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Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a Chapter providing for the development of and setting forth provisions relating to Economic Opportunity Plans in connection with certain City contracts and projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 17. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT.
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CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS.
ยง17-1601. Definitions.
(1) Covered Project or Contract. Any of the following, so long as the total value of such contract, development project or financial assistance is reasonably anticipated to exceed $250,000 (notwithstanding any other dollar or percentage minimums set forth in any incorporated definition):
(a) Grant of financial assistance, as defined in Section 17-1401.
(b) A Non-Competitively Bid Contract, as defined in Section 17-1401.
(c) A City-Funded Development Project, as defined in Section 17-1101.
(d) A development project or contract that requires an ordinance of Council in order to proceed.
(e) A development project or contract that requires an action of the Zoning Board of Adjustment pursuant to section 14-1801(1b) thru (1e).
(2) MBEC. The Minority Business Enterprise Council, any successor entity or such other agency as the Mayor shall designate to be responsible for ensuring non-discrimination in City contracting and for promoting the economic development of M/W/DSBEs through a certification program or otherwise.
(3) M/W/DSBE. Unless otherwise defined, in an Economic Opportunity Plan, an M/W/DSBE shall mean a for-profit business that is either:
(a) A sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority person, woman or disabled person.
(b) A partnership controlled by one or more mino...
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