In February 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission proposed Motion 2020-04, directing the acceleration of the sound insulation program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to provide relief to communities affected by aircraft noise. The motion instructs the Executive Director to implement the necessary staffing, funding, and contracting to deliver the program efficiently, while coordinating with other public agencies to complement existing programs for low-income housing and energy upgrades. Port staff are required to regularly update the Commission Aviation Committee on progress and present a preliminary implementation plan alongside the 2021 budget approval.Open full document
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Motion 2020-04 directs the Port of Seattle Executive Director to accelerate the airport sound insulation program at Sea-Tac Airport, implementing necessary staffing, funding, and contracting to ensure timely delivery. The motion also requires coordination with other public agencies to complement existing low-income housing and energy upgrade programs, and mandates a preliminary implementation plan update with the 2021 budget approval.