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RESOLUTION NO. 1670 - 4/26/84
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING, PASSAGE OF
THE POTHOLE BILL AND INCREASED HIGHWAY USER CHARGES.
WHEREAS, authoritative surveys reveal that:
(1) Texas leads the nation in the number of deficient bridges
(172,000) and deteriorated state roadways (7,740 miles).
(2) The State's five -cent -per -gallon motor fuel tax is the
lowest in the nation, and has not been increased in
27 years. Moreover, in 1965 27% of the State Budget was
spent for transportation -related purposes.
(3) Each Texas motorist pays a "bad roads" tax average $291 per
year for wasted gasoline, tire wear, car repairs, insurance
and medical bills.
(4) Additional transportation spending of $51 billion will be
needed over the next twenty years to overcome the current
backlog of needs including $6.2 million for road and bridge
rehabilitation; $30.3 million for reconstruction; $6.7
billion for new roads ; and $7.7 billion for maintenance;
and
WHEREAS, the State's transportation funding problems are reflected at
the local level, as follows:
(1) The current backlog of city street repair needs exceeds $1
billion. Texas cities are spending an estimated $193 million
per year on street repairs (more than ever before), but they
are still falling further behind each year, because the
street repair backlog is growing at rates that exceed local
spending increases. The cities must have State financial
assistance in order to bring their streets and bridges up to
standard.
(2) Upwards of 20% of all municipal streets (more than 13,000
miles) are currently in need of major repair.
(3) The deterioration of city streets and bridges will
accelerate in the future. The ten million motor vehicles
already in the State are wearing out local roads and bridges
faster than they can be repaired; twenty years from now the
cities will have sixteen million vehicles to content
with --more than half again today's volume; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League supports the State funding and tax
increases necessary to bring our State/local roads and bridges up to
par;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, that the Texas Legislature is urged to enact a
State/Local Road and Bridge Financing Package composed of the
following:
(1) An increase of $1 billion per year in funding for the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
(2) $100 million per year for the City Street Improvement Fund
(the "Pothole Bill") proposed, but not approved, during the
1983 Legislative session.
(3) Doubling the rate of the State Motor Fuel Tax to ten cents
per gallon and increasing Motor Vehicle License Fees as
necessary to generate funding.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas
this 26th day of April, 1984.
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LARRY J. CUNNINGHAM
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 1670 - 4/26/84
CITY OF LUBBOCK
LUBBOCK. TEXAS
April 30, 1984
Mr. Dick Brown
Executive Director
Texas Municipal League
1020 Southwest Tower
Austin, Texas 78701
Subject: Resolution Supporting Pothole Bill
Dear Dick:
You will find attached to this memo a copy of the recommended resolu-
tion approved by the Lubbock City Council and signed by,Mayor Henry,
supporting the Pothole Bill.
There has been some confusion about the exact funding for the street
repair assistance. The resolution appears to suggest that the funding
would come from the additional gasoline tax. However, the news on the
Governor's position is that the additional gasoline tax will be used
for teachers salaries. We would appreciate some additional infor-
mation or clarification on this particular item.
The City Council is very interested in this subject and would appre-
ciate knowing when and how we can be of additional support in the
upcoming special legislative session. If we can be of any additional
help please let us know as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
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LARRY J. CUNNINGHAM
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 1670 - 4/26/84
CITY OF LUBBOCK
LUBBOCK. TEXAS
April 30, 1984
Mr. Dick Brown
Executive Director
Texas Municipal League
1020 Southwest Tower
Austin, Texas 78701
Subject: Resolution Supporting Pothole Bill
Dear Dick:
You will find attached to this memo a copy of the recommended resolu-
tion approved by the Lubbock City Council and signed by,Mayor Henry,
supporting the Pothole Bill.
There has been some confusion about the exact funding for the street
repair assistance. The resolution appears to suggest that the funding
would come from the additional gasoline tax. However, the news on the
Governor's position is that the additional gasoline tax will be used
for teachers salaries. We would appreciate some additional infor-
mation or clarification on this particular item.
The City Council is very interested in this subject and would appre-
ciate knowing when and how we can be of additional support in the
upcoming special legislative session. If we can be of any additional
help please let us know as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
LJC:rb