AN ORDER OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION …setting a timeline for the completion of the assessment of prior sound insulated properties; creating a Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program; and setting equity guidelines for this program. PROPOSED FEBRUARY 13, 2024 TEXT OF THE ORDER The Port Commission hereby orders an assessment regarding the
A June 10, 1998 letter from the Washington State Legislature to Marc Stiles, Reporter at the Seattle Times, reporting that the State Auditor's Office confirmed the Port of Seattle violated Federal Grant Assurance C.6 requirements by failing to secure written declarations of support from surrounding jurisdictions for its Sea-Tac Airport noise remedy programs. The letter notes that over $100 million in federal grants had been spent on noise insulation programs, with 6,412 of an estimated 10,000 eligible homes completed, and that Congressman Adam Smith had asked the GAO to investigate the matter.
A signed letter from Karen Keiser (State Representative, 33rd District) and Julia Patterson (State Senator, 33rd District) addressed to a newspaper, criticizing the Port's management of its home noise-insulation and transaction assistance programs, noting $130 million already spent, an additional $11 million needed to re-insulate 1,141 homes due to building-code violations, and calling for greater accountability.
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This document illustrates common defects found in Port Package window and door installations in homes near Sea-Tac Airport, showing problems that go beyond normal wear and tear. Issues documented include exterior mold growth that impairs visibility, active water leakage between window panes, and serious structural damage caused by water infiltrating wall framing — in one case requiring a full wall replacement costing $100,000. These problems are reported across the geographic area where Port Packages have been installed and are not attributed to homeowner misuse.
At their April 26, 2012 meeting, the Des Moines City Council voted to remove any sound reduction requirements from its building code via (Ordinance #1539). This is exceptional given the fact that the two other cities in the area which had similar building code did not follow suit. At the time, the City Council would
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Economic Development Committee told another study necessary? At Thursday’s Economic Development Committee meeting, staff informed the council committee that plans to restore sound reduction requirements to the building code, which had been removed in 2012, had been put on hold indefinitely. In discussing the Planning Department’s calendar for 2024, staff said there were a large
A March 6, 1998 letter from Neudorfer Engineers, Inc. to SKM Construction (Attn: Sheila Morrison) certifying that outside air volume was set at 279 cfm (1.12 changes per hour) per NEBB standards, signed by Project Manager Michael D. Neudorfer, bearing William C. Neudorfer Certificate No. 2465.
A January 8, 1998 letter from Port of Seattle's Jazzi Richardson, Manager of Noise Remedy, notifying a homeowner (name redacted) that bids for sound insulation of their home have been reviewed, with SKM Construction submitting the lowest acceptable bid of $17,522.00 (excluding sales tax). The letter instructs the homeowner to contact Port Scheduler Sandy Lampard at (206) 433-5410 within 7 days to schedule a final appointment prior to construction, referencing Parcel #S-7365.
This is a page from a Washington State legislative bill adding a new section to chapter 53.54 RCW, requiring port districts authorized to undertake aircraft noise abatement programs to also implement remedial mitigation programs. The programs must include repair or replacement of failed mitigation equipment, sound and air quality mitigation equipment for residential/recreational/educational facilities, urban forests or green space, indoor recreation facilities, and indoor community greenhouses within impacted areas.
A noise remedy floor plan from Homeowner Handbook 31A, revised 3/25/94, showing two levels of a residential home with rooms labeled (Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bath #1, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Rec Room, Utility, Storage) and numbered windows and doors identified for locational identification only in connection with an airport noise remedy program.
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