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The Highline Forum held its January 22, 2020 meeting at SeaTac City Hall, focusing on the 2020 Legislative Session and shared policy agendas among local governments and the Port of Seattle. Key agenda items included updates from the City of SeaTac, discussions of state legislative priorities, and StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) updates related to airport noise and community impacts. The document also outlines six scheduled 2020 meeting dates at rotating venues including Highline College, the Port of Seattle's International Conference Center, and the City of Burien City Hall.

This January 2020 update from the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Noise Working Group covers three main areas: a Ground Noise Study collecting 2019 operations data from airlines, an Aircraft Departure Profiles Analysis showing that the 'distant departure' procedure reduces noise the most for nearby communities, and a Late Night Noise Limitation Program identifying EVA Air, FedEx Express, and China Airlines Cargo as the carriers with the most noise violations in Q4. The study was scheduled to produce a final report with mitigation options by October/November 2020. The update was presented at the Highline Forum on January 22, 2020.

The Port of Seattle's 2020 Budget document, prepared by the Finance and Budget Departments, outlines the financial plan and operational guide for the Port for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. The Port previously received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2019 budget, recognizing it as an effective policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. The 2020 budget has been submitted to the GFOA for consideration of the same award.

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) 2020 Annual Report, presented by Port of Seattle staff and a consultant, outlines the group's activities and achievements for the year, including work by the Aviation Noise Working Group and the Federal Policy Working Group. The report covers 2020 highlights and accomplishments, facilitator reflections, and tentative priorities for 2021 meetings. StART serves as a community advisory forum focused on addressing aviation noise and related policy concerns at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

This is a Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending December 31, 2019, with a due date of January 27, 2020. The document details taxes owed across several categories, including Business & Occupation tax, State Sales and Use tax, and Public Utility tax, totaling $1,503,786.56. Payment was submitted on January 23, 2020 via ACH Debit/E-Check by Port of Seattle staff member Bonnie McArthur.

The Port of Seattle's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report covers the port's financial activity as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and for the fiscal years ending 2019, 2018, and 2017. Prepared by the Port's Accounting and Financial Reporting Department, the report includes audited financial statements, management analysis, pension and benefits disclosures, and ten-year statistical trends for the enterprise that oversees Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and related maritime facilities. While primarily a financial document, it provides official context for understanding the Port's operational scope and fiscal health during the period.

The Port of Seattle filed a Washington State Leasehold Tax Return for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, reporting a total tax due of $4,804,044.04. The largest portion—$3,195,883.82—was generated from SeaTac leases with taxable rent of approximately $24.9 million, alongside additional revenue from Waterfront, Des Moines, and Burien locations. Payment of the full amount was submitted via ACH Debit on January 31, 2020, one day before the deadline.