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Home My WebLink AboutCDN 2019-07-23 Item 2A - Discussion - Port of Seattle South King County FundCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods FROM: Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: July 16, 2019 SUBJECT: Port of Seattle South King County Fund ISSUE The Port of Seattle (the "Port") has requested to brief the Council regarding the South King County Fund (SKCF). The Port is seeking feedback from the City. BACKGROUND In November of 2018 the Port of Seattle Commission passed a motion creating the SKCF. The motion read in part: "There shall be an Airport Community Fund, which will designate $750,000 in 2019 to be used to provide airport communities resources and support, as allowed under law. Additional funding shall be designated for the Airport Community Fund over five years not to exceed a gross allocation of $10 million between 2019 and 2022, inclusive." The Port is currently completing public outreach regarding the SKCF and has been briefing City Councils of some of the airport communities'. It does appear that funds can be awarded to projects outside of the airport communities on a case by case basis. The Port is currently developing criteria for the proposed project and soliciting input from stakeholders. DISCUSSION If developed correctly, the SKCF could provide a source of funds for a variety of projects and programs in the City. Staff has some initial questions and suggestions for how the program should be developed. 1. Who can apply for the funds? Can only cities apply for the funds or could other entities, such as school districts or non -profits apply for the funds? Staff has no position on this item. 2. Do the funds have to be used to directly address impacts associated with the Sea-Tac Airport or can they be used to improve the overall quality of life of community members in the City, without a direct tie to impacts associated with the Airport? Staff would encourage that the funds be used to address quality of life issues in the City without having to make a direct connection to the Airport. Tukwila, like the other Airport communities struggles with many of the factors associated with being near a large airport such as Sea-Tac. The funds could help to address some of these issues. Airport communities are generally considered Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and Federal Way. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 3. Do cities that partner with other cities on a program or project increase their chances of obtaining funds? While many south King County cities face similar issues, it is also important to remember that Tukwila, which is not located directly next to the Airport or below the take off and landing approaches, has different issues than the other cities. Staff would urge caution with requiring cities to partner with each other in order to obtain funds since it could create a situation where unique issues for Tukwila could not be addressed. Based upon the limited information currently available on the SKCF, staff has generated some initial ideas for use of the funds. These are being provided for discussion only in order to help generate a conversation should the City decide to pursue funds. Any formal application for the funds will go through the City's normal grant review and approval process. 1. Work with local health non -profits to improve health outcomes of Tukwila residents. 2. Tukwila residents are heavily impacted by air quality impacts associated with airports, freeways, and rail activities in and near the City. Working with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and Seattle King County Public Health, a program could be developed to improve air quality, such as replacing remaining wood burning stoves in the City with EPA approved wood burning stoves or gas stoves. 3. Increased services and support for minority owned small businesses on Tukwila International Blvd. 4. Work on an outreach plan for the upcoming 2020 United States Census to encourage Tukwila residents to participate. 5. Should the City Council decide to move forward with on -street parking on Tukwila International Blvd, the City could use the funds for needed signage, striping, and public education. FINANCIAL IMPACT None at this time. In the future it may be required for the City to make a cash match to obtain funds under the SKCP. RECOMMENDATION Discussion Only. The purpose of the presentation to the Committee is to engage with the Committee and for members to gain insight into the SKCP. Working with Council staff, Administration will provide the Port with a formal comment letter. The Committee may want to forward this item to the full City Council for further discussion. ATTACHMENTS • PowerPoint slides from Port of Seattle. 2 Z:\Council Agenda Items\Mayor's Office\STAFF MEMO, PORT GRANT PRES..docx nay re :or , Environ - ental En a e ent ro ra ana er ort •f L eattle July 23, 2019 p0rt,,,,.,,-------------,---- of Seattle® W • Introduce the Fund's origin. • Define the principles. • Provide context for spending within the Port's statutory authority. • Present the outreach plan. • Allow some time for Q&A. n ft ut uFun In November of 2018, Port Commission passed a motion creating the SKCF as follows: "There shall be an Airport Community Fund, which will designate $750,000 in 2019 to be used to provide airport communities resources and support, as allowed under law. Additional funding shall be designated for the Airport Community Fund over five years not to exceed a gross allocation of $10 million between 2019 and 2023, inclusive." 01 0) Co issi t ric les (1 of 2) • The SKCF will be used to fund projects in the South King County area: Defined as near -airport communities, with other locations considered on a case -by -case basis, depending on the merits and type of program or project. • The SKCF will prioritize community input to inform Port decision making: Recognizes the importance of community participation and the Port governance role. • The SCKF will support Port equity policies and practices: Gives underrepresented communities access to opportunities, and uses equity policies to evaluate potential initiatives and establish desired outcomes. • The SKCF will provide added benefit: Adds to current Port programs to address airport noise, increased environmental health, and sustainability. F�issi r 1 c 1 les • The SKCF will prioritize projects that are ready to proceed: Prioritizes measures that we can implement now or within a short time frame. • The SCKF will build on established progra s and commitments to fulfill current obligations: Sets priorities based on established programs and thresholds. • The SKCF will promote innovation: Provides the opportunity to explore innovative techniques that could lead to major longer -term benefits. • The SKCF will encourage matching funds here possible: In -kind or other funds to stretch dollars and impact. co rt 1:.t tsr t .rit • The Port of Seattle is a "Limited Purpose" government as defined by the legislature. • There are statutory limits on the Port's use of funds. • The Port is developing project selection criteria based on these limits. 1e Formative engagement (Summer 2019) 1. Local elected officials 2. "Grass top" community leaders 3. Established stakeholder groups 2. Fund promotion, management and distribution (Fall 2019 and beyond) 1. Community Advisory Panel for deep equity engagement 2. Community open houses 3. Stakeholder Groups and Elected Officials 4. Broad fund marketing and advertising co O = Formative Engagement = Promotional Engagement Timeframe Activity/Milestone Highline Forum briefing Commission adoption of Principles StART briefing Highline Forum briefing Airport City Council Briefings Stakeholder interviews / outreach to "grass -top" community leaders StART input session Multi-cultural/equity-based groups luncheon (or breakfast) to share principles and equity -based engagement plan Community Equity Advisory Panel recruitment meetings South King County Community Open Houses Pilot Project(s) begin Community Equity Advisory Panel Engagement South King County Fund Launch SKCF promotion and continued equity engagement What We're Asking from You: • Given the principles outlined in this presentation, and recognizing the statutory constraints on the Port's spending authority, we want to hear your ideas. • Several opportunities to provide input: — Highline Forum (7/31/19) — StART Meeting (8/28/19) — Please email us at or contact Andy Gregory, Environmental Engagement Program Manager Ci • Fund includes $10 M over 5 years to be distributed in accordance with the principles. • Selection criteria will be based within the scope of the Port's statutory spending authority. • Engagement will be thorough and include both formative and promotional outreach • Please share project ideas with your Mayor and City Manager. T an you For rore inf. • • f.r your ti e, lease -niaiI us at: Port of Seattle®