Racial Equity Impact Analysis (REIA)

The Racial Equity Impact Analysis helps the City consider racial equity outcomes when shaping policies, practices, programs and budgets.

Master contract with the University of Minnesota for research, consulting, and technical assistance services - REIA

Section 1: Background

Does this impact one of the City's Goal Areas

Policy Goals

Operational Goals

Public Safety	Yes
Housing	Yes
Economic Development	Yes
Public Services	Yes
Environmental Justice	Yes
Built Environment & Transportation	Yes
Public Health	Yes
Arts & Culture	Yes

Workforce	Yes
Spending	Yes
Data	Yes
Community Engagement	Yes

Describe the impact on selected goal areas.

The City is fortunate to have a major research University here, and over the years we have interacted with it in numerous ways, including joint research projects, internships, hiring of University graduates, and the conducting of specialized studies. Some of these interactions have required formal contracts, others are informal arrangements. An extension of the current master contract will allow all enterprise departments to access and utilize the University of Minnesota and their subject matter expertise.

Who participated in completing this analysis?

Various City staff.

Section 2: Data

LIST THE SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIES THAT WILL BE IMPACTED AND THE RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS OF CONSTITUENTS IN THOSE AREAS:

The specific geographic areas under this action are the neighborhoods of: Minneapolis is home to a rich and diverse variety of communities. The estimated total population is 429,606 people. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, the racial demographics of Minneapolis are as follows: - White: 63.8% -Black or African American: 19.4% - American Indian and Alaskan Native: 1.4% - Asian: 6.1% - Two or more races: 4.6% - Hispanic or Latino: 9.6% Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/minneapoliscityminnesota Neighborhood breakdown: There are a variety or resources to learn about the diverse makeup of Minneapolis neighborhoods, including: - City of Minneapolis neighborhood organization profiles, NRP and CPP reports, activities and bylaws on NCR’s website: http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/links/index.htm. - Minnesota Compass, a project by Wilder Research that measures progress in our state and its communities using social indicators. Minnesota Compass provides nonpartisan, credible information, and tracks trends in areas like education, the economy, the workforce, health, housing, and more. Minnesota Compass uses comprehensive data from the census, the American Community Survey, the Minnesota Demographic Center, and others to create neighborhood profiles. Minnesota Compass website: http://www.mncompass.org/profiles/neighborhoods/minneapolis-saint-paul.

What does available data tell you about how constituents from BIPOC communities currently relate to the desired outcome as compared to white constituents?

Available data can be used for specific programmatic usage of the master contract, but for the purpose of this request this section is not applicable. It should be noted that all actions of departments and their contractors take into account different aspects of the City's goals, values and actions such as the Neighborhoods 2020 program, the Strategic Racial Equity Action Plan and the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan.

What data is unavailable or missing? How can you obtain additional data?

Upon entering into a "work order" each participating department utilizing the master contract will make available all relevant data for success of the project(s). Due to Covid19 many of the proposed or expected actionable projects did not occur so a full evaluation of the agreement cannot be determined.

Section 3: Community Engagement

Using the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Public Participation Spectrum, which participation strategy(s) was used when engaging those who would be most impacted?

Inform	Yes
Consult	Yes
Involve	Yes
Collaborate	No
Empower	No

Describe the Engagement and what have you learned?

In 2018, the City Coordinator's Office held meetings with city departments to ensure the needs of the enterprise were reflected in the scope of work within the master contract. The contract has been underutilized over the past three years. Several factors could have contributed to lower usage including budget constraints, staff turnover, and lack of understanding that the resource is available, etc. Communication with the enterprise about the master contract and education on how to utilize it may increase usage.

Section 4: Analysis

How does the outcome for this ordinance, amendment, or policy help the city achieve Racial Equity?

The University of Minnesota statistical research and comprehensive data analytics utilize demographic data on how each project will utilize a racial equity lens.

Section 5: Evaluation

How will impacts be measured? What are the success indicators and process benchmarks?

Each department accessing the master contract will inform the Office of Public Service the success or failures of the project.

How will those who are impacted be informed of progress over time?

The Office of Public Service and the University of Minnesota will partner to inform City leadership and departments on the process, procedures, and availability of the contract in 2024.

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