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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2353 - Support Federal Legislation Regarding Transportation Funding - 06_26_1986Resolution #2353 June 26, 1986 Agenda Item #26 HW:js RESOLUTION 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 share of federal highway user taxes collected in this State 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 LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. THAT.the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, hereby requests and urges members of the Texas Congressional Delegation to support legislation which has the following objectives: (1) Continuing the present 85 percent minimum allocation program; (2) Removing transportation trust funds from the Unified Federal Budget so that revenues from user fees may be fully utilized for improvements to transportation facilities; (3) Authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to approve the Interstate Cost Estimate administratively; (4) Providing adequate general revenue appropriations to meet transit capital needs; and (5) Continuing to dedicate all fuel tax revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. Passed by the City Council this 26th day of ATTEST: , Uity APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry V. f man, Dire- r of Transpor.Vation APPROVED AS TO FORM: �ea� U--lfziv- arold Willard, Assistant City Attorney June , 1986. cZ00V�� B. C. McMINN, MAYOR MAE 9-4�0o, a353 CO/T26TH GRESSMAN DICK ARMEY � DISTRICT, TEXAS COMMITTEES: EDUCATION AND LABOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS November 18, 1986 C�orcgress of the pnite4 �Statrs Eousr of �Xrprrsrn#o#ivrs ashin$ton, PC 20515 Ranette Boyd City Secretary City Secretary's Office P.O. Box 200 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ranette, CHAIRMAN TRADE EXPANSION CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON ECONOMICS Thank you for sharing your views with me concerning HR 3129, the Surface Transportation Act. There were several provisions in this bill that are of particular importance to the people of Texas, and I worked to protect them both during the floor debate and in the final votes. First, I feel very strongly that we allocation program. Texas, as you know, end of the stick where highway taxes are policy the last few years to see that at Texas is used to improve Texas highways, seeing that policy continue. must maintain the 85% minimum has often ended up with the short concerned. It has been government least 85% of the money collected in and I'm absolutely committed to I also believe that the Highway trust fund should be removed from the unified federal budget. This will ensure that the money collected from user fees is immediately directed at the highway system, rather then being diverted to other areas of federal spending. The Interstate Cost Estimate is something that the Secretary of Transportation should be able to make administratively. We all know that this has become something of a political football subject to harmful delays in recent years, and I think that allowing the secretary to make what should be an apolitical decision is the best way to speed up this process. Finally, I believe that all fuel tax revenues should be dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund. Again, thank you for your views on these matters. else I can do for you, please let me know. With best wishes. Respe ully yours, DI ARMEY Member of Congress If there is anything WASHINGTON OFFICE ARLINGTON OFFICE LEWISVILLE OFFICE 514 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 1141 WEST PIONEER PARKWAY 250 SOUTH STEMMONS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 SUITE 101 SUITE 210 (202) 225_7772 ARLINGTON. TEXAS 76013 LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75067 (817) 461-2556 (214) 221-4527 CITY OF LUBBOCK Mood \VWA City Secretary f �bify � P.O. Boa 2000 ' - Lubbock, Tx. 79457 (806) 762-6411 U July 2, 1986 Vice President George Bush Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20501 Dear Mr. Vice President: The Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, passed the attached Resolution on June 26, 1986, regarding federal highway user taxes. They would appreciate your consideration and response to this Resolution at your convenience. C. 4ncerely, Ranette Boyd City Secretary RB/l jb Enclosures ,?- a3s3 LLOYD BENTSEN TEXAS 111teb otatvg &tflatt WASHINGTON, DC 20510 July 11, 1986 Ms. Ranette Boyd City Secretary City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Boyd: COMWmEES. FINANCE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS JOINT ECONOMIC JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Thank you for sending me a copy of the resolution recently adopted by the Lubbock City Counsel. I appreciate having the Counsel's views on this matter. As you may know, I am a cosponsor of the Federal -Aid Highway Act, which is pending before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. In my opinion, it is critical that this legislation be passed and signed by the President by the end of the fiscal year. As the ranking member of Environment and Public Works Committee, I assure you that I will remind my colleagues of the importance of this deadline. I fully agree that the 85 percent minimum allocation should be continued and that the Highway Trust Fund must be preserved. Please be assured that I will share your concerns with my colleagues on the Committee. Again, thank you for contacting me. Sincerely, 0 ,�3 ',fs - KIKA DE LA GARZA 15TH DISTRICT, TEXAS Conarea of the Mniteb Matz Jboua of Repreantatibeo Ua! fbington, 3M 2O515 11 July 1986 Mrs Ranette Boyd City Secretary City of Lubbock P 0 Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Mrs Boyd Congressman de la Garza is working away from his Washington office today. Mindful he would want us to do so, we are