September 10, 2024
Human Resources
DATE: September 10, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Nickie Mastay, Deputy City Manager – Internal Services
Sharrone Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Subject:
Contract Amendment for Municipal Resource Group
(MRG) and Peer Advocates
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total fiscal impact will not exceed $600,000. The funds are budgeted in the FY 2024-2025 budget and will
be budgeted in future year budgets as required. (Human
Resources 01181016 -400201)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
April 6, 2021
February 21, 2023
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
City Council approval is needed to amend the contract
payment limit for Municipal Resource Group (MRG) and
Peer Advocates for facilitation, conflict resolution,
consultation, and training on an as-needed basis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE contract amendments with Municipal
Resources Group (MRG) and Peer Advocates in the
amounts of $100,000 per contract, for the total contract limit amounts not to exceed $300,000 per contract, for a total of $600,000, for facilitation, conflict resolution, consultation and/or training services – Human Resources Department (Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay 510-620-
6602).
AGENDA
REPORT
September 10, 2024
DISCUSSION:
In 2021, the Human Resources Department requested to engage four entities to assist with facilitation, conflict resolution, consultation, and training. Since then, the Human Resources Department has implemented contracts with Municipal Resources Group and Peer Advocates. They are actively working on or slated to start facilitation services with several City departments. In partnership with these agencies, the City has addressed internal issues and provided training and mentorship. Last year, on February 21, 2023, City Council granted an extension of time and increased the payment limit to $200,000 per contract.
Throughout the past year, the City has seen significant advantages from the collaborative efforts of MRG and Peer Advocates in workforce development. They are assisting with very important projects, including the establishment of the Transportation Division within the Public Works Department.
These entities have been vital in the City of Richmond, sustaining the strides made in enhancing employee relations. This involves a focus on enhancing communication and fostering positive interpersonal relationships within several customer-facing departments, which are consistently required to deliver exemplary service to the public on a daily basis.
The Human Resources Department would like to continue our partnership with these well-qualified agencies and to continue this vital work to bring about a positive and permanent City-wide cultural shift. Therefore, we request contract amendments to increase the payment limits for each contract. The contracts will be as-needed and for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 per contract.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Municipal Resources Group Contract
Attachment 2 – Municipal Resources Group Contract Amendment 1 Attachment 3 – Municipal Resources Group Contract Amendment 2 Attachment 4 – Municipal Resources Group Contract Amendment 3 (Proposed) Attachment 5 – Peer Advocates Contract
Attachment 6 - Peer Advocates Contract Amendment 1
Attachment 7 – Peer Advocates Contract Amendment 2 (Proposed)