Should road striping be paid for out of the highway department's general fund?

Yes, any traffic control device except those used for work zones should come out of the general fund. Pavement markings, signals, and signs are all classified as traffic control devices according to the MUTCD.

Resources

• NYSLTAP-CLRP Running Your Highway Department Manual
  https://cornell.app.box.com/file/53021543661
• Comptrollers Local Government Planning Resources Webpage
  http://down.osc.state.ny.us/
• NYSLTAP-CLRP MUTCD page
  http://www.clrp.cornell.edu/assistance/mutcd-info.html
•  

June, 18'