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Adoption of Resolution Requiring a Project Stabilization Agreement for Certain Construction Projects. (City Manager) [Continued from January 19, 2021; Public Comment Closed]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To better ensure timely and quality delivery of critical local construction projects involving City of Alameda (City) funds or a City subsidy, a Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) is recommended by staff with respect to certain construction projects, as more fully described in this report. The proposed PSA sets out the City's expectations for applicants, owners and developers working on certain types of construction projects. Prior to City approval of a construction project to which a PSA applies, the applicant, owner or developer will work with the Building and Trades Council of Alameda County (BTC) to negotiate in good faith a PSA.
BACKGROUND
A PSA, sometimes referred to as a project labor agreement, is a type of contract used by project applicants, owners and/or developers and the building trade unions to clarify expectations related to the use of craft workers for certain types of projects. In recent years, project developers who have entered into a development agreement (DA) or disposition and development agreement (DDA) with the City have often also entered into a PSA with the trades.
In 2017, the City adopted a resolution whereby it entered into a PSA with the BTC which requires all contractors who are awarded Public Works contracts over $1 million to sign a letter of intent agreeing to meet the requirements of the City's PSA. This policy will remain in place and is not impacted by the City Council's consideration of a requirement that developers/owners of certain properties negotiate in good faith a PSA with the BTC.
To ensure timely and quality delivery of critical local construction projects, create more predictability, and clarify the City's expectations with respect to certain development pr...
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