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This document is the agenda for the Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting held on September 9, 2025, covering routine government business such as consent agenda items, public comment procedures, and special orders of the day. It does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. Topics addressed include ethics board reappointments, labor agreements, environmental remediation at the Harbor Island Superfund Site, and a proclamation recognizing Latino Heritage Month.

The Port of Seattle Commission proposes renaming the South King County Community Impact Fund (SKCCIF) to the 'South King and Port Communities Fund' to reflect the program's expanded geographic reach across King County areas identified as having the greatest need. Since its establishment in 2018, the fund has committed $9.25 million to 52 community-based organizations, and a reauthorized five-year plan (2025–2029) will direct up to $14 million toward economic opportunity and environmental improvement programs. The order also reduces the required advance notice to Commissioners for recommended contracts from 14 days to 7 days to streamline the contracting process with community partners.

The South King County Community Fund, created in 2018, provides $10 million to communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address airport noise, environmental health, and economic development. In 2020, $1.5 million was allocated across three programs: economic recovery and workforce development grants, an environmental grants program, and support for minority- and women-owned businesses. Projects are evaluated on criteria including community ties, target populations, equity impact, and benefits to Port-related industries such as aviation and construction.

The Port of Seattle established the South King County Fund (SKCF), a $10 million initiative to be distributed through 2023, with $750,000 targeted for pilot projects in 2019. The fund aims to reduce airport-related environmental impacts in South King County communities through equitable community engagement and eight guiding principles, including prioritizing community input, supporting equity, promoting innovation, and encouraging matching funds. Projects are selected based on their readiness to proceed, added community benefit, and alignment with established Port programs and commitments.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission established the South King County Support Program, dedicating up to $10 million (with $750,000 budgeted for 2019) to provide resources and support to communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport. Program development is focused on setting guiding principles, identifying near-term projects, and ensuring equitable community engagement. The initiative aims to deliver both short-term and long-term benefits to affected South King County residents.

The Port of Seattle's South King County Community Impact Fund, presented at the Highline Forum on September 28, 2022, is a grant program launched in 2020 to build equity-based partnerships with communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The fund offers three programs—Economic Recovery, Environmental Grants, and WMBE Small Business support—with a focus on engaging and building capacity within BIPOC communities. Multi-year funding options were introduced in the program's second round.