TagAccelerated Sound Insulation Program(5)
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2024-01-01Port Of Seattle Environment and Sustainability 2024 Annual Report: Lessening the Impact of Aircraft Noise
Port Of Seattle 2024 Environment and Sustainability Annual Report section on aircraft noise mitigation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport). Covers the Sound Insulation Program including 320 apartment units with finalized designs, 3 single family homes insulated, 3 places of worship awaiting construction, and Pacific Middle School (Highline School District) scheduled to open August 2027 -
2023-06-07SEA sound insulation programs
The Port of Seattle's SEA Sound Insulation Programs presentation, led by Sr. Manager Stan Shepherd, outlines efforts to reduce aircraft noise impacts on nearby residents. Following Commission Motion 2020-4, the Port committed to accelerating its Sound Insulation Program with a completion target of 2026, supported by newly hired staff, over 70 additional Port employees, and two consulting firms for construction services. The update also covers program status and funding considerations. -
2020-02-25Sound Mitigation Briefing (Accelerated Sound Insulation Program)
This February 2020 Port of Seattle briefing outlines Sea-Tac Airport's noise mitigation efforts, including abatement measures like the Fly Quiet Program, a network of 24 permanent and 5 portable noise monitors, and community outreach initiatives. The briefing focuses primarily on ongoing and potentially accelerated sound insulation programs designed to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Staff recommendations for expanding these programs were also presented to Port commissioners at the meeting. -
2020-02-252019 Port audit from February 25, 2020 Commission Meeting
A Port of Seattle presentation slide titled '2019 Port Audit' outlines changes made in response to an internal audit, including the Central Procurement Office implementing greater controls: creation of a Job Order Contract (JOC) committee and updates to policies, contracting materials, and oversight and line item reviews. The slide appears at timestamp 1:13:57 of a 4:14:30 video under Agenda Item 7a: Noise Programs Briefing. -
2020-02-25Failed windows
A presentation slide titled 'Failed Windows' states that Alpine Windows installed in the 1990s had a higher than average failure rate, that Alpine went bankrupt in 2000 and stopped honoring warranties, and that approximately 5,000 homes received Alpine window products. The slide also notes that other products from the late 1980s and early 1990s may be failing due to end-of-lifespan issues, and that state legislation is being proposed to allow replacement of failed products.