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Council begins public conversation on project labor agreements; administration raises threshold concerns
Summary
Council debated a sponsor-led proposal on project labor agreements (PLAs). Administration said the county currently could use PLAs but recommended raising a $10M threshold to $35M and highlighted procurement and IRS complexities; staff estimated 67 county projects exceed $10M.
Councilmembers used the Jan. 13 work session to start a public conversation about project labor agreements (PLAs) and whether the county should adopt a code requirement for them.
Sponsor Councilman Smith described the item as an opening for public debate over PLAs and their role in county construction projects. Smith said the county historically restricted PLAs but later removed the ban and he wanted a public discussion about the county’s stance, potential…
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