Spokane Municipal Code

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.08 Funds

Article II. Special Revenue Funds

Section 07.08.148 Spokane Safe Streets for All Fund

1. Establishment of Fund. There is established a special revenue fund to be known as the Spokane Safe Streets for All Fund (the “Safe Streets for All Fund”) into which shall be deposited funds from automated traffic safety camera infractions in excess of the direct administrative costs of the automated traffic safety camera program. The Safe Streets for All Fund will be used to pay for operational expenses directly related to the automated traffic safety camera program as are approved by the City Council by resolution or special budget ordinance, and for construction and maintenance of the following safe streets measures consistent with RCW 46.63:

1. 1. Roadway infrastructure improvements with a demonstrable connection to safe systems improvements;

1. 2. Operational expenses with a demonstrable connection to pedestrian and bicycle safety;

1. 3. Sidewalk repair and safety programs;

1. 4. Funding of personnel for community outreach and to encourage citizen input into safe streets measures and projects;

1. 5. Funding of engineering and project personnel to ensure timely design and construction of safety infrastructure;

1. 6. Implementation of programs, including grant applications, that follow the USDOT “Safe System Approach,” including focus on driver safety, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer speeds, and post-crash care;

1. 7. Implementation of adaptive design strategies into the City’s transportation infrastructure; and

1. 8. Such other measures, programs and improvements approved by the City Council and permitted by state law.

2. Appropriations from the Spokane Safe Streets for All Fund. Funds from the Safe Streets for All Fund shall be appropriated by the city council as part of the annual city budget, pursuant to special budget ordinance, or both.  In making appropriations the City Council may consider recommendations of the City of Spokane Transportation Commission and Neighborhood Councils with regard to projects and priorities.  When feasible, all appropriations from the Safe Streets for All Fund shall be approved by the city council no later than April 1 of the year in which such funds are to be encumbered.

3. Minimum Allocation to Specified Census Tracts.  Expenditures from the Safe Streets for All Funds shall be consistent with the allocation requirements in RCW 46.63.220 (13)(b) as amended from time to time.

 

Date Passed: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Effective Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

ORD C36601 Section 1