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The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on March 15, 2022, covering topics including a Port of Seattle presentation on city ordinances related to aviation issues, an update on the Environmental Impact Statement for Ambaum Boulevard Park Plans, and a review of the committee's draft workplan. Draft minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting were also included, noting that the committee discussed Burien Municipal Code chapter 15.12 on Aircraft Noise Reduction and planned future agenda items. The committee operates as an advisory body focused on monitoring and responding to the impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on the City of Burien.

This March 2022 report to SeaTac's Parks and Recreation Committee examines the city's existing lease arrangements with the Port of Seattle for North SeaTac Park and explores the feasibility of the city taking ownership of the park. The presentation covers the background of the ownership proposal, an overview of current leases dating back to 1991 and 1994, and outlines next steps including drafting a formal resolution. The park land, currently leased from the Port, encompasses multiple areas governed by agreements that have been amended over the years.

The Port of Seattle is requesting authorization for its 2022/2023 Economic Development Partnership Program, which distributes grant funding to cities in King County to support local economic development projects. Funding is allocated at $1 per capita, capped at $60,000 for large cities and with a minimum of $5,000 for the smallest cities, with cities required to provide a 50% project match. The total program budget requested is not to exceed $1,860,000, with additional flexibility to direct unused funds toward equitable and small business recovery initiatives.

This January 2022 briefing by Port of Seattle staff outlines how the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Biden in November 2021, allocates $1.2 trillion across transportation and infrastructure priorities. Of particular relevance to the Port of Seattle, the law includes $20 billion for airports, $5 billion for FAA facilities and equipment, and $5.225 billion for seaports, alongside billions more in competitive grant programs that ports can apply for. The briefing was presented to the Highline Forum, a community body focused on issues related to Sea-Tac Airport and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on January 26, 2022, hosted by the City of Tukwila, covering topics including the opening of the International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, federal infrastructure funding provisions (IIJA) affecting the port and surrounding communities, and an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Round Table (StART). The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams with no physical location, and public comments could be submitted by email or through the Teams platform. Six additional forum meetings were scheduled throughout 2022, hosted by various local jurisdictions including Des Moines, Federal Way, Highline College, Highline School District, and SeaTac.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's new International Arrivals Facility (IAF), presented in January 2022, is a major expansion that increases the airport's international capable gates from 12 to 20 and replaces the old 87,000 sq. ft. facility with a spacious 450,000 sq. ft. building. The project also expanded baggage handling from 4 to 7 carousels using a 'Bags First' system, and supported over 10,000 construction jobs. This document provides an overview of the facility's key highlights and improvements to international passenger processing at Sea-Tac Airport.