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November 22. 2011 1. City Council hereby makes a legislative finding and determination pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Charter of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it is in the interest of the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience, morals and welfare of all citizens of the city for there to be Increased Participation. 2. City contracting is hereby determined to be one means that could contribute to Increased Participation over a period of time. 3. The City Manager and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to develop and then implement a plan by which the City will work in all appropriate and legal ways toward Increased Participation (the "Participation Plan"), to include but not be limited to public contracting. These efforts shall be made with the clear understanding that Increased Participation will not necessarily occur immediately, and it will require a determined and patient commitment over a prolonged period of time. 4. The Participation Plan will be preceded by such studies as may be required by law and as may be helpful in achieving the desired goal. It may include recommended non-discriminatory ordinances, as authorized by Va. Code SS15.2-965.1 and 2.2-4310. 5. The Participation Plan shall include consideration of good faith efforts by contractors and potential contractors toward Increased Participation. 6. The Participation Plan may not entail discrimination against any contractor or potential contractor on the basis of race, shall be within such boundaries and limits as may be set by law, and shall not entail racial quotas. 7. The Participation Plan shall not compromise the goal of obtaining the best possible goods and services at the lowest prices from qualified contractors. 8. All actions leading toward creation of the Participation Plan shall be conducted in a financially prudent manner, including the award of any possible contract or contracts related to studies. 9. The City Manager and the City Attorney shall report to City Council from time to time about the status of their efforts pursuant to this resolution." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: Moody 11 - 455 - Adoption of a resolution to commemorate and support the bicentennial of the American War of 1812 in Virginia. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The 200th anniversary of the American War of 1812 is approaching. The Virginia Bicentennial Commission of the American War of 1812 has asked numerous Virginia counties and cities to adopt resolutions in support of activities to commemorate the bicentennial. Discussion: . The resolution expresses support for activities to commemorate the bicentennial. . Some activities will be developed locally. . Other activities will be developed statewide, and they will receive local support. Financial Impact: . No material financial impact can be reasonably predicted at this time. The City's commitment to support commemoration activities is subject to the availability of resources.