Item Coversheet
CITY OF ORLANDO
AGENDA ITEM



Items Types: Mayor

For Meeting of: 4/8/2019

District:ALL On file (City Clerk):Yes



Subject:A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando for the Inclusion of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning/Queer+ Owned Businesses.
Summary:

The City is seeking to better understand the LGBTQ+ owned business community by creating a database and registry of these businesses and to track usage of LGBTQ+ owned and certified businesses in the procurement of goods and services.  The City will recognize the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) as the certifying organization.  The City of Orlando will also provide LGBTQ+ owned businesses with training programs and services to ensure such businesses are familiar with how to do business with the City of Orlando and are informed about procurement opportunities.


Fiscal and Efficiency Data:N/A
Recommended Action:

Approve the attached Resolution and authorize signature by Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute Resolution, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.


 
Contact:Felipe Sousa Matos Rodriquez; Alison Brackins (407) 246-3103


ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
RESOLUTION_City_of_Orlando_LGBT_March_2019_FINAL.docxLGBTQ+ ResolutionBackup Material

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