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Authorizing the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on the construction portion of the Como Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit project and authorizing appropriate city officials to execute such an agreement.
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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 Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking improvements to the Como Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit with $15,000,000 received from the State of Minnesota General Obligation Bonds and the balance from Como Friends, the non-profit partner of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, with a total project budget of $17,369,180; 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 December 22, 2017 with one response received; and
WHEREAS, the Building Trades Council recommended use of a PLA, with the stated reasons being “Dollar Amount; Length of Project; Multi-craft;” and
WHEREAS, the Project Manager agrees with the Building Trades Council and is recommending use of a PLA; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council finds that the use of a PLA will ensure a harmonious, continuous, and stable workforce which will in turn ensure timely completion of the project without work stoppage or interruption; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA on the construction portion of the Como Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit project and authorizes the appropriate city officials to draft and execute such documents as are necessary to implement this resolution.