HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2015-20RESOLUTION #20-2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOAB, UTAH,
SUPPORTING THE HB 362 (2015) AUTHORIZED 0.25% LOCAL OPTION GENERAL
SALES TAX DEDICATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND ENCOURAGING THE
COUNTY OF GRAND TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSAL TO VOTERS IN NOVEMBER
2015.
WHEREAS, a safe and efficient transportation system creates the foundation for economic
growth, improved air quality and public health, and enhanced quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the creation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure is a core
responsibility of local government; and
WHEREAS, Utah's population is expected to grow by 2 million residents by 2040; and
WHEREAS, Moab's residents demand new comprehensive transportation options such as
bike lanes, multi -use paths, off -road trails, and transit in addition to traditional roads; and
WHEREAS, due to our drastic shortfall in transportation revenue, Moab City is using
$565,260 dollars from the general fund to supplement the Class B&C Fund revenue in order to try
to meet our local transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, research from the Utah Department of Transportation indicates that road
rehabilitation costs six times as much as road maintenance, and road reconstruction costs ten times
as much as road maintenance, and
WHEREAS, investing in transportation results in economic development for Moab City
and Grand County and accessible good -paying jobs for our residents; and
WHEREAS, improving comprehensive transportation in Moab City and Grand County
will reduce private vehicle usage which will in turn lead to improved air quality; and
WHEREAS, poor air quality discourages economic development, business recruitment
and tourism visits, and contributes to asthma and other health ailments; and
WHEREAS, nearly 1 in 10 Utah adults suffer from asthma and struggle to breathe during
poor air quality days; and
WHEREAS, nearly 57% of Utah adults are overweight, nearly 200,000 Utahns have
diabetes, and diabetes and obesity related health care costs in Utah exceed $700 million; and
WHEREAS, investing in safe and connected trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and multi -use
paths will encourage our residents to be more active, enable them to spend more time with their
families via active transportation, and result in improved personal and community health; and
WHEREAS, Utah has created a Unified Transportation Plan to address these
comprehensive transportation and quality of life issues; and
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WHEREAS, the Utah State Legislature recognized the local transportation needs and
enacted HB 362 which authorized counties to impose and voters to approve a 0.25% local option
general sales tax dedicated to local transportation; and
WHEREAS, Moab City will, upon county imposition and voter approval, receive 0.10%n
of the 0.25% sales tax to invest in critical local transportation needs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOAB, UTAH:
SECTION 1. Support the 0.25% Local Option General Sales Tax. The City Council
supports the proposed 0.25% Local Option General Sales Tax that the Grand County governing
body may submit to voters in Grand County in November.
SECTION 2. Encourage Submission of Proposal to the Voters of Grand County. The
City Council urges the county governing body to submit the 0.25% local option general sales tax
dedicated to transportation to the voters of the county for the November 2015 election. The City
Council also publicly supports the county governing body in submitting the 0.25% local option
general sales tax dedicated to transportation to the electorate of the county.
SECTION 3. Encourage Voters to Enact the 0.25% Local Option General Sales Tax,
The City Council encourages voters to carefully consider the potential impact from the 0.25%
general sales tax local option.
SECTION 4. Road and Street Needs in Moab City. The City has significant traditional
transportation needs that the municipal 0.10% portion could address. For example, the city has a
backlog of road maintenance projects such as (insert as much information about potential projects
as city sees fit). Adoption of the municipal 0.10% would enable the city to invest in the critical
projects that our residents expect.
SECTION 5. Active and Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Needs in Moab
City. The City has significant active and alternative transportation needs that the municipal 0.10%
portion could address. For example, our resident% are demanding improved sidewalks and
pedestrian safety modes, enhanced bike lanes, better connectivity with transit, more traffic calming
devices, and other modern transportation infrastructure (insert as much information about potential
projects as the city sees fit). Investment in active transportation options will encourage residents
to travel via walking, biking, and transit, result in a healthier population, reduced emissions,
decreased health care costs, and improved quality of life. Adoption of the municipal 0.10% would
enable the city to invest in the critical projects that our residents expect.
SECTION 6. Investment in Transit (if applicable). The City supports continued
investment in public transit because transit can help relieve traffic, promote walkable communities,
and improve air quality. The transit system will receive 0.10% of the county imposed and voter
approved 0.25% local option general sales tax. The City expects the transit system to utilize the
revenues collected within the City for projects that will expand local bus service, foster local and
regional connectivity, and benefit the residents of the City.
SECTION 7. Distribution of this Resolution. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to
the Grand County governing body, the Utah League of Cities & Towns, the Utah Association of
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YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
City Council Member
City Council Member
City Council Member
City Council Member
City Council Member
Mayor: Attest:
Counties, the Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, the President of the Utah State Senate,
State Representatives and Senators who represent the City, and the Governor of Utah.
SECTION S. Effective Date.This Resolution shall become effective upon passage.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOAB, UTAH, ON THIS
2611' DAY OF MAY, 2015 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Mayor City Recorder
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
NEVER FINALIZED
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