Resolution 2020-31519 RESOLUTION NO., 2020-31519
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILICIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS NOVEMBER
13, 2020 MEETING, TO DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP A
DATABASE AND REGISTRY OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES, AS CERTIFIED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City") is one of the most diverse cities in the
country; and
WHEREAS, the City prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community and has
demonstrated a long history of opposing discrimination; and
WHEREAS, ensuring the success of our small business community in the City is vital to
our growth and improving quality of life for our residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing small and disadvantaged business owners
equal opportunities to compete and succeed, and is committed to increasing the number and
diversity of supplier options; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking to better understand the small and disadvantaged
business community by creating a database and registry of these businesses and to track usage
of these businesses in the procurement of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2020-31342, directing the Administration to create a database of LGBT firms certified by the
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) in order to track the usage of LGBT
certified businesses in the procurement of goods and services for the City; and
WHEREAS, at the October 14, 2020 City Commission meeting, pursuant to agenda item
C4D, the City Commission referred to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee("FERC")
a discussion on expanding the tracking currently applicable to LGBT certified firms to include
small and disadvantaged businesses as certified by Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, at its November 13, 2020 meeting, after a thorough discussion, FERC
recommended for the City Commission to direct the City Administration to develop a database
and registry of small and disadvantaged business enterprises, as certified by Miami-Dade County;
and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County has established certification programs for small
businesses in the following categories:
Small Business Enterprise—Architectural & Engineering. A gender and race neutral program
specifically for firms that are defined as architectural and engineering companies.
Small Business Enterprise—Construction. A gender and race neutral program specifically for
firms that are defined as construction companies. This category also includes trades (e.g.,
electrical, painting, plumbing, etc.).
Small Business Enterprise — Goods and Services. A gender and race neutral program
specifically for firms that supply goods and services other than construction, architectural or
engineering services.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. This program is specific to small businesses in
transportation contracting markets, and promotes increased participation in federally funded
contracts by small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including minority
and women owned enterprises; and
WHEREAS, by becoming certified in one or more of the categories offered by Miami-Dade
County, such businesses are able to compete for procurement opportunities with governmental
agencies across the County without needing to go through the certification process, which is
extensive and time-consuming, at each agency; and
WHEREAS, the Administration supports the establishment of a program to track the
utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses as certified by Miami-Dade County in the City's
procurement activities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the goals of the Resolution being consistent with the City's
commitment to equity and inclusion, the registry and tracking of small and disadvantaged
businesses will help the City be consistent with a number of federally funded and other agency
grants that require recipients to make efforts towards the utilization of these businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, at
its November 13, 2020 meeting, to direct the City Administration to develop a database and
registry of small and disadvantaged business enterprises, as certified by Miami-Dade County.
PASSED and ADOPTED this / day of December, 2020.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City lerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 9, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 MEETING, TO DIRECT THE CITYADMINISTRATION
TO DEVELOP A DATABASE AND REGISTRY OF SMALL AND
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AS CERTIFIED BY MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the recommendation of the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to create a database and track utilization of small
and disadvantaged businesses as certified by Miami-Dade County.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On July 29, 2020, the City Commission approved Resolution 2020-31342 directing the
Administration to create a database of LGBT firms certified by the National Gay and Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The resolution requires the Administration to track the usage
of LGBT certified businesses in the procurement of goods and services for the City.
On October 14, 2020, pursuant to agenda item C4D, the City Commission referred to the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee a discussion on expanding the tracking currently
applicable to LGBT certified firms to include small and disadvantaged businesses as certified
by Miami-Dade County.
On November 13, 2020, the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommended that
the City Commission direct the Administration to create a database and track utilization of small
and disadvantaged businesses as certified by Miami-Dade County.
ANALYSIS
In order to establish a supplier diversity tracking program, it is first important to identify the
agency that will act as the certifying agency. For example, when considering the previously
approved LGBT tracking program, it was determined that the NGLCC would act as the
certifying agency for program purposes. This is, in part, because NGLCC is the largest agency
with a certifying program which would provide the largest pool of certified vendors. Similarly,
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Miami-Dade County is the largest local agency with a supplier diversity certifying program which
would yield the largest number of certified vendors. Miami-Dade County's program is also race
and gender neutral which avoids Legal challenges seen in other programs that are based on
race or gender. While there are other certifying agencies locally, including some municipalities,
the pool of available bidders would not be as large as the pool available through the Miami-Dade
County program. Accordingly, it is recommended that, if this item is approved, that it be based
on supplier diversity certifications issued by Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade County has
established certification programs for small businesses in the following categories.
Small Business Enterprise—Architectural & Engineering.A gender and race neutral program
specifically for firms that are defined as architectural and engineering companies.
Small Business Enterprise — Construction. A gender and race neutral program specifically
for firms that are defined as construction companies. This category also includes trades
(e.g., electrical, painting, plumbing, etc.).
Small Business Enterprise — Goods and Services. A gender and race neutral program
specifically for firms that supply goods and services other than construction, architectural or
engineering services.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. This program is specific to small businesses in
transportation contracting markets, and promotes increased participation in federally funded
contracts by small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including minority
and women owned enterprises.
Miami-Dade County also has a certification program for firms it refers to as local developing
businesses. However, this category would not apply to the City's tracking efforts because it is
specific to small businesses that have permits to provide general aeronautical services to
commercial airlines and aircraft operators at Miami International Airport.
Miami-Dade County certifications are valid for a three year period, requiring an annual continuing
eligibility affidavit.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
There is no fiscal impact anticipated.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
NA
CONCLUSION
The Administration supports creating a database and tracking the utilization of small and
disadvantaged businesses as certified by Miami-Dade County in the City's procurement
activities. This program is not only consistent with the City's commitment to equity and inclusion,
it also helps the City's practices be consistent with a number of federally funded and other
agency grants that require recipients to make efforts towards the utilization of these firms.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Procurement
ATTACHMENTS:
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