HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1986-029 RESOLUTION N0. 86-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS URGING THE
�°�� TEXAS DELEGATION IN THE U. S . CONGRESS
TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES
FOR REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE PUBLIC
�ra HIGHWAYS AND PROPER USE OF ALL AVAILABLE
HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Congress increased the federal fuel tax to 9 cents
a gallon in the Surface Transportation Act of 1982; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to that legislation sponsored by
Senator Lloyd Bentsen provided equity to each state by
guaranteeing a return of at least 85 percent of federal highway
user taxes collected in that state; and
WHEREAS, prior to the enactment of the Bentsen amendment,
Texas was receiving less than 75 cents for each dollar paid into
the Highway Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the federal fuel tax and adoption
of the 85 percent provision substantially increased the federal
highway funds received by Texas; and
WHEREAS, the increased federal highway funds, together with
"�`" additional state funds provided by the Legislature, are being
used in a long overdue program to rehabilitate, improve, and
�, expand the 72, 000 mile Texas highway system; and
WHEREAS, the Reagan Administration has proposed legislation
which would prevent Texas from receiving a fair return of federal
highway user taxes collected here by destroying the equity
achieved by the Bentsen Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Congress is considering legislation to reauthorize
federal highway and transit programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Grapevine,
Texas urges the members of the Texas Congressional Delegation to
support legislation which includes the following:
l . Continue the present 85$ minimum allocation program.
2 . Remove transportation trust funds from the Unified
�`°� Federal Budget, allowing revenues from user fees to flow
unimpeded to provide improvements in transportation
facilities . Funding levels should fully utilize
+� revenues available in the trust funds.
3 . Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to approve the
Interstate Cost Estimate Administratively.
4 . Provide adequate general revenue appropriations to meet
transit capital needs.
5 . Continue to dedicate all fuel tax revenues to the
Highway Trust Fund.
Section 2 . That this Resolution shall be effective from and
after the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of July, 1986 .
APPROVED:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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