The City of Dillon passed the following resolution at their meeting on Monday night:
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION THAT SEEKS TO INCREASE TRUCKS SIZE OR WEIGHT BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF OUR ROAD SYSTEM, WHICH PLACES SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND BRIDGES AT RISK OF INCREASED DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Dillon is concerned for the health, welfare and safety of its resident and the conditions of its infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dillon is concerned that attempts are being made at the federal level to increase the size, weight and allowable number of trailer beyond the capacity of existing road infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, bigger and heavier trucks cause greater acceleration of the deterioration of the County’s highways, roads and bridges which places further pressure on local taxpayers to fund infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the investments in our county, state and federal road systems have not kept up with increased traffic levels, and current funding for roads and bridges across all government levels in the state is inadequate and investments by local governments have been curbed by cuts in municipal state aide, county state aide and a shrinking federal highway fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dillon strongly opposes all legislation that attempts to shift costs and liability of private businesses on to local governments and threatens local control of local roads.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED by the governing body of Dillon, South Carolina, Dillon City Council opposes any legislation that seeks to increase truck sizes or weight beyond the capacity of our road systems which places South Carolina highways, roads and bridges at risk of increased damage or deterioration.
Approved in a meeting duly assembled this 10th day of February, 2014, a quorum being present and voting.