R-32-09 Res. Urging Illinois Capital Instrusture ProgramRESOLUTION E
RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF A
COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, passing a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program in the 2009 Legislative
Session is critical to Illinois; and
WHEREAS, ten years have passed since the Illinois General Assembly and Governor last passed
and signed into law a comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program; and
WHEREAS, local communities are facing the problem of maintaining their roadways, bridges, water
systems and sewer systems to meet growing needs; and
WHEREAS, units of local government have responsibility for over 88% of the public roads; and
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax has not been changed since it was raised to 19 cents a gallon in 1990;
and after expenses are removed, the balance of the 19 cent Motor Fuel Tax is distributed as follows: 45.6%
to the state, 26.7% to municipalities; 19.1% to counties; and 8.6% to townships; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the funding source (a Motor Fuel Tax or income tax increase), it is critical
that local governments receive their fair share and are treated equitably in any capital bill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Lemont that the Illinois Municipal League and all units of local government believe that it is imperative
that a comprehensive capital infrastructure bill be passed in 2009; and that local governments receive an
equitable share of such capital infrastructure program.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE, ILLINOIS on this 11th
day of May , 2009.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Clifford Miklos
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
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CHARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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BRIAN K. REAVES, Village President