Bill 140312
Amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals," by specifying the principal formulas to be used in calculating (1) the percentage of contracts awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSBEs) (collectively known as M/W/DSBEs); and (2) participation goals for future contracts to be awarded to M/W/DSBEs; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“Bill No. 130948, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail"; and Bill No. 130878, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2014 · May 8, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 140312, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, 'Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals,' by specifying the principal formulas to be used in (1) the percentage of contracts awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSB…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 1, 2014 · May 1, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140312. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Goode · Stated Meeting, May 1, 2014 · May 1, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140312. All those in favor? (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 1, 2014 · May 1, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 10, 2014Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 30, 2014HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Apr 30, 2014HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Apr 30, 2014AMENDED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Apr 30, 2014REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- May 1, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 1, 2014SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 1, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 8, 2014READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 19, 2014SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals," by specifying the principal formulas to be used in calculating (1) the percentage of contracts awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSBEs) (collectively known as M/W/DSBEs); and (2) participation goals for future contracts to be awarded to M/W/DSBEs; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 17-1500. ANNUAL DISPARITY STUDY AND PARTICIPATION GOALS. * * * § 17-1503. Mandatory Formulas Required in Calculating Participation Rates. (1) In conducting the Annual Disparity Study and calculating participation percentages, the Finance Director shall use the following formula to determine the percentage of contracts awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSBEs) (collectively known as M/W/DSBEs): the total dollar value of contracts awarded to for-profit M/W/DSBE prime contractors and sub-contractors registered by the City's Office of Economic Opportunity (the numerator) divided by the dollar value of all City contracts awarded to all for-profit prime contractors and sub-contractors (the denominator). (2) In calculating and stating future participation goals, the Finance Director shall likewise use as the denominator the dollar value of all City contracts anticipated to be awarded to all for-profit prime contractors and sub-contractors. (3) No contract that falls within the definition of the denominator in either subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall be excluded from the relevant calculation. (4) Nothing in this Section shall preclude the Finance Director from including in the Annual Disparity Study additional calculations or measures intended to provide further guidance concerning actual participation rates, disparity ratios, participation goals, or related measures. § [17-1503] 17-1504. Other Matters That Must Be Included in Annual Report. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2