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(1) Give priority to local contractors that have Diversit~Utilization Programs that demonstrate compliance with this ordinance. (2) Local Contractors biddin on City work must submit competitive bids consistent with fair market value estimates. If local bids exceed the estimated fair market value for solicited goods or services (by more than 10% of the fair market value) the City of South Bend Common Council may waive the requirements of this ordinance. (3) To qualify for this preference Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) must have an Approved Diversity Utilization Action Plan. SLBE must commit to becoming si natory to Project Labor Agreements that commit to local contracting and labor utilization plans for all construction projects over $2,000,000 dollars. If local bids exceed the estimated fair market value for solicited goods or services (by more than 10% of the fair market value) or parties to the Project Labor Agreement refuse to accept reasonable proposals the City of South Bend Common Council may waive the requirements of this ordinance that pertains to Project Labor Agreements . (e) All of the City's construction projects Request for Proposal for professional, Architect & En ing eering`Construction Management or General Contractors, services will be required to include languag` in the City's solicitation that requires the above contractors to demonstrate the effectiveness of their Diversity Utilization Plan. The City recognizes that professional service contract providers are often the most important part of a successfully enforced Diversity Utilization Pro rg am• (f) The City of South Bend understands that pro rams promoting the utilization of local business and local labor ensure reciprocal economic growth within the local region. This activity creates local jobs and expands (income, property and corporate) tax revenues. Sec. 14.5-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: (a) ~~~~e-Diversi action means the official program or policy of the City of South Bend as set forth in this chapter and as promulgated pursuant to the directives of this chapter which gives preferential treatment to one or more groups of people who are classified according to race, sex or national origin. (b) ~idavit of Business Diversity Utilization that identifies minority, women and disadvantage business enterprise contractors. The affidavit must state the ~ercentag~e of the diversity contractor's participation and the dollar value of their sub-contract award. The Contractors'must demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve the diversitYgoals of 10% minority subcontract award, 5% women subcontract award and 2% Disadvantaged Business subcontract award.