Article Summary:
Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise and Execute a Construction Contract for the Flight Corridor Management Project 2024 in the Requested Amount of $6,000,000, for an Estimated Total Project
Cost of $9,700,000. (memo and presentation enclosed)
$600,000 for Tourism Marketing
“TMSP does not generate direct Port of Seattle revenues. However, the program leverages a required 2:1 match from grant recipients. This results in a minimum of $900,000 in additional tourism marketing expenditures statewide. There are no ongoing capital costs or long-term operating expenses beyond the authorized 2026/27 grant cycle.”
Federal Legislative Agenda
Provide airports with a CERCLA liability exemption for federally required
PFAS use as well as funding for the Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Transition Grant Program to help airports with the transition to these new
foams, including the costs of replacing or cleaning current equipment.
Implementation of Congressionally Approved Policies:
i. Ensure FAA implementation of the four StART Priorities included in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization legislation, including the provision directing a study of ultrafine particles from aircraft engines; a report on federal programs and policies relating to adding airport capacity; the development of a deadline and a stakeholder advisory group for the FAA’s Noise Policy Review.
ii. Ensure implementation of legislation in the 2025 National Defense AuthorizationAct that directs the FAA to allow up to two (2) airports to use existing federal funding to repair or replace federally funded sound insulation in near-airport residences.
iii. Conduct a joint Port-Airport Cities DC Fly-in to jointly advocate for these priorities