Each operator shall pay its fair share toward improvements required to maintain Level of Service (LOS) “C” operations on County roads designated as part of the haul route for the mine site. Fair share costs shall also be required to improve existing operational deficiencies of the transportation system. Where necessary, each operator shall participate in a funding program operated by the County designed to ensure that all improvements are made in a timely manner and that a reimbursement mechanism is in place to ensure repayment of any costs contribution in excess of fair share amounts. (§ 2, Ord. 1276, eff. December 6, 2001)