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2018-11-15Draft state legislative agenda for 2019
This November 2018 Port of Seattle Commission memo outlines a draft state legislative agenda for 2019, covering priorities such as clean fuels standards, workforce development, and transportation access to Sea-Tac Airport. While not exclusively focused on airport noise policy, it addresses funding for transportation infrastructure upgrades around Sea-Tac, including State Route 518 improvements and the Puget Sound Gateway Program, aimed at managing growing traffic demands from airport expansion. The document also touches on land use, small business inclusion, and maritime innovation as broader port-related legislative goals. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 — Tax Levy Non-Capital Uses (Page 24)
A Port of Seattle budget presentation slide detailing non-capital tax levy uses for 2019–2023, totaling $381.5 million. Line items include G.O. bond debt service (existing $200.5M and new $78.7M), Non-Airport Environmental Expense ($75.9M), Economic Development Programs ($14M), Highline Schools NOISE Projects ($2.1M), and City of SeaTac Security Enhancements ($7.0M), with a note that an additional $30M is expected for regional transportation projects from the Transportation & Infrastructure Fund. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 – Tax Levy Non-Capital Uses Comparison (Page 25, Nov 2018)
A Port of Seattle budget presentation slide recommending a 3% annual increase to the tax levy amount over 2019–2023, comparing a flat $72 million levy (total $547 million) against a 3% annual increase scenario (total $674 million). The additional $127 million capacity under the recommended option comes entirely from tax-backed General Obligation bonds, and the analysis notes alignment with King County consumer inflation. -
2018-11-13Draft 2019 state legislative agenda: Briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission
In November 2018, the Port of Seattle presented its Draft 2019 State Legislative Agenda to the Port Commission, outlining key priorities including workforce development in maritime and industrial sectors, transportation access improvements to Sea-Tac Airport via State Route 518 and the Puget Sound Gateway program, and support for a Clean Fuels Standard to reduce emissions from port operations. The agenda was developed through consultation with internal subject matter experts and individual commissioners, with a focus on reducing emissions, growing jobs, and increasing opportunities. Final adoption of the agenda was scheduled for the Commission's November 27, 2018 meeting. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 — Additional Information Section Divider (Slide 26), November 2018
This is slide 26 from a Port of Seattle presentation, serving as a section divider titled 'Additional Information.' The slide features the official Port of Seattle logo and the organization's branded color scheme of light blue, dark teal, and green. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle airport neighbor community accords [proposed]
The Port of Seattle Airport Neighbor Community Accords (proposed November 2018) is a citizen-drafted proposal calling on the Port of Seattle to prioritize the health and well-being of communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport. It argues that these neighborhoods bear an unfair burden from aircraft noise and environmental impacts without adequate compensation, and that the Port's 2018 bylaw changes weakened its commitments to quality of life, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. The document outlines six specific accords, including demands for independent audits of mitigation spending, a nighttime curfew, prioritization of tax levy funds for community mitigation, and reduced use of the 3rd runway until mitigation goals are met. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 — Tax Levy History Since 2008 (Page 19, Nov 2018)
A presentation slide showing the Port's tax levy history from 2008 to 2018, noting the 2018 tax levy is $72 million but worth only $59 million in real dollar value due to inflation. The chart compares the maximum levy (rising to ~$102M), actual levy (~$72M), and inflation-adjusted value (~$59M), with bullet points noting purchasing power has been reduced by $100 million since 2008 and local inflation averaged 2% over 10 years. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle 2019 budget: First reading & public hearing
The Port of Seattle held its 2019 Budget First Reading and Public Hearing on November 13, 2018, presenting the Commission with a comprehensive budget overview covering operating budgets, a 2019–2023 capital plan, staffing, a five-year financial forecast, and a proposed tax levy. The budget process involved extensive Commission engagement throughout 2018, with briefings on Aviation, Maritime, and Economic Development divisions beginning in May and concluding with a final budget release scheduled for December 14, 2018. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 — King County Homeowners Property Tax Impact (Page 20, November 2018)
A Port of Seattle presentation slide explaining that King County homeowners pay property taxes based on assessed value, with the 2018 rate at 13.5 cents per $1,000, resulting in an estimated $69 Port tax for the median homeowner (median residence assessment: $509,000). A dual-axis line chart shows assessed value vs. the Port's millage rate from 2008 to 2018, with assessed value rising and millage rate declining over the period. -
2018-11-13Port Of Seattle Draft Finance Plan 2019–2023 — Overall Taxpayer Impact 2018 (Page 21)
This slide, labeled page 21, presents 2018 King County property tax data showing the median homeowner paid $5,925 in total property taxes, with $69 going to the Port of Seattle (1.3%). Of the $5.6 billion in total King County property taxes, just over 1% went to the Port; the largest shares went to Local Schools (29.2%) and State Schools (27.5%).