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2021-01-07ACC Vendor Master List: City of Burien Accounts Payable to Airport Communities Coalition, 2002–2004
These Accounts Payable Vendor Master List records from the City of Burien, Washington, document payments made to the Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) between 2002 and 2004, totaling over $547,000 across the three years. The payments, drawn primarily from account 001-03-513-11-41-41C, represent quarterly and annual contributions related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy advocacy and community planning efforts. Additional charges cover technical work such as Miller Creek Basin Plan modeling and review services. -
2020-10-27Average number of Horizon Air Q400s proceeding on the westbound 250 degree turn over Burien during full north-flow days
This October 2020 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport report tracks the average daily number of Horizon Air Q400 turboprop flights making a westbound 250-degree turn over Burien during full north-flow operating days. Data covering July and August of both 2019 and 2020 shows a modest upward trend, with monthly averages ranging from 16 flights per day in summer 2019 to 19 flights per day in August 2020. The document was likely produced in response to community noise concerns about aircraft overflights in the Burien area. -
Burien City Council Item 10G Rejoining the StART
A slide from the September 21, 2020 City of Burien Regular Business Meeting presents Business Agenda Item g): 'Burien Participation in StART (SEA Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table),' attributed to City Manager Brian J. Wilson. Mayor Jimmy Matta is visible in a video-conference thumbnail in the upper right corner. -
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. -
2019-12-31
Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return: Port Of Seattle, Q4 2019
Washington State Department of Revenue Leasehold Tax Return filed by Port Of Seattle (Account ID 600-200-147) for the quarterly filing period ending Dec-31-2019, due Jan-31-2020, received Jan-28-2020. Total tax due $4,804,044.04 paid via ACH Debit on Jan-31-2020 (confirmation 0-012-508-218). Return covers leasehold excise tax at 0.1284 rate on taxable rent from four locations: SeaTac (location -
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.