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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE PORT OF SEATTLE AND CITY OF TUKWILA
P-00322576
25-315
Council Approval N/A
This Economic Development Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by and
between the Port of Seattle (the "Port") and the City of Tukwila ("Agency"), both municipal
corporations of the State of Washington (each, a "Party" or, collectively, the "Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, engaging in the promotion of economic development is a recognized Port purpose
authorized under RCW 53.08.245; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.703 similarly authorizes cities to engage in economic development
programs; and
WHEREAS, RCW 53.08.240(2) permits the Port to contract with another municipality to
perform such undertakings each is authorized to perform; and
WHEREAS, the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle established the Economic
Development Partnership Program (the "Program"), to advance the Port's Century Agenda, promote a
dramatic growth agenda, support the creation of middle class jobs and help address the lack of
economic development funding for local projects; and
WHEREAS, grant funding across the region is very limited for cities that want to pursue
economic development projects or initiatives, and Washington State has not had an economic
development grant program for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the Program will provide 38 King County cities per capita funding to advance local
economic development throughout the region, and requires a 50% local match by the cities that
receive the grants; and
WHEREAS, the Program will help the Port advance regional economic vitality through focused
partnerships with King County cities; and
WHEREAS, the Program will make grants to cities that pursue programs and projects that
stimulate business development, job creation and community revitalization, such as small business
development, industry retention and expansion, and other economic development projects that
support new investment and job creation;
NOW, THEREFORE the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a contractual arrangement under
which the Port will pay the Agency Program funds in the amount set forth on Section 2 solely for
the purpose of carrying out the local initiative described in Exhibit A, attached, and incorporated
hereto by this reference (the "Project"). This Agreement shall be interpreted in furtherance of this
purpose.
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2. Responsibilities of the Port. The Port shall contribute Forty -Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty
and 00/100 Dollars ($45,860.00) (the "Grant Funds") to assist the Agency in funding the Project. The
Port shall disburse the Grant Funds to the Agency no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of a
complete and correct invoice(s) detailing those Project deliverables completed in accordance with
Exhibit A.
3. Responsibilities of the Agency.
3.1 The Agency shall contribute local funds equivalent to at least fifty percent (50%) of
the Grant Funds towards the Project.
3.2 The Agency may contract with local non -profits to complete the Project or elements of the
Project; provided, that the Port shall not, under any circumstance, disburse the Grant Funds
to any of the Agency's contractors or subcontractors.
3.3 The Agency shall complete the Project no later than December 31, 2026.
3.4 The Agency shall provide a complete and correct invoice(s) detailing those Project
deliverables completed in accordance with Exhibit A no later than December 31, 2026.
4. Term. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date the Port executes this Agreement
and shall terminate on December 31, 2026, unless earlier terminated under another provision of this
Agreement.
5. Termination Q Convenience. The Port may terminate this Agreement at any time for any
reason, by giving the Agency thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event the Agency has
completed any portion of the Project by the time it receives the Port's notice of termination, the
Port shall pay the Agency the percentage of the Grant Funds attributable to the Agency's
completed portion of the Project.
6. Termination for Default. Except in the case of delay or failure resulting from circumstances
beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Agency, the Port shall be entitled, by
written or oral notice to the Agency, to terminate Agreement for breach of any of the terms and to
have all other rights against the Agency by reason of the Agency's breach as provided by law.
7. Waiver. Failure at any time of the Port to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of such provision or prejudice the right of the Port to enforce such provision at any
subsequent time. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be waived, modified or
deleted except by a written amendment signed by the Parties
8. Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes void or unenforceable
by force or operation of law, all other provisions hereof shall remain valid and enforceable.
9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement, The Agency shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the Port, its Commissioners, officers, employees, and agents (hereafter,
collectively, the "Port") from all liability, claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but
not limited to attorneys' and consultants' fees and other expenses of litigation or arbitration)
arising out of or related to the fulfillment of this Agreement; provided, however, if and to the
extent that this Agreement is construed to be relative to the construction, alternation, repair,
addition to, subtraction from, improvement to, or maintenance of, any building, highway, road,
railroad, excavation, or other structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real
estate, including moving or demolition in connection therewith, and therefore subject to Section
4.24.115 of the Revised Code of Washington, it is agreed that where such liability, claim, damage,
loss or expense arises from the concurrent negligence of (i) the Port, and (ii) the Agency, its
agents, or its employees, it is expressly agreed that the Agency's obligations of indemnity under
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this paragraph shall be effective only to the extent of the Agency's negligence. Such obligations
shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of
indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any person or entity described in this paragraph.
