REAP Ordinance

In light of the City Manager's new 5 year plan to limit borrowing and improve the City "free cash" position, it only makes sense for a stronger enforcment of the REAP ordinance. I believe it stands for Revenue Enforcement and Protectin (REAP), I could be wrong. Both goals of the City Manager are extremely important to maintain our bond rating. A slight drop in the rating next year can cost the City of Worcester millions of dollars.

It more or less says if you want to do business in the City of Worcester; for example, licenses to sell alcohol, building permits, occupancy permits etc, you can not owe the City of Worcester any monies. It only makes sense. Why would I do something for you, if you owe me monies??

The City of Worcester needs to enforce this ordinance to its fullest extent.