Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin Jr., AIA, Principal Architect - Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer
REPORT IN BRIEF
Replacement of the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion designating Joel Svendsen, P.E. as the City of Merced’s Acting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer, replacing John C. Sagin, Jr., AIA.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the City Engineer; or,
2. Deny.
AUTHORITY
All public agencies utilizing Federal-Aid funds for construction projects are required by Title 49 CFR, Part 23, to adopt a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, and to annually adopt a participation goal.
Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987, available in its entirety at the Merced County Library.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced has adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, and Council has amended the program as necessary by supplemental actions. In December 2004, the City Council designated John C. Sagin, Jr. as Acting DBE Liaison Officer. Mr. Sagin is close to retiring and a new DBE Liaison needs to be appointed to allow for cross-training and a smooth transition of the position. The state has asked that the person who actually performs the reporting be named as the Acting DBE Liaison Officer.
I am, therefore, recommending that the City Council adopt a motion designating Joel Svendsen, P.E. as the City of Merced’s Acting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.