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Why did the City of Des Moines rescind its sound code in 2012?
At their April 26, 2012 meeting, the Des Moines City Council voted to remove any sound reduction requirements from its building code via (Ordinance #1539). This is exceptional given the fact that the two other cities in the area which had similar building code did not follow suit. At the time, the City Council would -
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Port Dracula
Using your tax dollars to drain the life from your community The Port of Seattle is much more than an airport or a seaport. It works diligently to be the economic engine of King County. By virtue of its status as a Port District under RCW 53, and as owner and operator of a Class -
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2021-06-03Amendment to consultant contract
Amendment to a consultant contract between the City of Des Moines and Primacy Strategy Group/ABCx2 extending the term to December 2023, revising compensation to $275,000, and suspending services until SAMP SEPA/NEPA Environmental Review documents are released for public review. The work relates to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review process. -
2021-06-03Amendment to consultant contract
Amendment to a consultant contract between the City of Des Moines and Primacy Strategy Group/ABCx2 extending the term to December 2023, revising compensation to $275,000, and suspending services until SAMP SEPA/NEPA Environmental Review documents are released for public review. The work relates to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review process. -
Des Moines Water District #54 Tower
The King County Water District 54 reservoir is located in Des Moines on 11th Avenue between City Hall and the Police Department. Effects of airplane exhaust An interesting way to see the effects of airplane exhaust from take-offs heading south from Sea-Tac Airport is to look at this tower. Here are two pictures taken on -
2020-10-09City Of Des Moines – PSRC Regional Aviation Baseline Study Comments
The City of Des Moines appreciates the opportunity to provide additional comments on the Regional Aviation Baseline Study that PSRC has undertaken on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration. As you are aware, the City’s proximity to SeaTac Airport results in disproportionate impacts experienced by Des Moines residents and surrounding communities. The City has consistently