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Port Of Seattle Commission Resolution No. 3245 reaffirms adoption of the Airport Master Plan Update for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA), authorizes construction of a new dependent air carrier runway (third runway) located 2500 feet west of existing runway 16L/34R, expansion of the existing parking garage, and a new north employee parking lot. References PSRC Resolution

Resolution No. 3125, adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission in 1992, authorizes planning and environmental studies for the construction of a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to address growing air traffic demand and capacity limitations, particularly during poor weather conditions. The resolution follows a two-year study by the Puget Sound Air Transportation Committee (PSATC), which recommended a phased multiple-airport system, including a new dependent runway at Sea-Tac by 2000. The Port also called for broader regional solutions, including a fast rail link between Portland and Vancouver airports and diversion of cargo-only carriers to alternative airport sites.

In 1990, the Port of Seattle's Port Commission passed Resolution No. 3062, endorsing an agreement reached by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Noise Mediation Committee after 18 months of study by community representatives, airlines, pilots, the FAA, and airport users. The agreement established a Noise Budget and Nighttime Limitations program aimed at reducing aircraft noise levels by at least 50% by 2001 compared to a 1989 baseline, while also expanding the existing Noise Remedy Program to insulate more homes and remove financial burdens from homeowners. The resolution authorized the Executive Director to implement the agreement's terms, including revising airport regulations, entering noise limitation agreements with airline tenants, and installing a Noise Management System to monitor compliance.

Resolution No. 3032, adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission on October 25, 1988, amends an earlier resolution (No. 3016) concerning noise management at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The key change gives the negotiating committee—known as the Joint Committee on Aircraft Overflights—the freedom to select their own neutral convener (mediator) from at least three interviewed candidates, rather than being restricted as under the previous rules. The chosen convener would be retained for up to four months to organize a mediation process, ensure all relevant parties are represented, and report regularly to the Port Commission on progress.

In September 1985, the Port of Seattle's Port Commission passed Resolution No. 2974, authorizing acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration grant (AIP Project No. 3-53-0062-10) to fund land acquisition and relocation of residents in the extended clear zone around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The grant agreement, issued under Contract No. DOT-FA85NM-0062, covered nine specific land parcels (J-54, J-56, J-114, J-141, J-144, J-146, J-149, J-150, and J-151) adjacent to the airport. The resolution directed the Port's Executive Director to execute the agreement on the Port's behalf, provided it met FAA standard form requirements.

A resolution authorizing the Port of Seattle to accept an FAA grant offer and execute Grant Agreement for AIP Project No. 3-53-0062-06 to obtain federal aid for Sea-Tac International Airport development, specifically for land acquisition in Extended Clear Zone areas and relocation of persons. The resolution was adopted by the Port Commission on August 28,