(a) It is the policy of the City of Springfield, Ohio, that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises, as defined in Section 153.02, shall have the maximum practical opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts let by the City. In this regard, the City and its contractors are required to comply with both the letter and spirit of this chapter, as well as with the authority as defined by United States Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Part 23, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11625, October 13, 1971, Executive Order 11246, and other laws applicable to providing contracting opportunities to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises.
(b) The objectives which the City establishes for the Disadvantaged and Minority Business Enterprises Program are:
(1) To ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises have maximum opportunity to participate in all City contracts;
(2) To encourage all City contractors to make conscientious efforts, consistent with sound procurement practices and applicable law, to afford Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises a fair opportunity in their subcontracting or supplying processes;
(3) To prohibit City contractors from discriminating against potential subcontractors and potential suppliers because such potential subcontractor or potential supplier is a minority or a disadvantaged business.
(Ord. 94-106. Passed 4-5-94.)
(c) Private corporations, firms, or persons receiving tax abatement or tax credit development incentives from the City shall award their construction and purchase contracts consistent with the objectives set forth in this section.
(Ord. 94-106. Passed 4-5-94.)