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Approving the use of a Project Labor Agreement for the Merriam Park Skate Park project.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File #09-584 on the use of Project Labor Agreements (“PLA”) for projects involving $250,000 or more of City money; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking the following project with a construction budget total over $250,000:
Merriam Park Skate Park - proposed work will renovate and expand an existing skate park facility including grading, stormwater management, hardscape and site furnishings.
Estimated Start Date: April 2026 (3 months); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation sent a written “Notice and Request for Recommendation on the Use of a PLA” to interested parties on June 12, 2026 with one response received; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council recommended a PLA for the Merriam Park Skate Park project listing the duration of project, the dollar amount, and multiple crafts involved as the reasons they recommend a PLA for this project; and
WHEREAS, in considering all criteria for evaluating a PLA as outlined in CF #09-584, the use of a PLA will ensure a harmonious, continuous, and stable workforce for the Merriam Park Skate Park project, which will in turn ensure timely completion of the project without work stoppage or interruption; and
WHEREAS, staff supports a recommendation for a PLA on the Merriam Park Skate Park project; and
WHEREAS, the project listed in this resolution is being bid lump sum and labor rates are established by prevailing wage labor rates which meet or exceed union rates; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA on the construction portion of the Merriam Park Skate Park project.