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Memo from David McFadden and Annie Tran to Executive Director Stephen Metruck requesting Commission authorization for the 2024 Economic Development Partnership (EDP) program with King County cities, not to exceed $900,000. The EDP program, funded by the Port property tax levy, provides $5,000–$60,000 grants (with 50% match requirement) to King County cities for economic development projects including small business assistance, buy local/placemaking, tourism, workforce development, and planning. Reviews 2022–2023 results across 27 cities totaling $1,415,287 in Port awards and $1,677,915 in city matching funds. Detailed city project descriptions include Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Bothell, Burien, Carnation, Covington, and regional partnerships such as Startup425. Document references the Port of Seattle Commission meeting of February 13, 2024 at Pier 69.