HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Adopt Resolution Endorsing Transportation Finance Committee RecommendationDATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1988
TO: MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS
C/O ADMINISTRATOR JILK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR HEFT
RE: ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 1, 1988 COUNCIL MEETING
NEW BUSINESS
6b. Resolution Supporting Transportation Finance Committees Recommendations
Attached is a resolution from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota that
request the Minnesota. Legislature to increase the share of Motor Vehicle Excise
Tax transfer from the general fund from 5% to 35%. The other recommendation is
for an increase in the gas tax of $.03 per gallon, effective June 1, 1988. The
Transportation Finance Study Commission is recommending these two methods of
increasing revenues to transportation because of the need for additional monies
to preserve existing roadways, reconstruct roads as necessary, and complete
construction of the states roadway system, including Counties and Municipalities.
Based on the estimated revenues from the Transportation Finance Study Commissions
findings I would estimate the City of Rosemount would receive an extra $45,000.00
a year in our Municipal State Aid Street Allotment
For these reasons, I would recommend that Council adopt this resolution that
recommends supporting the Transportation Finance Committees findings.
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
RESOLUTION 1988 -
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
TRANSPORTATION"FINANCE STUDY COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY FUNDING
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional funding for highways to preserve the
existing roadways, reconstruct roads as necessary, and complete the incomplete
system of roadways; and
WHEREAS, the 1981 Minnesota State Legislature directed that the motor vehicle
excise tax (MVET) be transferred to Transportation by increasing increments of
257 percent per biennium beginning with 1984-85 biennium and ending with the
total transfer in the 1990-91 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the 1981 Legislative law directed that of the amounts transferred to
Transportation, 757 go to the Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF) and 257
to the Transit Assistance Fund (TAF); and
WHEREAS, the 1983 Legislature, reacting to the State's generalfund` shortfall,
delayed the MVET transfer to the 1986-87 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the 1984 Legislature modified the schedule by advancing the first phase
of transfer to the year 1985 and was to continue through the 1986-87 biennium;
and
WHEREAS, the 1986 Legislature acted to eliminate the transfer of MVET funds for
the 1986-87 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the 1987 Legislature acted to eliminate the transfer of MVET funds for
the 1988-89 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the roadway systems under the jurisdiction of State, County, City and
Township can no longer be maintained to minimal standards utilizing current
funding; and
WHEREAS, the liveability of Minnesota is highly dependent upon its transportation
system of which the roadway system is the major artery; and
WHEREAS, a major portion of the roadway system in the state is over 40 years old
and in need of major repairs or reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, the roadway systems will continue to deteriorate at a faster rate than
current funds will provide for future repairs or reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, the major issue is to provide sufficient funds to meet the needs of the
total transportation system within the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Finance Study Commission has made recommendations to
provide additional funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Rosemount strongly endorses the State
Legislature providing additional funding for transportation; and
Resolution 1988 -
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, since the Transportation Finance Study Commission
recommendations will provide such additional funding, the State Legislature is
encouraged to consider adoption of their recommendations as outlined in the
Transportation Finance Study Commission's working draft document date January 7,
1988.
ADOPTED, this lst day of March, 1988.
Rollan Hoke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk, Administrator/Clerk