HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-024 Supporting Placement of Platte County Roads Tax on Ballot in 2022 RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIVERSIDE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF
THE PLATTE COUNTY ROADS TAX ON THE BALLOT IN 2022
WHEREAS, in 2002, Platte County voters approved a ten-year, three-eighths ($0.0375) cent sales
tax for road and bridge improvements; and
WHEREAS, the funds generated from the sales tax were distributed equally between Platte
County and the municipalities within the County; and
WHEREAS, the municipal portion was allocated to each city on a per capita basis; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Platte County voters approved a ten-year extension of the tax utilizing the
same allocation formula to continue to fund road improvements within Platte County and the
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, funds have been used for the replacement and rehabilitation of deficient bridges, and
for safety and capacity improvements to existing streets; and
WHEREAS, Platte County and the municipalities have leveraged these funds to help secure
Federal, State, and Local government matching funds for projects that otherwise could not be
completed; and
WHEREAS, Platte County is the fastest growing county in Missouri based upon the 2020 Census;
and
WHEREAS, continued growth in Platte County requires investments in the transportation system
to maintain operations in a safe and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside has identified transportation improvements within the
community that could be completed with assistance from the Platte County Roads Tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside hereby
supports the placement of a ten-year extension of the Platte County Roads Tax at the current
rate of$0.0375 on the Ballot in 2022. Passed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, the 15th day of March 2022.
KA HLEEN L ROSE, MAYOR
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Robin Kincaid, City Clerk