Resolution - 2018 - 18-29 - Highway District's Vehicle Registration Fee Reauthorization - 08/28/2018RESOLUTION 18-29
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE'S ENDORSEMENT OF ADA COUNTY
HIGHWAY DISTRICT'S VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE REAUTHORIZATION
WHEREAS, the population of Ada and Canyon Counties is projected to be over 1.022 million by the
year 2040;
WHEREAS, community leaders in the region know that a sustainable transportation system is critical to
sustain and enhance economic development opportunities;
WHEREAS, rapid growth in the region will continue to increase the number of vehicles on our roads,
resulting in increased traffic congestion and negative impacts to air quality;
WHEREAS, C'onnnunities in Motion, the regional Tong -range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon
Counties, projects an annual funding shortfall of at least $235 million for the construction, operation, and
maintenance of critical transportation systems, inclusive of roadways and transit. by 2040;
WHEREAS, it is critical that existing local, state, and federal revenue is maintained and enhanced to
address the region's transportation funding needs;
WHEREAS, the Ada County Highway District is seeking voter approval to reauthorize the county's local
option registration fee program on November 6, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the estimated additional $7.5 million in revenue will be used to exclusively provide
congestion relief, to undertake major road improvements and other large mobility projects, and to
continue the enhanced funding of neighborhood projects and safe routes to school in Ada County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Eagle endorses and
recommends voter approval for reauthorization of the Ada County Highway District's vehicle registration
fee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately
upon its adoption by the City of Eagle.
Approved this 28th day of August, 2018.
By:
72—fre
STAN RI1)GEWAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
By: A 1 Cn4-[T J
SHARON K. BERGMANN; MMC
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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