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 Orlando
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 57. DISCRIMINATION
 Article II. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

§ 57.15. Definitions.  

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  • (1)

    For the purposes of this Chapter, Minority Business Enterprise is defined as a business firm which is at least 51 percent (51%) owned by minority group members, or in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent (51%) of the stock of which is owned by minority group members. The minority ownership must exercise actual day to day management and control of the business. Minority Business Enterprises must be officially certified as such by the City of Orlando. A Minority Business Enterprise that has previously been designated as a recognized firm shall be deemed a certified firm, effective July 1, 2018.

    (2)

    Minority means Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asians, and Pacific Islanders.

    (3)

    Bid. "Bid" means all purchase prices sought by procurement methods as described in Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Orlando.

    (4)

    Compliance Official means the City of Orlando MBE and Blueprint Division Manager.

    (5)

    Contract. "Contract" means all types of City agreements regardless of what they may be called, for the purchase or disposal of supplies or services or performance of construction with the following exceptions: salaries/employee benefits, taxes, judgements, travel, dues, pensions, utilities, subscriptions, auto allowances, debt service requirements, postage, and those contracts entered into by Greater Orlando Aviation Authority or Orlando Utilities Commission, either solely by those entities or with the City as cosignator. It includes contracts for a fixed price, cost, cost plus a fixed fee, or incentive contracts, contracts providing for the issuance of job or task orders, leases, letter contracts, and purchase orders.

    (6)

    Construction. "Construction" means the process of building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any public structure, building, roadway, or other public improvements of any kind to any public real property. It does not include the routine operation, repair or maintenance of existing structures, buildings or real property.

    (7)

    Services. "Services" means the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a contractor, not involving the delivery of a specific end product other than reports which are merely incidental to the required performance. This term includes "Professional Services," but does not include employment agreements or collective bargaining agreements.

    (8)

    Supplies. "Supplies" means all property including, but not limited to equipment, materials, printing, insurance, and leases, but excluding land or a permanent interest in land.

(Ord. of 8-29-1983, Doc. #18037; Ord. of 10-3-1983, Doc. #18092; Ord. of 2-25-1985, Doc. #19235; Ord. of 8-28-1995, Doc. #28748; Ord. No. 2018-36, § 1, 7-9-2018, Doc. #1807091201)