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May 25, 2021 Discussion:  The proposed ordinance amends Section 12-176 to:  Change the party responsible for establishing the remedial procurement program from the purchasing administrator to the city manager. While the purchasing administrator will remain responsible for implementing the program in any specific procurement transaction, the city manager will now be responsible for developing/modifying the overall program and reporting to Council on its impact.  Add new language more directly explaining the remedial purpose of the program.  Delete references to small businesses and businesses owned by disabled veterans.  The proposed ordinance also adds a new Section 2-168 to the City Code. This new section requires that the City Manager, to the extent authorized by law, establish a program for the purpose of implementing enhancement or remedial measures to increase participation of minority and women-owned businesses in the City’s business development and economic development programs.  Separately, City Council has also directed that the City proceed with obtaining a new Disparity Study. The results of the Disparity Study will help determine the permissible and appropriate scope of the procurement and development programs under Section 12- 176 and Section 2-168. Financial Impact:  None at this time. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City Manager will proceed with developing and/or modifying the authorized programs and the City will proceed with obtaining a new Disparity Study. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Woodard, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (PUBLIC PROCUREMENT; PROGRAM TO FACILITATE PARTICIPATION IN PROCUREMENT TRANSACTIONS BY SMALL BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND MINORITIES) BY MAKING SEVERAL AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 12-176 AND TO AMEND AND REORDAIN ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (CITY MANAGER) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-168 REGARDING PARTICIPATION BY MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 140 - Use permits: Motion by Mr. Woodard, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the May 11, 2021 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 21-140a: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-21-04) TO THE L. LOUISE LUCAS TRUST TO OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT FACILITY AT 1819 ELM AVENUE (TAX PARCEL 0069-0180).