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The Highline Forum held a public meeting on July 31, 2019, at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, focusing on the FAA Part 150 Aviation Noise Program and the South King County Fund, both related to managing aircraft noise impacts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Port of Seattle staff presented updates on community engagement, environmental funding, and noise mitigation efforts, with additional time for public comment and discussion of emerging issues. The forum also announced two upcoming 2019 meetings scheduled for September 25 in Tukwila and November 20 in Des Moines.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on June 26, 2019 to discuss aircraft noise and emissions research presented by FAA officials, including studies on sleep disturbance, cardiovascular health, and alternative jet fuels. The meeting also covered updates from the Aviation Noise and Federal Policy Working Groups, and introduced the Port of Seattle's new South King County Fund, which will provide $10 million over five years for community projects addressing noise, environmental health, and sustainability.

The South King County Fund (SKCF) was established by the Port of Seattle Commission on November 27, 2018, to provide resources and support to communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. The fund designated $750,000 for 2019, with total funding not to exceed $10 million between 2019 and 2023. This presentation by Environmental Engagement Program Manager Andy Gregory outlines the fund's origins, guiding principles, legal spending boundaries, and community outreach plans.

The Highline Forum held a meeting on May 22, 2019, at SeaTac City Hall, focusing on a South King County Fund Update and a StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) progress report presented by Port of Seattle officials. The agenda included public comments, a host city update from SeaTac, and a discussion of emerging issues related to airport noise and community impacts. Upcoming 2019 meetings were scheduled for July 31 at Highline College, September 25 in Tukwila, and November 20 in Des Moines.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Motion 2018-14, directing up to $10 million over 2019–2023 to support Sea-Tac Airport area communities in South King County, including efforts to address airport noise and environmental health. The motion also designated up to $5 million for sustainable aviation fuels and air emissions reduction programs, and allocated $531,000 for a two-year pilot program to educate airport workers on their labor rights. Additionally, the Executive Director was directed to review and update the Port's financial management policies by September 1, 2019.