In January 2019, the City of Burien, Washington considered Resolution No. 406, calling for action on growth and safety concerns at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The resolution highlights the negative health, environmental, and economic impacts on Burien residents due to the city's proximity to the airport, and notes that even with a planned $10 billion expansion under the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, the airport would still lack sufficient capacity within a decade. The city supported ongoing state and federal studies into regional aviation capacity and the impacts of airport operations on surrounding communities.Open full document
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This agenda bill from the City of Burien City Council meeting on January 7, 2019 presents Resolution No. 406, drafted by the Burien Airport Committee, which addresses growth and safety issues at Sea-Tac Airport. The resolution outlines concerns about negative health, environmental, and economic impacts on surrounding communities, capacity constraints, and ongoing safety issues. The Burien Airport Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.