IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing section 1072., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to construction projects, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE #4418, June 4, 2012
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the County has a strong commitment to Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law and, in support of this commitment, has undertaken a systematic review of the County ordinances and contracts relating to construction projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature has determined that, section 1072. of the County Code, which governs prevailing wage enforcement on County construction projects, as currently written works a hardship on some small and minority and women-owned trucking companies; and,
WHEREAS, an amendment to section 1072. may ease this hardship, while remaining consistent with State law; and,
WHEREAS, this amendment is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 1072., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed and one new schedule enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 1072., to read as follows:
1072. Construction Projects - Requirements To Bid - Wages and Benefits - Certain Employers.
Jackson County reaffirms its long-standing policy that no less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages shall be paid to all workers performing work on construction projects on behalf of Jackson County. As a condition of eligibility to bid for or perform work on any Jackson County construction project funded in whole or in part by the County, producers or suppliers of dirt, sand, rock, asphalt, fly ash and/or concrete must pay their delivery employees no less than the prevailing rate of wages for work associated with the county ...
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