RES 19-750 - Addressing Need for New Commercial Aviation Facility RESOLUTION NO. 19-750
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way,Washington, supporting
the Washington State Legislature's efforts to address projected growth
at Sea-Tac Airport and the need for a new commercial aviation facility,
and requesting that the Port of Seattle delay Airport infrastructure
projects until such time as the Puget Sound Regional Council and the
Department of Commerce complete airport-related studies.
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way("City") is located near Sea-Tac Airport ("Airport")
and has experienced negative health and environmental impacts due to this proximity; and
WHEREAS,the City desires to promote and protect the health and economic well-being of
all residents, including vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the City understands that air travel is an essential component of economic
growth for the region and state; and
WHEREAS, the City has been briefed on the Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan
("SAMP") and has offered numerous comments on all aspects of the planned growth; and
WHEREAS, the City is aware that more than $10 billion would likely need to be
expended to complete the projects identified in the Airport SAMP; and
WHEREAS, the City knows that continued development at the Airport would result in
increased negative impacts within parts of the Federal Way community,potentially decreasing
quality of life and property values, and creating new concerns about health and the environment;
and
WHEREAS, the City is aware that due to projections in both air travel and air cargo
demand and site constraints, even with completion of projects outlined in the SAMP, the Airport
will not have the capacity to meet demand within less than ten years; and
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WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA")has directed and provided
funding to the Puget Sound Regional Council to conduct a study by spring 2020 of regional
aviation capacity needs; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has directed and is providing funding to
the Washington State Department of Commerce to conduct a study to be completed by June 2020
in conjunction with communities surrounding the Airport to assess the impacts of Airport
operations; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that it would be flawed public policy and a waste of public
resources to invest more than $10 billion in Airport infrastructure that will not meet the projected
needs of the region in less than ten years,yet would potentially cause significant economic,health-
related, environmental, and quality of life loss in surrounding communities, while not considering
other viable alternatives.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In the interest of human health, the environment, quality of life, and economic
development and wise expenditure of public resources,the Port of Seattle should delay any build-out
or launch of additional infrastructure at the Airport,specifically as identified in the SAMP,until such
time as the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Department of Commerce studies are completed,
true impacts are assessed, and aviation capacity needs are fully documented.
Section 2. In the interest of human health, the environment, quality of life, and economic
development and wise expenditure of public resources,the Washington State Legislature should pass
Senate Bill 5370 and its companion House Bill 1683, which would create a state commercial
aviation coordinating commission that would be charged with determining the state's long-range
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commercial aviation facility needs and the site of a new commercial aviation facility.
Section 3. Severability. If any section,sentence,clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this resolution.
Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 5.Ratification.Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 6.Effective Date.This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the
Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 19th day of February, 2019.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
JI '''ELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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S ANIS COURTNEY,
C, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 02/14/2019
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 02/19/2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-750
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