Description
Title: Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Obsidian Research Insights LLC for Consultative Services for Harms Report (NTE $200,000.00)
Summary
The Professional Services Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Obsidian Research Insights LLC outlines a consultative arrangement for developing a Harms Report related to a potential reparations program. The agreement establishes that Obsidian will conduct a comprehensive review of historical policies affecting racial equity, analyze community impacts, and forecast economic outcomes related to past injustices. This initiative aims to provide the City with a detailed understanding of historical harms and resident perspectives. The agreement, valued at up to $200,000, specifies deliverables, including reports and an interactive dashboard, and mandates adherence to nondiscrimination and living wage requirements. This legislation is significant for promoting transparency and accountability in assessing the impacts of systemic inequities in Ann Arbor.