HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 070-98 ACA45 LocalGovtRESOLUTION NO. 70 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF ~ CITY COUNCIL
OF TIlE CITY OF DUBLIN
IN SUPPORT OF ACA 45
TO SUPPORT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the May revision of the Governor's proposed State Budget for Fiscal Year 1998-99
contains revised revenue and expenditure forecasts indicating a General Fund surplus of $4.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's May revision proposes to endanger local discretionary revenues by
reducing the State Vehicle License Fee (VLF) by $4 billion over five years, thereby eliminating a stable and
constitutionally dedicated revenue source on which counties and cities depend without a constitutional
guarantee of replacement funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin will receive $1.1 million in VLF funds during the current Fiscal
Year for discretionary use, with the May revision of the Governor's proposed budget having no provision
for back-fill of constitutionally protected revenue sources for cities and counties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin supports a reduction in the
Vehicle License Fee if and only if there is a constitutionally guaranteed-source of replacement revenue
which will rise at the same rate as VLF.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin renews its request to the Honorable
Members ofthe~ Legislature and the Governor for the return of local property taxes to discretionary use by
counties, cities and special districts.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Honorable
Members of the Legislature representing the City of Dublin and the Office of the Governor.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 1998.
AYES:
NOES: Councilmember Barnes
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Burton, Howard Lockhart and Mayor Houston
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