Public Works Director Joey Pasky briefed the council on Jan. 15 about the importance of extending the Fuel Revenue Indexing (FRY) program, which ties a portion of the per-gallon gasoline tax to inflation and funds transportation projects in Clark County.

Pasky said a prior pilot and voter-approved programs have funded dozens of city projects in the last decade, including intersection safety improvements, Complete Streets, bicycle and trail projects and arterial reconstruction. The city27s share of FRY allocations is based on population and has supported more than 127 projects and about $607 million in commitments over the last 10 years, Pasky said.

Pasky told council the current authorization is set to expire at the end of 2026 and that without extension the city could face an estimated $50 million annual reduction in transportation funding. He warned that the shortfall would hamper street maintenance, large infrastructure projects, and the city27s ability to provide matching funds for federal transportation grants, including those from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Mayor Pro Tem and RTC board members present emphasized that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is actively pursuing legislation in the 2025 session to extend the authority and that local agencies must coordinate with the legislature and stakeholders. Council members discussed how FRY funding has been allocated across wards and the need to ensure that projects in every part of the city remain viable if the program is not extended.

No formal council action was required; the item served as a briefing and an opportunity to align local advocacy with RTC and regional partners for the upcoming legislative session.