In this chapter, the terms listed below are defined as follows:
(a) "Affirmative Action Program" means a written plan where contractors ensure fair treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, natural origin, disability (if qualified), sex, or sexual orientation. It includes goals for actions like employment, transfer, compensation, and training.
(b) "City" refers to the City of Springfield, Ohio.
(c) "Contractor" means any entity employing four or more people that enters into a contract with the City of Springfield, Ohio.
(d) "Subcontractor" means any entity employing four or more people that contracts with a contractor to perform part of the contractor's work with the City.
(e) "Contract" means an agreement where the City spends its funds for goods or services. Certain contracts, such as specialized services, emergency requisitions, petty cash funds, and contracts utilizing nonfederal funds under the thresholds set by 9.17 of the Ohio Revised Code may be exempt. Exemptions under this Chapter are determined by the Minority Business Coordinator in conjunction with the City Finance and City Legal Departments.
(f) "Federally Assisted Construction Contract" means a contract with the City and a contractor for construction-related work on real property exceeding $10,000 assisted in any part by Federal Funds.
(g) "Executive Order 11246" refers to the Executive Order 11246 by the U.S. President, including any rules, regulations, or directives related to it.
(h) "Disability" refers to a physical or mental impairment that significantly restricts major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(i) "Qualified Individual with a Disability" means a person with a disability who can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.