The purpose of this Chapter is to address the shortage of qualified construction workers, rising labor costs, and to refine labor standards in the local construction industry. These measures are intended to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of skilled construction workers.

The requirements of this Chapter ensure that larger projects within the City are awarded to contractors that participate in high quality, industry-proven apprenticeship programs, and that apprentices working under such contracts are competently trained.

The requirements of this Chapter also enhance the good health of construction workers working in the City, thereby increasing the pool of labor available to complete current and future projects, including City public works projects for which the City contracts on a regular basis.

Together, the requirements of this Chapter will help promote the retention and growth of a skilled labor pool in the construction industry that can live as well as work in the City. (Ord. 7861-NS § 1, 2023)