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Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Economic Opportunity Plans, to require that certain Economic Opportunity Plans incorporate the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS.
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§17-1603. Economic Opportunity Plan: Contents.
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(h) First Source Jobs Policy. The plan for any covered project or contract that includes financial assistance reasonably anticipated to exceed $250,000 shall include a statement acknowledging the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000; and certification from the certifying agency that the recipient of financial assistance has entered into, or has committed to enter into, a First Source Employment Agreement required by Section 17-2002. When signed, such agreement shall be appended to, and made part of, the certified Economic Opportunity Plan. The City department or agency designated as responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the First Source Jobs Policy shall coordinate its efforts with those of the Economic Opportunity Review Committee established in Section 17-1607. Non-compliance with the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy shall be considered a failure to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, subject to the penalties of Section 17-1606 in addition to any other applicable penalties.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Italics indicate new matter added.
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