This paragraph shall not be construed so as to require the Agency to defend, indemnify, or hold
harmless the Port from such claims, damages, losses or expenses caused by or resulting from
the sole negligence of the Port.
In any and all claims against the Port, by any employee of the Agency, its agent, anyone directly or
indirectly employed by either of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the
indemnification obligation of this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the
amount or type of damages compensation benefits payable by or for the Agency, or other person
under applicable industrial insurance laws (including, but not limited to Title 51 of the Revised Code of
Washington), it being clearly agreed and understood by the Parties hereto that the Agency expressly
waives any immunity the Agency might have had under such laws. By executing this Agreement, the
Agency acknowledges that the foregoing waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties.
The Agency shall pay all attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the Port in establishing and
enforcing the Port's right under this paragraph, whether or not suit was instituted.
10. Comply with All Laws. The Agency shall at all times comply with all federal, state and local
laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to all environmental laws, which in any
manner apply to the performance of this Agreement.
11. Integration. This Agreement, together with the attached Exhibit A, constitutes the entire
agreement between the Parties and unless modified in writing by an amendment executed by the
Parties, shall be implemented only as described herein.
12. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington. Any action arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in King County.
13. No Employment Relationship Created.. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to create an employment relationship between the Agency and the Port.
14. No Entity Created. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
create a joint entity between the Agency and the Port.
15. Notices.
Notices to the Port shall be sent to:
Port of Seattle
Economic Development Division
P. O. Box 1209
Seattle, WA 98111
Notices to the Agency shall be sent to:
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
16. Audits and Retention of Records. The Agency shall retain and make all books, records and
documents (the "Records") relating to the performance of this Agreement open to inspection or
audit by representatives of the Port or Washington State during the term of this Agreement and
for a period of not less than six (6) years after termination of the Agreement; provided, that if any
litigation, claim or audit arising out of, in connection with or related to this Agreement is initiated,
the Agency shall retain such Records until the later of
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(a) resolution or completion of litigation claim or audit; or (b) six (6) years after the termination
of this Agreement.
17. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement of the Parties.
18. Dispute Resolution. The Parties shall use their best, good faith efforts to cooperatively resolve
disputes that arise in connection with this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the date first set
forth above.
PORT OF SEATTLE
By:
Signature
CITY OF TUKWILA
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Signed by:
8EE24380545B44C
Signature
12/19/2025 12:14 PM PST
Dated Dated APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY CITY ATTORNEY 12/19/25.
APPROVAL ON FILE.
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EXHIBIT A
Background:
The Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program is an annual, cooperative economic development
program to help fund local economic development initiatives across King County. Based on a per capita calculation,
King County cities (except Seattle) may each receive between $10,000 and $60,000 based on the city's population. The
maximum grant allocation for each city, with populations between 10,000 and 60,000 people, is based on one dollar per
resident. Population estimates are determined by the Washington State Office of Financial Management. The Port uses
the most recent population estimates at the start of the grant cycle. Cities with populations numbering less than 10,000
people are eligible to receive grant funds up to $10,000 and cities with populations numbering more than 60,000 people
are eligible to receive grant funding up to $60,000. Grant funds require a 50 percent match of dollars or in-kind
resources. In-kind resources can only be used for up to 25 percent of the grant award amount. Cities receiving $10,000
in Port funds may have their 50 percent match come from in-kind resources.
Project Description:
Project One: Space Business Roundtable and Accelerator
Protect Category: Business Retention/Expansion
Proiect Overview/Description:
The City of Tukwila intends to collaborate with regional partners to support the Space Business Roundtable and
Accelerator Program. The City of Kent will serve as the administrator for this program and coordinate with Space
Foundation, Space Northwest, and One Eastside to strengthen Kent Valley's and the Eastside's position in the space
economy.
The project will have two parts:
For the first part, Kent will contract with Space Northwest, who will arrange a half-day executive roundtable with
approximately 20 key regional stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the investment community to
explore strategic opportunities within the rapidly evolving space economy. Space Northwest will contract with the
Space Foundation to co -develop and moderate the roundtable and provide a report on the key insights and themes
and possible next steps.
