TagCity of Burien(173)
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2025-12-09Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac File Joint Petition for Review of FAA Decision
Posted on 12/09/2025 On September 26, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed their National Environmental Policy Act review of the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects. Based on the review, the FAA approved a Final Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for 31 proposed -
2025-12-01Case 25-7439 Docket Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
A mediation questionnaire filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the FAA’s September 2025 FONSI/ROD for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects. The Cities contend the FAA’s environmental review violated NEPA by using an artificially truncated environmental baseline and failing to assess cumulative impacts. -
2025-11-24Interlocal agreement for the construction of the Miller Creek Stream Realignment and Daylighting Project
This interlocal agreement between the City of SeaTac and the City of Burien outlines roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for the Miller Creek Stream Realignment and Daylighting Project, which will improve fish passage and replace an aging culvert under Des Moines Memorial Drive. Burien will design and construct the project, while SeaTac agrees to reimburse Burien up to $985,000 for work performed within SeaTac's right of way. SeaTac retains inspection and approval rights over all construction elements within its jurisdiction. -
2025-11-24
Interlocal agreement for the construction of the Miller Creek Stream Realignment and Daylighting Project
This interlocal agreement between the City of SeaTac and the City of Burien outlines roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for the Miller Creek Stream Realignment and Daylighting Project, which will improve fish passage and replace an aging culvert under Des Moines Memorial Drive. Burien will design and construct the project, while SeaTac agrees to reimburse Burien up to $985,000 for work performed within SeaTac's right of way. SeaTac retains inspection and approval rights over all construction elements within its jurisdiction. -
2025-11-2425-7439 Petition for Review of Agency Order – City of Burien, City of Des Moines, and City of SeaTac v. FAA
A petition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the FAA’s Finding of Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petition was filed by three Washington cities seeking review of the September 24, 2025 FAA decision. -
2025-11-21Miller Creek Restoration Project Completed, Enhancing Contiguous Ecosystem and Community Access
$3.5 million interlocal partnership delivers critical salmon habitat and restores public access near Miller Creek Trail November 21, 2025 The Port of Seattle, the City of Burien, and the City of SeaTac celebrated the completion of a significant Miller Creek Restoration project on Thursday. The project replaced two critical fish passage barriers, created 450 feet -
Samp ILA 3 City Council Montage
A multi-panel video capture shows the City of SeaTac Regular Council Meeting recorded November 12, 2025, featuring Council Member James W. Lovell. Also visible are panels from what appears to be a City of Burien meeting, with City Manager Adolfo Bailon speaking at a podium and Council Member Linda Akey participating via Zoom. -
2025-11-09City of Burien – Mathison Park Trees Update
Mathison Park Trees Update: The Burien City Council unanimously approved sending the Port of Seattle Commission a request that they hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed removal of trees under the Port’s Flight Corridor Management Program, including six mature trees in Burien’s Mathison Park. The letter sent to the Port Commission also requests -
2025-10-23Des Moines City Council regular meeting agenda – October 23, 2025
The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, covering several local government matters including a discussion of a City of Burien letter to the Port of Seattle, which relates to regional aviation and airport policy concerns affecting the area surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. Additional agenda items included a warehouse tax collections update, a 2026 property tax levy hearing, and new business items such as the Marina Steps construction contract and franchise agreements. The meeting also addressed a Memorandum of Understanding with King County Metro Transit and an update to the B&O Tax Model Ordinance. -
2025-10-23
Des Moines City Council regular meeting agenda – October 23, 2025
The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, covering several local government matters including a discussion of a City of Burien letter to the Port of Seattle, which relates to regional aviation and airport policy concerns affecting the area surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. Additional agenda items included a warehouse tax collections update, a 2026 property tax levy hearing, and new business items such as the Marina Steps construction contract and franchise agreements. The meeting also addressed a Memorandum of Understanding with King County Metro Transit and an update to the B&O Tax Model Ordinance.