HomeMy WebLinkAbout67-23 - Mayo-Breed Formula - Urging 60% for Southern CountiesRESOLUTION N0. 67-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
URGING LEGISLATION TO REVISE THE MAYO -BREED FORMULA FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF STATE GASOLINE TAXES.
WHEREAS, true State Highways needs for the Southern counties, based on
the urgency of traffic demands and the provision of equal State-wide traffic
services, are in excess of sixty per cent (60%,) of the State-wide total; and
WHEREAS, the existing critical traffic congestion, accidents and fatalities
in the southern counties area must be immediately alleviated; and
WHEREAS, the future economic and sociological growth and development of
the thirteen southern counties is dependent on the construction of an adequate
highway and freeway system; and
WHEREAS, based on the pertinent indices of population, vehicle registration,
and assessed evaluation, the thirteen southern counties provide in excess of
sixty per cent (60%) of the State-wide highway revenue; and
WHEREAS, the antiquated Mayo -Breed Formula allocates only fifty-five per
cent (55%) of the State-wide Highway and Freeway Construction Funds to the South,
which curtails the budgeting of urgently needed projects and eliminates a program
of equitable future facilities in this area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa endorses a legislative program to amend the Mayo -Breed Formula to allocate
a minimum of sixty per cent (60'{,) of the State Highway Construction Funds to the
thirteen counties in the southern part of the State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward
to this City's representatives in the State Legislature certified copies of this
Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 19 7.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
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