HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2015-01RESOLUTION #01-2015
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF UTAH TO PURSUE A COMPREHENSIVE
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING STRATEGY
WHEREAS, like many other Utah cities, the City of Moab spends a large portion of its general fund monies
on transportation -related projects and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, despite these expenditures, the City of Moab has found it impossible to keep up with the
ongoing demands of its transportation system with the funds available for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, Class B and C Road Funds have limited applicability, such that these funds cannot be used on
essential transportation infrastructures and programs such as transit systems and transportation
modalities that exist outside of B and C Road rights -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the funding shortfall and limited applicability of funding sources have caused deficiencies
within the City of Moab with respect to street, sidewalk, bike lane, bike path and pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are necessary to maintain and expand the full range of transportation
facilities in order to correct these deficiencies and to provide for a sustainable transportation system for
years to come; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab strongly supports the implementation of a state-wide comprehensive
approach to local transportation and transit needs as they have been manifested statewide; and
WHEREAS, toward this end, the City of Moab strongly supports the implementation of a local option
0.25% sales tax that would be dedicated to transportation, a clarification and expansion of the definition
of the uses of Class B and C Road funds to include the full range of transportation services and facilities,
and an increase in the statewide motor fuel tax that funds the Class B and C Road fund program.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOAB, do hereby recommend that the
Utah State Legislature carefully consider a comprehensive approach to transportation funding that would
provide for the implementation of a local option 0.25% sales tax that would be dedicated to
transportation, a clarification and expansion of the definition of the uses of Class B and C Road funds to
include the full range of transportation services and facilities, and an increase in the statewide motor fuel
tax that funds the Class B and C Road fund program.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of the Ci,,�of Moab, open session this 13th day of
January, 2015.
By:
ATTEST:
Rachel E. Stenta
City Recorder
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Resolution #01-2015
January 13, 2015
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