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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
September 14, 2006 – 1:00 p.m.
- Discussion and possible approval of Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations regarding the Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) planned “Super and Mega Projects,” and revenue sources to address funding shortfalls. See document entitled “NDOT Future Projects Summary,” Attached as Exhibit “A,” and document entitled “Potential Highway Fund Revenue from Various Sources,” Attached as Exhibit “B,” which provides specifics as to topic items, including but not limited to matters, that may relate to recommendations pertinent to the NDOT “Super and Mega Projects” and revenue sources to address funding shortfalls. The attachments give the best notice available, to date, as to what the Blue Ribbon Task Force anticipates will be discussed and acted upon. – Action Item.
2. 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
NDOT Future Projects Summary
Project Estimated Cost
Southern Nevada
- I-15 North Corridor $ 330 million
Spaghetti Bowl to Apex Interchange
- US -95 Northwest Corridor $100 million
Washington Ave. to Kyle Canyon Rd
- Las Vegas Beltway Interchanges $210 million
US-95, I-15, Summerlin Parkway
- I-15 $1,210 million
Tropicana Avenue to Spaghetti Bowl
- I-515 – Foothills Road to Spaghetti Bowl $1,300 million
- I-15 South Corridor $350 million
Stateline to I-215 Beltway
- Boulder City Bypass $ 470 million
$3,970 million
Northern Nevada
- I-80 $ 460 million
Robb Dr. to Vista Blvd
- US
–395 $ 275 million
Spaghetti
Bowl to Stead Blvd
- Pyramid
Highway – $ 135 million
Nugget to
Calle De La Plata Dr.
$ 870 million
Other - Statewide
- Two Lane Highways – Widening and Passing Lanes $400 million
- Preservation Program $400 million
- Intelligent Transportation Systems/Operations $100 million
EXHIBIT B
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 September 14, 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.
