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Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the first half of 2018.
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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 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 Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking improvements to the following sites using funds as noted, with project total budgets over $250,000:
1. Como Park Carousel Plaza project includes the construction of a concrete plaza with pedestrian lights at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The construction cost of $325,000 is funded by Legacy Arts and Culture with an anticipated construction timeline of three months.
2. Lilydale Regional Park Slope Stability Work includes the grading, slope stabilization and restoration over a three-month construction period. The project has an estimated construction cost of $650,000 which is funded through Disaster Relief Funds.
3. Scheffer Community Center Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2018 and continue for 12-14 months. Construction costs of $7,000,000, funded by the Capital Improvement Budget, includes a new building, parking lot, and related site improvements.
4. Sylvan Park Improvements will include improvements to the playing fields and play area. The natural grass field will be replaced with artificial turf. The project is funded through the Capital Improvement Budget including a $1,350,000 construction budget and a four-month construction schedule, beginning in Summer, 2018.
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council which stated,...
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