FINAL 5-20-21 StART Operating Procedures

In Fall 2017, the Port of Seattle (Port) developed the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) to enhance cooperation between the Port and the Highline Forum-member cities of SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila and Federal Way (Highline Forum- member cities). This voluntary, non-governing regional roundtable is being convened by the Aviation Managing Director, influenced by discussions with leadership from the Highline Forum- member cities and other representational bodies. Purpose StART provides Highline Forum-member cities, airline representatives, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Port with the opportunity to: • Support meaningful and collaborative public dialogue and engagement on airport- related operations, planning and development; • Provide an opportunity for the Highline Forum-member cities to inform the airport- related decision making of the Port of Seattle and other jurisdictions/organizations; • Raise public knowledge about the airport and its impacts, and • Focus on practical solutions to reduce the impact of the airport on Highline Forum- member cities. The intent is to provide a forum that fosters a spirit of good will, respect and openness while encouraging candid discussion between the Port and residential and business community members from the Highline Forum-member cities of SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila and Federal Way. Membership on StART does not preclude StART members from participating fully in any airport- related environmental review processes at the state or federal level. StART is the preeminent forum for information-sharing, discussing the Highline Forum-member cities’ concerns, and providing feedback to the Port for issues related…

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Call to order – Roll Call – Quorum Established – Land Acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge that our Agency operates in four present-day counties, which are the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people, past and present. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities in our jurisdiction and [...]