§ 15-86. Sanctions.

(a)

The OBO director is authorized to suspend any contractor who has failed to make good faith efforts to meet any goal established under this article from engaging in any contract with the city for a period up to, but not to exceed, five years. The OBO director is also authorized to suspend any MWSBE who has failed to make good faith efforts to meet all requirements necessary for participation as a MWSBE from engaging in any contract affected by this article for a period up to, but not to exceed, five years.

(b)

In accordance with section 15-84 of this Code, the office of business opportunity shall establish procedures for the imposition of sanctions and shall ensure that no sanction is imposed without notice of the grounds being given and an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the procedures set forth in sections 15-22, 15-23, and 15-24 of this Code. Any procedure established shall be consistent with state law.

(Ord. No. 2013-428, § 10(Exh. A), 5-8-2013, eff. 7-1-2013)