088-019 - 03-01 Supporting the Hwy Funding Recommendations Resolution 88-19 March 1 , 1988
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HIGHWAY FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE TRANSPORTATION FINANCE STUDY COMP9ISSION
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
25% percent per biennium beginning with 1984-85 biennium and ending with the
t otal transfer in the 1990-91 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the 1981 Legislative law directed that of the amounts transferred
t o Transportation, 75% go to the Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF) and
25qo to the Transit Assistance Fund (TAF) ; and
WHEREAS, the 1983 Legislature, reacting to the State's general fund 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;
a nd
WHEREAS, the 1986 Legislature acted to eliminate the transfer of MVET funds
f or the 1986-87 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the 1987 Legislature acted to eliminate the transfer of MVET funds
f or the 19 88-89 biennium; and
WHEREAS, the roadway systems under the jurisdiction of State, County, City
and Township can no longe r be maintained to minimal standa rds utilizing current
funding; and
WHEREAS, the liveability of Minnesota is highly dependent upon its transpor-
tation system of which the roadway systern 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
t o provide additional funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY that the City
strongly endorses the State Legislature providing additional funding for
transporation; and
Resolution 88-19 - Continued March 1 , 1988
FURTHER, 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 Transporatation
Finance Study Cornmission's working draft document dated January 7, 1988.
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Mary E. derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J Nal , Deputy C ty Clerk
e motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P�ember
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was decla red duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.