HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 81-70RESOLUTION NO. 81-70
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 215
WHEREAS, the existing seven cents per gallon State Gasoline Tax
has been unchanged since 1963; and
WHEREAS, this seven cents per gallon tax in today's dollar is only
worth 1-1/2 cents in purchasing power; and
WHEREAS, only seven states, including California, have not increased
their gasoline tax since 1963; and
WHEREAS, the last comprehensive needs study for local streets and
roads in 1978 indicated that a 63 percent revenue increase was needed to meet
the revenue shortfall; and
WHEREAS, the existing motor vehicle account fees nowhere near paying
their own way, and SB 215 would make those areas self-supporting; and
WHEREAS, without the additional funds to maintain our existing roads,
there will be a definite impact upon the transportation of agricultural products
in Lodi and all of the cities of the San Joaquin Valley; and
WHEREAS, without the passage of Senate Bi11 215, or a like bill, the
City of Lodi and the other cities and counties within California,- will be unable
to protect the investment which they have in their existing street system; and
WHEREAS, California cities and counties have been required to supplement
gas tax revenues with substantial amounts of rapidly diminishing local funds in
order to provide a reasonable level of maintenance and improvement to streets
and highways; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lodi understand the 2 cents per gallon
increase in Senate Bill 215 will financially affect our citizens, however, we
feel strongly that it is needed and must be considered now.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lodi does support the
current Senate Bill 215 recognizing, however, that it represents only a partial
solution to California's total transportation funding needs.
Dated:
I hereby certify that Resolution No.81-70was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 17, 1981
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, and McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Murphy and Pinkerton
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk