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2020-07-09Burien, Des Moines, and Federal Way Suspend StART Participation Following Port Of Seattle SAMP Approval
This presentation slide documents the temporary suspension of participation by Burien, Des Moines, and Federal Way in the Sea-Tac Aviation Round Table (StART), following the Port Commission's July 2019 approval of design work for Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) projects. The cities cited loss of trust in the StART process and raised concerns about the Port dividing up the SAMP to avoid identifying cumulative impacts. -
2019-12-31Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return: Port Of Seattle, Q4 2019
The Port of Seattle filed a Washington State Leasehold Tax Return for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, reporting a total tax due of $4,804,044.04. The largest portion—$3,195,883.82—was generated from SeaTac leases with taxable rent of approximately $24.9 million, alongside additional revenue from Waterfront, Des Moines, and Burien locations. Payment of the full amount was submitted via ACH Debit on January 31, 2020, one day before the deadline. -
2019-12-09
CATEX Controversy: The Ninth Circuit Strikes Down FAA Decision to Exempt a Sea-Tac Operational Change from Environmental Review
The process for approving changes in airport operations and development projects may now be more complicated, time-consuming, expensive and uncertain, due to a new federal appeals court decision. The decision faults the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for rushing through its approval of a new procedure for turning southbound turboprops to the west in certain wind -
Matthew Adams – Dentons
Mr. Adams is the attorney representing Burien in their case against the FAA. Matthew Adams serves as Chair of the Firm’s US Environment and Natural Resources practice. Matthew helps clients address environmental issues related to energy, infrastructure, and natural resource development projects. He advises on a full range of transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, with -
Quiet Skies Coalition Update
Good Friends & Citizens of Burien, On Wednesday, the City of Burien appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle. Our attorney Matt Adams of Dentons law firm and the FAA’s attorney presented oral arguments before a panel of three judges who asked pointed questions of both sides. My -
2019-10-17Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return: Port Of Seattle, Q3 2019
The Port of Seattle filed a quarterly Leasehold Tax Return with the Washington State Department of Revenue for the period ending September 30, 2019, reporting a total tax due of $4,497,137.10. The largest portion of taxable rent—$21,852,656.75—was attributed to SeaTac leases (Location Code 1733), generating $2,805,881.13 in tax at a rate of 12.84%. Payment was made via ACH debit from a Wells Fargo account on October 31, 2019. -
2019-07-24Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return: Port Of Seattle, Q2 2019
This Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return, filed by the Port of Seattle for the quarter ending June 30, 2019, reports a total tax due of $3,440,183.94. The largest portion—$2,308,576.93—stems from leases at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac), based on taxable rent of nearly $18 million at a rate of 12.84%. Additional leasehold taxes were assessed on Port properties in Seattle's waterfront, Des Moines, and Burien, with payment processed via ACH debit through Wells Fargo Bank on July 31, 2019. -
Burien Quiet Skies Coalition – June 2019 Update
Hi Everyone, I hope this email finds you well and enjoying summer. Here’s a quick update on the latest happenings: Meeting with Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal’s Staff Congressional Representatives Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal asked me and our good friend and neighbor, Walt Bala, to provide a briefing regarding the Burien Turn and our -
2019-05-30SR 509 NEPA Re-evaluation: Traffic, Emissions, and Noise Impacts on Burien and Environmental Justice Communities
A community analysis of the SR 509 highway extension near Sea-Tac Airport warns that the project will significantly increase truck and vehicle traffic through Burien, worsening air quality and noise for nearby residents. Critics argue that neither WSDOT nor the FAA has conducted adequate site-specific or cumulative impact studies, despite actual emissions being nearly three times higher than 1996 projections and the area already being identified as an environmental justice community. The document calls for a comprehensive cumulative analysis of combined highway traffic and airport operations to properly assess public health risks. -
2019-05-30
SR 509 NEPA Re-evaluation: Traffic, Emissions, and Noise Impacts on Burien and Environmental Justice Communities
Analysis citing the WSDOT SR 509 Phase 1 Environmental Re-evaluation (May 2019) comparing 2003 FEIS forecasts of 7,900 vph against re-evaluation forecasts of 4,700 vph on the SR 509 extension between I-5 and 24th Avenue S/28th Avenue S interchange, with tolling assumed. Documents that the 2045 Build condition adds 500–1,400 vph on existing SR 509