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This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending June 30, 2019. It details Business & Occupation, Sales and Use, and Public Utility taxes across multiple classifications, with a total tax liability of $1,177,641.02. The return was submitted on July 16, 2019, by Bonnie McArthur, with payment of $1,177,641.02 scheduled via ACH Debit on July 25, 2019.

The South King County Fund (SKCF) was established by the Port of Seattle Commission on November 27, 2018, to provide resources and support to communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. The fund designated $750,000 for 2019, with total funding not to exceed $10 million between 2019 and 2023. This presentation by Environmental Engagement Program Manager Andy Gregory outlines the fund's origins, guiding principles, legal spending boundaries, and community outreach plans.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on June 26, 2019 to discuss aircraft noise and emissions research presented by FAA officials, including studies on sleep disturbance, cardiovascular health, and alternative jet fuels. The meeting also covered updates from the Aviation Noise and Federal Policy Working Groups, and introduced the Port of Seattle's new South King County Fund, which will provide $10 million over five years for community projects addressing noise, environmental health, and sustainability.

A 2019 Port of Seattle internal audit of the Noise Insulation Program — which has invested over $400 million since 1985 to reduce aircraft noise in homes and schools near Sea-Tac Airport — found two key problems: a contractor called Burton Construction overbilled the Port by an average markup of 51% above subcontractor costs, and the Highline School District failed to consistently meet federal grant requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises and Buy American standards. The audit covered January 2013 through March 2019 and assessed compliance with FAA federal grant rules.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), operated by the Port of Seattle, is the eighth busiest U.S. airport, serving 49.8 million passengers and handling over 432,315 metric tons of air cargo in 2018, with 32 airlines offering 91 domestic and 29 international non-stop destinations. The document also profiles Jason Schwartz, an aviation professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in airport noise management, UAS operations, and airside planning, currently serving in dual roles at the Port of Portland and his own consulting firm, Aviation Compatibility Consulting. Schwartz's background includes noise program management, community engagement, and relevant certifications in airport environmental management and business operations.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport handled 49.8 million passengers and 438,391 aircraft operations in 2018, ranking 8th in the U.S. by passenger volume. A noise compatibility study forecasted total annual aircraft operations to grow from approximately 301,870 in 2009 to 399,200 by 2021, driven by increases in both domestic and international air carrier activity. The airport operates three category IIIb certified runways and is dominated by Alaska Airlines, which carries over 50% of its passengers.

This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending May 31, 2019. It details Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and public utility taxes across multiple classifications, totaling $1,205,917.95 in taxes due. The return was prepared by Bonnie McArthur and submitted on June 17, 2019, with payment scheduled via ACH debit on June 25, 2019.

The Highline Forum held a meeting on May 22, 2019, at SeaTac City Hall, focusing on a South King County Fund Update and a StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) progress report presented by Port of Seattle officials. The agenda included public comments, a host city update from SeaTac, and a discussion of emerging issues related to airport noise and community impacts. Upcoming 2019 meetings were scheduled for July 31 at Highline College, September 25 in Tukwila, and November 20 in Des Moines.