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Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes <br />January 31, 2011 <br />Page 3 <br />Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. asked what "good faith" means as used in the ordinance. <br />Mr. Byers noted that if one would do everything within reason and no contractor within a given category <br />was found, that that would constitute a good faith effort. <br />Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. noted that he wanted better clarity especially with regard to <br />enforcement, and inquired whether a data base similar to one used in Indianapolis was anticipated. <br />Council Member Rouse noted that the Council Attorney has provided information on programs in place in <br />Evansville and Vanderburgh County, and in Indianapolis and Marion County; which is currently being <br />reviewed. <br />City Attorney Charles Leone stated that "good faith" is a term of art which is used in contracts. There is a <br />responsibility to have real and substantiated efforts validated. The Council attorney agreed with Mr. <br />Leone's comments. <br />Council Member Rouse stated that by including good faith concepts plus a remedial component, that it <br />would be consistent with the data from BB Consulting, noting that that document was over 400 pages. <br />Council Member Rouse noted that the program utilized by the State of Indiana was evaluated and that <br />suggestions were provided to further enhance the program in certain areas. <br />Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. inquired whether there is "too much red tape" for developers as he <br />listens to the concerns of the various developers throughout the city. <br />Mr. Byers responded that the city is required to seek "responsible and responsive" prime contractors, with <br />the proposed regulations being seen as developing good partnerships. He cited Zilkowski Construction <br />and their positive results in working on the Kroc project. <br />Council Member Rouse noted that the proposed regulations should enhance, especially for the local <br />economy. <br />Mr. Joseph Shabazz voiced concern about goals and a diversity study, to which Council Member Rouse <br />would be addressed at a future time when more time would be made available for such discussion. He <br />then asked Mr. Byers to continue reviewing the working draft of Bill No. 86-10. <br />Mr. Byers noted that data was still being collected for the following Article and highlighted the following: <br />Article 3. Diversity Action in Contracting [deleting "Affirmative" and inserting "Diversity"] <br />Sec. 14.5-5 Application of this Article <br />Sec. 14.5-6 Diversity Action Procedures [deleting "Affirmative" and inserting "Diversity"] <br />~ Would include provisions on: <br />• Qualification <br />