02-28 Resolution No. 12073RESOLUTION NO. 12073
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE REPEAL OF THE EXCLUSION OF
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES FROM RECEIVING MOTOR VEHICLE LEASE
SALES TAX (MVLST) FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2008, legislative action directed the Motor Vehicle Lease Sales
Tax (MVLST) funds to transportation, but excluded Hennepin and Ramsey counties
based on the enabling of new taxing authority through the Counties Transit
Improvement Board (CTIB); and
WHEREAS, with the dissolution of CTIB in 2017 the rationale for excluding
Hennepin and Ramsey counties from a fair share of MVLST funds has ceased to exist;
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are the two most populous counties
in the state, accounting for nearly 32% of Minnesota’s population, and contribute over
$26 million (38% of the total funding) to MVLST revenue; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin and Ramsey counties combined have $1.933 Billion 25-
year construction needs as identified in MnDOT’s 2022 CSAH Distribution Report; and
WHEREAS, the economic strength and competitiveness of our state and region
depend on an effective, efficient and well-maintained transportation system and
Hennepin and Ramsey counties should not be excluded from a key revenue source for
maintaining transportation infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that it supports all efforts to repeal the exclusion of Hennepin and
Ramsey counties from receiving Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax (MVLST) funds and
urges the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to promptly pass legislation that will
ensure Hennepin and Ramsey counties receive a fair and proportional share of MVLST
revenues.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2023.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chris Swanson, Acting City Clerk