HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-011 MSVT Consitutional Amendment w9iNA1rl RESOLUTION NO. 2006-11
ow SUPPORTING A MOTOR VEHICLE
o SALES TAX CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
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City of Edina
Whereas, Minnesota's transportation infrastructure forms the backbone of the state's economy and
has a direct impact on future economic development; and
Whereas,too many Minnesotans are being killed in traffic crashes on dangerous roadways; and
Whereas,funding for highway and transit systems in Minnesota has remained stagnant and 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 fund both highway and transit systems
including the current dedication of 54% of motor vehicle sales tax for transportation purposes; and
*Nhereas, 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 fully phased-in by 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be IT RESOLVED THAT the I-494 Corridor Commission cities of Edina,
Bloomington, Richfield, Minnetonka, Plymouth and Eden Prairie strongly support 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 no more
than 60% of the revenue for highway purposes.
Dated: January 17,2006
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen,Ci Cl e James B. Hovland,Mayor
City Hall 952-927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952-826-0379
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
1, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
January 17,2006 and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 1 -d
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