Explanatory Statement:Approval of this measure will address the immediate repair and maintenance needs of the road and bridge system in Marion County, and the cities in the county. Road and bridge conditions are deteriorating as a result of extreme weather, increased use, and age. Revenues from the measure will be used to improve the condition and safety of roads and bridges. Maintaining the existing system will reduce future repair and construction costs. Federal, state and local resources are inadequate to maintain existing roads and bridges. The state legislature has not increased transportation fees since 1991. Safety improvements are needed because of increased stress on bridge structures. Measure revenues will allow bridge safety improvements, including strengthening against earthquakes, and needed road improvements. This measure sets a county annual motor vehicle registration fee in addition to the current state fee (i.e. an additional $10.00 per year for an automobile, and $9.00 per year for a motorcycle). Under state law some vehicles are exempt from the fee including farm vehicles and certain trucks. Marion County will use its portion of this revenue to make safe, repair, maintain, and operate its roads and bridges. Failure to take care of the existing system of roads and bridges will result in increased need for major rehabilitation. The American Public Works Association estimates that every $1.00 spent on pavement maintenance saves $5.00 on major rehabilitation. By maintaining roads and bridges today, more costly future repairs can be reduced. Submitted by: Randall Franke, Chair Marion County Board of Commissioners
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