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r <br />, CITY CODE <br /> CHAPTER 28,ARTICLE 10 <br /> MINORITY PARTICIPATION GOALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS <br /> � The "minari erson"de rnition contained in th <br /> t1'P .� e�Ilinots Business Enterprise for <br /> Minorities, Females atzd Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/2 is contained at the <br /> ' back of'this handout. <br /> � SECTION 10-1. POLICY: <br /> The City of Decatw encourages a diverse workforce for all public prajects. Toward that end, the <br /> , City establishes goals for participation by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and minority <br /> workers for public works contracts. The objectives of the minority participation goals include: <br /> A. Ensuring non-discrimination in the award and administration of City public works <br /> ' contracts; <br /> B. Encouraging a level playing field on which MBE and minority workers can compete <br /> fairly for City public works contracts; <br /> ' C. Helping to remove barriers to the participation of MBE and minority workers in City <br /> public works contracts; <br /> D. Promoting the use of MBE and minority workers in City public works projects; <br /> ' E. Ensuring the minority participation goals are narrowly tailored in accordance with <br /> applicable law; <br /> F. Providing appropriate flexibility to contractors in establishing and providing <br /> , opportunities for MBE and minority workers; <br /> SECTION 10-2. DEFINITIONS: <br /> � A. MINORITY: For purposes of this Article, the City hereby adopts and incorporates by <br /> reference "minorrty person" as defined in the Illinois Business Enterprise for Minorities, <br /> ' Females and Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/2. <br /> B. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE): A business that is owned and <br /> controlled by minorities. There must be not less than 51 percent minority ownership of <br /> ' the business, and the minority ownership must control the management and daily <br /> operations of the business. <br /> ' SECTION 10-3. MINORITY PARTICIPATION GOALS IN PUBLIC PROJECTS <br /> A. Contractors for City projects shall make a good faith effort to comply with the following <br /> , minimum goals: <br /> (1) Ten (10) percent of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed by <br /> Minority Business Enterprises if subcontracting opportunities aze available; and, <br /> , (2) Eighteen (I8) percent of the total hours worked should be performed by minority <br /> workers. <br /> B. Subcontracting is not required for a City project. If a subcontractor is used, the contractor <br /> ' shall make a good faith effort to meet the City's minority participation goals. <br /> ' <br /> � <br />