City of Gainesville - File #: 210298.

• File #: 210298.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 8/11/2021
• In control: Equal Opportunity Director
• On agenda: 8/19/2021
• Final action: 8/24/2021
• Title: Legislative Body Disparity Study Kick-Off Workshop (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/24/2021	1	City Commission	Heard
8/19/2021	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Legislative Body Disparity Study Kick-Off Workshop (B)

Explanation

Griffin & Strong, P.C. (“GSPC”), an Atlanta based law and public policy consulting firm, is conducting a Disparity Study for the City of Gainesville. This study is designed to review the City’s procurement process and analyze its contract awards, including those to minority and women owned businesses. To kick off the Study, GSPC will be facilitating an informational meeting to discuss the study, its purposes, methodology, and ways the public and business community can be involved. Commissioners are invited to ask questions during the workshop.

Fiscal Note

N/A

Recommendation:

The City Commission receive information regarding the Disparity Study and provide feedback.