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This December 2018 Port of Seattle Commission presentation outlines the Port's federal legislative priorities for 2019, covering port-wide, aviation, and maritime issues. Key priorities include advocating for welcoming immigration policies for local immigrants and refugees, as well as strategic trade engagement to ensure tariffs and quotas are used only as a last resort. The agenda was presented for Commission adoption with plans to engage Congress and the Administration to advance these goals.

In December 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission voted to increase its annual property tax levy by 3 percent, raising it from $72,000,000 to $74,160,000 for the 2019 fiscal year, a difference of $2,160,000. The increase was required to be formally documented under Washington State law (RCW 84.55.120) through a separate resolution specifying both the dollar amount and percentage change. The Commission had previously approved the levy increase as part of its broader 2019 budget adoption in November 2018.

A December 2018 Port of Seattle Commission briefing reported on the status of 100 Capital Improvement Projects managed by Aviation, Seaport, and Information Technology departments. Of those projects, 47 were on budget and on schedule, 46 were behind schedule, and 7 were both behind schedule and over budget. The report was prepared to meet Port of Seattle oversight requirements for major capital projects.

The Port of Seattle requested Commission approval to reimburse airport tenant SP-LW LLC (Sub Pop-Li'l Woody's) up to $360,095.72 for design costs after it was discovered that a required grease waste line could not be installed at their originally awarded Concourse C restaurant space (CC-06) due to building code constraints. As a resolution, the Port proposed moving the tenant to a comparable space in the North Satellite (NS-23) and amending their lease accordingly, with no changes to concession fees. The situation also prompted the Port to establish new planning protocols to verify utility infrastructure viability before awarding future food and beverage spaces.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Motion 2018-14, directing up to $10 million over 2019–2023 to support Sea-Tac Airport area communities in South King County, including efforts to address airport noise and environmental health. The motion also designated up to $5 million for sustainable aviation fuels and air emissions reduction programs, and allocated $531,000 for a two-year pilot program to educate airport workers on their labor rights. Additionally, the Executive Director was directed to review and update the Port's financial management policies by September 1, 2019.

Resolution No. 3751 is the Port of Seattle's official 2019 budget adoption, approved by the Port Commission on November 27, 2018. It authorizes a tax levy of up to approximately $104 million on assessed property within the Port of Seattle District to fund bond repayments, capital improvements, and general port operations. The resolution reflects the Port's commitments to economic development, environmental stewardship, workforce training, and financial transparency in support of its maritime, aviation, and trade activities.

The Port of Seattle Commission adopted its final 2019 budget via Resolution No. 3751 on November 27, 2018, approving a tax levy of $74,160,000 to fund bond repayments, capital improvements, and general port operations. The resolution directed the King County Council to collect this levy from property owners within the Port District, based on an assessed property value of approximately $602 billion. The budget reflects the Port's commitments to economic development, environmental sustainability, workforce training, and transparent fiscal stewardship.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle briefed its Commission on a draft 2019 State Legislative Agenda focused on reducing emissions, growing jobs, and increasing opportunities. Key priorities included supporting a Clean Fuels Standard to lower carbon intensity of transportation fuels, enhancing workforce development in maritime and industrial sectors, and securing state funding to improve transportation access to Sea-Tac Airport, including upgrades to State Route 518 and the Puget Sound Gateway program. The agenda was developed through consultation with Port subject matter experts and individual commissioners, with final adoption targeted for December 11, 2018.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle presented its Draft Federal Legislative Agenda for 2019, highlighting key accomplishments and priorities across aviation, maritime, and port-wide issues. Among the 2018 aviation successes was the passage of legislation ensuring that Highline Schools remained eligible for noise insulation grant funding, a notable win for communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport noise. The agenda outlined next steps for Commission adoption in January 2019, incorporating feedback on ongoing federal priorities.

The Port of Seattle presented its 2019 Budget for final adoption at a Commission Meeting on November 27, 2018, covering operating expenses, a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, staffing, and a proposed tax levy. Key initiatives included serving growing passenger demand at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, supporting the airport's capital improvement program, improving safety and customer service, and advancing cruise and real estate development projects. Serving increased regional demand was identified as the primary driver behind the 2019 budget.