HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-03-15-93-03 ISTEA MatchRESOLUTION CC-3-15-93-3
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana.
WHEREAS, the surface transportation system in Hamilton County and
all the municipalities, including Carmel, are of key importance to
the quality of life, future economic development and safety of our
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act,
ISTEA, is going to provide additional funds requiring local match;
and,
WHEREAS, Hamilton County and its communities have taken advantage
of tools given to them by the Legislature to raise-local funds for
highway and bridge products; and,
WHEREAS, there are still tremendous needs locally; and,
WHEREAS, local government did not receive anyof the last state
highway fund increase in 1988; and
WHEREAS, funding in the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act increases throughout the term of the six year
program, making our needs for local match even greater in the
future; and,
WHEREAS, local units of government in Hamilton County are going to
be faced with the decision of turning back federal funds or not
properly maintaining the current system to an adequate standard,
unless more funds are available immediately; and,
WHEREAS, spending money on public works projects and infrastructure
is the best thing the state can do for the economy and Public works
spending will create tremendous jobs throughout the state and
provide and increase in the capacity of our infrastructure system
that will allow for future growth and economic development; and,
WHEREAS, improvements to the state highway system in Hamilton
County are imperative to the economic health of Hamilton County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City
of Carmel requests action from the Legislature and the Governor of
the State of Indiana, to provide additional funds for local units
of government, and the state to meet our increased highway needs
during the 1993 General Assembly.
Approved by the Mayor of the City of Carreel, Indiana this 15th day
of March, 1993.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
T. ~~nson, Mayor
S~san W. Jones cler~reasurer
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The original signed copy of this resolution was given to
Mayor Johnson on March 17, 1993 to be submitted to the State of
Indiana Legislature.
I hereby certify, this copy to be used as the official document of
the City, and that it is a true and accurate copy of the original.
Susan W. Jones, Clerks'. easurer