HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2004 - 193RESOLUTION NO. 2004 —193
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION A, THE TRANSNET HALF -CENT SALES TAX,
ON THE NOVEMBER 2 BALLOT
WHEREAS, the TransNet half -cent sales tax was approved by the voters
in 1988 and will expire in 2008; and
WHEREAS, since voter approval of the half -cent TransNet sales tax in
1988, businesses, neighborhoods and communities in San Diego County have
benefited from transportation improvement projects funded by TransNet sales tax
revenue, including:
• 60 miles of highways upgraded
• 35 miles of Tight rail extended, and 65 miles of commuter rail added
• Billions in major street and road improvements, safety projects and pothole
repairs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition A, appearing on the November 2 ballot, if passed
would renew the TransNet half -cent sales tax for another 40 years; and
WHEREAS, if Proposition A passes, over $14 Billion in local revenues will
be generated, and an additional $4.8 Billion in federal matching funds will become
available for major highway/transit projects, including:
• Significant improvement and maintenance of local streets around our
greatest tourist attractions — our beaches and bays;
• Pothole repairs and synchronized traffic signals;
• Major improvements to 1-5 and 1-15, the 1-15/1-8 interchange, the 1-8/1-163
interchange and many more key freeway pressure points to ease
congestion for local residents and visitors alike;
• Improvements to bus and trolley transit service — especially into and out of
downtown employment and tourist destinations;
• Major upgrades to key arterial routes commuters depend on every day;
• Construction, improvement and maintenance of bike trails and pedestrian
paths; and
WHEREAS, if Proposition A passes, the City of National City will receive
approximately $2 Million annually to perform street reconstruction and roadway storm
drainage projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of National City hereby supports passage of Proposition A, the TransNet half -cent sales
tax, on the November 2 ballot.
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Resolution No. 2004 —193
October 19, 2004
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 2004.
ATTEST:
Mic el R. Dalla, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, Ill