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Council discusses wheel tax as tie to Community Crossings funds; $7.50 minimum mentioned
Summary
Council members discussed linking a wheel tax to Community Crossings grant eligibility; county officials said supplemental Community Crossings funds may be tied to having a wheel tax and noted a $7.50 per vehicle minimum.
County council members discussed the possibility of a wheel tax and its connection to Community Crossings funding during the June 24 joint meeting.
Council member Denise Konkle said there will be ties to Community Crossings monies if the county adopts a wheel tax. Danny Short said it is his understanding that counties without a wheel tax could be ineligible for supplemental Community Crossings funds and potentially for future Community Crossings funding; he said the minimum wheel tax would be $7.50 per vehicle.
No formal proposal or ordinance was presented at the meeting; council members discussed the policy implications and the potential impact on eligibility for state transportation funding.
