It is the purpose of this Chapter to establish new policies to strengthen the procedures for responsible contracting and disclosure. The City finds that articulating standards and establishing reporting requirements to evaluate the responsibility of public contractors as well as critically evaluating each and every contract and labor agreement to which the City is a party and furthers the following public purposes:
(a) Promotion of better quality workmanship on City building and other public improvement projects, which in turn saves tax dollars and protects the public health, safety and welfare;
(b) Promotion of labor peace during periods of time when public buildings or other public improvements are under construction, which likewise confers a significant benefit to the public's health, safety and welfare;
(c) Promotion of a system of checks and balances during challenging fiscal times; and
(d) Promotion of a Zero Tolerance Policy on Nepotism.
(Ord. 2017-66. Passed 9-14-17.)