RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
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
WHEREAS, the City of Merced ("City") recognizes the importance of fostering positive labor relations and ensuring the successful completion of construction projects exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000) (hereinafter referred to as "Projects"); and,
WHEREAS, construction projects exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000) are significant infrastructure projects and are of great importance to our community and economy, and its successful completion is of the utmost importance; and,
WHEREAS, a Project Labor Agreement ("PLA") is an agreement that establishes terms and conditions of employment for all workers on the Projects, irrespective of their individual unions or affiliations, with the aim of promoting labor peace, reducing disputes, and ensuring fair labor practices; and, WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the benefits of utilizing a PLA to enhance efficiency, productivity, and stability on the Projects; and, WHEREAS, this PLA will provide several �ey benefits to the community including the improvement of labor relations, increased project efficiency, cost savings, use of employ apprentices and promotion of local hire practices; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to approve the PLA and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-substantive changes necessary to finalize the PLA with the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and the Local Unions that are signatories to the PLA; and,
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