PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4h 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting    September 13, 2016 
DATE:    August 22, 2016 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   David Soike, Chief Operating Officer 
SUBJECT:  Security Screening Equipment and Modifications (CIP #C800880) 
Amount of This Request:         $550,000   Source of Funds:   Airport Development
Fund 
Est. Total Cost:                $550,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission ratification of Port of Seattle actions related to purchasing equipment and
building-out space for future security needs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in an amount
of $550,000. 
SYNOPSIS 
In response to evolving global and domestic security threats, the Port moved rapidly to prepare
itself for increased security needs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  This involved the
purchase of equipment and building-out of space. The purchase of equipment included X-ray
machines and magnetometers in an amount of $300,000. The build-out of space is underway for
an estimated total of $250,000. Although individually these items are within the delegated
amounts indicated in the General Delegation of Authority to the CEO, the combined amount is
over the $300,000 threshold; therefore, staff is asking for ratification of these combined efforts. 
BACKGROUND 
Evolving global and domestic security threats require constant consideration for changes in
security risk mitigation tools. Other airports are also considering added layers of security as is
Sea-Tac. The Airport must also continuously assess the need for new or changed security layers.
This project provides the necessary equipment and infrastructure space to be able to add a layer
of security in rapid fashion when necessary. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
The ability to rapidly add another layer of security aids Sea-Tac in maintaining a safe and secure
environment for travelers and workers who transit the Airport. World events demonstrate a
changing environment and therefore it is necessary to be able to add security when needed, and
to maintain operational effectiveness as Sea-Tac continues rapidly to grow its aircraft and
passenger traffic.

Template revised May 30, 2013.

COMMISSION AGENDA 
Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
August 22, 2016 
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Project Objectives 
Provide the necessary equipment and infrastructure necessary for an additional layer of security
to protect customers and employees at the Airport. 
Scope of Work 
This project will provide equipment and space for additional screening capability as the Airport
grows and as needs arise.
Schedule 
This project will complete the procurement of required equipment and build-out of infrastructure
space where necessary.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
This cost was not anticipated in the 2016 operating budget. The cost of this project is $550,000.
Costs will be absorbed within the 2016 operating and capital budget. All costs will be recovered
through airline rates and charges.
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This project supports the Port's Century Agenda objectives of making Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport the West Coast 'Gateway of Choice' for international and domestic travel
and of meeting the region's air transportation needs at the Airport for the next 25 years by
ensuring safe and secure operations through augmented security layering when necessary.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None 





Revised March 28, 2016  pjw