Int 1159-2013

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Title 6 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 6-138 to read as follows: � 6-138. Participation by veteran owned business enterprises in city procurement. The commissioner of the department of small business services, in consultation with the city chief procurement officer, shall analyze veteran owned business enterprises and opportunities for such business enterprises in city procurements and shall, by December 1, 2014, determine the need for a citywide program to promote opportunities in city procurement for veterans. At such time, the commissioner shall submit to the council a report on such analysis including the basis for such determination. If the commissioner determines that there is a need for such a citywide program, such report shall also contain recommendations concerning measures to enhance the opportunities of such businesses with respect to city procurement, which shall include but need not be limited to, outreach and notification of contract opportunities, certification of veteran owned business enterprises, recommendations regarding the establishment of participation goals, and tracking and reporting the utilization of such business enterprises. �2. This local law shall take effect immediately. SKM/KET LS #4851 12/11/13 7:06 PM