HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2013-08-27 Item 2B - Resolution - Preliminary Draft Relating to Apprenticeship ProgramCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Kate Kruller, Transportation Chair
DATE: August 23, 2013
SUBJECT: Preliminary Draft Resolution Relating to Apprenticeship Program
ISSUE
As part of the 2013 Transportation Committee goals, committee members have been
exploring the implementation of an apprenticeship utilization goal for Public Works
construction contracts.
BACKGROUND
Committee members have previously expressed an interest in implementing
apprenticeship utilization goals as a way to help ensure a viable workforce in the future.
Previous committee discussions have focused on similar programs in the region.
DISCUSSION
Attached for Transportation Committee discussion is a draft resolution which would
establish levels of apprenticeship utilization and direct City Administration to develop
guidelines for such a program.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only.
Attachment: Draft Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, PROMOTING THE USE OF APPRENTICES IN PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS OVER $1 MILLION DOLLARS AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP IMPLEMENTING APPRENTICESHIP
GUIDELINES.
WHEREAS, a highly skilled workforce is essential for enhancing economic
growth and the continued prosperity of workers; and,
WHEREAS, apprenticeship is a proven, highly- effective training model,
providing consistent wage progression to family wage careers; and
WHEREAS, shortages of skilled construction workers limit job growth and
affect our economy.
WHEREAS, the responsibility to train the next generation of skilled workers
rests with both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is committed to working in partnership with
labor and business to create a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of our
population and promotes community development; and
WHEREAS, recent actions of the Washington State Apprenticeship and
Training Council (WSATC) have made apprenticeships more widely available in
the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, growing participation in apprenticeship programs today will
ensure a viable workforce in the construction trade industry tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it would be in the best interests of
the public health, safety and welfare for the City to implement an apprenticeship
utilization goal in qualifying public works construction contracts;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Apprenticeship Utilization Goal. The City of Tukwila shall require
good faith efforts from contractors to use WSATC- registered apprentices as
follows:
Levels of Apprenticeship utilization shall be:
1. 15 percent (15 %) of the total labor hours for all qualified City construction
contracts over $1 million dollars that are awarded on or after January 1, 2014.
The contractor shall provide quarterly reports, as well as a final report, indicating
the total labor hours and the apprenticeship hours utilized by the contractor and
all subcontractors on the project.
2. These requirements may be modified by the City Administration for a specific
project for the following reasons:
a. A lack of availability of qualified apprentices;
b. A disproportionately high ratio of material costs to labor hours, which
does not make feasible the required minimum level of apprentice
participation;
c. Participating contractors have demonstrated a good faith effort to
comply with the requirements of this resolution;
d. Where utilization conflicts with federal, state or county requirements;
e. Other criteria deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Apprenticeship Utilization Guidelines. The City Administration is hereby
directed to develop for council approval apprenticeship utilization guidelines for the
purpose of implementing the apprenticeship utilization goal and policy as established in
Section 1 herein.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk [Name], Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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