CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Mayor
For Meeting of:
April 8, 2019
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

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 & 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.




Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

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

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 3/27/2019 9:26 PM
City Clerk 3/28/2019 8:17 AM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
RESOLUTION_City_of_Orlando_LGBT_March_2019_FINAL.docx LGBTQ+ Resolution Backup Material

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