HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-041CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-041
WHEREAS, Minnesota's transportation infrastructure forms the backbone of the State's
economy and has a direct impact on fi ture economic development; and
WHEREAS, too many Minnesotans are being killed in traffic crashes on dangerous
roadways; and
WHEREAS, fiunding for highway and transit systems in Minnesota has remained
stagnant is failing to keep pace with growing population and growing demands; and
WHEREAS, local governments throughout the State are struggling to maintain local
transportation systems while the State's gas tax has not been increased since 1988 and
transit budgets have been cut in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has repeatedly turned to revenue from the motor
vehicle sales tax, which has been viewed as user fee revenue, in order to fiend both
highway and transit systems including the current dedication of 54% of motor vehicle
sales tax for transportation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment during the
2005 Legislative Session that would appear on the ballot November 7, 2006 asking voters
if the remaining 46% of motor vehicle sales tax revenue currently used for other purposes
should be used for highways and transit systems; and
WHEREAS, passage of this amendment would mean an increase in stable revenue for
highway and transit systems throughout the state that would rise to approximately $300
million per year once the transfer of revenue is filly phased -in by 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL that
is strongly supports passage of the proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution
dedicating all of the motor vehicle sales tax revenue to transportation with at least 40% of
the revenue for public transit assistance and not more than 60% of the revenue for
highway purposes.
Adopted by the City Council on January 17, 2006.