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I <br /> Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Statement, add subcontractors, or declare the intent to self- <br /> perform the work; a completed Notification of Change in Participation form is to be <br /> submitted for each change. I <br /> V. Record Keeping and Reporting: The Prime Contractor and subcontractors agree to <br /> maintain records demonstrative of their good faith efforts to comply with the participation <br /> goals identified in the City Code. All information, including subcontracting and minority <br /> participation will be provided through reporting forms submitted monthly to the City of <br /> Decatur. I <br /> VI. Chapter 28, Article 10, of the City Code is included herewith for the information of the <br /> bidder. <br /> CITY CODE <br /> CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 10 <br /> MINORITY PARTICIPATION GOALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS <br /> SECTION 10-1. POLICY: <br /> 111 The City of Decatur encourages a diverse se workforce for all municipal procurement and public <br /> works projects. Toward that end,the City establishes goals for participation by Minority Business <br /> Enterprises (MBE) and minority workers for public works contracts, and incentives for procuring <br /> equipment, supplies and services for the city government from MBEs. The objectives of the <br /> 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 <br /> compete fairly for City public works and written procurement contracts awarded <br /> based on formal submission of bids; <br /> C. Helping to remove barriers to the participation of MBE and minority workers in the <br /> City's municipal procurement and public works contracts; <br /> D. Promoting the use of MBE and minority workers in City public works projects; <br /> E. Ensuring that the minority participation goals are narrowly tailored in accordance <br /> with applicable law; <br /> F. Providing appropriate flexibility to contractors in establishing and providing <br /> opportunities for MBE inclusion and minority worker recruitment; <br /> (Amended, Ordinance No. 2020-124, August 3, 2020) <br /> SECTION 10-2. DEFINITIONS: <br /> A. MINORITY:For purposes of this Article, the City hereby adopts and incorporates <br /> by reference "minority person" as defined in the Illinois Business Enterprise for <br /> Minorities, 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 <br /> of the business, and the minority ownership must control the management and daily <br /> operations of the business. <br /> 12 `� <br />