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 Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.

BDK1R2
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Recommendation: In partnership with local financial institutions, local government can create a guided pathway for MWBE borrowers, which connects them first to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and then moves them to traditional financial institutions, as appropriate.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 1-3 years
BDK4R1
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: Host an annual joint City/County MWBE Business Development Fair, which can:
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 1-3 years
HCK3R2
Working Group: Healthcare
Key Issue: IMPACTING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH TO INCREASE RACIAL EQUITY
Recommendation: Amend Zoning Codes, Incentive Zoning, and Planned Development Districts to support development of grocery stores, pharmacies, community health centers, primary and specialist care, recreational green space, and fitness centers in neighborhoods with high racial health disparities.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 1-3 years
HOK2R1
Working Group: Housing
Key Issue: LAND USE REGULATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
Recommendation: Work to reduce or eliminate exclusionary zoning.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 1-3 years
HOK2R2
Working Group: Housing
Key Issue: LAND USE REGULATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
Recommendation: Encourage or incentivize affordable housing in all communities within Monroe County.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 1-3 years
HOK3R2
Working Group: Housing
Key Issue: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Recommendation: Explore the feasibility of a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase law in Rochester.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning 3+ years
SSK4R8
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Recommendation: Evaluate contractors’ ability to provide culturally competent services when selecting contract providers (Contractors performing the work should be directly tied to the community. Articulate any cultural and language competence conditions in contracts with providers. Support contractors to meet these standards)
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Planning < 1 year

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