As a result, the city was never legally able to enter into a contract with him in the first place. Furthermore, during the negotiating period he did make campaign contributions, thus reinforcing the notion that it would not be proper to enter into a contract with him. Therefore, the contract can be voided, the building can be returned to its original owners, and the taxpayers of Oakland can be saved millions of dollars. Oakland Municipal Code Section 3.12.140 Contractors doing business with the city of Oakland, the Oakland Redevelopment Agency or the Oakland Unified School District prohibited from making contributions . The Oakland City Manager shall be responsible for implementing procedures for City of Oakland and Redevelopment Agency contracts to ensure contractor compliance with the Oakland Campaign Reform Act.
Violators are subject to civil and criminal penalties.
The signed and dated statement must be received and filed by the City Clerk at the same time the proposal is submitted. Contracts may not be awarded to any contractors who have not signed this certification . The City Clerk shall keep an updated list of current contractors available for inspection. Developer Ted Dang, who leads the Bermuda Associates LLC investment group, told the council the trade center has been in the works for three years, sparked by a trade mission led by former Mayor Elihu Harris in 1997. Dang is accompanying the city delegation, and said the council's approval would help finalize arrangements.