PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA             Item No.     7b 
STAFF BRIEFING           Date of Meeting  August 19, 2014 

DATE:    August 11, 2014 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    George England, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group 
Michael Ehl, Director, Aviation Operations 
Dave Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs 
SUBJECT:  2014 Second Quarter Update on the Airport's NorthSTAR Program 
SYNOPSIS 
The NorthSTAR program is an outcome of Alaska Air Group's (AAG's) goal to
concentrate and consolidate the operations of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines at the
north end terminal facilities of the airport. AAG developed the overall scope of the
NorthSTAR program that includes five renovation projects. The program, which is a
collaborative effort of the Port and Alaska Air Group, is now scheduled for completion in
2020. This briefing addresses progress through June 30, 2014. 
During the 15% conceptual design phase, both the Port and AAG collaboratively
concluded that the north satellite requires renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and
expansion to improve customer service by obtaining reasonable level of services and to
balance holdrooms, concessions, and circulation space to meet the overall program
vision. Staff briefed the airlines on May 28, 2014, at the quarterly Airport Airline Affairs
Committee (AAAC) meeting that a ballot would be submitted through the Majority-In-
Interest process seeking airline approval for the expansion of the North Satellite by up to
9 additional bays, to provide an additional 5 gates from the current program's planned 15 
for a total of 20 gates and the associated additional budget. Ballots were sent out in early
June with the airlines votes anticipated to be due July 7, 2014. Staff then began preparing
two Commission memos for a July 22, 2014, briefing on the expansion, the increased
budget, the decision to use General Contractor/Construction Manager contracting
approach and for a July 29, 2014, Commission authorization request. This action was
deferred until August 5, 2014, when the Commission authorized the request. 
The initial scope of the program was defined in a conceptual study prepared by AAG and
its consultant. Working with this conceptual study, the Port and AAG are refining the
scope to meet the long-term goals of the Port and AAG. In some cases, scope and budget
from other parallel capital projects will be incorporated into the NorthSTAR program to 
ensure the compatibility of design and the efficiencies of construction. AAG's desired
program compliments the Airport's own desire for improved traveler experience and
customer service goals within the Airport.

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BACKGROUND 
The NorthSTAR program consists of one programmatic capital project and five capital 
construction projects: 
1.  CIP C800544 NorthSTAR Program Management & Controls 
This umbrella project is comprised of cost estimating, cost controls, scheduling and
overall management support for the five capital renovation projects within the
NorthSTAR program. 
Accomplishments 
Finalized AAG program lead transition with Greg Smith. 
Completed first quarter 2014 Commission briefing. 
Progress 
Aviation programmatic linkages coordination reviews underway to assure airport-
wide gate availability is not compromised during construction. 
Continuing update to overall program master schedule to reflect schedule changes
to each project. 
Issues 
Tracking programmatic cost impacts due to current progress delays on specific
NorthSTAR projects. 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary and includes: 
o  Cash flow for this reporting period  Actual $261k; Planned $438k 
o  Budget  Actual $15.4M; Forecast $15.4M 
o  Contingency remaining - Actual $4.36M; Forecast $0.84M
(inclusive of Management Reserve) 
o  SCS Participation (Program Mgmt) Actual 33.1%; Planned 27.0% 
Risks 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams and stakeholders. 
Assure baseline schedule concurrence of all stakeholders. 
Estimated Budget:                 $15,400,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:         July 2020 

2.  CIP C800556 NS North Satellite (NSAT) Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
This project includes the renovation of the North Satellite and the satellite transit
system (STS) north loop stations at the Main Terminal, Concourse C, and the North

