§ 66-251. Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in reference to the living wage program, shall have the meaning given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Catch-up election means the city commission's right to but not the obligation, to cumulatively index the living wage rate to "make-up" for any deficiencies in the prior year (or years) where there was no increase(s), pursuant to section 66-252.

Complainant is a covered employee, or former covered employee, who files a complaint in accordance with section 66-254.

Construction contract means a written agreement to perform construction or road and right-of-way work that is solicited by the city or community redevelopment agency and: 1) has a total contract value exceeding $200,000.00; 2) is not subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or the payment of Davis-Bacon wage rates; and 3) is not a contract for a "public works project" as defined in F.S. § 255.0992.

Construction contractor is any "for profit" corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, or other commercial or business entity who is either:

a.

Paid in whole or part from one or more of the city's general fund, capital project funds, special revenue funds, or any other city funds, or by the community redevelopment agency, whether by competitive bid process, informal bids, some form of solicitation, negotiation, or agreement, or any other decision to enter into a contract; or

b.

Engaged in the business of, or part of, a contract to provide, or a subcontract to provide, construction contract services for the benefit of the city or community redevelopment agency.

Covered employee means any employee of a covered employer, who is working under a construction contract, either full or part time, as defined in this article.

Covered employer means a construction contractor, and the subcontractors of a construction contractor.

Living wage means the hourly rate of pay required by section 66-252.

Respondent is a covered employer against whom the complaint is made pursuant to section 66-254.

Road and right-of-way work means work in the city right-of-way related to road or public utilities construction, but does not include routine maintenance and minor tasks. Road construction does not include pavement patching, shoulder repair, pavement striping and other similar activities as determined by the procurement official.

(Ord. No. 4744-17, § 2, 1-29-2018)