May 12 2009 Prevailing Wage Law

Summary

The Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County, opposes the proposed changes to the Wisconsin Prevailing Wage Law in Governor Doyle's state budget proposal, AB 75, which would increase the cost of small public works projects and hurt local contractors. The resolution urges the Wisconsin State Legislature to remove these items from the budget bill. The changes would apply prevailing wage requirements to public work contracts over $2000 and private projects with public financing.

Details

Subject

Opposition to changes in Wisconsin Prevailing Wage Law

Summary

The Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County, opposes the proposed changes to the Wisconsin Prevailing Wage Law in Governor Doyle's state budget proposal, AB 75, which would increase the cost of small public works projects and hurt local contractors. The resolution urges the Wisconsin State Legislature to remove these items from the budget bill. The changes would apply prevailing wage requirements to public work contracts over $2000 and private projects with public financing.

Adopting Body

Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County

Adoption Date

2009-05-12

Resolution Number

2009-3