CCR1997130COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #130-97
SUPPORT OF STATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, since 1980, funding for local transportation has not
This has put increased pressure on local property taxes; and
kept up with the rate of inflation or local development needs.
WHEREAS, according to the Legislative Audit Bureau, state
payments for local transportation costs have fallen gradually
since 1989 as local costs surpassed both aid appropriations and
inflation; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Audit Bureau reported that the
acceleration of new state highway construction projects in the
revenue devoted to debt service. Even if the Governor and
last ten years has dramatically increased the percentage of
Legislature decide to increase transportation revenues this
biennium, the higher debt service on state road projects will
effectively prevent any real increases in local aid; and
WHEREAS, the Local Transportation Coalition has proposed that a
local government. The local share would be raised from the
larger share of state transportation user fees be directed toward
current level of about 42% to 65% over ten years. Federal
revenues would continue to be spent on state and interstate
highways. Under this proposal, the total state Department of
Transportation budget would be split evenly between local and
by each system. Local funds would continue to be distributed in
state transportation needs, reflecting the vehicle miles carried
the same proportion as it is now: 75% for local transportation
aids, 5% for local transportation project assistance and 20% for
local transit aid; and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskego believes that the distribution among
based on the actual expenditure formula and eliminate the per
cities, villages, towns and counties to receive aids should be
mile reimbursements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Of Muskego goes on
Transportation Coalition to shift more state transportation aid
record in support of the proposal offered by the Local
to local governments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the distribution among cities,
villages, towns and counties to receive aids should be based on
the actual expenditure formula and eliminate the per mile
reimbursements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to
Governor Thompson and the Legislature.
Resolution #130-97
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0 DATED THIS 27th DAY OF MAY , 1997.
SPONSORED BY:
David L. De Angelis, Mayor
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of
Resolution #130-97 which was adopted by the Common Council of the
City of Muskego.
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