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As the owner/operator of Sea-Tac Airport, following Commission meetings is a must. https://meetings.portseattle.org/
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Sam Cho Port Commission President
A man in a dark suit and tie poses near the Port of Seattle waterfront. The image is credited to photographer Anthony Bolante for the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ), visible in the lower-right watermark. -
2023-01-24Port Of Seattle Resolution No. 3810(AM): Delegation of responsibility and authority policy directive
The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3810(AM) in January 2023, updating the rules for how much authority and spending power the Commission delegates to the Executive Director. The revision increased purchasing thresholds that had remained largely unchanged since 2009, reflecting inflation and growing operational demands, while adding stronger reporting and transparency requirements. The new Delegation of Responsibility and Authority (DORA) policy took effect April 3, 2023, and requires periodic reviews at least every five years to ensure it continues to meet the Port's needs. -
2022-12-04
November 29, 2022 Port Commission Meeting
A letter to the Commissioners of the Port of Seattle regarding the 29 November Commission Meeting and passage of the Port’s 2023 Budget. Commissioners, Congratulations on passing the Port’s 2023 Budget at your 29 November meeting. Here are a few thoughts about that meeting, the budget you passed, and the year ahead: 1. There was not -
2022-10-25Draft 2023 state legislative agenda study session
At a October 25, 2022 special meeting, the Port of Seattle Commission reviewed its draft 2023 state legislative agenda, which included support for the Quiet Sound program aimed at reducing vessel noise and its impacts on the region. The agenda also outlined priorities around workforce development, progressive climate action including decarbonization of aviation and maritime sectors, and equity-focused contracting and grantmaking initiatives. The Commission planned to formally adopt the agenda on November 8, 2022. -
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A campaign statement from Hamdi, candidate for Port Commission Position 3, opposing the Port of Seattle's proposal to build an airport employee parking lot in North SeaTac Park. The statement cites environmental health disparities in the SeaTac community, highlights the park's role in reducing pollution, and calls on supporters to sign a petition urging Port Commissioners to reject the plan. -
2022-04-12Port Of Seattle commission regular meeting agenda
The Port of Seattle Commission held a virtual regular meeting on April 12, 2022, covering airport-related capital projects including a briefing on the C Concourse Expansion Project and authorization requests for construction contracts at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The agenda also included a Sound Transit briefing on the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which touches on the Ballard/Interbay corridor near port facilities. Public comment was accepted by email or phone only, with no in-person attendance permitted under Governor Inslee's pandemic proclamations. -
2022-04-12Port Of Seattle commission regular meeting agenda
Preliminary agenda for the Port of Seattle Commission regular meeting covering consent agenda items including budget approvals, construction contracts, property matters, and presentations on Sound Transit extensions, diversity in contracting, and youth internship programs. Meeting conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. -
2022-04-12Wesley Homes Terrace Aviation Easement Authorization to execute a settlement agreement
In April 2022, the Port of Seattle Commission considered authorizing a $1.29 million settlement with Wesley Homes to resolve a dispute over an avigation easement and aircraft noise at Wesley's Terrace Building near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Under the agreement, the Port would conduct acoustical testing, pursue FAA funding for noise mitigation, reimburse up to $250,000 of Wesley's legal fees, and commit to a full Part 150 noise study update for SEA Airport. Although the Port denied wrongdoing, it recommended settling to avoid the higher costs of going to trial. -
2022-04-12
Authorization for the executive director to execute a settlement agreement to resolve easement dispute and claims for damages
Port of Seattle Commission agenda item requesting authorization to execute a $1,290,000 settlement agreement with Wesley Homes to resolve disputes over avigation easements and damage claims. The settlement includes acoustical testing, noise mitigation funding pursuit, Part 150 update commitment, and attorney fee reimbursement.