Gas Tax Uses
Opinion
# 99-100
Discussion providing that portion of gas tax revenues
used to pay proportionate share of commissioners' salary
cannot be used for insurance premiums, dues and seminars
related to road responsibilities.
Opinion
# 99-270
Discussion advising that 4 cent gas tax money cannot be
used to pay for removal of trash and debris from streets
on a daily basis, nor for the operation and maintenance
of lighting along an interstate highway or public street.
Opinion
# 2000-018
Discussion providing that the county cannot use 4¢ gasoline
funds to pay a claim against the county for alleged property
damage resulting from construction of a county road.
Opinion
# 2001-078
Discussion of possible uses of various gas tax monies
for a one-time cleaning of the street and adjoining sidewalk
and parking area, as well as for landscaping along a state
right-of-way.
Opinion
# 2003-068
Discussion providing that the municipality may not expend
petroleum inspection fees for the construction and repair
of sidewalks within the city. |