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Council members press staff on vehicle‑license tax use after staff outlines HEERF and general‑fund transfers

3154739 · April 10, 2025
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Multiple council members questioned staff about using more vehicle‑license tax (VLT) and Highway User Revenue Fund (HEERF) revenue for roads, and staff described the current practice of transferring 20% of VLT (about $1 million) to street projects and using construction sales tax and one‑time general‑fund transfers for CIP work.

Council members raised concerns April 10 about how Lake Havasu City uses vehicle‑license tax revenues and HEERF (highway user) funds to pay for road maintenance and capital projects.

Administrative Services Director Jill Olson explained that the city currently transfers a portion of vehicle‑license tax into the general fund and that “20% of that is transferred into it for CIP street…

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