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RESOLUTION NO. 14-09
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 public roads; and
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax Allocations for municipal, county and township roads and
bridges are only 10% higher than they were eight (8) 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, 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
WHEREAS, 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 funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees join the Illinois Municipal League and
other units of local government in urging the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive
capital infrastructure bill in 2009 and that local governments receive an equitable share of
such capital infrastructure program funds.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel, Wilks
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Matuszak
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of May, 2009.
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I ana K. Wilks
Mayor
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