2018 11 13 SM 8a reso draft

A RESOLUTION of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle adopting the final budget of the Port of Seattle for the year 2019; making, determining, and deciding the amount of taxes to be levied upon the current assessment roll; providing payment of bond redemptions and interest, cost of future capital improvements and acquisitions, and for such general purposes allowed by law which the Port deems necessary; and directing the King County Council as to the specific sums to be levied on all of the assessed property of the Port of Seattle District in the Year 2019. WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle in the Century Agenda commits to create economic opportunity for all, steward our environmental responsibly, partner with surrounding communities, promote social responsibility, conduct ourselves transparently, and hold ourselves accountable; and WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda outlined goals of meeting current demand as a business gateway and tourism hub for the region, and further expressed the need to anticipate future growth of the region and to prepare for the ensuing demand for cruise, maritime, and aviation all for the economic benefit of the region; and WHEREAS, The Port of Seattle Commission is committed to the responsible stewardship of public tax revenue, financial transparency, and an open budget process; and WHEREAS, The Port of Seattle and its Commission are committed to making strategic investments necessary to promote a thriving maritime and industrial economy and recognize that increasing pressure on industrial lands and freight corridors in the region threatens…
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