
What income funds street repair/maintenance? In Spokane, the City leverages its resources for qualifying projects at a rate of about $1 local to $4 grants. This funding is typically restricted and may not be used for maintenance and repair work. In addition, capital improvement transportation projects that address safety and congestion are largely funded by state and federal grants at about $6 million annually. What income funds street repair/rehabilitation needs, besides the 10-Year Street Bond? Additional revenue was lost in 2000 when parking meter revenues were placed in escrow as part of the River Park Square parking garage issue the City pledged those monies in a public-private partnership to cover shortfalls in garage operations and maintenance.Increased demand on the City’s General Fund by other citizen priorities has occurred.State and federal funding for local transportation needs have declined.
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Citizen initiatives such as the lost motor vehicle license fees, and I-747 have limited tax increases.


The bonds are paid for by an increase in property tax estimated at $68 per year for a $100,000 home for 20 years, or approximately $5.67 per month.Īre senior citizens exempt from the property tax increase? Bond project construction started in 2005 and will be complete in 2015. In November of 2004, citizens voted to accept a $117,351,000 bond issue to pay for a 10-year construction plan that will repair 110 miles of Spokane streets. How is the City paying for the 10-Year Street Bond Program?
