The funds generated by the transportation benefit district shall be used for the transportation improvements listed in Attachment A to the ordinance codified in this chapter, herein incorporated by reference, including construction, operation, preservation, and maintenance thereof. These transportation improvements are projects that are consistent with transportation plans of the state, regional transportation planning organization, city, county, or eligible jurisdiction as identified by RCW 36.73.020(2) and are necessitated by existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion levels.

The funds generated by the transportation benefit district shall also be used for transportation improvements that preserve, maintain and operate the existing transportation infrastructure of the city, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW. The funds expended by the district for this purpose shall preserve, maintain and operate the city’s previous investments in the transportation infrastructure, reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost-effectiveness of the city’s infrastructure investments, and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system.

The improvements funded may be amended in accordance with the material change policy described in MMC 12.40.020 and in accordance with the notice, hearing, and other provisions of Chapter 36.73 RCW, including RCW 36.73.050(2)(b), as the same may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 009/2012 § 2)