Contractor ordinance fails

From the BCCT.

Now that this is behind us, how about you find ways to bring some commerce back to Morrisville instead of finding more ways to drive it away.

Morrisville's contractor plan falls flat
By STEPHEN ROBB
Bucks County Courier Times

Morrisville's council denied a proposed responsible-contractor ordinance in a 6-1 vote Monday night. Councilman Dave Rivella was the lone vote in favor of the ordinance. Councilman Edward Albertson was absent.

Some council members seemed to outright oppose the ordinance that would've required all public construction and maintenance projects worth at least $10,000 to be awarded to contractors who participate in an apprenticeship program, among numerous other requirements.

Others wanted the borough solicitor to tweak the ordinance after hearing that it may preclude the borough from some federal government funding.

Officials said the council will decide at its meetings next month whether it wants the borough's attorney to refine the ordinance or if the issue is dead.