HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2013-12-10 Item 2A - Resolution - Apprenticeship ProgramCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Kate Kruller, Transportation Chair
DATE: December 6, 2013
SUBJECT: 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 support for 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, and a
preliminary draft was reviewed at both the August 27th and October 15th Transportation
Committee meetings.
DISCUSSION
Committee discussion will focus on a revised draft resolution that would establish levels
of apprenticeship utilization and direct City Administration to develop guidelines for such
a program.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee direction; potential to Committee of the Whole in January 2014.
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 PROJECTS 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
economic development and this "skill gap" problem will continue to grow, due to the
large numbers of skilled worker retirements and increased construction activity; and
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 public
health, safety and welfare for the City to implement an apprenticeship utilization goal in
qualifying public works construction contracts;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Apprenticeship Utilization Goal. The City of Tukwila shall require
good faith efforts from contractors to use WSATC- registered apprentices as follows:
A. Levels of apprenticeship utilization shall be:
1. Fifteen percent (15 %) of the total labor hours for the life of the contract, 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 requirements.
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 , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk [Name], Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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