88-016 RES
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RESOLUTION 88-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE STATE LEGISLATURE IN PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION
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 total transfer in the 1990-91 biennium; and,
WHEREAS, the 1981 Legislative law directed that of the amounts
tansferred to Transportation, 75% go to the Highway
Users Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF) and 25% 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; 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,
Resolution 88- 16
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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, by the City of Elk River that the
City strongly endorses the State Legislature providing
additional funding for transportation; and,
BE IT FURTHER 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 dated January 7, 1988.
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Elk River this
22nd day of February, 1988.
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Estelle E. Gunkel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patrick D. Klaers, City Administrator