Chapter 22 — MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU FEES

All funds received by the County of Nevada from the State of California from the various motor vehicle in- lieu taxes (Vehicle License Fee Law "VLF") as defined in California Constitution Article XI Section 15 and Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 10701—11053, shall be segregated into a separate accounting fund.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

One-half (½), or more, of such funds received in each fiscal year shall be expended only upon public roads, ways and highways (as defined in Cal. Sts. & High. Code §§ 23, 23.5 and 25) for the following purposes: Maintenance (as defined in Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 27), repair, circulation enhancement, general road safety, and fire access.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

The people of the County of Nevada declare that their intention is to increase the funds available for the maintenance, upkeep and safety of our County road system. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors shall not reduce other funding for roads without an express finding that said reduction will not negatively impact the public road system of the County of Nevada.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

Within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, the County Executive Officer, or such other County official as the Board of Supervisors may from time to time designate, shall prepare a report showing income received from the State of California from motor vehicle in lieu taxes and the County expenditures thereof, by budget category, showing the percentage of each. Said report shall be available for public scrutiny for at least five (5) years thereafter.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

This limitation shall commence with the next fiscal year beginning after the adoption of this initiative Ordinance.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))