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Authorizing the use of a Project Labor Agreement for a City Project to Construct a New Police Communication Services & Maintenance Operations Facility at 1675 Energy Park Drive.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is preparing to build a new Communication Services & Maintenance operations facility for the Police Department to be located at 1675 Energy Park Drive, which will include the construction of an 8,400 square-foot facility to house staff, a vehicle service area, parts and vehicle storage, a 12-stall parking lot and other exterior sitework (the "CSM Project"); and
WHEREAS, the CSM Project financing plan was approved by the City Council in the 2016 budget with CIB Bond funds, for a total project budget of $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, notification regarding the possible use of a Project Labor Agreement ("PLA"), as originally authorized and required by the City Council in CF 09-584, adopted on June 3, 2009, was duly given to interested parties on January 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, of the two responses received to the notification, one recommended support for the use of a PLA because it would provide for strong labor participation and improve timeliness and cost savings; and one recommended not requiring a PLA because the size of the project did not warrant such a requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services - Real Estate Section, as the manager of the CSM Project on behalf of the Police Department, and the Administration jointly recommend the use of a PLA on the CSM Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of a PLA will ensure a harmonious, continuous and stable workforce, which in turn will ensure the CSM Project will be completed without work stoppage or interruption and in a manner that ensures utmost attention to safety, timeliness and budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA for the CSM Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the execution of a PLA by the project contractor shall be required in the bid specifications; and be it finally
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized and directed to take such further actions and execute such documents as are necessary to implement this resolution.