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Council adopts ordinances to set up lane-mile and building-fees funds required by state
Summary
Adams County adopted two ordinances to establish a lane-mile direct distribution fund (12-42) and a building and construction-related fees fund (12-40) to comply with state accounting requirements; staff said the changes are statutorily mandated and nonreverting.
Adams County adopted two ordinances to create statutorily required funds: a lane-mile direct distribution fund (12-42) to receive a state automatic distribution tied to road inventory, and a building and construction-related fees fund (12-40) for permit, inspection and development fees that will begin collecting on Jan. 1.
Counsel/staff (S11) explained the lane-mile distribution is a state-directed allocation intended to replace some lost gas-tax revenues and that the funds must be kept separate and nonreverting. "The purpose and use of the fund is used exclusively for eligible projects as defined by statute," S11 said. Staff clarified the funds will not roll to county general and estimated the shift could be about $7,075,000 out of county general in aggregate; council members asked procedural questions and then voted to adopt both ordinances on voice vote.
Why it matters: The change alters county accounting and restricts uses for certain revenue streams, increasing administrative transparency but reducing amounts flowing into county general for discretionary uses. The orders must be in place by Jan. 1 to meet state requirements.