For the second part, Kent will contract with the Space Foundation to design and execute a space business
accelerator which is intended to help small businesses grow in the space sector. The accelerator program will
comprise two phases. The first phase will last 4 weeks and include approximately 15 companies and will orient them
to the space economy and opportunities at all levels in the supply chain. The second phase will last 8 weeks and
include approximately 7 companies and help them develop a business plan and growth strategy.
More details about the project are included in the City of Kent's application for an economic development grant from
the Port. The City of Tukwila will allocate $10,000 of its Port grant to this Space Business Roundtable and Accelerator
Program through a contract with the City of Kent.
SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time -bound):
The goals are to host a half-day roundtable with key regional stakeholders and execute a space business accelerator
program for 15 companies by Q3 of 2026.
Timelines:
Both parts of the project will be completed by Q3 of 2026.
Project Metrics:
• # Businesses participating
o # of Women and Minority -Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) participating
• # of businesses referred to technical assistance resources
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• # Industry roundtables/seminars hosted
• # of Attendees to Industry roundtables/seminars
o # of WMBE Attendees
Project Two: Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable
Project Category: Business Retention/Expansion
Proiect Overview/Description:
The City of Tukwila intends to collaborate with regional partners to support the Kent Valley Air & Space
Manufacturing Roundtable. The City of Kent will administer and lead this program.
The purpose of the Roundtable is to promote vitality and sustainability in the Kent Valley aerospace industry by
collaborating around workforce and talent development, legislative agendas, and other industry challenges. The
Roundtable was first launched in 2024 and is hosted by City of Kent with support by a contracted facilitator. The
Roundtable's direction and areas of focused work is led by the employers. As an example, in 2025 the employers
chose to host an air & space career expo for high school students. The Roundtable is also supported by the Cities of
Auburn, Renton, and Tukwila plus Green River College, Renton Technical College, and the Auburn, Kent, Renton,
and Tukwila school districts.
Tukwila would allocate $10,000 of its Port grant to this project through a contract with the City of Kent. Kent would
use the funding to extend their contract with the professional facilitator and pay for the costs of hosting meetings
such as space rental, food, and supplies.
SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time -bound):
Host and facilitate one large roundtable event and three small employer work groups by Q3 of 2026.
Timelines -
All work funded by this grant to be completed by Q3 2026. Note: the program is intended to continue beyond the
term of this grant.
Project Metrics:
• # Businesses participating
o # of WMBE participating
• # of businesses referred to technical assistance resources
• # Industry roundtables/seminars and work group meetings hosted
• # of Attendees to Industry roundtables/seminars
o # of WMBE Attendees
Project Three: Small Business Assistance on Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB)
Project Category: Small Business Technical Assistance
Proiect Overview/Description:
The purpose of this project is to help very small businesses along Tukwila International Boulevard between South
152n6 Street and South 130th Street improve their financial sustainability. This project would occur in multiple steps.
Step 1: The City of Tukwila would contract with a local organization that has knowledge and relationships with
businesses along Tukwila International Boulevard. This "engagement provide" would gather and document the
technical assistance needs of the very small businesses in that area, including those in Juba Mall and Medina Mall
using a survey provided by the City of Tukwila.
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Step 2: Tukwila would contract with an organization that has expertise in small business technical assistance to
provide classes, one-on-one coaching, or other services to the businesses based on the survey results including
identified needs, interests, availability, language skills, technology skills, and other considerations. The City
anticipates the technical assistance will address the top one or two priorities out of the multiple needs identified.
Port funding would be used to contract with the engagement provider and technical assistance provider.
SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time -bound):
The goals are to complete a survey/needs assessment of at least 30 businesses by January 2026 and then design
and complete a focused technical assistance program responding to the top priorities by Q3 2026.
Timelines:
The City plans to complete step 1 by January 2026 and step 2 by Q3 of 2026.
Project Metrics:
o # of Surveys collected
o Surveys completed in different languages
o # of WMBE served
o # Businesses assisted
o # of WMBE served
• # of Attendees to events
• # of Trainings offered
• # of Individuals trained
o # of WMBE served
Project Four: Small Business Participation in Soccer World Cup
Project Category Tourism
Project Overview/Description:
This project is intended to help small businesses in the City of Tukwila, especially those along Tukwila International
Boulevard, participate in the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup by helping them promote their products and services to
the visitors and residents from the Seattle region attending World Cup watch parties and other local activities.
