IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 1900., 1901., 1902., 1903., and 1905., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to prevailing wage compliance, and enacting, in lieu thereof, five new sections relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5358, June 8, 2020
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, with the adoption of House Bill 1729 (Laws 2018), the Missouri General Assembly enacted significant changes to the state's Prevailing Wage Law found in sections 290.210-.340, RSMo; and,
WHEREAS, among the changes is the elimination of the applicability of the Prevailing Wage Law to state and local public works projects costing less than $75,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, in view of these changes in state law, it is appropriate that chapter 19 of the County Code be revised to reflect these changes; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 1900., 1901., 1902., 1903., and 1905., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof to be known as sections 1900., 1901., 1902., 1903., and 1905., to read as follows:
1900. Prevailing Wage Policy.
Jackson County, Missouri, reaffirms its long-standing policy that no less than the hourly Prevailing Wage shall be paid to all workers performing work on behalf of Jackson County, as required by the Missouri Prevailing Wage Law.
1901. County [Contracts] Projects.
Jackson County, Missouri, reaffirms its long-standing policy to [let certain] award Contracts for applicable County [Contracts] Projects only to Contractors which demonstrate their commitment to a policy of compliance with Prevailing Wage laws, regulations, and codes, by paying their workers the appropriate wage rates, and complying with all other Prevailing Wage requirements.
1901.1 Construction of Chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed ...
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