Resolution adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE) program for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects for fiscal year 05 06. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 9/12/05 Item Number: AGENDA ITEM: Approval of a Resolution adopting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Setting of Goals for Fiscal Year 2005 06 A 4 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 14 2005 and Passenger Transport on July 18 2005; Master Notification List on 9/7/05 Department Approval: Stephen C. Cunningham on 8/31/05 City Controller Approval: N/A CAO Approval: Jerry Fulwood 9/7/05 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a Resolution adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the setting of annual goals for all capital projects funded with assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2005 2006. BACKGROUND: Every year the Transportation Department has recommended that 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 two contracts to DBE firms for consulting services related to the implementation of the Department s automatic vehicle locator (AVL) system and our Line by Line Analysis. The total value of the two contracts was $243 244. DISCUSSION: Transportation Department staff prepared the FY 2005 06 DBE policy i...
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