2017-90-Resolution No. 2017-005 Recorded 2/23/2017REVIEWED
LEG COUNSEL
DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS CJ 2011,90
NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK
COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 02/23/2017 02:30:37 PM
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Resolution in support of a Transportation
Funding Package in the 2017 Legislative Session
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-005
WHEREAS, the need for increased funding to address transportation maintenance, operations, capital
construction and safety exists within every City and County in Central Oregon; and
WHEREAS, significant growth in traffic volume has exacerbated congestion and the need for safety and
capacity improvements on the state highway systems connecting our communities; and
WHEREAS, capital investment in transportation infrastructure results in additional system capacity to
accommodate economic development; and
WHEREAS, deferred and forgone transportation system maintenance results in long term cost
increases; and
WHEREAS, legislative adjustments in transportation funding are infrequent and the buying power of
prior adjustments in revenue are eventually eroded via inflation; and
WHEREAS, local funding options are complex and difficult to gain voter approval, yet the State
Highway Fund mechanism is established and preferred by industry stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, considerable investment in safety and congestion improvement to US 97 is necessary to
sustain the economy and transportation needs of our region as well as provide a redundant and resilient system
necessary to assist Oregon in recovery from a Cascadia event or other disaster; and
WHEREAS, as representatives of central and eastern Oregon, our legislative delegation has
demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the urban, rural, and statewide transportation need and the
associated balance of the impact of funding mechanisms to their constituents; and
WHEREAS, the Cities and Counties of Central Oregon recognize that increased funding to meet these
needs may require the consideration of new revenue sources; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION, DESCHUTES COUNTY,
OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. The signatories to this Resolution strongly support development of a Transportation Funding
Package in the 2017 Legislative Session to generate needed revenue to invest in the maintenance, operation,
capital construction, and safety of our transportation systems.
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Section 2. The signatories to this Resolution, representing the citizens of Deschutes County, support
and encourage participation of our legislative delegation in helping develop a Transportation Funding Package.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
DATED this Si day of ( tA.A.rei, 2017.
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ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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TAMMY BANEY, Chair
ANTHONY DEBONE, Vice C mo it
PHILIP G.1-1 RSON, Commissioner