IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of March, 2009.
A RESOLUTION encouraging the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, when purchasing goods or services, to take into account the importance of using city or regional businesses whenever possible.
WHEREAS, the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke, in the course of daily life, purchase necessary and essential goods and services from outside businesses and vendors.
WHEREAS, contracting with local businesses will demonstrate confidence in the strengths and capabilities of the region’s business infrastructure and send a positive message to companies that will locate and grow here.
WHEREAS, many existing businesses located in the City of Roanoke and Roanoke Valley have unique capabilities, are award-winning and recognized leaders in their fields.
WHEREAS, the local purchase of goods and services is a great investment for the community because more money stays with local businesses and in the local economy.
WHEREAS, using local businesses and vendors to provide for the needs of the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke will help to create new jobs, retain existing jobs, and strengthen the local economy.
WHEREAS, people are more likely to invest in or move to the community if we preserve the culture embodied in our unique local businesses.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
Council adopts this resolution as a means to encourage residents and employees of the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley to seek goods and services from local businesses that provide jobs to city and regional residents, whenever possible.
The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolution in electronic form to all City employees.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The 2nd day of March, 2009.
A RESOLUTION encouraging the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, when purchasing goods or services, to take into account the importance of using city or regional businesses whenever possible.
WHEREAS, the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke, in the course of daily life, purchase necessary and essential goods and services from outside businesses and vendors.
WHEREAS, contracting with local businesses will demonstrate confidence in the strengths and capabilities of the region’s business infrastructure and send a positive message to companies that will locate and grow here.
WHEREAS, many existing businesses located in the City of Roanoke and Roanoke Valley have unique capabilities, are award-winning and recognized leaders in their fields.
WHEREAS, the local purchase of goods and services is a great investment for the community because more money stays with local businesses and in the local economy.
WHEREAS, using local businesses and vendors to provide for the needs of the residents and employees of the City of Roanoke will help to create new jobs, retain existing jobs, and strengthen the local economy.
WHEREAS, people are more likely to invest in or move to the community if we preserve the culture embodied in our unique local businesses.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
Council adopts this resolution as a means to encourage residents and employees of the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley to seek goods and services from local businesses that provide jobs to city and regional residents, whenever possible.
The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolution in electronic form to all City employees.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
2 comments:
Great resolution, but shouldn't council have hired a local consultant to do the work at the market building instead of a firm from D.C. I know the decision was made before this resolution, but it begs the question on how future procurement will be handled.
It would have been nice to hire a local firm, but what I found in drafting this resolution is that it is against Virginia procurement law to choose based on location.
When procuring services rather than goods, we can try to encourage local support, but that's the best we can do.
Thanks for your comment. I think it's important that we do our best to support local business.
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