HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4853-10-2017 A Resolution
NO. 4853-10-2017
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4731-01-2017
TO PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BY DESINGATED ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2016 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4690-10-2016
repealing Resolution No. 3698-12-2008 and reorganizing the Minority and Women Business Enterprise
Advisory Committee (the "M/WBE-AC") into an advisory committee of eighteen (18) members,
consisting of one (1) representative from each of the four (4) Chambers of Commerce, six (6) partner
organizations that promote the utilization and growth of M/WBEs,one (1)regional certification agency,
two (2) community groups, and five (5) internal City of Fort Worth Departments ("City Departments");
and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4731-01-2017
pursuant to which the City Council appointed named individuals representing the organizations and
stakeholder groups identified in the Resolution for terms of two (2) years, beginning January 24, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to amend Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 in order to
provide that the organizations and stakeholder groups named in that Resolution will have the latitude to
select the individuals that they wish to serve on the M/WBE-AC; and
WHEREAS,the City Council also desires to amend Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 to establish
uniform two (2)-year terms, beginning October 1,2017;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby confirms the previous appointment under Resolution
No. 4731-01-2017 of the following members of the M/WBE-AC representing the following
organizations and stakeholder groups:
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Member Organization Name
Chambers of Commerce
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Brandom Gengelbach
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Dee Jennings
Commerce
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of
John Hernandez
Commerce
US Pan Asian American Chamber of
Grace McDermott
Commerce - Southwest
Partner Organizations
Regional Hispanic Contractor's
John Martinez
Association
Black Contractor's Association John Proctor
Women's Business Council - Southwest Debbie Hurst
DFW Minority Supplier Development
Margo Posey
Council
Association of General Contractors Jack Baxley
Tarrant County Contractor's Association Troy Woody
Regional Certification Agency
North Central Texas Regional Certification
Agency Elicia Mitchell
(NCTRCA)
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Community Organizations
Black Ecumenical Leader Alliance
(BELA) Bishop Kenneth B. Spears
National Association of Minority
Demetria Bevin
Contractors
City Departments
CFW Transportation & Public Works Michael Owen
Department
CFW Water Department Roberto C. Sauceda
CFW Property Management Department DeAnna (Tate) Cody
CFW Parks Department David Creek
CFW Economic Development/Business Diversity Gwen Wilson
Office
SECTION 2. That Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 is hereby amended to provide that (i) the
current terms of the above-named members of the M/WBE-AC expired September 30, 2017; (ii)
subsequent terms of M/WBE-AC members shall be for two (2) years each, commencing on October 1,
of each odd-numbered year,beginning as of October 1, 2017; (iii)no individual may serve as a member
of the M/WBE-AC for more than three (3) consecutive two (2)-year terms, beginning with terms
commencing as of October 1, 2017; and (iv) a member whose term has expired shall nevertheless
continue to serve until his or her successor has been appointed.
SECTION 3. That Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 is hereby amended to provide that the above-
named designated organizations and stakeholder groups will have the right to appoint one (1) member
to the M/WBE-AC to serve at the pleasure of the organization or stakeholder group for any full two (2)-
year term or for the remainder of a then-current term in the event of a vacancy resulting for any reason,
provided that (i) all such appointments must be made by act of the governing body or officer of the
above-named organizations and stakeholder groups, and (ii) written notice of any such appointments
must be received by the Director of the City's Economic Development Department or authorized
designee before such appointment may take effect.
SECTION 4. That the City Council,by Resolution,may, at any time and for any reason, change,
revise or remove the authority of any of the above-named or nizations and stakeholder groups to
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appoint members of the M/WBE-AC.
SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, and that any
conflicting provisions of Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 are hereby repealed.
Adopted this 17`h day of October, 2017.
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By: /
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
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