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Satellite. While the renovation of the STS station lobbies is relatively minor in scope, 
the renovation of the NSAT includes the removal of all regulated materials, seismic
reinforcement of the NSAT, replacement of all infrastructure systems within the
NSAT, possible expansion of the NSAT by nine structural bays to accommodate 5
additional gates as recommended by staff with AAG's support, the addition of a
rooftop structure for Alaska Airlines' Board Room and a destination restaurant, the
rebuilding of the NSAT concourse level interior, and the renovation of non-public
support spaces on the ramp and STS levels. The NSAT scope will also incorporate
sustainable building elements and the data/communications infrastructure to
accommodate the anticipated needs of the Port, AAG and the travelling public. The
airlines were briefed in May and a Majority In Interest was prepared and submitted in
June for airline approval by July 7, 2014. On July 22 and 29, 2014, staff intends to
brief the Commission then seek their authorization for the recommended expansion,
the associated additional budget and additional design after an anticipated favorable 
Majority-In-Interest vote by the airlines. 
Accomplishments 
Completed analysis of the STS North Loop passenger capacity, showing the
system can handle the expansion. 
MII ballot completed for NSAT and submitted to the airlines for approval. 
MII ballot distributed inclusive of expansion and aft boarding/deplaning scopes. 
Completed BNP analysis of future NSAT baggage system capacity. 
Presented NSAT to the Architectural Review Committee. 
Preliminarily determined that baggage handling expansion is required as part of
North Satellite Renovation to support airline operations during construction. 
In Progress 
In July 2014, staff intends to brief the Commission then seek their authorization
for the expansion, the associated additional budget, and additional design after
anticipating a favorable Majority In Interest vote by the airlines. 
Gate utilization and availability during construction is being evaluated. 
Sustainability analysis is being finalized for presentation to Port and AAG
Steering committees. 
Analysis of aircraft layouts and ground equipment at NSAT gates is being
completed by AAG and the Port. 
The pursuit of LEED certification is being evaluated. 
Preparation for additional scope and budget approval process for baggage
handling expansion is being developed. 
Issues 
Current forecasted construction completion date is Q1 2020 based upon facility
expansion. 
Procurement strategy for long-lead procurement items must be developed.

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Currently scheduled to seek Commission authorization on July 29, 2014, for the
expansion of the satellite and inclusion of aft boarding/deplaning. 
Currently scheduled for AAAC presentation for baggage handling expansion on 
August 21, 2014 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary and includes: 
o  Cash flow for this reporting period  Actual $1.0M; Planned $1.6M 
o  Contingency remaining Actual $42.6M; Forecast $40.7M 
o  SCS Participation (Design) Actual 25.6%; Planned 6.0% 
Risks 
Inadequate existing electrical and mechanical infrastructure to support facility
expansion. 
Mitigation of the existing 400Hz motor generators may increase costs. 
Baggage handling system refurbishment requirement may be impacted by
expansion decision. 
Current Estimated Budget:          $208,409,801 
Pending Estimated Budget:          $399,732,944 
Scheduled Project Completion:           July 2020 
3.  CIP C800547 NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
This project will provide new vertical circulation cores for improved vertical
circulation between the concourse and the ground levels for Alaska Airlines/Horizon
Air customers at three locations on Concourse C: Gates C2, C10, and C16. This work
will provide covered, non-temperature controlled sloped walkways with elevator(s)
between concourse and ground levels. The vertical circulation cores will consist of a
light roof structure with glazed side panels to protect passengers from the weather and
new door openings from the concourse to the vertical circulation cores. This project
will improve passenger circulation to the aircraft from concourse to ground level on
Concourse C for Horizon Air passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Forma Construction began construction activity. Grade Beams installed at C2 and
C16, elevator pit excavated at C2, and excavation started at C10. 
Project schedule rebaselined after receipt and acceptance of Forma Construction
schedule. 
Temporary walkways installed at all three locations by AAG/PCL.
Steel structure for new AAG ground level walkway completed at C2. 
eGSE chargers removed from C2 and design at 90% for relocation. 
Investment Committee approved replacement of exterior wall panels at PLB doors
and removal of unused exterior gate signs.

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Underground grease interceptor piping scope and funds transferred into the
project due to similar work and to minimize disruption to airline. 
60% technical review complete for C Concourse Employee Space (AAG tenant
project). 
In Progress 
Construction activity proceeding at all 3 locations. 
Finalizing plans for directional static signage. 
Issues 
None. 

Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary. 
Based on the final construction plans, the following metrics will reflect the
performance during construction: 
o  Number of delayed outbound bags  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of delayed outbound flights  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of safety hazard report incidences  Actual 1; Planned 0 
o  Number of customer complaints received  Actual 0; Planned <5/mo. 
o  SCS Participation (Design) Actual 31.8%; Planned 34.9% 
o  SCS Participation (Const) Actual 0%; Planned 6.0% 
Risks 
Unforeseen underground utilities. 
Estimated Budget:                 $18,600,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:          April 2015 
4.  CIP C800545 NS Main Terminal Improvements 
The Main Terminal scope begins at the departure drop-off curb and ends at the Main
Terminal north STS station. