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City rolls out two-phase implementation plan for small-business equity changes; outreach set through July 1

2787204 · March 26, 2025
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City staff described a two-phase rollout of recent contracting ordinance amendments, with administrative changes implementing immediately and final eligibility/tool changes effective July 1; staff outlined targeted vendor outreach, virtual and in-person sessions, and a new economic performance dashboard for monthly reporting.

City staff outlined a two-phase implementation plan Tuesday for ordinance changes intended to expand opportunities for small, minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracting, and described a communication strategy that includes targeted vendor outreach, virtual information sessions and a monthly economic performance dashboard.

Anna Bridal, assistant director in economic development, told the council the department will implement mostly administrative changes immediately and focus through July 1 on eligibility and tool changes that affect small-business participation in the SBETA program. The city plans targeted mailings to affected vendors, virtual and in-person outreach sessions and periodic reports on program performance.

Why it matters: the ordinance amendments seek to…

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