Browse Working Group Recommendations
Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.
BDK2R2
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: OPERATIONS & MENTORSHIP
Recommendation: Provide culturally competent mentorship and support that is proactive at reaching MWBE businesses and entrepreneurs where they currently are:
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Key Issue: OPERATIONS & MENTORSHIP
Recommendation: Provide culturally competent mentorship and support that is proactive at reaching MWBE businesses and entrepreneurs where they currently are:
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Finance / Purchasing | 3+ years |
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | < 1 year |
| County | Environmental Services | 1-2 years |
BDK4R1
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: Host an annual joint City/County MWBE Business Development Fair, which can:
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Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: Host an annual joint City/County MWBE Business Development Fair, which can:
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Finance / Purchasing | < 1 year |
| County | Communications | 1-3 years |
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | |
| County | Planning | 1-3 years |
BDK4R1a
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: offer training on certification and contracting requirements;
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Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: offer training on certification and contracting requirements;
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
BDK4R1b
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: publicize forthcoming contract work suitable for small businesses and MWBEs;
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Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: publicize forthcoming contract work suitable for small businesses and MWBEs;
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
BDK4R1c
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: promote local and regional MWBE businesses;
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Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: promote local and regional MWBE businesses;
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
BDK4R1d
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: provide matchmaking for MWBE vendors and subcontractors with municipal agencies, prime contractors, and major local purchasers.
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Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: provide matchmaking for MWBE vendors and subcontractors with municipal agencies, prime contractors, and major local purchasers.
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| County | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
EDK3R1
Working Group: Education
Key Issue: LANGUAGE ACCESS
Recommendation: Create a centralized language center for residents to access resources in their native language
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Key Issue: LANGUAGE ACCESS
Recommendation: Create a centralized language center for residents to access resources in their native language
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owning Entity Pending | ||||
EDK4R4
Working Group: Education
Key Issue: FUNDING
Recommendation: Create a business incubator model, driven by the City and/or County, to stimulate multilingual translation services.
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Key Issue: FUNDING
Recommendation: Create a business incubator model, driven by the City and/or County, to stimulate multilingual translation services.
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owning Entity Pending | ||||
HCK1R2
Working Group: Healthcare
Key Issue: GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS/INFRASTRUCTURE
Recommendation: Amend Chapter 101 of the County Codes to require representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color on the County Medical Advisory Council and County Medical Advisory Board and (if permitted by state law) compensate members for their service
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Key Issue: GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS/INFRASTRUCTURE
Recommendation: Amend Chapter 101 of the County Codes to require representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color on the County Medical Advisory Council and County Medical Advisory Board and (if permitted by state law) compensate members for their service
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| County | Law | < 1 year |
POK1R3
Working Group: Policing
Key Issue: HIRING
Recommendation: We are recommending the City of Rochester enhance the Career Pathways to Public Safety program offered by the Rochester City School District, and the PREP program offered by Monroe Community College to firmly establish a direct pipeline for the youth of Monroe County to enter the ranks of local law enforcement
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Key Issue: HIRING
Recommendation: We are recommending the City of Rochester enhance the Career Pathways to Public Safety program offered by the Rochester City School District, and the PREP program offered by Monroe Community College to firmly establish a direct pipeline for the youth of Monroe County to enter the ranks of local law enforcement
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | 1-3 years |
| County | Human Services - Youth Bureau | 1-3 years |
| County | Public Safety | 1-3 years |
SSK4R8
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Recommendation: Evaluate contractors’ ability to provide culturally competent services when selecting contract providers (Contractors performing the work should be directly tied to the community. Articulate any cultural and language competence conditions in contracts with providers. Support contractors to meet these standards)
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Key Issue: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Recommendation: Evaluate contractors’ ability to provide culturally competent services when selecting contract providers (Contractors performing the work should be directly tied to the community. Articulate any cultural and language competence conditions in contracts with providers. Support contractors to meet these standards)
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Finance / Purchasing | 1-3 years |
| County | Planning | < 1 year |
SSK4R9
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Recommendation: Create a Cultural Competence Advisory Committee
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Key Issue: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Recommendation: Create a Cultural Competence Advisory Committee
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owning Entity Pending | ||||
