Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell City Attorney
Title
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Project Labor Agreement with the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and authorizing the city manager to execute the Project Labor Agreement with the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-101, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Project Labor Agreement.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than as recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
A Project Labor Agreement ("PLA"), also known as a Project Stabilization Agreement, is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment on construction projects. The purpose of a PLA is to facilitate the delivery of the project with minimal labor-related disruptions which would adversely impact the public and/or delay the project. PLAs are often used on large, complex, long-term, multi-craft construction projects to achieve certain project objectives, such as avoiding labor disruptions, ensuring timely completion of the project, and providing employment opportunities for local residents.
The PLA between the City of Merced and the Valley Buildin...
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