CC Resolution No. 00-275RESOLUTION NO. 00-275
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING NOTICE OF 1NTENT TO ADOPT A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM ANNUAL GOAL FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS AND
SET A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 16, 2001
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requires the use of
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) in all aspects of Federal-aid contracting to the
maximum extent feasible in Title 49, Part 23, of the Code of Federal Regulations; and
WHEREAS, new Federal regulations have been issued regarding Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE). The new DBE role (49 CFR Part 26) replaces the old role (49 CFR Part 23)
that governs DBE procedures for the DOT assisted contracts; and
WHEREAS, all Federal-aid recipients are required to revise their DBE programs to reflect
the new requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino, which is a recipient of Federal-aid funds, agrees to ensure
DBE firms have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and
subcontracts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino's Transportation Division has prepared a revised DBE
program for all federally funded projects and proposes a 10% DBE participation goal for the
federal fiscal year 2000/01; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino is required to publish a notice of the proposed overall
goal, informing the public that the proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection
during normal business hours at the City of Cupertino's principal office for 30 days following
the date of the notice, and informing the public that City of Cupertino comments will be accepted
on the goals for 45 days following the date of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino intends to adopt attached DBE
program and the proposed goal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cupertino that
the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of this resolution once in the local newspaper.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will accept public comments for 45 days
following date of the notice.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 6th day of November 2000 by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Bumett, Chang, James, Lowenthal, Statton
None
ATTEST:
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