The cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac entered into an interlocal agreement to coordinate their review of the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), which outlines airport growth over the next 20 years. The agreement establishes a process for the four cities to jointly analyze environmental impacts, submit coordinated comments under NEPA and SEPA, and potentially hire shared consultants to assist with their response. Approved by the Burien City Council on February 5, 2018, the agreement aims to give the neighboring cities a stronger, unified voice in evaluating potential negative impacts from Sea-Tac Airport expansion.Open full document
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Interlocal Agreement (Burien Contract #3180066) entered into pursuant to RCW 39.34 (Interlocal Cooperation Act) between the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac for coordinated environmental review of the Port of Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Approved by Burien City Council on February 5, 2018. Agreement establishes process for joint NEPA and SEPA review, consultant selection and funding, preparation of coordinated comment letters, and shared roles and responsibilities among the four cities. Covers consultant RFQ process, contract administration lead city designation, and budget contribution commitments.