HomeMy WebLinkAbout5996_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5996
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 42,THE
TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION ACT, ON THE MARCH 5, 2002 STATEWIDE BALLOT
ALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE EXISTING STATE SALES TAX ON GASOLINE TO
CITIES AND COUNTIES TO BE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS,Proposition 42 will help make our roads safer and reduce traffic without higher
taxes by requiring the gasoline sales taxes we already pay be used to improve mass transmit,
highways and local roads; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 is based on the principle that taxes paid at the gas pump should
be used for transportation purposes; and
WHEREAS, traffic is paralyzing travel with Los Angeles now ranked the number one most
congested urban area in the country, San Francisco/Oakland second, San Diego sixth and
Sacramento, San Jose and San Bernardino/Riverside following close behind; and
WHEREAS, with our neglected transportation system needing attention, California has the
third worst deteriorated roads in the nation and more than 6000 of our bridges and overpasses are
structurally deficient or no Ionger meet highway safety or design standards; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will provide a stable and ongoing source of transportation
funding that will make it possible to plan for our future transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will guarantee funds to every city and county to help fix
potholes,repair dangerous road conditions and improve the safety of children walking or biking to
school; and
WHEREAS,Proposition 42 will help speed up highway safety and traffic reliefproj ects;and
expand and improve mass transit systems; and
WHEREAS, all Proposition 42 projects will be subject to an annual audit and standard
accounting practices to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget; and
WHEREAS,by speeding up transportation projects thousands of new construction and other
jobs will be created,our economy will be stimulated and every dollar invested in our highways will
result in almost six times that in economic benefits.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands
hereby supports Proposition 42, the Transportation Congestion Improvement Act, on the March 5,
2002 statewide ballot.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of January 2002.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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I,Lame Poyzer,City Clerk of the City of Redlands,hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of January 2002 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Peppier, Gilbreath, George, -Harrison; Mayor Haws
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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