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PURPOSE: CREATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
INITIATED BY: MAYOR LORI PALMERI/PAST AND PRESENT COMMON
COUNCIL
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH ENACTED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CREATING SECTION 2-41 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF OSHKOSH
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh's population increased from 62,916 in 2000 to
66,083 in 2010, and to 66,582 in 2015, for a total increase of 5.8%; and
WHEREAS, based on 2010 Census data, the second most common race identified
in the City of Oshkosh in 2010 was Asian alone with 2,113 residents, or 3.2% of the
population, and 2015 projections in the City of Oshkosh Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing identified Black or African American as the second most common race, with
2,304 residents comprising 3.5% of the population; and
WHEREAS,in Winnebago County, census data shows that 89.3%of the population
is White, while the school aged population ranges from 77%-82% White, reflecting a
changing demographic in which the non-White population is becoming an increasing
share of our population and will continue to increase as the school age population
becomes adults; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Area School District reports over 50 languages spoken in
the district; and
WHEREAS, in May 2018, the Wisconsin Public Health Association passed a
resolution declaring that racism is a public health crisis in Wisconsin; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
in both 2013 and 2019 identified impediments that have a basis in issues such as race,
ethnicity, and disability, and
WHEREAS, executive leadership of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation,
Oshkosh Area School District, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and the City of Oshkosh
had identified talent attraction and retention as one of the common goals within their
respective strategic plans, as well as in the plans of other businesses and organizations
within the Oshkosh area, and agreed that diversity and inclusion initiatives were one of
the key strategies in attracting and retaining a talented workforce; and
WHEREAS, as part of a 2016 Council goal of conducting a study of Diversity and
Inclusion, one of the options identified in the study was the creation of a Diversity and
Inclusion Committee; and
WHEREAS, following a 2017 study of Boards and Commissions, Council directed
staff to develop draft language for the creation of a Diversity and Inclusion Committee
after the other elements of the 2017 study recommendations were implemented to reduce
the number of boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Oshkosh 2019 Annual Citizen Survey, only 42% of
respondents identified Oshkosh as "a Welcoming, Inclusive Community," and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Strategic Plan includes Guiding Principles,
including, "Responsive: Respond to citizens' requests equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner," and "Equitable: Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources," and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Strategic Plan has a goal to "Enhance the
Effectiveness of Our City Government," with a specific strategy to "Strengthen
Partnerships and Collaboration in Diverse Community Groups"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh wants to be proactive in addressing issues of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh, Wisconsin:
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SECTION 1. That Section 2-41 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code is hereby
created to read as follows:
SECTION 2-41 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
COMMITTEE
(A) Membership and Terms
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee shall consist of nine (9)
members. Due consideration shall be given to ensuring membership reflects
the gender, racial, LGBTQ, and ethnic characteristics of the Oshkosh
community. Terms of members shall initially be three (3) members serving
staggered one (1), two (2), and three (3) year terms, and thereafter for three
(3) years. Up to two (2) members of the committee may be non-residents of
the City of Oshkosh, in order to achieve greater diversity on the committee
and to offer additional perspective to the committee's work. One (1)
Council member may serve as a liaison in an ex-officio capacity, with no
voting rights and shall not count towards a quorum. The Director of
Administrative Services or their designee shall serve as coordinator and
recording secretary for the Committee.
(B) Responsibility
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee shall act as an advisory
body to the City Manager and Common Council in providing comment and
support regarding appropriate strategies to develop activities, resources,
and services that promote a positive community environment of equity and
inclusion, and celebrate the diverse identities of the City of Oshkosh.
(C) Support
The City of Oshkosh shall provide annual membership in and resources
from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and/or other comparable
organizations.
{�}(D) Duties
(1) Serve as a resource, recommend goals, and advise the City
Manager and Common Council on existing and / or proposed city
ordinances, program development and actions, as well as best
practices for health, housing and economic mobility, to promote
community equity and inclusion for all who live, work, and learn in
a diverse Oshkosh.
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(2) Facilitate input from all geographic areas of Oshkosh, a broad
spectrum of residents, business leaders, students, and employees
from diverse circumstances, to advance the benefits of community
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(3) To educate the public about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The
committee will implement a public education plan, and actively plan,
sponsor, and participate in events that promote and celebrate
diversity.
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(4) Within one (1) year of creation, report to the City Manager and
Common Council on goals of the committee and identify (a) 5 — 7
equity performance measures for each city department developed by
each department, and approved by the Committee (b) additional
resources necessary to achieve said goals, (c) information relative to
community diversity, equity and inclusion to share with the general
public and underserved populations, and (d) best practices of
community diversity, equity and inclusion for health, housing and
economic mobility that the city may consider adopting. Thereafter,
the Committee shall annually report to the City Manager and
Common Council on specific progress on, and future goals tied to,
department-level equity performance metrics. Progress on all
performances metrics shall be reported in the annual city budget as
part of the regular budget process and be maintained on a dedicated
city website.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage
and publication.
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SECTION 3. Publication Notice
Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #20-255 CREATE
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE (A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF OSHKOSH ENACTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING SECTION 2-41
DIVERSITY,EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF OSHKOSH)on
June 9,2020. The ordinance creates a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in the City
of Oshkosh for the purposes of serving as a resource, recommending goals, and advising
the City Manager and Common Council; advancing the benefits of community diversity,
equity, and inclusion; and educating the public about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215 Church
Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone:
920/236-5011.
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