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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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2020-06-09Resolution no. 3775 – century agenda policy directive
Port of Seattle Commission resolution establishing the Century Agenda Policy Directive to codify goals guiding strategic planning, budget, and resource allocation. The resolution formalizes the Port’s 25-year vision of adding 100,000 jobs while reducing environmental footprint, and incorporates amendments for carbon emission reduction goals and increased participation by minority and women-owned businesses. -
2020-06-09Resolution no. 3775 – Century Agenda policy directive
Port of Seattle Commission resolution establishing the Century Agenda Policy Directive to codify goals guiding strategic planning, budget, and resource allocation. The resolution formalizes the Port’s 25-year vision of adding 100,000 jobs while reducing environmental footprint, and incorporates amendments for carbon emission reduction goals and increased participation by minority and women-owned businesses. -
2020-04-28Motion 2020-10: Port Of Seattle Commission Motion Adding Economic Development to South King County Fund Permissible Uses
In April 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission voted to expand the allowable uses of the South King County Fund — originally created to address Sea-Tac Airport noise and environmental concerns — to include economic development activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, capped at $10 million, can now support efforts such as workforce training, small business assistance, and job retention for communities near the airport. The original environmental and noise-mitigation projects previously funded remain eligible, and equity principles continue to guide how the money is distributed. -
2020-04-28
Motion 2020-10: Port Of Seattle Commission Motion Adding Economic Development to South King County Fund Permissible Uses
Motion 2020-10, adopted April 28, 2020, by the Port Of Seattle Commission, adds ‘Economic Development’ as a permissible use for the South King County Fund (SKCF) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on Motion 2018-14 (which established the Fund at up to $10 million, budgeted at $750,000 in 2019 for Sea-Tac International Airport area -
2020-03-24Resolution No. 3771: Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 property interests
The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3771 in March 2020 to authorize the acquisition of property easements and access rights around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the 2019 Flight Corridor Safety Program. The program aims to remove trees and other obstructions that interfere with aircraft landing and takeoff corridors, in compliance with FAA requirements and state law. The Port is directed to first pursue voluntary negotiations with affected property owners, but is authorized to use eminent domain condemnation proceedings if those negotiations fail. -
2020-03-24
Resolution No. 3771: Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 property interests
The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3771 in March 2020 to authorize the acquisition of property easements and access rights around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the 2019 Flight Corridor Safety Program. The program aims to remove trees and other obstructions that interfere with aircraft landing and takeoff corridors, in compliance with FAA requirements and state law. The Port is directed to first pursue voluntary negotiations with affected property owners, but is authorized to use eminent domain condemnation proceedings if those negotiations fail. -
2020-02-26Port Commission approves acceleration of noise insulation efforts for airport communities – The Waterland Blog
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects for homes, apartments, condominiums and places of worship in airport communities to be completed in less than half its current schedule. The faster noise reduction benefits near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will cover projects originally not expected to be complete for another -
2020-02-25Port of Seattle Commission Meeting February 25, 2020 Postgame
Accelerated Sound Insulation Program Agenda The most important meeting on sound insulation in many years–and that was just one item. The airport passes its two-year re-certification (Part 139) with flying colors. The Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review changes direction from a combined NEPA/SEPA to separate processes. Important update on Flight Corridor Safety Program and -
2020-02-25Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 real property – Introduction of Resolution 3771
The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing Resolution 3771 to support the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, which involves removing trees near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that obstruct FAA-designated flight approach and departure paths. The program seeks to acquire permanent easements on private properties to prevent future obstructions and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA regulations and the airport's operating certificate. If voluntary negotiations with property owners fail, the Port is authorized to pursue condemnation as a last resort to secure the necessary property rights. -
2020-02-25Motion 2020-04: A motion of the Port Of Seattle Commission directing the acceleration of the sound insulation program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
In February 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Motion 2020-04, directing the Port's Executive Director to accelerate the sound insulation program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and complete it no later than 2026. The motion calls for implementing the necessary staffing, funding, and contracting resources to deliver the program on time, while coordinating with other public agencies to complement — rather than duplicate — existing programs for low-income housing and energy upgrades. Port staff are required to regularly brief the Commission's Aviation Committee on progress and provide a preliminary implementation plan alongside the 2021 budget approval.