Prevailing wage bill unanimously approved
Hotel, cafeteria and building maintenance workers at future city-subsidized developments are in line for a pay raise within the next two months following city council's unanimous approval Tuesday of a prevailing wage bill.
The measure would apply to employers at future developments of 100,000 square feet or larger and grocery stores 25,000 square feet or larger that receive $100,000 or more in city subsidies or that contract with the city.
City Controller Michael Lamb would determine the prevailing wage using the median wage of employees working similar jobs. Lamb would determine the wage rate at least once a year.
Developers, building contractors and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl opposed the legislation, saying it would hurt development in the city. Ravenstahl vetoed a similar bill last year, but has said he doesn't plan to veto it again if it was approved unanimously.
The measure would apply to employers at future developments of 100,000 square feet or larger and grocery stores 25,000 square feet or larger that receive $100,000 or more in city subsidies or that contract with the city.
City Controller Michael Lamb would determine the prevailing wage using the median wage of employees working similar jobs. Lamb would determine the wage rate at least once a year.
Developers, building contractors and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl opposed the legislation, saying it would hurt development in the city. Ravenstahl vetoed a similar bill last year, but has said he doesn't plan to veto it again if it was approved unanimously.