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Four cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Des Moines — submitted formal comments in December 2024 objecting to the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan Environmental Assessment. The cities warn that planned growth will increase annual flight operations by nearly 20% by 2032, expanding the noise impact zone and exposing an estimated 22,000 residents to significant aircraft noise, up from about 14,000 in 2022. They call on the Port of Seattle to extend public review periods, improve its sound insulation program, and take proactive steps to protect the low-income and minority communities most burdened by airport noise.

The FAA released a draft Environmental Assessment in October 2024 for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), which outlines 31 near-term projects to expand airport capacity for growing passenger demand. Key projects include a new passenger terminal and gates, taxiway extensions, cargo facility changes, and employee parking updates. The cities of SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, and Normandy Park are collaborating to submit technical comments on the plan before the December 13, 2024 deadline.

The Highline Forum meeting on November 20, 2024, hosted by the City of SeaTac, covered two main themes: childcare initiatives in the Highline area and an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Assessment. Representatives from SeaTac, Highline Public Schools, the City of Burien, and Highline College participated in the childcare discussion, while Port of Seattle staff presented on the SAMP and StART programs. The document also includes the schedule of six bimonthly Highline Forum meetings planned for 2025, running from January through November.

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.