In February 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission considered authorizing reimbursable agreements with the FAA, valued at up to $120,000, to support the installation of a Surface Area Management System (SAMS) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The project involves placing approximately 33 remote sensors across the airfield to improve situational awareness and provide data on airfield operations, with some sensors potentially affecting FAA-owned facilities. Funding was already budgeted under CIP #800650, with no additional funds requested.Open full document
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A Commission agenda memorandum requesting authorization for the Executive Director to enter into reimbursable agreements with the FAA for technical and engineering support related to the Surface Area Management System at Sea-Tac Airport. The project involves installation of approximately 33 remote sensors in movement and nonmovement areas of the airfield with potential impacts to FAA-owned facilities. Funding of $120,000 is already budgeted under CIP #800650.