10081-11 Amend Code- Municipal Code Ch.14.5 Minority & Women Business Enterprise Diversity Development Programs

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Substitute Bili No. 86-10 Apri14,2011 Page 9 Sec. 14.5-5. Certification of MBEs and WBEs. (a) Each business that desires to become certified as an MBE or WBE shall complete a vendor application and attach it to the State of Indiana certification. Certification by the State of Indiana as an MBE or WBE shall constitute certification by the City of South Bend. (b) An applicant who has been approved as an MBE or WBE by the State of Indiana, and registered with the City, shall notify the Department of Administration and Finance of any change in ownership of the business, change of address, or decertification by any other governmental entity within five(5) business days of any such change of status. Failure to provide such updates may subject such business to the noncompliance provisions set forth in Sec. 14.5-3(e)(8). Sec. 14.5-6. Maintenance of Records and Reporting Procedures. (a) The Department of Administration and Finance and the Board of Public Works shall implement a comprehensive record keeping procedure, whereby the City can identify and assess local MBE/WBE contract awards and contractor utilization of MBEs and WBEs. (b) The Department of Administration and Finance shall, semi-annually, report to tlie Mayor and to the Common Council on the extent to which the city is utilizing local MBEs and WBEs and local MBEs and local WBEs. Such report may include suggestions on approved utilization of re i�onal MBEs and WBEs that offer goods or services needed by city departments. (c) Contractors and suppliers of goods and services shall not be penalized for not using local MBEs or WBEs. However, contractors and suppliers of goods and services shall not discriminate against local MBEs and WBEs. Sec. 14.5-7. Utilization of Certified MBEs and WBEs. (a) City departments, boards and coinmissions shall not discriminate against non-local MBEs and WBEs in awarding contracts hereunder. City departments, boards and commissions shall not penalize any contractor or supplier of goods and services that chooses to utilize non-local MBEs and WBEs. (b) City departments, boards, commissions and contractors are to be made aware of local MBEs and WBEs, and regional MBEs and WBEs. The regulations set forth in this Chapter are provided to give businesses equal opportunity in the contracting process and to help promote economic development in the City of South Bend, Indiana.