Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graef-USA Inc. to Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $125,000 to $134,000 and Authorizing Its Execution
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Overview
Overview
On March 22, 2021, the Village Board approved the use of sustainability funds to develop a comprehensive sustainability and climate action plan for Oak Park. On September 20, 2021, the Village Board approved the selection of GRAEF to assist with the development of the plan. On October 18, 2021, the Village Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a contract with GRAEF, including a detailed community engagement scope.
The approved Climate Plan engagement strategy is both "broad" and "deep." "Broad engagement" means providing every Oak Parker with an opportunity to provide input on the plan, through the highly interactive Climate Plan website, in-person events such as A Day In Our Village, and hosting a community discussion using the DIY Meeting Kit. "Deep engagement" means ensuring the participation of residents who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, have borne the brunt of historical and ongoing inequities, and face economic barriers to participation in community engagement. To successfully reach these residents, a more tailored approach is required.
The Climate Plan community engagement process has been structured to partner with community-based service agencies to conduct deep engagement, including Affinity Group and Human-Centered Design sessions. Affinity groups participants will devote significant time in assisting the Village in the creation of the Climate Plan, meeting monthly over a six-month period. Human-centered design sessions, which often include interviewing and observing individuals to learn about their daily experience, will be conducted in collaboration with community-based organizations that serve highly vu...
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