HomeMy WebLinkAbout3398_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3398
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
RESTRICTING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT CAN BE ACCUMULATED
IN THE STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT AND REQUESTING EXCESS MONEY
TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITIES AND COUNTIES OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the State of California has a surplus of funds in
the State Highway Account; and
WHEREAS, these funds were paid by the taxpayers of California
for the purpose of building roads; and
WHEREAS, it is not in the public interest to levy taxes if
they are not being used for the intended purpose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Redlands does request that Senator Presley introduce new
legislation or amend existing proposed legislation to assure the
expenditure of surplus funds accumulated in the State Highway Fund
Account in accordance with the desires of local agencies and the
State Legislature to provide the following:
1 . Restrict the amount of funds that can be accumulated in
the State Highway Account in any one month to a maximum
of $75 million.
2. in any month in which the surplus exceeds the above
amount, the excess money shall be distributed to the
cities and counties of California in accordance with
existing State law.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City
of Redlands, State of California, by unanimous vote, this 6th day
of September, 1977.
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