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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Fred Wilson, City Administrator Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San
Dept: City Administrator's Office Bernardino supporting the passage of
O R 161 N lleassurTaxe .1 - Extension of the Half-Cent
Date: August 12,2004 Rt
MCC Meeting Date: 09/07/2004
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
Contact person: Teri Baker
Phone:
5122
Supporting data attached:
Staff Report, Resolution
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None
Source: (Ace!. No.)
(Ace!. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subiect:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino supporting the
passage of Measure I - Extension of the Half-cent Sales Tax.
Backaround:
In 1989, San Bernardino County voters passed Measure I, the half-cent sales tax for
transportation improvements in the county. The term is set to expire 2010. San Bernardino
County voters will consider the continuation of Measure I in November of this year. If
approved, the sales tax will continue from 2010 to 2040.
It is estimated that the population of San Bernardino County will increase from 1.7 million
residents to 2.6 million residents by the year 2025, which constitutes a 50% increase over the
next 20 years. Obviously, this dramatic increase in population will require a transportation
system that can accommodate the rapid growth.
Because transportation projects take a great deal of time to plan, San Bernardino Associated
Govemments (SANBAG) has been working with community leaders to develop a plan for
anticipated revenue from the proposed continuation of Measure I beyond its 2010 expiration
date. Early passage of the extension will give SANBAG the ability move forward with
improvements now, thus providing relief prior to countywide gridlock occurring.
If approved, Measure I is estimated to raise nearly $6 billion for countywide transportation
projects. This will include major improvements to county freeway and highways, expanding
public transit for commuters, seniors, and riders with disabilities, as well as provide cities
funding for maintaining and improving local streets and roads.
Fiscal Impact:
Measure I funds are a major source of revenue for transportation improvements in the City of
San Bernardino. From 1990 - 2003, the City of San Bernardino has been allocated over
$21,100,000 in revenue for improvements to local streets and roads from Measure I funding. If
the continuation of Measure I is not passed by the voters in November, the City of San
Bernardino stands to lose millions of dollars in funding for city street and road projects. It is
estimated that the City of San Bernardino will receive $128,300,000 over the thirty-year period.
Additionally, funding for major improvements to county freeways and highways, and public
transportation projects will be lost.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESO~Q~Y
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE
I-EXTENSION OF THE HALF-CENT SALES TAX.
WHEREAS, since 1990, Measure I has supplied San Bernardino County with
the funding to provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and
traffic congestion relief; and
WHEREAS, San Bernardino County is one of the most rapidly growing
counties in California and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than 2.6
million people by the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, a substantial level of transportation funding throughout San
Bernardino County and its cities is provided by Measure I; and
WHEREAS; extending Measure I will raise nearly $6 billion for much needed
transportation projects, programs and improvements in San Bernardino County
between 2010 and 2040; and
WHEREAS; Measure I will provide major improvements to all freeways and
highways within the county; and
WHEREAS; Measure I will expand public transit programs and options for
commuters, seniors and riders with disabilities; and
WHEREAS; if Measure I is not extended, the transportation network within
San Bernardino County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters
and residents throughout the county; and
WHEREAS; by passing Measure I on the November 2004 ballot, San
Bernardino County will ensure a stable source oflocally controlled funding to relieve
traffic congestion, increase public transit programs, build new highways and improve
local streets; and
WHEREAS; passing Measure I would ensure that the City of San Bernardino
would be able to provide a safer environment to their residents and maintain the high
quality of life we enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of San Bernardino
hereby supports Measure I.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE
I -EXTENSION OF THE HALF-CENT SALES TAX.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting
thereof, held on the _ day of
, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA
LIEN-LONGVILLE
MCGINNIS
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution IS hereby approved this day of
,2004.
Judith Valles, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
Form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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