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Provide Direction to Staff on Local Business Preference for Purchasing (ED)
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MEETING DATE:
July 2, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff on local business preference for purchasing.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At prior City Council meetings, members of Council expressed the desire to discuss the possibility of amending the purchasing ordinance to incorporate a local business preference for to the procurement of goods and services for the City. Therefore, this item is presented to the City Council, to provide direction on whether there’s interest in staff bringing back a recommendation.
Local business preference policies are regulations adopted by cities, counties, or other agencies to give an advantage to local businesses when awarding government contracts. This can mean awarding extra points in the bidding process, allowing a small price differential, or awarding contracts specifically to local firms.
Giving preference to businesses that are physically located within the City of Lodi supports the economic and social well-being of the community. Local businesses supply essential services and products to the City and provide employment opportunities for residents. Additionally, the money spent on and earned by local companies is often reinvested within the City, further strengthening the local business environment and contributing to a thriving community.
STRATEGIC VISION:
2B. Economic Development: Expand and diversify economic opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not Applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not Applicable.