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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 07
Chapter 07.06
Section 07.06.860
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.06 Procurement of Goods, Services and Works

Article XI. Priority Hire Program

Section 07.06.860 Program Evaluation

 

  1. The City of Spokane shall establish benchmarks and metrics to evaluate the priority hire program, such as project costs; completion times; workplace safety; utilization rates and graduation rates of priority workers, women and racial minorities from pre apprentice and apprentice training programs; and changes in the percentage of dollars paid to WMBE contractors working on covered projects. Metrics should also include the economic impact and the return on investment resulting from implementing the Community Workforce Agreement.
  1. The City of Spokane shall report findings to the Mayor and the Spokane City Council annually and make these findings available on a public dashboard.
  1. The Mayor and City Council will review program results during 2028 to determine if the program should be expanded or amended by increasing or decreasing thresholds.

 

Date Passed: Monday, August 25, 2025

Effective Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

ORD C36723 Section 1