TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Local Workforce Engagement Policy
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider the adoption of Board Policy 491 implementing a new District-wide Local Workforce Engagement Policy and authorize the addition of a Compliance Administrator in the District's Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
Staff Contact:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
A Local Workforce Engagement Policy ("LWEP" or "Policy") would supplement and support the District's goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion by generating greater employment opportunities in implementation of District capital projects. This Policy directs a variety of hiring strategies for individuals experiencing historical barriers to employment.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
If adopted, the LWEP cannot be implemented without the addition of a Compliance Administrator, who will be responsible for implementing, administering and sustaining this program. The addition of a Compliance Administrator requires a new full-time position estimated to add roughly $287,000 to the FY 24-25 operating budget. In addition, this Policy is likely to increase the capital cost of District projects due to the additional compliance efforts needed from contractors, and could possibly reduce the pool of potential bidders.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Staff recommends the adoption of a new, District-wide LWEP, which is intended to:
? Set local hiring and disadvantaged hiring goals
? Require reporting of workforce demographics by contractors (to establish a baseline of what types of workers are used on District projects)
? Enhance benefits and/or training standards, and set apprentice utilization goals (to support quality career paths for loca...
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