HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - RESO 34 - Equity AuditCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 34
SERIES OF 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $96,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EQUITY AUDIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, following adoption of the 2026 Budget, City Council expressed interest in conducting an internal equity audit to better understand IDEA-related gaps within the
City, including policies, practices, and organizational culture; and
WHEREAS, at the October 27, 2025 City Council meeting, Council reached
consensus directing staff to return with additional information regarding an equity audit;
and
WHEREAS, at the January 4, 2026 City Council Study Session, staff presented a
proposed audit scope and received consensus to return with a contract and a
supplemental budget appropriation request; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted a competitive request-for-proposals process,
receiving 11 proposals, and subsequently selected UPD Consulting as the preferred vendor; and
WHEREAS, staff negotiated a final not-to-exceed cost of $96,000, consisting of
$90,000 in consulting services and $6,000 in travel; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose were not appropriated in the adopted 2026
Fiscal Year Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to amend the 2026 Fiscal Year General
Fund Budget to provide for this supplemental appropriation; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget be
affected by the City Council adopting a resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A transfer of $96,000 is hereby approved from the General Fund
undesignated reserves to account 100-70704-106.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 13th day of July 2026.
Korey Stites, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janeece Hoppe, City Clerk