HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-414CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-414
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO DEDICATE 100% OF THE MOTOR
VEHICLE SALES TAX REVENUE TO HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT
WHEREAS, Minnesota's transportation infrastructure forms the backbone of the state's economy
and has a direct impact on fi ture economic development;
WHEREAS, too many Minnesotans are being killed in traffic crashes on dangerous roadways;
WHEREAS, fiunding for highway and transit systems in Minnesota has remained stagnant and is
failing to keep pace with growing population and demands;
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;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has repeatedly turned to revenue from the motor vehicle
sales tax, which has been viewed as user fee revenue, to fiend both highway and transit systems,
including the current dedication of 54% of motor vehicle sales tax for transportation purposes;
WHEREAS, the legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment during the 2005
Legislative Session that would appear on the ballot on 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;
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 HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 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% for highways
purposes.
Adopted by the City Council on October 24, 2006.