For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AVAILABLE LOCALLY.
A local business is capable of furnishing services in a timely manner, in sufficient quantity, and of a quality substantially the same as similar services available from a non-local business.
LOCAL BUSINESS.
A business which:
(1) Has been established in the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau ("MSA"), for 12 consecutive months and has local tax identification numbers, if required, within MSA;
(2) Has its headquarters located in the Louisville MSA, or has a branch office, which is currently located in the Louisville MSA and has been located in such area for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of invitation for bid, and either the city and/or the county within the Louisville MSA in which the business is located has a reciprocal ordinance that recognizes other businesses located in cities or counties in the Louisville MSA as a local business for purposes of a procurement preference;
(3) Utilizes local businesses to furnish at least 75% of the services under a contract pursuant to this subchapter unless such services are not available locally; and
(4) Is certified by Metro Government pursuant to § 37.03.
METRO GOVERNMENT.
The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, the Metro Mayor, Metro Council and the agencies or departments of the government, but this term shall not include any other county or constitutional officers or their agencies.
NONLOCAL BUSINESS.
A business which is not a local business.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 37.01) (Jeff. Ord. 5-1991, adopted and effective 2-26-1991; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 233-2003, approved 12-19-2003; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 216-2012, approved 12-10-2012)