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2020-01-28Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 contracts, agreements, and real property interests
Port of Seattle Commission agenda item requesting authorization for $5.9M to remove flight path obstructions (174 trees) around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, replant replacement trees, and acquire property rights for ongoing obstruction management. The program ensures FAA compliance and safe flight operations. -
2020-01-01Port Of Seattle 2020 budget
The Port of Seattle's 2020 Budget document, prepared by the Finance and Budget Departments, outlines the financial plan and operational guide for the Port for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. The Port previously received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2019 budget, recognizing it as an effective policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. The 2020 budget has been submitted to the GFOA for consideration of the same award. -
2019-12-102020 Economic Development Partnership Program Authorization Request
The Port of Seattle is requesting $965,000 to fund its 2020 Economic Development Partnership Program, which provides grants to King County cities (excluding Seattle) to support local economic development projects such as business recruitment, tourism, and planning studies. Now in its fourth year, the program provides cities $1 per capita in funding and requires a 50% match from participating cities. In 2019, 23 of 38 eligible King County cities participated, with approximately $778,000 awarded for projects ranging from business assistance to regional marketing collaborations. -
2019-12-102020 Economic Development Partnership Program Authorization Request
Port Of Seattle Commission agenda memorandum (Item 6m, meeting date December 10, 2019) from David McFadden, Managing Director, to Executive Director Stephen Metruck, requesting authorization to execute contract agreements for the 2020 Economic Development Partnership Program with King County cities (excluding Seattle) not to exceed $965,000. Program funded by tax levy at $1 per capita -
2019-11-21
Port of Seattle Commission approves Miller Creek restoration & noise monitors
The Port of Seattle Commission approved a motion this week to restore a segment of Miller Creek in Burien and SeaTac, as well as for the purchase of five portable noise monitors to be deployed in King County communities, including one on Vashon Island. The motion to negotiate an inter-local agreement to contribute $800,000 to -
EPA is right to withdraw stringent water-quality rule | Op-Ed
Bob Edwards was a Port Commissioner during the height of the 3rd Runway fight from 1999-2007. -
2019-01-26Fred Felleman, Tree Planting
Three people pose together outdoors in a wooded setting during what appears to be a fall or winter event. Visible branding includes an Arc'teryx vest on the center figure and a North Face beanie on the left figure; the left figure also wears a lanyard with a badge. -
It’s not about the policy.
…It’s about getting the work done. —Joe Scorcio. As tortured as those two sentences sounded (at least to my ear), I think I knew what the former City Manager of SeaTac meant at today’s Port Of Seattle Commission Meeting. There are many, many flaws in the StART process, but I have to agree with the -
2019-01-08Resolution No. 3754: Amendment of commission bylaws
Resolution No. 3754, adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission on January 8, 2019, amends the Commission's bylaws to clarify the roles and duties of officers during succession. Key changes remove the automatic succession of the vice president to the presidency and instead establish that the vice president temporarily assumes all prescribed presidential duties only during the president's physical absence. The resolution updates several sections of Article III to ensure consistent language around officer responsibilities throughout the bylaws. -
2019-01-08Draft 2019 local and regional government relations priorities
In January 2019, Port of Seattle staff presented draft local and regional government relations priorities to the Port Commission, covering areas such as climate and sustainability, regional mobility, workforce development, economic opportunity, and equity and inclusion. The presentation outlined priorities specific to maritime, aviation, and airport communities, along with additional supporting and monitoring activities. Commission feedback was to be incorporated before a formal adoption vote at the January 22, 2019 meeting.