HomeMy WebLinkAbout76-32 - Opposing Proposed Legislation for Diversion of Motor Vehicle Fuel TaxesRESOLUTION NO. 76-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PRO-
POSED BALLOT MEASURE PERTAINING TO THE
DIVERSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES FOR
FIXED GUIDEWAY PURPOSES, AND GIVING REASONS
THEREFOR.
THAT, WHEREAS, certain provisions of Article 26 of the Constitu-
tion of the State of California allow for the diversion of motor vehicle
fuel taxes for fixed guideway purposes; and
WHEREAS, said diversion of motor vehicle fuel tax monies can only
be authorized by voter approval; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transit District is in the process of
placing such a measure on the June, 1976, ballot; and
WHEREAS, approval of said measure will reduce the already insuffi-
cient funds available for maintenance of City, County, and State highways;
and
WHEREAS, the allocation of motor vehicle fuel taxes for fixed
guideway purposes may cause a concurrent reduction in the amount of
funds available for future construction projects financed by the Orange
County Arterial Highway Financing Program; and
WHEREAS, the amount of revenue diverted to fixed guideway develop-
ment will have only a minor impact on the ultimate funding needs of
public transit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa opposes any diversion of motor vehicle fuel taxes for fixed
guideway purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Transit
District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to all of the cities in Orange County with a request that similar
resolutions be adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 1976.
Orof the City of Costa Me
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Cos[ as
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 76-32 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 1st
day of March, 1976. 11
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal J
of the City of Costa Mesa this 2nd day of March, 1976.
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City Clerk and ex -officio Cler f the
City Council of the City of C a Mesa
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