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RESOLUTION NO. ~~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 215
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WHEREAS, California's gasoline tax was last increased in 1963; and
WHEREAS, as a result of rampant inflation and despite a sixty percent
increase in gasoline consumption Statewide since 1963, the
purchasing power of the revenues generated by California's
seven cents per gallon Excise Tax is about one-third of what
it was then; and
WHEREAS, only seven states, including California, have not increased their
gasoline tax since 1963; and
WHEREAS, the last comprehensive needs study for local streets and roads
in 1978 indicated that a 63 percent revenue increase was needed
to meet the revenue shortfall; and
WHEREAS, California cities and counties have been required to supplement gas
tax revenues with substantial amounts of rapidly diminishing local
funds in order to provide a reasonable level of maintenance and
improvement to streets and highways; and
WHEREAS, California cities and counties are in desperate need of funds to
maintain their streets and highways in a safe condition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach does endorse legislative proposals that will
provide the necessary financing for streets and highways; and
WHEREAS, one such legislative proposal, Senate Bill 215, would increase the
driver's license fee and other incidental fees to make these services
self-supporting, would recapture that portion of sales tax on motor
fuel that is now being used for General Fund purposes and would
increase fuel taxes by two cents per gallon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach does support in
concept Senate Bill 215, recognizing that it represents only a partial solution
to our transportation funding needs.
AYES:
Councilmember(s)
NOES: Councilmember(s
ABSENT: Councilmember(s
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ci ty Cl erk
AGENDA ITEM VII. F.