Local Government Fuel Levy

WHEREAS local governments continue to have access to a single consistent source of revenue, that being a property tax, and it is impossible for local governments to achieve long-term sustainability while covering the costs of replacing aging infrastructure from that single tax base; AND WHEREAS local governments are seeking fair and equitable solutions to address infrastructure deficits and would thereby benefit from having the authority to levy a dedicated local government gas tax with rates set locally: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities lobby the provincial government to grant to local governments the authority to apply a levy on all gas, diesel and biodiesel or other fuels sold within their respective jurisdictions, the proceeds from which would be used for road infrastructure and rehabilitation.