The program will include:
• Helping the businesses get online to promote themselves to visitors
• Advising the businesses how to improve their in-person experience to welcome visitors
• Helping small businesses understand how they can participate in the World Cup (such as hosting watch
parties or other events)
• Sponsoring or hosting events that attract visitors to the Tukwila International Boulevard area during the
World Cup
• Promoting local events and businesses during the World Cup
This project falls in the tourism promotion category because it will promote local businesses to the tourists who are
visiting the Seattle region for the World Cup and improve the experience for those visitors; however, it won't result in
additional overnight hotel stays since those visitors will have already made their lodging choices.
The City would contract with service providers to help the small businesses get online, learn how to improve their in-
person experience, and learn how they can participate in the World Cup. The City would sponsor or host some watch
party events in the TIB neighborhood and would promote the program through its Experience Tukwila social media
platform.
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SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time -bound):
The goal is to provide advice to 20 businesses in Q1 2026 and sponsor or host at least 6 watch parties by July 2026.
Timelines:
All work will be completed by July 2026.
Project Metrics:
o # Businesses assisted
o # of WMBE served
• # of Attendees to events
• # of Non -local visitors
• # of Website visits, impressions, page visits, links clicked.
Budget
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q$10,500
Project 1
Business
$10,000
$0
$500
Space Business
Retention/Expansion
Roundtable and
Accelerator
Project 2
Business
$10,000
$0
$1,000
$11,000
Air & Space
Retention/Expansion
Manufacturing
Roundtable
Project 3
Small Business
$20,000
$0
$1,000
$21,000
Small Business
Technical Assistance
Assistance on TIB
Project 4
Tourism
$5,860
$25,000
$4,000
$34,860
Small Business
Participation in Soccer
World Cup
Total Funds:
$45,860
$25,000
$6,500
$77,360
Percentage
55%
14%
contribution to
Port Funds*:
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1. Collaboration with partners: Please identify all community organizations (chamber of commerce, neighborhood
associations, Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, Greater Seattle Partners, etc.) you plan to work with to
complete all or part of your project(s) for each project:
Project One: Space Business Roundtable and Accelerator: The City of Tukwila would contract with the City of Kent.
Project Two: Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable: The City of Tukwila would contract with the City of Kent.
Project Three: Small Business Technical Assistance on TIB. The City of Tukwila would contract with local
organizations that are to be determined but could be the Somali Independent Business Alliance (SIBA) and the Small
Business Development Center at Highline College (SBDC).
Project Four: Small Business Participation in Soccer World Cup: The City of Tukwila would contract with local
organizations that are to be determined but could be the Somali Independent Business Alliance (SIBA), the Seattle
Southside Chamber of Commerce, Business Impact Northwest, or others.
2. Use of consultants or contractors: If you plan to use consultants or contractors to complete all or part of the
project, please identify the firm or type of firm you plan to hire for this project.
Project One: Space Business Roundtable and Accelerator: The City of Tukwila would contract with the City of Kent
who would contract with Space Northwest (a 501 c3) who would then contract with Space Foundation (a 501 c#).
Project Two: Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable: The City of Tukwila would contract with the City of Kent who
would contract with a professional facilitator like Lindsey Woolsey.
Project Three: Small Business Technical Assistance on TIB. We don't anticipate hiring professional consultants or
contractors at this time.
Project Four: Small Business Participation in Soccer World Cup: The City of Tukwila would contract with True Blue
for creating social media content and promoting it through the City's Experience Tukwila social media platforms. The
City may hire contractors to host watch parties.
3. Equity: Provide an overview of how intended projects support economically, socially disadvantaged communities, or
WMBE businesses within your city or region.
Project One: Space Business Roundtable and Accelerator: Tukwila has one of the most diverse and lowest income
population of all cities in King County. Sustaining space businesses and supporting their growth provides
opportunities for our residents to live in a good economy and have quality, well -paying jobs.
Project Two: Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable: Kent Valley is home to many air and space businesses that
provide high quality jobs but are having challenges finding people who are interested and qualified. One of the
Roundtable's projects is to attract young people into advanced manufacturing careers.
Project Three: Small Business Technical Assistance on TIB. The Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood is
home to many small WMBE businesses owned by people from disadvantaged communities, especially recent
immigrants from Africa. Many of the very small retail businesses are owned by women.
Project Four: Small Business Participation in Soccer World Cup: The Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood
is home to many small businesses owned by people from disadvantaged communities, especially recent immigrants
from Africa. Many of the very small retail businesses are owned by women.
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