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This is a draft Signatory Lease and Operating Agreement between the Port of Seattle and participating airlines for the operation of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period 2025 through 2034. The agreement outlines the terms under which airlines may use airport facilities including gates, terminals, airfields, baggage systems, and ticket counters, along with the associated rates and fees for each. It also establishes airline rights and responsibilities regarding capital improvements, gate assignments, and facility use at Sea-Tac Airport.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on September 26, 2024, covering a range of local government matters including approval of payment vouchers totaling over $3.3 million, municipal court agreements, and a public hearing regarding the Des Moines Creek Business Park West property sale. The council also considered a resolution opposing Initiative Measure No. 2117 on carbon tax credit trading and a resolution supporting Proposition 1, a Public Safety Levy Lid Lift. Note: this agenda does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on July 11, 2024, covering routine financial approvals totaling over $1 million in vouchers and payroll, as well as public works contracts for a Redondo Restroom Replacement Project valued at approximately $2.35 million. The council also considered naming a Marina District alleyway 'Backstage Alley' and establishing a commemorative street name of 'Waterland Way.' No agenda items specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy were included in this meeting.

The Port of Seattle presented its 2023–2027 Capital Improvement Program on January 26, 2023, outlining planned infrastructure investments across its Aviation, Maritime, Economic Development, and NW Seaport Alliance divisions. The presentation covered recently completed projects, projects currently underway, and upcoming projects with consulting opportunities. The Port oversees Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — the 9th busiest airport in the United States — along with cruise terminals, marinas, and cargo facilities.

The Port of Seattle's 2023 Budget in Brief outlines a $5.3 billion five-year capital plan covering aviation, maritime, and economic development, with the airport receiving $4.6 billion for safety, accessibility, and sustainability improvements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The budget prioritizes workforce investment, community equity programs totaling $19.1 million, and environmental initiatives including decarbonization efforts aimed at eliminating carbon emissions from Port-owned sources by 2040. While the document focuses broadly on Port operations and finance, it does not specifically address SEA noise policy or noise mitigation programs.

The City of SeaTac, Washington's 2023-2024 Biennial Budget is the adopted financial plan covering all city funds, departments, and capital improvement programs for a two-year period. It includes detailed breakdowns of revenue and expenditures across funds such as the General Fund, Street Fund, and Transportation CIP Fund, as well as departmental budgets for services including Police, Fire, Parks, and Public Works. While primarily a municipal budget document, it also touches on planning areas relevant to the airport's surrounding community, including transit planning and light rail station area development.

This March 2021 Capital Improvement Projects update from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) outlines a series of major construction and renovation projects planned across the airport campus. Key projects include the International Arrivals Facility and NorthSTAR program opening in 2021, along with longer-term developments such as the North Main Terminal Renovation (2025), C-1 Building (2027), and South Satellite Renovation (2029). The presentation was delivered at the Highline Forum, a community engagement venue relevant to airport neighbors and noise policy stakeholders.

The Highline Water District 2020 Annual Report details the operations and infrastructure of a public water utility serving the Kent, Washington area, which supplied approximately 2.3 billion gallons of water to nearly 19,000 active meters that year. The report covers water production and quality, preventative maintenance, and capital improvement projects, including the $9.4 million Mansion Hill Reservoir Relocation. It also describes how COVID-19 impacted district operations, leading to modified work schedules, suspended late fees, and delays in several planned infrastructure projects.