TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project Labor Agreement with the Fox Valley Building & Construction Trades Council and Affiliated Construction Trade Unions for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water Source Program
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BACKGROUND:
It is necessary to construct and install improvements to the City's water system located in Kendall County to facilitate the delivery of Lake Michigan water. This work will be constructed as part of five work packages (JOL-08-03, JOL-08-04, JOL-08-05, JOL-08-06 and JOL-08-08) for the City of Joliet Alternative Water Source Program (AWSP) - Water System Improvement Projects. In order to facilitate and ensure the completion of the Joliet AWSP Work Packages in an efficient and economical manner, it is in the best interests of the City to enter into a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for this program.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The City has reached agreement with the Fox Valley Building & Construction Trades Council and its affiliated construction trade unions on the terms of the Construction Project Labor Agreement for the Joliet AWSP Work Packages that include work being constructed in Kendall County. The PLA establishes labor and management cooperation between the City and the contractors performing work on the project and confirms that work will be performed by qualified and skilled contractors, in an efficient and economical manner. Additional relevant terms of the PLA include:
? a process to promptly resolve any issues or disputes associated with work on the project;
? the commitment to the efficient completion of the work and to secure optimum productivity;
? the maximized utilization of Union apprentices;
? the assurance of a drug-free workplace;
? the commitment to compliance with required safety practices; and
? the agreement to no lockouts or work stoppages and no...
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