R-0921-94 resolution No. 921-94
A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,FLORIDA, OPPOSING
DADE COUNTY REFERENDUM TO RESCIND SIX CENT GASOLINE TAX.
WHEREAS, the Six-Cent Gas Tax was imposed by Dade County for the purpose of
providing a continuous source of funding to upgrade and repair roadways throughout the County,
and
WHEREAS,the share received by Miami Shores Village and other municipalities in
Dade County from the Gas Tax is a major funding source used to repair roadways that have not
been repaired in years due to lack of funds, and
WHEREAS,through sound fiscal management, Miami Shores Village and other
municipalities have budgeted anticipated Gas Tax funds and made contractual commitments with
local and minority contractors and many have already begun to fix their roadways, and
WHEREAS, it is being proposed by certain members of the Dade County Board of
Commissioners to give the Dade County voters an opportunity to overrule the County
Commission's decision to impose the Six-Cent Gas Tax through a referendum to be held some
time this year, and
WHEREAS, if the Gas Tax is rescinded,the cities will be left with no means of funding
with which to pay for commitments already made and with virtually no way to repair their
roadways, and
WHEREAS,the municipalities would be forced to conduct individual referenda for these
improvements because individual cities do not have the authority to levy gasoline taxes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE:
1. That Miami Shores Village is opposed to the holding of a referendum to rescind the
Six-Cent Gasoline Tax and urges the Dade County Board of Commissioners to consider the
potential economic consequences and impact of the rescinding of this tax.
2. That the City Clerk is requested to forward this resolution to all concerned parties.
3. That this resolution shall become effective upon the date of its adoption herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF Ap r i 1 –., 1994.
William J. He' ernan, a or
Attest:
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Scott W. Davis,Village Clerk
Approved As To Form:
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William F. Fann, Vil age Attorne