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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. City departments shall consider the use of Project Agreements when contemplating major construction projects through a competitive bidding process that are estimated to exceed $5,000,000 (2019 dollars) in total project construction costs. 2. The following factors shall be considered in determining whether to use a Project Agreement for a major construction project: a. The potential for labor disruptions, such as strikes, lockouts, or slowdowns, that may delay completion of the project. b. The complexity of the project,to include the number of contractors, subcontractors, and craft workers necessary to complete the project in a timely manner. c. The project's need for multiple contractors or subcontractors who employ works in multiple crafts or trades. d. The existence of a shortage of skilled workers in the area of the project. e. The need and urgency of the project and the harm to the public if completion of the project were to be delayed. f. Benefits to the public by the use of a Project Agreement in terms of cost, efficiency, safety, quality, and timeliness. g. Whether Project Agreements have been used on comparable public or private projects. 3. For major construction projects, City staff will brief the City Council on City staff's analysis regarding the use of a Project Agreement. 4. The decision to propose to the City Council the use of a Project Agreement in connection with a major construction project shall be supported by written findings that clearly demonstrate how the use of the Project Agreement will benefit the major construction project and protect the interests of the public and the City in terms of cost, efficiency, quality, safety, and timely completion. 5. When used, provisions such as the following should be considered for inclusion in the Project Agreement: a. Provisions concerning the selection, through a competitive process, a general contractor, project manager or similar construction firm that is experienced in the negotiation administration of project agreements to manage and oversee the construction of the project, including the development and implementation of a labor relations policy for the major construction project. b. Provisions containing guarantees against strikes, lockouts, slowdowns or other similar action. c. Provisions setting forth effective, immediate, and mutually binding procedures for resolving jurisdictional and labor disputes arising before the completion of the work. d. Provisions binding on all contractors and subcontractors on the project through the inclusion of appropriate bid specifications in all relevant bid documents. ra RESOLUTION Page 2 of 3