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The Highline Forum held a meeting on November 28, 2018, at the Highline School District's Educational Resource Activity Center in Burien, WA, focusing on the impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on local education and regional aviation capacity. Key agenda items included an update from the Port of Seattle's StART Working Group on community engagement, a report from Highline School District's Chief Operations Officer on school-related concerns, and a presentation by the Puget Sound Regional Council's Executive Director on the ongoing Aviation Capacity Study. The meeting also addressed emerging issues and planning for the 2019 meeting schedule.

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 Commission considered adoption of Resolution No. 3751 at its November 27, 2018 meeting, formally approving the Port's final operating and capital budget for the year 2019. The resolution authorized the tax levy on assessed property within the Port of Seattle District and directed King County to collect the specified sums. The budget process, which began in April 2018, included multiple public briefings, a public hearing, and required submission of the final statutory budget to the King County Council and Assessor's Office by December 3, 2018.

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.

This document is a Third Quarter 2018 progress update on the NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite Modernization project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, presented to the Port of Seattle Commission on November 27, 2018. The project expands the North Satellite terminal from 12 to 20 contact gate positions, growing the facility from 263,000 to 428,000 square feet, and includes upgrades to infrastructure, seismic reinforcement, marketplace concessions, technology, and airline services. The update covers budget status, schedule, challenges, accomplishments, and sustainability initiatives as of Q3 2018.

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.

The Port of Seattle awarded over $950,000 to 30 King County cities through its Economic Development Partnership (EDP) program during the 2017-2018 funding cycle, supporting projects in areas such as small business development, tourism, and workforce training. An independent assessment by Community Attributes Inc. evaluated the program's effectiveness and offered recommendations including creating a competitive grant pool for larger projects, streamlining reporting requirements, and allowing longer-term funding arrangements to better support multi-year city initiatives.

The Port of Seattle Commission is requesting authorization for its 2019 Tourism Marketing Support Program, a grant initiative now in its fourth year that distributes up to $200,000 in King County tax levy funds to local destination marketing organizations, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits to promote tourism across Washington State. Grants of up to $10,000 each require a two-to-one match from recipients and must be used for advertising, public relations, digital marketing, trade shows, or familiarization tours aimed at attracting out-of-state visitors. Over its first three years, the program funded 57 projects and generated approximately $700,000 in additional tourism marketing statewide.