Bill 090671
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by providing for a local bidding preference for contracts funded by certain federal stimulus moneys, under certain terms and conditions.
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“And Bill No. 090671, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Local Bidding Preferences,' by providing for a local bidding preference 11/19/09 - STATED - 1ST READING for contracts funded by certain federal stimulus moneys, all under certain terms and conditions."”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 19, 2009 · Nov 19, 2009 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 090671, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Local Bidding Preferences,' by providing for a local bidding preference for contracts funded by certain federal stimulus moneys"; and 090672, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 5, 2009 · Nov 5, 2009 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee, with the exception of Bill No. 090671. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Goode · Stated Meeting, November 5, 2009 · Nov 5, 2009 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill No. 090671 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 090660. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 5, 2009 · Nov 5, 2009 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 24, 2009Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 24, 2009Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 4, 2009HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Nov 4, 2009HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Nov 4, 2009REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Nov 5, 2009ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 19, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 19, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 10, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 10, 2009PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 23, 2009SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by providing for a local bidding preference for contracts funded by certain federal stimulus moneys, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body Whereas, The City of Philadelphia is in the process of completing applications to draw down federal stimulus funds and putting out RFPs for various projects pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA); and Whereas, Under the ARRA states receive targeted allocations of federal funds to promote the goals of the act and stimulate economic conditions within that state; and Whereas, Each state receiving federal recovery funds in turn apportions a certain amount to each municipality and county within the state that is solely dedicated to stimulating those particular local economies; and Whereas, In total, Philadelphia is due to receive a little over $1 billion in federal stimulus funds. Excluding funds going to SEPTA, the School District, PHA, and PennDot for Girard Street Bridge, the City will be receiving nearly $500 million from the federal stimulus; and Whereas, Local business entities are an integral component of Philadelphia's economic fabric, contributing considerably to the City's economic growth and prosperity; and Whereas, Recognizing this, the City of Philadelphia currently has a 5% local bidding preference for procurement contracts, affording local companies an increased opportunity to participate economically in City contracting; and Whereas, Given their intended purpose, federal stimulus funds targeted for the City should go toward directly benefitting Philadelphia based businesses and workers; and Whereas, It would be in the best interest of the City of Philadelphia that companies and workers located in the City have the greatest opportunity to benefit from federal funds allocated for Philadelphia; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: § 17-109. Local Bidding Preferences. * * * (5) Award of City Contracts. (a) On any contract for which the City secures competitive bids pursuant to Section 8-200(1) of the Home Rule Charter, the Commissioner shall award a [five percent] bid preference as set forth in subsection (d) to any Local Business Entity that submits with its bid: * * * (b) In determining the lowest responsible bidder on any such contract, the Commissioner shall subtract [five percent] the amount set forth in subsection (d) from the bid of any Local Business Entity awarded such a preference, or shall implement the bid preference otherwise pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. * * * (d) The amount of the bid preference shall be as follows: (.1) For contracts certified by the Director of Finance or his designee as funded in whole in part with moneys received pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. 111-5 (Feb. 17, 2009): ten percent (10%). (.2) For all other contracts: five percent (5%). ___________________________________ Explanation: Bold Italics indicate new matter added. ..End