acknowledging ,your 2 July correspondence forwarding the Lubbock City Council's resolution concerning federal highway user taxes. We will bring your letter to Mr de la Garza's attention upon his return to Washington. Thank you for bringing this information to the Congressman's attention. Permit us to extend Mr de la Garza's finest regards. Si rely 6 1 4� a2tO�� Celia Hare Martin Administrative Assistant to E (Kika) de la Garza, M C sjd } 4,✓ THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 18, 1986 Dear Miss Boyd. It was good of you to send President Reagan the resolution adopted by your Council. Your forwarding of this statement is appreciated, and you may be sure that it has been fully noted. With the President's best wishes to you and the members of your Council, Miss Ranette Boyd City Secretary City of Lubbock Post Office Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 Sincerely, Anne Higgins Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence STEVE BARTLETT 30 DISTRICT, TEXAS COMMITTEES: BANKING, FINANCE AND URBAN AFFAIRS EDUCATION AND LABOR (Kongregs of the United ptates touue of ` greumtadutu 98WHOW9 PC 20515 July 29, 1986 Ms. Ranette Boyd City Secretary City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Boyd: 1709 LONGWOBTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON. DC 20515 (202) 225-4201 8800 LBJ. FREEWAY SUITE 4190 DALLAS, TX 7S240 12141787-4848 A 10 Thank you for your recent letter and for sending me a copy of the resolution in support of transportation programs. I appreciate having the benefit of your views. I did note your specific support for retention of the present 85 percent minimum allocation program and for the removal of transportation trust funds from the Federal budget. I also strongly support the 85 percent minimum, and, in fact, believe it should be at 100 percent. I will be mindful of your views as Congress continues to address this issue area. Again, thanks for writing. Please stay in touch in the future on this or any other issue of importance to you. Sincerely, iArtlett Member of Congress SB/ng 13s' LARRY COMBEST 19TH DISTRICT, TEXAS COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS eongregf� of the Eniteb Otatefi ouze of Reprezentatibez August 6, 1986 f '9 Ms. Ranette Boyd City Secretary P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 d Dear Ms. Boyd: - � �c � � , � V- Room 1529 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-4005 Room 613 FEDERAL BUILDING LU99oCK, TX 79401 (806) 763-1611 Room 201 400 WEST 4TH STREET ODESSA, TX 79761 (915) 337-1669 Thank you for forwarding to me the resolution regarding the use of federal highway user taxes. I agree that the transportation trust funds have too often been subject to political pressure, and that we must take a hard look at removing the transportation trust funds from the unified budget. Money paid into this fund comes from taxes on those who use the highways, and this money should be used to repair and maintain those highways. I also agree that Texans should never stop working toward making sure we receive a fair share of the money we place into the trust fund. Requiring that we receive 850 of the user taxes we pay into the trust fund is a most reasonable expectation. I strongly support all efforts to encourage equity in the dispensing of funds for the maintenance of this countries roads and bridges. As these issues of mutual concern are addressed, I will certainly make every effort to see that the best interests of the people of Lubbock and West Texas are well represented. With best wishes. Sincerely, Larry Combest LC/djg THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 28, 1986 Dear Miss Boyd: It was good of you to send President Reagan the resolution adopted by your Council. Your forwarding of this statement is appreciated, and you may be sure that it has been fully noted. With the President's best wishes to you and the members of your Council, Sincerely, Anne Higgins Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence Miss Ranette Boyd City Secretary The City Council Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 561 Lubbock, TX 79408 ALBERT G. BUSTAMANTE _ 23RD DISTRICT, TEXAS Committee on ARMED SERVICES Subcommittees: PROCUREMENT AND MILITARY NUCLEAR CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SYSTEMS MILITARY PERSONNEL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND COMPENSATION SEAPOWER AND STRATEGIC AND July 23, 1986 CRITICAL MATERIALS Committee on Ms. Ranette Boyd GOVERNMENT P.O. Box 2000 OPERATIONS Lubbock, Texas 79457 Subcommittees; COMMERCE, CONSUMER Dear Ms. Boyd: AND MONETARY AFFAIRS ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY Thank you for requesting my comments about your highway AND NATURAL RESOURCES resolution. I strongly support the letter and the spirit of the Bensten Amendment, which allows 85 percent of federal Please reply to: user fees paid in Texas to be allocated to state trans- ❑ Washington Once: portation projects. I also support dedicating all fuel tax revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. 1116 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20575 t202) 225-4511 Your resolution will be kept in mind when the time ❑ District Once: arrives for me to vote on the transportation appropri- ation bill. Federal Building 727 East Durango Street Room 146-B San Antonio, Texas 78206 (512) 229-6191 Sincerely Federal Courthouse Building lbe t G. Bustamante Room103 Me er of Congress 100 East Broadway Del Rio, Texas 78MI 1512) 774-6545 AGB:cag P.O. Box 7135 13W Matamoros Street Laredo, Texas 78042 (512) 724-7774 Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde, Texas 78801 (512) 278-5021 101 East Dimmit West Annex Crystal City, Texas 78M (512) 374-5200 Dimmit County Courthouse Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834 (512) 876-2323 THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIRERS