Resolution 11000006.900000
WSS/amg
06/27/05
R:7/5/05gjz
RESOLUTION NO. 1100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, PROMOTING THE USE OF
APPRENTICES IN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
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, as
indicated by the 1998 Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board report, providing
consistent wage progression to family wage careers; and
WHEREAS, the 1998 Employment Security Department report, Studies in
Industry and Employment, highlighted that apprenticeship programs in Washington are
"effective but underutilized;" and
WHEREAS, shortages of skilled construction workers limit job growth and affect
our economy. 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 Edmonds 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
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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; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City shall require good faith efforts from contractors to use
WSATC-registered apprentices as follows:
A. Levels of Apprenticeship Participation shall be:
1. For contracts estimated to cost more than one million
dollars for the construction, remodeling, or renovation of buildings
owned by the City and Edmonds Crossing that are awarded on or
after August 1, 2005, fifteen percent (15%) of total labor hours.
2. These requirements may be modified 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; or
d. Other criteria deemed appropriate.
RESOLVED this 5th day of July, 2005.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, GAR AAKENSON
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED :
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 07/01/2005
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 07/05/2005
RESOLUTION NO. 1100
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