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RESOLUTION NO. 10-060
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS,
WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND
SMALL BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the City Council met and discussed the importance of small and minority-owned
businesses and women's enterprises in contracting, professional services and purchasing
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ST. LOUIS PARKAS FOLLOWS:
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to encourage and support minority-owned business and
women's business enterprises and small business, as defined by SBA regulations, when prudent as it
relates to contracting, professional services and purchasing. Such efforts shall:
A. Including such firms upon their request, when qualified, on solicitation electronic mailing
fists;
B. Dividing total requirements, when economically prudent, into smaller tasks or quantities to
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permit participation by such firms;
C. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage
participation by such firms;
D. Using the services and assistance of organizations such as the SBA (Small Business
Association), MWBE (Minority and Women Business Enterprises) and MN-NAWBO
(National Association of Women Business Owners);
E.
Encourage prime contractors, when subcontracting is anticipated, to take the positive steps
Revie= or Administration: Adopted by1 the City Council June 7, 2010
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