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Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative (GINI) (B)
Explanation
The Interim Director for the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Charters are submitting the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative GINI Proposed Process Map Timeline, and the GINI Proposed Process Task List for the Commission’s review and consideration. The attached documents provide a visual of what steps the Charters are taking to implement the motion from the March 17, 2022 City Commission meeting. We’re also seeking clarity on the motion made that day to clarify expectations of the commission for implementation timeline. A motion was made by Mayor-Commissioner Pro Tem Saco, seconded by Commissioner Arreola, that this matter be approved, as shown below. The motion was to direct staff to:
1. Move forward with GINI recommendations and initiatives.
2. Staff to do a fiscal analysis for FTE and ambassadors, language line acquisition and training, document translation in Spanish and sign translation into Spanish.
Assess future languages for year 2 and 3.
3. Find a funding source for initial and recurring needs/phases, and staff come back after they meet.
4. Communicate with rural women’s health project to transition data/work product to City of Gainesville.
5. Staff reach out to other government entities for collaboration over 3 years.
6. Provide an update to the Commission in 6 months.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Strategic Connection
Goal One: Equitable Community. This is a top priority as this is a comprehensive city public health policy and strategy/action plan.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The General Policy Committee reviews and discuss the previous motion for timeline expectations. Moreover, review and discuss attached GINI Proposed Process Map Timeline and GINI Proposed Process Task List, as appropriate.