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Home My WebLink AboutR-1999-110F ' -� �� ..�'�.. S- �__ T -r i RESOLUTION NO. 110-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDING THAT THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IMPLEMENT THE REMAINING TWO CENTS OF THE GAS TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PROPOSED NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION ARE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Broward County League of Cities recognizes that there is an immediate need for additional resources to meet public and mass transportation needs; and WHEREAS, the League recognizes that present funding sources are inadequate to meet these needs; and WHEREAS, the League is aware that the Broward County Board of Commissioners has the ability and responsibility to fund these needs; and WHEREAS, the Broward County Board of Commissioners has the ability to implement the remaining two cents gas tax available to them through the State of Florida Legislature; and WHEREAS, the Broward County League of Cities recommends that the allocation of these two cents be divided equally, with one cent for the County and one cent for distribution to the cities, with all monies to be specifically allocated to public or mass transportation projects to help meet the pressing transportation needs of all residents of Broward County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA. Section 1. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida supports the Broward League of Cities' recommendation increasing the Gas Tax Levy by two cents, with the cities and the county to each receive one cent. Section 2. That all monies be specifically allocated to programs and projects, which enhance public and mass transporation. Section 3. The Broward League of Cities recommends that the current funding formula for distribution of the cities' share be retained, subject to approval cities representing 51% of the population of Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. 110-99 t-- r y Section 4. That the President of the Broward League of Cities, and the Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee forward a copy of this resolution to the Broward County Commission for their immediate attention. Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 1999. J BERTINO AYOR — COMMISSIONER A T: ROLL CALL: MAYOR BERTINO - YES SHERYL CHAP AN VICE-MAYOR McELYEA -YES ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER CALI - YES COMMISSIONER ETLING -YES COMMISSIONER MIKES - YES APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: By: / i H I AS JAANSBRO CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 110-99 f. h A _t TWEAKING THE TAX City cooperation is key to improvements. ne of the biggest secret weapons bringing the system up to the big leagues against poverty is the city bus. If would cost $25 million more. poor families are to find jobs. they A 2-cent hike in the gas tax to 12 cents a mini get to work. Resuh'ing this issue is as gallon, would provide half of that. This much a responsiblity of Broward's city goy- would enable buses on major routes to run ernments just as it is of the County Com- more frequently and to extend service at mission. which runs the buses. night and on weekends, which would The importance of good transit came as a expand the job market for bus riders. hit of a surprise four years ago when corn. .The biggest unknown factor in the coun- numit)' leaders assessed the county's major ty's debate over the issue is the reaction of needs. Whether it is access to health care or Broward's 29 cities. widening the audience for cultural events, Under state law, they must agree to the traThe need is the missing link. spending plans for one of the two pennies The need is deepening as many jobs arc levied. In tnm. they would be the benefiria- nmving far west — think of Mirannar's ries of at least $3 million in' additional b"um — where there is limited, if any, set- grains for the county's innovative neighbor- vice and as a Luce group of Broward's retir- hood shuttle program. ccs age beyond their driving abilities At present, just 10 cities take advantage Further. a group that gave secondhand of count)' funding for city-run shuttles that cars to firmer welfare recipients announced take residents shopping and to parks and drat it had too few Btusvard donations, connections with county buses. All of this is why county planners want Cities are much better equipped to under- Jo hike the ta.c on gasoline to expand stand their neighborhood needs than is the Broward County Trmsit's system of buses. county. They should regard this effort as a service fur the S60 million system is much way to help their residents — not, as some tine same — 200 buses — as it was in 1983. often do when a.eked to join a county effort. one That's astounding. if not sheer negligence. a chance to squeeze the county for aid unre- A study released last year estimated that lated to what's at hand. t— f L 7 r 2-Cent as tax u ®yJAe�UEt.t C rged to pay for buses OY aldJA QUtaff LINECCHARLE When asked in a reer cent County survey whether they'd be willing to swap their morning commute for a ride on the bus,an overwhelming majority of those surveyed said no. But under a proposed tax increase, those surveyed and countless other motorists filling up in Broward may soon find themselves paying for the buses every time they fill up at the gaso- line pump. Broward County Transit,with a current budget of $60 million, needs $25 million to bring the aging system up to speed,said the i department's division director Mike Scanlon. On Tuesday, he asked county commissioners to use powers granted by the state Legislature to charge motorists an extra two cents on every gallon of gas.. One cent levied under the local-option gas tax generates about$6.5 million a year. cha�gedur msinceansit 198311 said. steScanlon million grant that will expire Jan. Broward County is mass transit. I "It is dramatically under. 1, and to expand the county's don't think there is a subject in my sized. We have not been able to community shuttle program run mind that is more important in keep pace with the explosion of in partnership with 10 Broward Broward County than this particu- growth in the Southwest ad cities.The money also will be used ' lar'subject," Commissioner Nor- Northwest." to add buses and new routes.The man Abramowitz said n . ' Though county commissioners system has the same number of Commissioner Lori Parrish, agreed in concept to Scanlon's buses today—200—that it had traditionally plan, they said they needed more in 1983. who says she has tr_ tnfortnatron and asked to meet in "We need a comprehensive taz�sadid smeybe the local-option (or a workshop to Sift through the transportation service that can Broward to abandon its conserva- details. The majority said they take folks to jobs," Scanlon said. tive approach to address local' had no problem le in the one "Frankly, the system isn't any transportation needs in counties. cent r 's 2 July, but Browa they needed good. It's marginally acceptable." Broward currently collects 10 d9 cities to sign off on Like other sprawling urban cents a gallon of local-option gas the second penny. Under a state areas, the county's public trans- tax, all of which is being used on statute, that penny has to be portation is limited, strapped for transportation. The most recent, shared by the county and the cit• cash and often doesn't go where penny tax became effective Janu- ies. the jobs are in car-friendly sub- ary to free up Under county's plan,two cents urbs such as Weston and Pem- for the coutyrs homeless dollars pro- of the county's local-option gas broke Pines.u a ro rti ,., �,. " gram. i t--