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Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for United Village Redevelopment Phase 1 in the area of 1566 University Avenue West (District 13, Ward 1).
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted a policy on the use of Project Labor Agreements (“PLA”) pursuant to Council File #09-584 for projects involving $250,000 or more of city money; and
WHEREAS, the United Village Redevelopment Phase 1 project by Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC (the “Developer”), is planning to construct an approximately 160 room hotel with attached parking structure, a new four story office building, two new restaurant spaces, and all associate infrastructure needed to support Phase 1 developments (the “Project”), which includes a total project budget over $250,000, a portion of which is financed by a Spending Plan TIF loan, pay-as-you-go tax increment financing, and considering other public funding such as a special assessments; and
WHEREAS, Planning and Economic Development staff sent written “Notice and Request for Recommendation on the Use of a PLA” to interested parties on May 10, 2024 and received one comment about the use of a PLA on the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council notes the workforce opportunities for underserved populations and disadvantaged businesses, safety, labor and materials certainty, and project size, as reasons to recommend a PLA for the project identified herein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saint Paul:
1. Approves the use of a PLA for United Village Redevelopment Phase 1; and
2. Authorizes the appropriate city officials to draft and execute such documents as are necessary to implement this resolution.