Equity and Inclusion Equity is the act of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual. Inclusion is the practice of making people feel a sense of belonging at work. Diversity is the presence of differences within a given setting. The City of DeSoto desires to expand employment opportunities to be a catalyst for economic prosperity by expanding opportunities for emerging businesses, improving workforce development through economic inclusion opportunities, and providing opportunities for youth engagement. The Parks & Recreation Department spent over $1.5 million in partnership with 40 minority and women-owned businesses*. Three, comprising of $1,161,630, were certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) as Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. The remaining 37, totaling $463,840 were non-certified businesses. These expenditures accounted for approximately 30% of the total Parks and Recreation vendor expenditures. City Council also approved funding for the construction of an Indoor Aquatics & Recreation Center which is scheduled for completion in Fiscal Year 2025. This estimated $50 Million project will be the most expensive project to date for the City of DeSoto. Staff negotiated a minimum of 30% participation with NCTRCA Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises for the construction of the Indoor Aquatics & Recreation Center. * Based on information available to the Parks and Recreation Department Procurement Category FY22 Contract or Total Amount City Mandated M/WBE Goal M/WBE Subcontracting % DeSoto Parks Status
DeSoto Parks M/WBE Overall $
M/WBE Overall Participation %
Advertising
$12,674.58 $29,734.03 $59,676.90 $15,491.00
20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
N/A N/A N/A N/A 34% N/A N/A N/A N/A 34%
6.7%
$850.00
Did Not Meet Exceeds Goal Exceeds Goal Exceeds Goal
Apparel
46.7% 100% 100% 34.4% 80.7% 29.2% 100% 100%
$13,900.09 $59,676.90 $15,491.00
Audio/Visual
Catering
Contractor Services $3,593,414.74
$1,237,653.89 Exceeds Goal
Fitness
$40,730.25 $586,328.00 $90,820.00 $3,250.00 $4,432,119.50
$32,877.85
Exceeds Goal
Mowing Services Musical Sevices
$170,950.00 Exceeds Goal
$90,820.00 $3,250.00
Exceeds Goal Exceeds Goal
Photography
FY22 Total
36.67%
$1,625,469.73 Exceeds Goal
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