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AR037747. Draft Final Report of the Puget Sound Air Transportation Committee’s Flight Plan Project, January 1992, sponsored by the Puget Sound Regional Council and Port Of Seattle with FAA grants. Study findings and draft recommendations for long-term air carrier system needs of the Puget Sound Region, including a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. Committee chaired

This 1990 agreement between the Port of Seattle, the City of SeaTac, and King County outlines plans to develop North SeaTac Park, including the construction of a new public Activity Center to replace the aging Sunset Activity Center. The Port agreed to contribute up to $2,953,600 toward development costs, while the County took responsibility for design, construction, and eventual demolition of the old facility. The agreement also includes provisions ensuring park uses remain compatible with Sea-Tac Airport operations, prohibiting any structures or activities that would interfere with air navigation or violate FAA regulations.

This document outlines the Final Package of Mediated Noise Abatement Actions for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, agreed upon by the Mediation Committee on March 31, 1990. It covers a wide range of noise reduction measures, including nighttime flight restrictions, a noise remedy and insulation program for affected communities, improved flight corridor procedures, and a comprehensive noise management and monitoring system. According to technical consultants, full implementation of these agreements could reduce noise levels by approximately 50% in the communities surrounding the airport.

In April 1989, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Resolution No. 3042 authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the Puget Sound Council of Governments (PSCOG) to develop a long-term regional air carrier system plan for the Puget Sound area. The resolution was prompted by a recognized need for additional air carrier capacity beyond the year 2000, following a 1988 Airspace Study Update of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The agreement allowed the Port to seek federal FAA funding and hire consultants to study long-term aviation capacity options for the region.

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 1988, the Port of Seattle Port Commission passed Resolution No. 3035, authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration grant (AIP Project No. 3-53-0062-19) to fund development work at Sea-Tac International Airport. The project included construction of Taxiway A-3/4, installation of an electrical duct bank and broadramp centerline lights, and widening of Taxiways B-2 and A-1. The resolution directed the Executive Director to sign the grant agreement on the Port's behalf, provided it was reviewed and approved by the Aviation Division and Legal Department.

In a December 1987 internal memorandum, Port of Seattle development and aviation directors recommended that the Port Commission endorse King County's SeaTac Area Plan Update with specific conditions. Key qualifications included transferring noise-mitigation properties north of the airport to King County for a new public park, supporting south airport access road development contingent on an Interstate 5 connection, and endorsing plans for a Veterans Cemetery. The Port also urged King County to remain flexible on land use designations if community-driven proposals proved more beneficial to neighboring residents and property owners.

A 1987 Port of Seattle memorandum recommending that the Port Commission formally endorse the SeaTac Area Plan Update, a King County policy plan guiding land use, transportation, development, and recreation decisions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document outlines three potential Commission actions, including endorsing the overall plan, adopting the North SeaTac Park Plan, and establishing a policy framework for a South Access Road Improvement District. A key unresolved issue involves the Sunset Activity Center, located in an airport safety zone, with the plan recommending negotiations between King County, the Port of Seattle, and the Greater Highline Community Parks Board to determine its future.