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VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE INCREASE
There are several peer communities that use vehicle registration fees to fund transportation investments . The current City fee of $ 30 is allocated to CATS ($ 25 ) and the City ’ s General Fund ($ 5 ).
Approving a vehicle registration fee increase requires State enabling legislative authority , and City Council approval ( city fee ).
Potential Vehicle Registration Fee Revenues
City Fee Increase *
Additional Annual Revenue
30-Year Revenue
$ 1
$ 880K
$ 26.4 million
$ 5
$ 4.4 million
$ 132 million
$ 10
$ 8.8 million
$ 264 million
* Current City Fee : $ 30 ($ 25 to CATS , $ 5 to General Fund )
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