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4-1.4   Severability Clause.
   If any portion of this Section is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, such finding shall not affect any other portion of said ordinance not specifically so found.
(Ord. 1981 c. 21 § 4; CBC 1985 4-1.4)
4-2   TO ENABLE CITY DEPARTMENTS TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO CITY FIRMS IN THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES.
4-2.1   Definition.
   For purposes of this Section, the term CITY FIRM shall mean that, for the term of the contract:
   (A)   In the case of a sole proprietorship, the person’s principal place of business and residence are located in the city, or a majority of his or her employees are residents in the city;
   (B)   In the case of a partnership, a majority of the partners reside in the city, or the principal place of business of the partnership is located in the city, or a majority of the employees of the partnership reside in the city; and
   (C)   In the case of a corporation, a majority of its shareholders are residents of the city, or the principal place of business of the corporation is located in the city, or a majority of the employees of the corporation are residents of the city.
(Ord. 1979 c. 44 § 1; CBC 1985 4-2.1)
4-2.2   City Firms Bid; Mayor’s Permission Required to Award Contract.
   Whenever any Officer or Board in charge of a Department of the city or county invites proposals to do any work or make any purchase, except work done or purchases made in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M, or M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 44A—M, and a responsible and eligible city firm bids a price no higher than 5% above a non-city firm which is the lowest bidder, said Officer or Board shall request the Mayor’s permission to award the contract without further advertising to the city firm.
(Ord. 1979 c. 44 § 2; CBC 1985 4-2.2)
4-2.3   Mayor to Refer to Committee.
   The Mayor shall refer such request to a Committee composed of the Director of Administrative Services, the Collector-Treasurer and the Corporation Counsel. If a majority of said Committee recommends the award of the contract to the city firm notwithstanding that its bid was not the lowest, the Mayor may approve such award.
(Ord. 1979 c. 44 § 3; CBC 1985 4-2.3)
4-2.4   Mayor to Notify Boston City Council; Time Required.
   Provided, however, that at least three weeks prior to the awarding of such a contract, the Mayor shall notify the Boston City Council.
(Ord. 1979 c. 44 § 4; CBC 1985 4-2.4)
4-3   TASK FORCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.
4-3.1   Purpose.
   The purpose of this task force shall be: to ensure compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4F in promoting the purchase of clothing and apparel by cities and towns from manufacturers that pay their employees a prevailing wage; to review the implementation and enforcement of this Section; and to make recommendations, from time to time, in connection herewith.
(CBC 1985 4-3.1; Ord. 2001 c. 7)
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