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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.