15.28.050 Exceptions and waivers.
A. During the term of a construction contract subject to this chapter, the Public Works Director may reduce or waive the apprentice labor hour goals upon his or her determination that:
1. The contractor has demonstrated a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this chapter but remains unable to fulfill the goal;
2. The contractor has demonstrated that there is a lack of availability of apprentices in the Redmond, WA geographic area to meet the EAP utilization goals;
3. The reasonable and necessary requirements of the contract render apprentice utilization infeasible at the required levels;
4. There exists a disproportionately high ratio of material costs to labor hours, which does not make feasible the required minimum level of apprentice participation;
5. To the extent that apprentice labor hour goals are in conflict with funding agreements in place, including federal aid projects, in connection with the public work; or
6. For reasons deemed appropriate by the Public Works Director, approved by City Council, and not inconsistent with the purpose and goals of this chapter. (Ord. 3159 § 2, 2024).