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This interlocal agreement between the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City of SeaTac outlines a cooperative arrangement for road improvements on S. 204th Street between 32nd and 34th Avenues South, as part of the SR 509 Completion Project near Sea-Tac International Airport. WSDOT agreed to assign the construction work in that corridor to the City of SeaTac and reimburse the city up to $1,641,318 upon substantial completion. After construction, the City of SeaTac is responsible for maintaining all improvements, including sidewalks, lighting, and stormwater facilities.

The City of SeaTac held a Special Council Meeting on August 13, 2024, focused on North SeaTac Park, where staff presented an overview to inform potential Council action on the park's protection and preservation. The 90-minute session, led by directors from Community Economic Development, Finance, and Parks and Recreation, included public comment opportunities and an executive session. While not directly a noise policy document, the meeting reflects ongoing city efforts to safeguard green space in a community significantly affected by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations.

The City of SeaTac presented a Civic Campus update to City Council on August 13, 2024, requesting a $754,000 amendment to the 2023-2024 biennial budget to fund consulting services for the SeaTac Civic Center Project. The request also sought authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute consultant contracts to advance the project through a validation and feasibility phase. The project has been in development since 2020, with key milestones including architectural contracts, study sessions, and an owner's representative agreement with JLL in early 2024.

At a Special Council Meeting on August 13, 2024, the City of SeaTac presented an overview of efforts to potentially acquire North SeaTac Park (NSP) from the Port of Seattle, following a 2022 City Resolution exploring its feasibility. The presentation outlined what is known and unknown about the park, noting that two letters had been sent to the Port Commission and a formal discussion was planned for an upcoming Joint Airport Communities (JAC) meeting. Council was asked to provide direction on how to prioritize the acquisition effort relative to other City projects, as no detailed feasibility analysis had yet been completed.

The Des Moines Creek Basin Restoration Projects Interlocal Agreement (GCA-3921) is a cooperative agreement between the City of Des Moines, City of SeaTac, Port of Seattle, Washington State Department of Transportation, and King County to fund and manage several creek restoration projects. The projects aim to control stream flows, improve water quality and fish habitat, and address drainage and flooding problems in the Des Moines Creek Basin. The agreement also serves as part of the stormwater management strategy for the SR 509 highway extension, with costs and responsibilities shared among the participating agencies.

This March 2024 market analysis, prepared by Leland Consulting Group for the City of SeaTac, evaluates the feasibility of transforming the SeaTac City Center/Airport District from a predominantly auto-oriented area into a compact, walkable urban district with transit-oriented development. The report identifies key challenges including high land costs, long-term land leases, and an existing built environment dominated by hotels, airport parking lots, and multifamily housing that are economically successful but difficult to redevelop. It concludes that while achieving the City Center vision is possible, it will require significant incremental and transformative changes supported by targeted implementation actions.

This SeaTac Historical Tour Guide brochure outlines 15 significant historical sites in the City of SeaTac, Washington, tracing the area's development from its origins as a Fort Steilacoom-Fort Bellingham military road corridor through early pioneer settlement, agricultural growth, and Japanese-American communities. It documents the transformation of the region into a major aviation hub, including the evolution of Bow Lake Airport into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which opened officially in 1947 after the Port of Seattle Commission voted to develop it into a major commercial airport serving the Puget Sound area.

This City of SeaTac community services guide provides residents with a comprehensive directory of local phone numbers and resources, including city government offices, emergency services, schools, utilities, and elected representatives. It lists contact information for the SeaTac City Hall, Highline School District, Sea-Tac International Airport public information lines, and various county and state agencies serving the SeaTac area. The guide also includes a street map of the City of SeaTac and emergency numbers for fire, police, and crisis services.