HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0060) M&C 19-0254City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0254
LOG NAME: 17BLACKCHAMBER FY19-20
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business
Enterprises and Small Businesses in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce in an
amount not to exceed $126,504.00 to assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for the period of October 1,
2019 through September 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
During the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Commerce (Chamber) to continue providing business development assistance, construction assistance and outreach programs to Minority and
Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses located in Fort Worth. The City will pay the Chamber an amount not to exceed $126,504.00
to perform the services outlined under this contract.
For several years, the Chamber has provided counseling and support to individuals within the Fort Worth area on the topic of small business
development. The Chamber provides program services such as business development initiatives, outreach, construction assistance that includes
bid estimating and related access to construction estimating software and one-on-one counseling and mentoring. In conjunction with these
programs, the Chamber coordinates monthly business roundtables and other activities designed to help small business development and growth.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of this recommendation, funds are available within existing appropriations in the current
operating budget of the General Fund and anticipates, upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget by the City Council, to include the
recommended payments mandated by state statutes, the funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, as appropriated, of the General
Fund.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sturns 2663