The Port of Seattle Commission passed Resolution No. 3771 authorizing the acquisition of property easements and access rights around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to remove trees and other obstructions that interfere with aircraft flight paths during landing and takeoff. The resolution allows the port to pursue voluntary negotiations with affected property owners first, but grants authority to use eminent domain (condemnation) if those negotiations fail. Funding for the acquisitions is drawn from the Airport Development Fund.Open full document
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Resolution by the Port of Seattle Commission authorizing the acquisition of easement and access interests in real property in King County for the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The program aims to remove tree obstructions that impede navigable airspace required for aircraft landing and takeoff. The resolution authorizes good faith negotiations with property owners and, if unsuccessful, condemnation proceedings.