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RESOLUTION 5556
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ADOPTING THE BELONGING IN BOZEMAN EQUITY AND INCLUSION
PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has made commitments to fairness, inclusion and equity
through Resolution 4243 (2010) establishing a non-discrimination policy; Resolution 4601 (2015)
and Resolution 5169 (2020) addressing gender pay equity within the City of Bozeman; Resolution
4852 (2018) prioritizing a safe, healthy, welcoming, and inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, in response to local and national calls for action to prevent violence
and discrimination against BIPOC, the July 2020 Bozeman as an Inclusive City Report
recommended the development of a city diversity, equity and inclusion plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Equity Indicators & Gaps Analysis project characterized
inequalities across race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, and socioeconomic status through data and
the lived experiences of a diverse representation of over 1500 community members; and
WHEREAS, the indicators, recommendations, and eight topic areas outlined in the 2021
Equity Indicators & Gaps Analysis project will guide the development of a plan to address gaps;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution 5384 established Bozeman as a City for CEDAW (Convention
on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and committed the city to
continued data collection, development of an equity and inclusion action plan; annual reporting on
implementation, and oversight via the city’s Economic Vitality Board; and
WHEREAS, extensive input and participation from community members, partner
organizations, and city staff is reflected in each element of the Belonging in Bozeman Equity and
Inclusion Plan and the implementation workbook; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Vitality Board whose charge is to advise the City Commission
on polices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion provided guidance throughout the
development of the plan during four public Work Sessions;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana:
Section 1
1. Commits to realizing the purpose of the Belonging in Bozeman Equity and Inclusion
Plan to ensure that all residents, visitors, and City of Bozeman employees can thrive regardless of
their race, identity, or life circumstance.
2. Commits to addressing collectively developed visions statements which elevate the
following eight distinct priority areas:
a. Housing: Housing is available, affordable, accessible, and safe.
b. Transportation: A variety of transportation options exist to meet mobility needs.
c. Health & Wellbeing: Health care services and programs that address physical,
emotional, mental, and sexual and reproductive wellbeing are available, accessible,
and inclusive.
d. Education: Learning opportunities allow for full participation and foster growth and
success.
e. Childcare and Youth Programming: Childcare and youth programs are high quality,
affordable, and accessible.
f. Economic Security: A thriving economy offers readily available living-wage jobs
and fair work environments.
g. Community Resiliency: Access to community spaces and resources fosters social
connection, health, and resilience in a changing climate.
h. Community Safety and Civic Health: Local government and major institutions
prioritize safety, inclusion, and representation.
3. Commits to the elements of the plan which include a historical narrative, an
overview of the process and timeline to develop the plan, key terms and definitions, the vision
statements, goals, and recommendations, community liaison summaries, next steps, and
references.
4. Commits to coordinating the implementation of the plan with lead and partner
organizations. The plan implementation workbook includes:
a. Specific goals and recommendations to accomplish the visions within the plan.
b. Priority level of each recommendation based on urgency, impact, cost, and difficulty
of implementation.
c. Lead and partner organizations who will carry out a particular recommendation and
contribute to the efforts, respectively.
d. Resources and support needed to carry out a particular recommendation.
e. Metrics which indicate whether a recommendation has been advanced.
f. Indication of progress on each recommendation.
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5. Is dedicated to the data collection as denoted in the 2021 Equity Indicators & Gaps
Analysis project which included the baseline data that informed the development of this plan and
will underlie the current and future metrics and progression of the goals and recommendations
within this plan.
6. Commits to annual progress updates to the public, Economic Vitality Board, and
the City Commission to ensure allocation of resources to advance the goals and recommendations,
transparency and accountability for the plan’s implementation, and alignment with existing and
new priorities of our community.
Section 2
The 2023 Belonging in Bozeman Equity and Inclusion Plan is hereby adopted and shall be
as follows as attached in Exhibit A.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 19th day of December, 2023.
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CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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Alex Newby
Deputy City Clerk
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