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Adoption of Resolution Opposing Proposition 6 on the November 2018 Ballot, which would Repeal the Recent Gas Tax Increase and Eliminate $15 Million in Transportation Funding for Alameda. (City Manager 2110)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In March 2017, the City of Alameda prepared a notice of support for Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), stating the measure provides desperately needed funding for the state and local transportation network.
Proposition 6 on the November 2018 ballot would repeal this measure, eliminate $15 million in funding for Alameda road repairs and other improvements, including sidewalk repair, the Encinal Avenue Pavement Project, and 59 new Alameda County Transit Hybrid buses.
The attached resolution allows the City Council to oppose Proposition 6 and be listed as a member of the No on Proposition 6 coalition, a diverse coalition of local governments, public safety organizations, business, labor, environmental leaders, transportation advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda's adopted Legislative Agenda supports state transportation funding for stable and reliable revenue streams for transportation reconstruction and maintenance that is available for local priorities and transportation needs; implementation of the City-wide Transportation Choices Plan and other City transportation efforts to minimize traffic congestion; and transit access to Oakland and BART.
In March 2017, the City of Alameda prepared a notice of support for Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which provides desperately needed funding for the state and local transportation network. SB 1 was a comprehensive transportation proposal inclusive of sensible reforms, modest increases to existing revenue sources including the gas tax and vehicle license fee, and robust infrastructure investment.
In June 2018, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposit...
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