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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/26/2017 | |||||
DATE: | 9/26/2017 | REFERENCE NO.: | **C-28393 | LOG NAME: | 17ED BLACKCHAMBERFY17-18 |
CODE: | C | TYPE: | CONSENT | PUBLIC HEARING: | NO |
SUBJECT: | Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) |
RECOMMENDATION: |
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $126,504.00 to assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. |
DISCUSSION: |
During the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to continue providing business development assistance, construction assistance and outreach programs to Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses located in Fort Worth. The City will pay the Chamber an amount not to exceed $126,504.00 to perform the services outlined under this contract. |
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: |
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget by the City Council to include the above referenced item, funds in the amount of $117,457.00 will be available in the Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund, Economic Development Department for expenses associated with this contract. |
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ATTACHMENTS |
( 2017) Form 1295 Certificate 100264778.pdf NOTARIZED.pdf |