Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee 4-22-26

The Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee met on April 22, 2026, primarily to discuss and refine an equity evaluation toolkit intended to assess city plans and proposals through a racial equity lens. The committee reviewed a rubric designed to guide the evaluation of equity outcomes, data strategies, and community engagement in city projects, with the goal of improving equity considerations in requests for proposals (RFPs) and other city initiatives. Members suggested enhancements such as color coding for clarity, clearer definitions of key terms like "well-being," and incorporating a scoring system to quantify evaluations. They also discussed the importance of using the toolkit early in project development to avoid costly revisions later. The committee planned to finalize the toolkit in upcoming meetings and considered inviting city department representatives to ensure usability and consistent application. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the toolkit is expected to influence future procurement and project evaluations by embedding equity considerations into the process.