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Authorizing the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on the construction of the Lowertown Ballpark Project, and authorizing appropriate city officials to execute such an agreement.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is preparing to begin construction of a new municipal ballpark (Lowertown Ballpark project) in downtown Saint Paul to replace Midway Stadium located at 1771 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN; and
WHEREAS, the Lowertown Ballpark Project financing plan was approved by Council in resolution PH-12-213 adopted on July 18, 2012, through issuance of up to $17,000,000 bonds, $10,000,000 of City and private funds, and $27,000,000 of various State DEED funds for a total project budget of $54,000,000; and
WHEREAS, notification regarding the possible use of a Project Labor Agreement ("PLA") was duly given to interested parties on February 14, 2013; and
WHEREAS, of the three responses received to the notification, one was in favor and two were opposed; 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 Lowertown Ballpark Project and authorizes the appropriate city officials to draft and execute such documents as are necessary to implement this resolution.