Resolution No. 87-07 r
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
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A RESOLUTION URGING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO DEVELOP
AND PROPOSE A MARCH, 1987 BALLOT MEASURE REENACTING THE RECENTLY REPEALED
COUNTY FUEL TAX.
WHEREAS, in June, 1985, the County Commissioners enacted a three cents per
gallon fuel tax increase, which, based on a prorated revenue sharing formula,
provided the City of Tigard with approximately $300,000 annually of this type
of revenue; and
WHEREAS, the infusion of this additional funding had permitted the City to
significantly improve road maintenance programs, and engage, for to first
time, in several simultaneous capital streat projects, without reliance on
outside grant support; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of the County Gas Tax funded the City's $200,000
Street Lighting which now shifts to the State Gas Tax fund and even further
reduces basic street maintenance below 1980 levels, and funded $100,000 —
$150,000 per year of the City Street Overlay Program which is now eliminated;
and
WHEREAS, based on County voters strong mandate to retain the Fuel Tax at the
May, 1986 election, the City feels that the marginal defeat of the same Tax
just six months later reflects more an uncertainty on the part of the voters
as to the intent and scope of the Tax, than an objection to the Tax `tself.
N0W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
Section 1: Role of flax. That the County Fuel Tax is an absolutely crucial
element in both the County's and the City's ability to properly
maintain and improve our streets.
Section 2: Re—enactment of Tax. That the County Commission resubmit a ballot
proposal for the March, 1987 election, restoring the full four
cents per gallon Fuel Tax, and mount a strong public information
campaign to clarify the origins and purpose of the tax.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage
and approval. �—
PASSED: This �� � day of ..)c•_r� ��cy 1987.
Mayor — City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City
Recorder — City of Tigard
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