HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-030 In Support Of A Metropolitan Area Dedicated Transit Sales Tax RESOLUTION NO. 2013-30
IN SUPPORT OF A
METROPOLITAN AREA DEDICATED TRANSIT SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the Seven County Metropolitan Area ("Metro") is the economic engine for the State of
Minnesota producing approximately 75%of the state's domestic gross product; and
WHEREAS, the Metro is expected to grow by approximately 600,000 people by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Metro has been working diligently to attract, grow, and retain jobs for our state
economy; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transportation system is critical to be able to economically
compete with other regions in the country and to attract new companies and employees to our Metro
region; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transit system relieves congestion for highway and roadway
users, attracts new economic investments, provides essential mobility infrastructure for workers,
businesses and students; and
WHEREAS, approximately 79% of Minnesotans believe our state would benefit from having an
expanded and improved public transit system; and 65% of Minnesotans support an increase in the Metro
area sales tax to fund transit; and
WHEREAS, residents of the city of Edina are not adequately served by our current transit system.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Edina does hereby encourage all Minnesota
legislators to support the passage of a bill providing for a Metro wide increase in the sales tax in order to
create a reliable and sufficient transit funding source that not only keeps the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Region highly competitive with other regions but helps Minnesota create a world class transportation
system that will allow our state to compete more effectively on a g`obal scale and reach our full economic
development potential.
Pass d and adopted th City Council of Edina this 19`h days f Ma 2013.
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City Ch James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, 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 March 19, 2013,and as recorded in the Minutes of
said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
CITY OF EDINA Debra A. Mangen,Edina City Clerk
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