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File #: 21R-4073    Version: 1 Name: 5-Cent "Transit Gas Tax" Agreement
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2021 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 5/10/2021 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 21R-05-93: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2021 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
Attachments: 1. RES-21R-05-93-INTERLOC-GAS-5th Cent tax for transit Reso 2021.pdf, 2. AR 21R-05-93, 3. GASTAX 5_2021 Amendment ex 2 FINAL.pdf, 4. Gas Tax Memo to Cities_2021.pdf, 5. Population Chart_2021.pdf
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 21R-05-93: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2021 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).

Body
Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to approve the Amendment to the 5-cent lnterlocal Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit Agreement between Broward County and various municipalities.

Need:
The amendment needs to be approved each year in order for our city to be able to collect our percentage of the five cents gas tax.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Interlocal Agreement provides for the distribution of gas taxes among the participating cities based upon population figures published annually by the University of Florida Bureau of Economics and Business Research. The Interlocal Agreement also provides for the population numbers to be revised annually using the most current published figures. The Cities share a total of 26% of the "transit gas tax" agreement amongst them. The population figure for the City of Lauderhill this year is published at 72,507.

Attachments:
Interlocal 5-cents local option gas tax agreement
population figures
memorandum from Broward County

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park la...

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