 + travel (No Estimated Environmental scan, SWOT analysis, strategic Consultants hours given) planning implementation sessions Center for $6,650 (Estimated hours = 33-Details on phases and workshops PPP 38) 51 52 Inspiring Sight's proposal includes implementation steps, making it a comprehensive choice. In addition, 53 staff recommends considering some of the ala carte services offered by Inspiring Sight based on how 54 the organization adapts to new strategic processes. Strategic Planning is expected to result in a culture 55 shift, and additional support from the facilitator may be required in order to ensure that the Strategic Plan 56 is a living document and will be integrated and used throughout the organization for the next several 57 years. 58 59 60 Policy Objectives 61 The policy objective is to engage a qualified consulting firm to facilitate a comprehensive strategic 62 planning process for the City. This process aims to integrate the updated Community Aspirations, the 63 Strategic Racial Equity Action Plan (SREAP), and departmental work plans into a cohesive and 64 actionable strategic plan. The strategic plan will guide the City's efforts over the next three to five years, 65 ensuring alignment with the community's vision and the Council's goals, and embedding equity and 66 inclusion into all aspects of the City's operations and decision-making processes. 67 68 Equity Impact Summary 69 The strategic planning process facilitated by Inspiring Sight is designed to ensure that equity and 70 inclusion are foundational elements of the City's strategic plan. Inspiring Sight's approach includes a 71 strong focus on systems that support equity, change management to foster an inclusive organizational 72 culture, and methodologies that ensure all voices are heard and considered. Their process aligns with 73 the City's commitment to equity, as outlined in the SREAP, by making equity an integral part of the 74 strategic plan rather than a separate initiative. This alignment will help the City address systemic 75 inequities and promote a more inclusive and equitable community for all residents. Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!5!pg!2:4