Approval of a Resolution adopting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Setting of Goals for Fiscal Year 2006 07. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 8/28/2006 Item Number: A 6 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution approving and adopting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Setting of Goals for Fiscal Year 2006 07 Contact Person/Dept.: Andre Colaiace Phone Number: (310) 253 6543 No X Action Item: X General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Public Notice placed in Culver City News on July 13 2006 and Passenger Transport on July 17 2006; Master Notification List on 8/24/06 Department Approval: Stephen C. Cunningham on 8/16/2006 City Controller Approval: N/A City Manager Approval: Martin Cole for Jerry Fulwood 8/22/06 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving and adopting a race neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and setting the annual goals for all capital projects funded with assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2006 2007. BACKGROUND: Every year the Transportation Department has recommended the City Council re adopt the DBE program which allows the Department to comply with FTA requirements for grantees receiving federal capital assistance in excess of $250 000 (excluding bus procurements). By approving this program the City Council will reaffirm its commitment to award contracts to bidders without regard to the individual or entity s race color creed gender age national origin or physical disability. Over the last several years the Transportation Department has exceeded its previously approved goals and awarded several contracts to DBE firms for consulting and other services. In the last year the Department awarded contracts that utilized DBE firms as part of the Automatic Vehicle Locator system and CNG fueling facility expansion contracts. DISCUSSION: ...
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