HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-12 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -12
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, establishing a policy of choosing local businesses for
purchasing and services within the confines of state law.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally establish a City policy to give local
vendors first consideration of purchases of goods and services under $7,500 from local vendors.
WHEREAS, local businesses are defined as those businesses with: an operational unit
based within the City of Port Angeles and its Eastern Urban Growth Area, providing goods and
services to the Port Angeles community, and offering jobs to Port Angeles residents.
WHEREAS, purchasing goods and services from local businesses helps the
environment by conserving energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and
less packaging.
WHEREAS, locally -owned businesses provide sustained employment and quality
wages, benefits and working conditions to local residents.
WHEREAS, locally focused businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character
of Port Angeles.
WHEREAS, local businesses have a wider array of uniquely focused products because
they buy and sell based on what they know local customers want and need, creating more relevant
choices.
WHEREAS, the City strongly encourages other local governments, agencies,
businesses, and non profit businesses to implement policies and procedures similar to this
Resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, as follows:
Section 1. This Resolution will apply only to purchases exempt from statutory bidding
requirements and services exempt from statutory selection requirements.
Section 2. For all purchases of goods under $7,500, the City shall give preference to
businesses located in and around Port Angeles, Washington and its Eastern Urban Growth Area
to the maximum extent practicable without sacrificing quality, efficiency, or other City needs; and
provided that the price of such purchases shall not be more than five percent (5 greater than
the price available for such goods from business and service providers located outside the local
area.
Section 3. For all service needs, the City shall give preference to local service
providers to the extent such preference does not conflict with applicable Washington State or
federal law. Such preference shall not be prioritized over qualifications necessary to complete the
required scope of work.
Section 4. In situations where preference cannot be given to local service providers
due to limitations of State or federal law, selected service providers shall be encouraged to utilize
local professionals to achieve the required scope of work.
Section 5. The City acknowledges that in certain circumstances, contractors may only
be selected in accordance with Washington statutes.
Section 6. The City will take into account travel time, response time,
shipping/handling fees, transportation surcharges, and local accessibility of associated customer
service when making purchasing decisions.
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Section 7. The City strongly encourages other local governments, agencies,
businesses, and non profit businesses to implement policies and procedures similar to this
Resolution.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 7th day of August, 2012.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor
ATTEST: APP VED AS TO FORM
Ja /sa Hurd, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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