WARREN Warren City Council will consider two pieces of legislation on Wednesday aimed at tightening regulations for building contractors operating within the city limits.

Sponsored by First Ward Council Member Todd Johnson, the proposed ordinances would update the city’s codified ordinances regarding contractor definitions, registration requirements, and surety bonds.

The first proposal would require that all registered contractors maintain a $25,000 surety bond with the city. The bond is intended to cover faithful performance of work, compliance with city ordinances, and indemnification against potential negligence by the contractor or their employees.

According to the legislation, the bond must be renewed annually alongside the contractor's registration. Failure to maintain the bond

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