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Sea-Tac International Airport has been one of the fastest growing airport in the country for the past five years, transforming us into the nation’s ninth busiest airport. To adjust to that booming growth, we are investing billions in renovations and new infrastructure. In particular, we seek to: a. Increase Federal Funding: We support passage of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill and other federal infrastructure funding programs that strengthens our region’s airport system by allowing us to invest in today’s needs and the future. b. Increase Funding Flexibility: We will be a national leader on the effort to modernize the Passenger Facility Charge user fee – raising the federal cap from $4.50 while maintaining the Port Commission’s ability to determine whether or not to change the user fee based on locally determined needs and competitive dynamics. c. Build Federal Support: We will work closely with federal agencies and members of Congress to ensure their support for in-progress and future capital projects, including the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. II. ACCOMMODATING PASSENGER GROWTH Travel demand for Sea-Tac International Airport is projected to increase to 66 million passengers per year by 2034. Keeping our airport as efficient as possible is essential to accommodating the increasing number of passengers and flights going in and out. In particular, we seek to: a. Increase TSA Screening Capacity: We support TSA efforts to authorize additional canine teams and hire new Transportation Security Officers, while advocating for airports to be allowed to procure and train canines for local TSA…

BREFING ITEM Date of Meeting November 27, 2018 DATE: November 6, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Ryan McFarland, Federal Government Relations Manager Eric Schinfeld, Sr. Manager, Federal & International Government Relations SUBJECT: Draft Federal Legislative Agenda for 2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since January of this year, Port of Seattle government relations staff has worked with Commissioners, executive team members, and internal subject-matter experts to execute the Port’s Commission-approved 2018 maritime and aviation federal policy priorities. Despite a significant number of headwinds on Congressional and Administration action, the Port has been able to both make substantial and tangible progress on core, long-held priorities while simultaneously responding to new issues and opportunities as they arise. While many of the 2018 agenda items remain as part of the proposed 2019 agenda, a number of items have been reprioritized in reaction to local and national activity. Following this presentation and engagement with the Commission, staff will return to request approval of the 2019 federal legislative agenda early next year. DRAFT FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Priority Agenda Items Portwide  Welcoming and Competitive Immigration & Trade Policies: a. Be a leading voice on immigration policies that ensure the Port, its partners and its customers have the workforce to succeed in the global economy, and that immigrants and refugees are fully welcomed into the opportunities that our region’s economy provides. b. Advocate for productive engagement and negotiations that ensure a fair and level playing field for mutually beneficial trade; ensure that enforcement actions such as…

Pearse Edwards, Director, Government Relations, Port of Seattle Eric ffitch, Manager, State Government Relations, Port of Seattle Trent House, Contract Lobbyist, Port of Seattle Item No. 9c Date: November 27, 2018 Overview • Olympia preview • Agenda development process – Evaluate progress made last session – Incorporate ongoing work and core priorities – Consultation with subject matter experts around the Port – Meetings with commission staff and individual commissioners to review • Next steps – Incorporate additional Commission feedback between now and 12/11 – Seek Commission adoption of final agenda in 12/11 meeting Questions? Priority Agenda Items Workforce development: Support proposals to enhance public investment in workforce development in the maritime, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. This includes proposed amendments to port statute to clarify the authority of port districts to continue to play a role in workforce development in these sectors. Transportation access to Sea-Tac Airport: Continued state support for funding of transportation networks that serve essential public facilities, including funding to follow on a study underway at the Washington State Department of Transportation to upgrade State Route 518; and funding for potential early implementation of the Puget Sound Gateway program Upgrades to these critical freight corridors seek to address current and future demand related to increased regional development, including airport growth, that will affect transportation demand on that corridor and transportation impacts to residents. Focus on Reducing Emissions, Growing Jobs, Increasing Opportunities Clean Fuels Standard: Support enactment of legislation that will incent the implementation of transportation fuels that reduce…

BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting November 27, 2018 DATE: November 15, 2018 TO: Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck FROM: Eric ffitch, State Government Relations Manager, Public Affairs Pearse Edwards, Director, Government Relations, Public Affairs SUBJECT: DRAFT State Legislative Agenda for 2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since the end of the 2018 state legislative session in Olympia, Washington, staff from the Government Affairs team has been working with subject-matter experts across the Port, members of the Executive Leadership Team, staff from the Commission office, and the Commissioners themselves to develop a draft legislative agenda for 2019. The policy statements included in this memo, and set for discussion at the November 27, 2018, commission meeting, reflect work that is ongoing at the port, core priorities laid out by our Commission, or high-profile issues on which we may be asked to take a position. This appearance in public session follows meetings with commissioners and staff to revise and sharpen this agenda, and it remains a living document that is subject to feedback from the commission prior to the potential adoption of the agenda on December 11, 2018. DRAFT State Legislative Agenda for 2019 1) Priority Agenda Items: a) Clean Fuels Standard: Support enactment of legislation that will incent the implementation of transportation fuels that reduce emissions related to port operations. Specifically, support adoption of a clean fuels standard that supports the deployment of clean transportation fuel technologies and reduces the carbon intensity of fuels sold in Washington, and that can promote price competitiveness between the…

