HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-08 R�SOLUTION NO. R2012-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 12 U.S.0
1701u, (SECTION 3), IN WffiCH THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
AGREES TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STEPS, WIIICH,
TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, WILL PROVIDE JOB
TRAINING, EMPLOYM�NT AND CONTRACTING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECTION 3 RESIDENTS AND SECTION 3
BUSINESSES OF THE AREAS IN WHICH THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT — DISASTER RECOVERY
(CDBG-DR) PROJECT IS BEING CARRIED OUT; AND
REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT OR
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City of Friendswood to inh•oduce and pass this resolution
adopting as policy this plan to strive to attain goals for compliance to Section 3 regulations by increasing
opportunities for employment and contracting for Section 3 residents and businesses.
WH�REAS, Frank Manigold, Chief Building Official, has been designated the City of
Friendswood's Equal Rights Officer; and
WHEREAS, the City shall notify Section 3 residents and business conceins of potential new
employment and contracting opportunities as they are triggered by CDBG-DR grant awards tlu•ough the
use of: Public Hearings and related advertisements; public notices; bidding advei�tisements and bid
documents; notification to local business organizations such as the Chamber(s) of Commerce or the
Urban League; local advertising media including public signage; project area committees and citizen
advisory boards; local HUD offices; regional planning agencies; and all other appropriate refei7al
sources and will include Section 3 clauses in all covered solicitations and contracts; and
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WIIEREA5, the City shall maintain a list of those businesses that have identified themselves as
Section 3 businesses for utilization in CDBG-DR funded procurements, notify those businesses of
pending contractual opportunities, and make this list available for general grant recipient procurement
needs.
WH�R�AS, the City shall maintain a list of those persons who have identified themselves as
Section 3 residents and contact those persons when hiring/training opportunities are available through
eitherthe grantee or conh•actors.
WH�R�AS, the City shall require that all Prime contractors and subconri•actors with contracts
over$100,000 commit to this plan as part of their contract work. The CiTy shall monitor the contractors'
performance with respect to meeting Section 3 requirements and require that they submit reports as may
be required by HUD or CDBG-DR to the grantee.
WHEREAS, the City shall submit reports as required by HUD or GLO regarding contracting
with Section 3 businesses and/or employment as they occur; and submit reports within 20 days of
calendar year end which identify and quantify Section 3 businesses and employees.
WHEREAS, the City shall maintain records, including copies of correspondence, memoranda,
etc., which document all actions taken to comply with Section 3 regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. As officers and representatives of the City of Friendswood, we the undersigned have
read and fully agree to this plan, and become a party to the full implementation of this program.
PASS�D,APPROV�D AND ADOPT�D this the 2"a day of APRIL ,2012. 'I
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David J. . Smith
Mayor
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Melinda Welsh, TRMC 4� .�
City Secretary
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