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Authorizing the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on the construction portions of the Jimmy Lee Play Area project.
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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 Jimmy Lee play area project with CIB funds, with a total project budget of $600,000; 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 May 9, 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 projects 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 Jimmy Lee Play Area project.