173.03 DUTIES OF THE MBE OFFICER.

   In addition to those duties specified in other sections of this chapter, the MBE Officer and such other employees as are necessary shall implement and enforce this chapter in accordance with the duties listed hereunder. The duties of the MBE Officer shall include, but not be limited to:

   (a)   Developing, monitoring implementation of and providing continuing evaluation of the City's MBE/DBE Program;

   (b)   Reporting annually to Council on the MBE/DBE Program and recommending changes as needed. Reporting responsibility also includes compilation and submission of reports required by federal agencies related to the MBE/DBE Program (including those records necessary to comply with 49 CFR Section 23.49), and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records demonstrating City efforts and progress; with respect to its DBE/MBE goals as set forth in this chapter.

   (c)   Reviewing all applications and other information supplied to determine whether individual contractors have been certified or are certifiable as MBE's and/or DBE's;

   (d)   Compiling and maintaining a directory identifying MBE's and DBE's by name, address and other designations deemed appropriate by the MBE Officer. Each such business enterprise shall be classified in the directory as a MBE and/or DBE. The directory shall be updated at least annually and shall be made available in the office of the MBE Officer for review by bidders;

   (e)   Assisting in securing management and technical assistance resources for MBE's and DBE's;

   (f)   Publicizing business opportunities with the City suitable for MBE, WBE or DBE participation including, but not limited to, those involving the use of funds provided by HUD, DOT and FAA;

   (g)   Assisting MBE's and DBE's in locating resources to aid in bidding on City contracts and subcontracts by planning and/or participating in training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. This assistance shall include pre-bid and pre- construction meetings to explain MBE/DBE requirements;

   (h)   Monitoring the subcontracting practices of City contractors to ensure continued compliance;

   (i)   Receiving and reviewing rules and regulations issued by the State of Ohio or the Federal Government relevant to contract compliance, and assuring that the City is conforming to those rules and regulations applicable to the City; and

   (j)   Investigating complaints of discrimination against MBE's and DBE's by City contractors.

      (Ord. 93-001. Passed 1-5-93.)