Title 07 Finance
Chapter 07.06 Procurement of Goods, Services and Works
Article X. Public Works Apprentice Program
Section 07.06.760 Penalty
- For each unmet labor hour required by this Article X, there shall be imposed a penalty equal to thirty percent (30%) of the highest paid craft hourly rate on the Public Works project as determined by prevailing wages on each contractor who violates the provisions of this article. For a second violation within five years of the first violation, the penalty shall be sixty percent (60%), and for a third or subsequent violation within five years of the first violation, the penalty shall be ninety percent (90%). General contractors shall only be liable for penalties based on their failure to meet the “per craft” requirements established in SMC 07.06.720(A).
- The specific facts and circumstances and the existence and extent of any good faith efforts to comply shall be considered when determining whether a contractor is subject to debarment under SMC 07.06.610(B).
- The City Administrator shall dedicate all revenues derived from penalties imposed for violation of this Article X to grants to state-approved pre-apprenticeship programs to assist minorities, women, and residents of CEZs as defined in this Article X.
Date Passed: Monday, December 6, 2021
Effective Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
ORD C36155 Section 4
