2009-18RESOLUTION NO. 2009- 18
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 in
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax allocations for municipal, county and township roads and bridges are
only 10% higher than they were eight years ago, yet the cost of construction on local roads is 90% higher
during that same timeframe; and
WHEREAS, the Motor Fuel Tax has not been changed since it was raised to $.19 /gallon in 1990;
and after expenses are removed the balance of the $.19 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, it is critical that local governments receive their fair
share and are treated equitably in any capital bill; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
1. That the Village of Buffalo Grove believes 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 delivered through existing allocation formulas.
2. The Village of Buffalo Grove strongly urges the Illinois General Assembly and Governor
to adopt a capital infrastructure program that is fair, credible and accountable for all of Illinois; and
3. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution upon
its adoption to those members of the Illinois General Assembly that represent Buffalo Grove along with the
Governor, Speaker of the House and Senate President.
AYES: 4 — Braiman, Berman, Kahn, Trilling
NAYES: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Glover Rubin
PASSED: April 20 2009 APPROVED: April 20, 2009
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