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AGENDA
“Blue Ribbon Task Force”
To Evaluate Nevada Department of Transportation Long Range Projects
Nevada Department of Transportation District I Training
Room
123 East Washington
Las Vegas, NV
November 29, 2006 – 1:30 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes of the August 24, 2006,
September 14, 2006 and October 24, 2006 Blue Ribbon Task Force Meetings – Action
Item
- Nevada Department of Transportation Director’s Report and Summary of Blue
Ribbon Task Force Actions – Informational Item Only
- Discussion and possible approval of Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations regarding revenue sources to address the Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT’s) future funding shortfalls - Action Item.
See document entitled “Potential Highway Fund Revenue from Various
Sources,” Attached as Exhibit “A,” which provides specifics as to topic items
Including, but not limited to, matters that may relate to recommendations pertinent to revenue sources to address NDOT’s funding shortfalls. The attachment gives the best notice available, to date, as to what the Blue Ribbon Task Force anticipates will be discussed and acted upon.
- Discussion and possible approval of the Blue Ribbon Task Force Report to the State Transportation Board of Directors - Action Item
The Final Draft Report addresses the need for future NDOT projects including, but not limited to, the following: impacts to congestion relief; state highway system serviceability; safety; quality of life and economy of Nevada; proposed project costs and revenue projections; and evaluation of funding and funding options. The Final Draft Report can be viewed on NDOT’s website a www.nevadadot.com
4. Public Comment*
This agenda was posted at www.nevadadot.com
and at the following locations:
Nevada Dept. of
Transportation Nevada Dept. of
Transportation Washoe County
Courthouse
1263 South Stewart Street 123 East Washington 75 Court Street
Carson City, Nevada Las Vegas,
Nevada Reno, Nevada
Governor’s Office Nevada State
Personnel Nevada Dept. of
Transportation
Capitol Building 555 East
Washington Avenue 1951 Idaho
Street
Carson City, Nevada Las Vegas,
Nevada Elko, Nevada
Note: We are pleased to make reasonable
accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend
the meeting. If special arrangements
for the meeting are necessary, please notify Susan Martinovich before the
meeting at the Department of Transportation at 775-888-7440.
Note: This meeting is also expected to be
available via video-conferencing, but is at least available via
teleconferencing, at the Nevada Department of Transportation Headquarters
located at 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City, Nevada and at the District
III Office located at 1951 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada.
* Individuals providing public comment will be limited to three minutes.
EXHIBIT A
Potential
Highway Fund Revenue from Various Sources
Note: This list represents potential revenue sources that the Blue Ribbon Task Force has previously discussed, and will likely be discussed and even recommended at the November 29, 2006 meeting. However, other potential revenue sources that are not on this list may also be discussed and recommended.
Revenue Source Current Rate
Fuel Tax
Gasoline 17.65
˘ per gallon
Special Fuel:
All
Vehicles 27
˘ per gallon
Vehicles>26,000
lbs. 27 ˘ per
gallon
Vehicles>50,000
lbs. 27 ˘ per
gallon
Vehicle Fees
Registration:
Vehicles<10,000
lbs. $33 to $48
per vehicle
Vehicles
10,000-26,000 lbs. $12 per
1,000 lbs.
Vehicles>26,000
lbs. $17 per
1,000 lbs.
Title
Fees $20
per vehicle
Drivers
License:
Regular $20 per
license
Commercial $55 to
$85 per license
Overweight
Permits $60
per 1,000 lbs.
Other Sources*
Governmental Services Tax (Vehicle Privilege) 4˘ per $1 valuation
Weight-Distance Tax
Vehicles>26,000
lbs. None
Currently
Vehicles
26,000-50,000 lbs. None
Currently
Vehicles>50,000
lbs. None
Currently
Distance Tax
Travel
on All Routes None
Currently
Travel
on NDOT Routes None
Currently
Urban
Travel Only (CC, CL, WA) None
Currently
Tolls
Urban
Interstate and Freeways None
Currently
Urban
Freeways (non-Interstate) None
Currently
Tire Tax $1
per tire
Rental Car Tax (Governmental Services Fee) 6.0% of rental rate
Insurance Premium Tax 3.5% of net premium or
consideration
Emissions Tax
Emission
Control Certificate $6
per certificate
Emission
Fee (Carbon Tax) None
Currently
Fuel Pipeline Tax None Currently
Traffic Citation Administrative Fee None Currently
State Sales Tax Options
General
Sales Tax (including vehicles) 2% of
sale
Vehicles
Sales Tax 2%
of sale
Automotive
Repair, Services & Parking 2%
of sale
Gaming Revenue Various
3.5 to 6.75% plus other fees
Property Tax 17˘
per $100 of assessed value**
Liquor Tax Varies
9˘ to $ 2.05 per gallon
Live Entertainment Tax (gaming) Varies 5 to
10% of sales
Mineral Severance
Net
Proceeds Tax Varies
2 to 5% of sales
Gross
Sales None
Currently
Real Property Transfer Tax (State Portion) $1.30 per $500 of value
Franchise Fees (electricity, telecom, gas, cable) Varies up to 5.45% of sales
Cigarette Tax 4˘
per pack of cigarettes
Modified Business Tax (Gross Wages) 0.63% of gross wages
Clark Road Taxes – Applied Statewide
New
Development Tax 0.75
$/square foot commercial;
$700/residential
unit
Room
Tax 0.375%
of room charge
Jet
Fuel 1˘/gallon
Washoe Road Taxes – Applied Statewide
Developer
Impact Fees Varies
depending on traffic impact
Inflation-Indexed
Gasoline Tax Actual Inflation
with 4.5% maximum
(Inflation assumed at 2.7% with 17.65˘ base)
Inflation-Indexed
Diesel Tax Actual
Inflation with 4.5% maximum
(Inflation assumed at 2.7% with 27˘ base)
* None of these sources are currently used to
finance state highways.
** Assessed valuation (AV) is 0.35 times the taxable value.
