HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-105 N.C.S. 06/18/2007 Resolution No. 2007-105 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING $1 BILLION STATE BUDGET ALLOCATION
OF PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS TO CITIES IN 2007-08
WHEREAS, the voters of California passed Proposition 1B ($19.9 billion transportation
bond) in November 2006, and were promised $2 billion would be used to improve local streets,
roads and, other priority local transportation projects; and,
WHEREAS, California's cities are ready to go to begin work on local traffic safety
repairs, congestion relief, fixing crumbling roads, improving mass transit and other local
transportation improvement projects; and,
WHEREAS, according to a League of California Cities survey, cities have numerous
local projects that can put the city share of the $1 billion in local street and road moneys to use
right away for the benefit of citizens and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, cities need sufficient Prop. 1B funds allocated this year to begin work on
local transportation projects that are ready to go. Early allocation of these funds will allow
projects to get underway immediately and will prevent unnecessary delays; and,
WHEREAS, some Prop. 1B projects will take years or even decades to complete, many
city transportation improvement projects are ready to get off the drawing board and into
construction right away, demonstrating to voters that the state and local governments are making
good on their promise to spend bond funds in a timely and responsible manner; and,
WHEREAS, local streets and roads are a critical component to a seamless transportation
network, the mobility of California residents, the transport of goods and services, and the
strength of our economy; and
WHEREAS, cities will not receive any Prop. 42 (gasoline sales tax) funds for local
streets and roads during the 2007-08 year and Prop. 1B funds will allow projects already
underway to continue without interruption; and,
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WHEREAS, an untimely or inadequate allocation of Prop. 1 B funding this year would
unnecessarily cause project delays of up to one year and limit the construction of many mid- and
large-sized projects that are otherwise ready to go.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
that we hereby urge the legislature and governor to appropriate $1 Billion in Prop. 1B Funds out
of the 2007-08 State Budget to fund vital local street and road repairs in California cities.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appr d s to
Council of the. City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18`x' day of June, 2007, f n
by the following vote:
City rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Babbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: 61 ~/t'' i
City Clerk Mayor .
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