The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005. It aims to ensure that businesses applying for certification as local business enterprises are independently owned and operated, update minimum performance requirements for certified joint ventures, and establish uniform hearing procedures for enforcement actions. The resolution highlights the importance of these amendments for the effective administration of the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program, which currently includes over 2,000 participating businesses that benefit from procurement and contracting preferences.

The Council emphasizes that previous amendments made in 2021, 2022, and 2023 were necessary to uphold the spirit of the original act, and the current emergency legislation is required to reinstate these provisions. Additionally, the resolution addresses the need for procedural consistency and fairness in enforcement actions, as determined by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) following a recent revocation hearing. The Council concludes that immediate adoption of the Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 is essential to prevent adverse effects on program administration and compliance mechanisms.