HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-037-03/05/1996-SB 96-197 STATE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION 96-37
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO SB 96-197 CONCERNING
THE FY 1996-97 APPROPRIATION FROM THE
STATE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS,the Colorado General Assembly previously passed into law House Bill 95-1174
which appropriated $75 million for state highway improvements in FY 1995-96; and
WHEREAS,Senate Bill 96-197 would appropriate$115 million to the Colorado Department
of Transportation in FY 1996-97 for capital projects for state highways only; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 96-197 does not include the 60% state-22% counties-18%
municipalities formula as established pursuant to Section 43-4-205(6) C.R.S. for the allocation of
Highway Users Tax Funds; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 96-197 does not provide that the funds be available for use for
regional transportation priorities including multi-modal transportation needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO:
That the City Council of the City of Fort Collins hereby supports the adoption of Senate Bill
96-197 regarding the FY 1996-97 appropriation from the State general fund reserves for
transportation improvements in the amount of $115 million, provided that the bill is amended to
include the following provisions:
1. Senate Bill 96-197 funds must be available for use for regional transportation
priorities including multi-modal transportation needs as approved in the Statewide
Transportation Plan as adopted by the Colorado Transportation Commission.
2. Senate Bill 96-197 funds must be allocated on the basis of 60% to the State, 22% to
the counties in the State, and 18% to the municipalities in the State.
Passed and adopted at the regular meeting C cil of e City of Colli this
5th day of March, A.D. 1996.
Mayor
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City Clerk