IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
151186
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER, MURPHY, BAUMAN, PEREZ, HAMILTON, KOVAC, AND COGGS
Title
Resolution relating to the Workforce Organizational Reform Committee.
Analysis
This resolution creates a working group to recommend and implement policies, procedures and practices for reform of the City’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives. The Workforce Organizational Reform Committee will consist of the following seven members:
1. A representative of the Department of Public Works, designated by the Commissioner of Public Works.
2. A representative of the Department of Administration, designated by the Mayor.
3. A representative of the Department of City Development, designated by the Mayor.
4. A representative of the Department of Neighborhood Services, designated by the Mayor.
5. A representative designated by the President of the Common Council.
Body
Whereas, The City, through its contracting function, has a significant impact on local economic activity; and
Whereas, It is in the best interests of the city of Milwaukee, its labor force and business community that action be taken to create jobs and to alleviate unemployment in Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The Mayor and Common Council desire to connect Milwaukee residents with employment and business opportunities through contracts for public works, city facilities and city-sponsored economic development projects; and
Whereas, The Common Council has developed appropriate rules, procedures and regulations for assuring participation of small businesses, local businesses and unemployed or under-employed Milwaukee residents in City contracts through the Small Business Enterprise, Local Business Enterprise and Residents Preference Programs; and
Whereas, The Common Council desires to remain apprised of the effectiveness of the Small Business Enterprise, Local Business Enterprise and Residents Preference Programs, and...
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