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In this October 2019 letter, Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen Metruck responds to Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta's questions about noise and other impacts from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). Metruck emphasizes the Port's commitment to working with surrounding communities on economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and quality of life, while noting that detailed responses addressing and correcting certain misperceptions about airport activities are attached. He highlights ongoing collaborative forums such as the StART and Highline Forum as key venues for identifying solutions to community concerns.

The Port of Seattle responds to questions from the City of Burien about aircraft noise studies, noise abatement procedures, and community mitigation programs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port clarifies that its 2014 Part 150 noise study covered all three runways and actually showed a smaller noise-impacted area due to quieter aircraft technology, and that the upcoming Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review will further assess noise impacts. The document also addresses concerns about the pace of sound insulation programs, the transparency of the StART community advisory process, and the legal and regulatory constraints that limit the Port's ability to mandate certain noise reduction measures.

The City of Burien invoiced the City of SeaTac $3,008.23 on October 4, 2019, under Interlocal Agreement #18-A101, related to the SeaTac Airport Master Plan (SAMP) project. This was the seventh monthly invoice in the series, covering costs for July 2019, with payment due by November 4, 2019. The invoice was addressed to Steve Pilcher, AICP, at the City of SeaTac, reflecting ongoing intergovernmental cooperation on airport-related planning efforts.

The City of Burien invoiced the City of Normandy Park $688.80 for services rendered in July 2019 under Interlocal Agreement #18-A101, related to the 'SAMP' (Sub-Area Master Plan) program, which addresses land use and noise policy planning near Sea-Tac Airport. The invoice, numbered 960 and dated October 4, 2019, was directed to Ryan Harriman at Normandy Park's SEPA Office, with payment due by November 4, 2019. The document reflects ongoing intergovernmental cooperation between Burien and Normandy Park on airport-area environmental and planning matters.

The City of Burien billed the City of Des Moines $3,317.49 under Interlocal Agreement #18-A101, related to the 'SAMP' (Sea-Tac Airport Mediation Program) initiative, via Invoice #7 for July 2019. The invoice, dated October 4, 2019, was directed to Susan Cezar at Des Moines City Hall and carried a due date of November 4, 2019. This document reflects a cost-sharing arrangement between the two cities in connection with Sea-Tac Airport noise policy efforts.