• 12 to 20 contact gate positions • 263,000 sf to 428,000 sf 2018 Q3 News

BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting November 27, 2018 DATE: November 2, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Ken Warren, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group Michael Ehl, Director, Aviation Operations Jeffrey Brown, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs SUBJECT: 2018 Q3 NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite Project Briefing (CIP #C800556) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The North Sea-Tac Airport Renovation (NorthSTAR) Program is a collaborative effort of the Port and Alaska Airlines (AS) to improve traveler experience and customer service. The North Satellite (NSAT) Renovation and Expansion project is the largest segment of the NorthSTAR Program. This component project addresses the expansion of the North Satellite from 12 to 20 contact gates, modernization of the existing North Satellite facility including North Satellite and Concourse C Satellite Transit Stations, and expansion of the baggage system to accommodate the satellite expansion. On August 15, 2017 the Commission approved the remaining unauthorized funds for the entire NSAT project. This update reflects that construction is well underway, is currently progressing on schedule, approximately 12 weeks from the opening of Phase 1A and is forecasting to remain within authorized budget. Phase 1A is an opening of 5 new aircraft gates, the north holdroom, concessions, and the river concourse leading from the existing building. This presentation details the progress made over the past quarter on these projects. 1. CIP C800556 NorthSTAR NSAT Renovation & North Satellite Transit System Lobbies This project includes the modernization of NSAT and the satellite transit system (STS) lobbies at Concourse C and…

Motion 2018-14 – Fund Designation for 2019-2023 Page 1 of 2 MOTION 2018-14: 1 A MOTION OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION 2 directing the Executive Director to set the 2019-2023 4 Capital Improvement Plan CIP Reserve for Maritime and 5 Economic Development at $25 million; designating funding 6 in the 2019-2023 plan of finance for South King County 7 communities, development of sustainable aviation fuels, 8 support for greenhouse gas reduction, efforts to reduce air 9 emissions, and establishment of a pilot program to educate 10 and assist workers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; 11 directing the Executive Director to review and recommend 12 updated financial management policies as outlined in 13 Appendix B of the 2019 Port of Seattle preliminary budget 14 document; and establishing deadlines and stipulating 15 budget amounts for 2019 for the above. 16 PROPOSED 18 NOVEMBER 27, 2018 19 TEXT OF THE MOTION 21 Section 1. The Port commission hereby directs the Executive Director set the 2019-2023 23 Maritime and Economic Development Divisions Capital Improvement Plan CIP Reserve at $25 24 million, primarily for unanticipated renewal and replacement needs for existing assets and 25 secondarily, for new investments that offer financial and/or community benefits. 26 Section 2. The Port commission hereby directs the Executive Director to take the following 28 actions and designate funding for the purposes described below, provided, the Executive 29 Director may at any time designate appropriate division or department to administer the 30 following expenditures or programs: 31 Section 3. Within…

ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting November 27, 2018 DATE: November 5, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Michael Tong, Asst. Finance Director - Budget SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution No. 3751, adopting the final budget of the Port of Seattle for the Year 2019, as amended ACTION REQUESTED Request Commission authorization for the adoption of Resolution No. 3751: A resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle adopting the final budget of the Port of Seattle for the year 2019; making, determining, and deciding the amount of taxes to be levied upon the current assessment roll; providing payment of bond redemptions and interest, cost of future capital improvements and acquisitions, and for such general purposes allowed by law which the Port deems necessary; and directing the King County Council as to the specific sums to be levied on all of the assessed property of the Port of Seattle District in the Year 2019. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2019 business and budget planning process began in April. In the past few months, staff conducted budget work session, provided briefings/memo to the Commission on budget process, key budget assumptions, division business plans and budget development overview, preliminary operating budget, and preliminary capital budget. The preliminary budget document was provided to the Commission on October 23, 2018, and made available to the public on October 25, 2018. Staff recommends the following final budget process:  November 27, 2018 – Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution…

• Roadway system designed 1968 – 50 years ago – 5 million annual passengers • Major realignment for Light Rail 2008 – Right of way/Relocation of northbound lanes – Prior condition - gridlock within inboard roadway loops typical – Removed return to terminal loop ramps – Removed 40% of recirculating vehicles 1968-2018 Landside Access Critical to SEA Managing a Complex Balance Requires Comprehensive Long-Term Strategic Policy Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) • Sensors attached to gantries on Airport Expressway and Air Cargo Road capture vehicle count and speed • Data can determine a general level of service on roadways Powerful Data Available for Improvement Initiatives Traffic Mitigation Plan • Instituted for 2012 holiday season • Implemented as needed during peak periods 9PM-1AM • Revised and enhanced Thanksgiving 2017 • Automated alerts to Airport Duty Managers – Coordinate resources and communication to stakeholders • POS Police • GT Operators • City of SeaTac Operational Mitigations Have Limited Effectiveness Traffic Mitigation Plan (Cell Phone Lot) • All cell phone patrons utilize Right turn only onto 170th Street to International Boulevard • Right turn on International Boulevard to South Airport Entrance at 182nd Street • Right turn to 182nd Street and onto Airport Expressway system to terminal Traffic Mitigation Plan Level 1 Traffic Mitigation Plan (Commercial Traffic) • Coordinated closure of on-ramp from Air Cargo Road to Southbound Expressway • Traffic rerouted on 170th Street to International Boulevard to 182nd Street entrance • Allows greater distance for taxis and TNCs to merge into left…