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A RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF A COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, passing a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program in the
2009 Legislative Session is critical to Illinois; and
WHEREAS, ten years have passed since the Illinois General Assembly and
Governor last passed and signed into law a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure
Program; and
WHEREAS, local communities are facing the problem of maintaining their
roadways, bridges, water systems and sewer systems to meet growing needs; and
WHEREAS, units of local government have responsibility for over 88% of
the public roads; and
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax Allocations for municipal, county and township
roads and bridges are only 10% higher than they were eight years ago, yet the
cost of construction on local roads is 90% higher during that same timeframe; and
WHEREAS, the Motor Fuel Tax has not been changed since it was raised to
19 cents a gallon in 1990; and after expenses are removed the balance of the 19
cent Motor Fuel Tax is distributed as follows: 45.6% to the state, 26.7% to
municipalities; 19.1% to counties; and 8.6% to townships; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely important that the dollars are divided by formula
and that the current formula is kept intact; and that units of local government
have the opportunity to control what projects will be funded in their respective
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the funding source (a Motor Fuel Tax or income
tax increase), it is critical that local governments receive their fair share and are
treated equitably in any capital bill; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Illinois Municipal League and all units of local
government believe it is imperative that a comprehensive capital
infrastructure bill be passed in 2009.
2. And that local governments receive an equitable share of such
capital infrastructure program to be delivered through existing
formula.
3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Canton, Illinois
are hereby authorized and directed to execute said
Comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program on behalf of the
City of Canton.
4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois
and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois at a regular
meeting this 21st ,day of April , 2009 upon a roll call vote as
follows:
AYES' Voice vote was taken and was unanimous.
NAYS:
ABSENT: Alderman Lewis.
APPROVED: //
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy S Whites, City Clerk
RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF A COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, passing a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program in the 2009 Legislative Session is critical
to Illinois; and
WHEREAS, ten years have passed since the Illinois General Assembly and Governor last passed and signed
into law a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program; and
WHEREAS, local communities aze facing the problem of maintaining their roadways, bridges, water systems
and sewer systems to meet growing needs; and
WHEREAS, units of local government have responsibility for over 88% of the public roads; and
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax Allocations for municipal, county and township roads and bridges are only 10%
higher than they were eight yeazs ago, yet the cost of construction on local roads is 90% higher during that same
timeframe; and
WHEREAS, the Motor Fuel Tax has not been changed since it was raised to 19 cents a gallon in 1990; and after
expenses aze removed the balance of the 19 cent Motor Fuel Tax is distributed as follows: 45.6% to the state,
26.7 % to municipalities; 19.1 % to counties; and 8.6% to townships; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely important that the dollars aze divided by formula and that the current formula is
kept intact; and that units of local government have the opportunity to control what projects will be funded in
their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the funding source (a Motor Fuel Tax or income tax increase), it is critical that local
governments receive their fair share and aze treated equitably in any capital bill; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Illinois Municipal League and all units of local government believe
it is imperative that a comprehensive capital infrastructure bill be passed in 2009; and that local governments
receive an equitable share of such capital infrastructure program to be delivered through existing formula.
Add your closing
Nancy Whites
From: Rebecca Turner [rturner@iml.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 4:43 PM
Subject: IML Request for Support of a Resolution for a Comprehensive State Capital Infrastructure
Program
To: Member Mayor, Manager, Clerk Addressed
From: Larry Frang, Executive Director
Illinois Municipal League
PO Box 5180
Springfield, IL 62705
217.525.1220
Subject: Request for Support of a Resolution for a Comprehensive State Capital Infrastructure
Program
Date: Apri116, 2009
The Illinois General Assembly is likely to vote on a State Capital Infrastructure Program prior to adjournment
in late May. The Illinois Municipal League believes it is extremely important for our voices to be heard in
Springfield. Therefore, we have drafted a sample resolution for your consideration. We would appreciate your
serious consideration of our request. If your municipality chooses to adopt this or a similar resolution, please
email a copy to mdavidson(a~iml.org and mail copies to the following people:
The Honorable Pat Quinn
Governor
State of Illinois
Room 207 State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Your State Senator and State Representative
Please retrieve their mailing address by clicking on this link: www.ilga.gov