Cutler & Stanfield ACC Strategy Options And Recommendations 04-19-1993 0001

This memorandum summarizes the alternative means by which the Airport Communities Coalition and its member cities ("ACC Cities") may influence to their advantage the -outcome of the proposed expansion of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ("SEA'’) and recommends certain immediate and longer-term courses of action for the ACC Cities. This memorandum supplements and is based upon the legal analysis contained in the April 1993 report prepared by Cutler & Stanfield regarding legal issues which will arise in connection with the proposed expansion of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The memorandum is organized in four parts. Specific recommendations in the first two sections appear in bold type. MEMORANDUM: Strategy and Recommendations - Page 1 Prtnle8''dandanMeDdal The ACC Cities should recognize from the beginning that the present endeavor is a difficult one. While we are confident that the ACC Cities can successfully prevent the construction of a third runway at SEA there is no silver bullet which alone would be enough to absolutely prevent construction of the runway. Instead, the ACC Cities’ best opportunity for success in this controversy is through a series of incremental actions w}dch build a case (both legal and political) against the third runway. 11. STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS It is important for the ACC Cities to establish clear objectives early in this process. The seven goals set forth in the ACC Interlocal Agreement provide a guide for the objectives which the ACC Cities intend to achieve: 1. To stop the construction of any additional runways at SeaTac International Airport ; 2. 3. 4.…

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