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ORDINANCE Amending Section 1-6-225 of Article 2 of Chapter 1-6 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing by Competitive Bid (expands preferences given to local businesses in City purchasing and contracts)
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The City Council of the City of San Leandro does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 1-6-225 of Article 2, Purchasing by Competitive Bid, of Chapter 1-6 of the San Leandro Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
1-6-225 COMPARISON OF BIDS.
(a) Findings
The City Council of the City of San Leandro hereby finds that it is in the City's interest to have a healthy local business community. The City Council also finds that San Leandro businesses, particularly small and nonprofit organizations, often encounter obstacles to participating in City projects and procurements, obtaining financing and credit, and bonding and insurance, which affects the economic viability and growth of these businesses and organizations.
(b) Declaration of Policy and Purpose
(1) It shall be a policy of the City of San Leandro that San Leandro business enterprises, including small and nonprofit businesses, should be encouraged to participate as contractors and suppliers in the provision of goods and services to the City. Policies and programs that enhance opportunities and utilize the skills and expertise of San Leandro businesses, including small businesses and nonprofit organizations, serve the public interest, primarily because the growth and development of such businesses have a significant positive impact on the economic health of the City of San Leandro. A City ordinance that grants a preference for awarding contracts for projects and procurements to businesses located or operating within the City serves the public interest by encouraging businesses, including small and nonprofit businesses, to locate, hire residents and remain in San Leandro.
(2) Investment in San Leandro businesses i...
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