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Decision: Deny the appeal and affirm mitigation requirements with regard to the above issue. SECTION 26: SCHEDULING OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS Findings: • Impacts and mitigation were identified by the City in areas outside of the City's jurisdiction as required by SEPA. Less than 16 percent of transportation mitigation funds were identified for Everett mitigation; 84 percent was earmarked for other jurisdictions. • Boeing's fair share contribution to improvements will be available to the affected jurisdictions in accordance with the Decision Document and the interlocal agreements required therein. Flexibility in the use of mitigation money is provided in conformance with SEPA and the Decision Document. • Monies allocated to mitigate Boeing Expansion impacts necessarily must be spent on mitigation measures which address impacts identified in the environmental review and not on other projects of the jurisdictions' choosing. • The Decision Document directs that interlocal agreements be prepared to arrange for the implementation of improvements. • The Decision Document also permits flexibility in the way projects are implemented. Agreements may be arranged to reflect State, County and other jurisdictions' priorities and schedules (see Decision Document pg 35-36). • The City identified impacts and mitigation beyond its jurisdictional boundaries and has provided a mechanism in the Decision Document for reaching interlocal agreements with affected jurisdictions to carry out the required mitigation. Conclusions: • It is not within the authority, nor the responsibility, of Everett to prioritize or schedule needed improvements in other jurisdictions. • The City will seek to assure the mitigation of impacts outside its jurisdiction via interlocal agreements that protect the rights of other jurisdictions to prioritize and schedule projects. 41