HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-02-R O CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NUMBER ' n//--/U-oa-12
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE
2011 INTERSTATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 STATEWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Whereas, in 1999, Arkansans voted overwhelmingly, by a 4-to-1 margin,
for the adoption of an Interstate Rehabilitation Program; and
Whereas,the Interstate Rehabilitation Program was financed through
federally funded GARVEE Bonds and a 4¢ state diesel tax passed for that
purpose; and
Whereas,the Interstate Rehabilitation Program modernized over 350
miles of Interstate highways in Arkansas; and
(W
Whereas,Arkansas now has over 650 miles of Interstates, with more re-
construction and modernization left to be completed, and thus finishing the job
started by the 1999 program; and
Whereas, a new Interstate Rehabilitation Program ballot issue will be
placed on a special election ballot, Tuesday,November 8, 2011; and
Whereas,Arkansas voters at the special election must approve and
authorize the Arkansas l lighway Cornrnission to issue a new round of GARVEE
Bonds for the purpose of financing a 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation Program
designed to address the immediate needs of nearly 300 miles of Interstates; and
Whereas,the issuance of GARVEE Bonds will not require any new taxes,
or any increase in existing taxes, but will be funded by future federal revenue and
the existing 40 state diesel tax; and
• Whereas,all of Arkansas will benefit from the 2011 Interstate
Rehabilitation Program because the Interstate system makes up the backbone of
the state's road and highway network; and
Whereas,the 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation Program will meet the needs
of nearly $1 billion in Interstate rehabilitation, creating over 27,000 jobs, and
freeing other revenue for local state highway maintenance, all without raising
taxes; and
Whereas, modern Interstates will increase Arkansas's opportunity for
more economic development from business, industry and tourism.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT:
We affirm our support for the passage for the 2011 Interstate
Rehabilitation Program, and call on all Arkansas voters to support this important
issue at the special election onTuesday,November 8, 2011.
This RESOLUTION adopted this ! day of October, 2011.
Mayor Rick Elumbaugh
Attest:
10, )^U2 A)
d0 ✓
Denise Johnston, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2011- 23
Whereas, in 1999, Arkansans voted overwhelmingly, by a 4-to-1 margin,
for the adoption of an Interstate Rehabilitation Program; and
Whereas, the Interstate Rehabilitation Program was financed through
federally funded GARVEE Bonds and a 4¢ state diesel tax passed for that
purpose; and
Whereas,the Interstate Rehabilitation Program modernized over 350
miles of Interstate highways in Arkansas; and
Whereas, Arkansas now has over 650 miles of Interstates, with more re-
construction and modernization left to be completed, and thus finishing the job
started by the 1999 program; and
Whereas, a new Interstate Rehabilitation Program ballot issue will be
placed on a special election ballot, Tuesday, November 8, 2011; and
Whereas, Arkansas voters at the special election must approve and
authorize the Arkansas Highway Commission to issue a new round of GARVEE
Bonds for the purpose of financing a 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation Program
designed to address the immediate needs of nearly 300 miles of Interstates; and
Whereas, the issuance of GARVEE Bonds will not require any new taxes,
or any increase in existing taxes, but will be funded by future federal revenue and
the existing 4¢ state diesel tax; and
Whereas, all of Arkansas will benefit from the 2011 Interstate
Rehabilitation Program because the Interstate system makes up the backbone of
(W
the state's road and highway network; and
TILEU
10 C T 12011
Z3PM
TRACEY WYATT
COUNTY& $ATE CLERK
•
Whereas,the 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation Program will meet the needs
of nearly $1 billion in Interstate rehabilitation, creating over 27,000 jobs, and
freeing other revenue for local state highway maintenance, all without raising
taxes; and
Whereas, modern Interstates will increase Arkansas's opporbanity for
more economic development from business, industry and tourism.
Now Therefore,
We, The Independence County Quorum Court affirm our support for the
passage of the 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation Program, and call on all
Independence County citizens to support the 2011 Interstate Rehabilitation
Program.
This Resolution Adopted in Regular Session
ATTEST:
Robert T. Griffin Tracey Wyatt
Independence County Judge Independence County Clerk