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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 2019.
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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 sent a written “Notice and Request for Recommendation on the Use of a PLA” to interested parties on December 11, 2018 with one response received; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council which stated, “Dollar amount, time frame, length of project, multi-craft, and contract negotiations" as reasons they recommend a PLA for these projects, with no other recommendations for using a PLA; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking the following projects with budget totals over $250,000:
Como Marine Mammal Building Renovation - Upon completion of Como Harbor Seal and Sea Lions, the Marine Mammal Building will have an open exhibit, the renovation will include replacing the fresh water fish tanks in the center of the building and replacing with new saltwater tanks, filling in the pools and former polar bear viewing area and adding stand along fish tanks, and upgrading the lighting, graphics, other ascetics. Estimated Cost: $1,900,000 / Estimated Start Date: March 2019 (24 months)
Dickerman Park - Construction of park between Wheeler east to Aldine. Estimated Cost: $750,000 / Estimated Start Date: July 2019 (3 months)
Frogtown Community Center Park Improvements - Demolition of the existing Scheffer Recreation Center building, site grading, construction of new artificial turf fields with field lighting, new paths, courts, and children’s play area. Estimated Cost: $2,200,000 / Estimated Start Date: May 2019 (for 4 months)
Lilydale Picnic Pavilion - Construction of a new 8-table picnic shelter and 2-stall restroom building w...
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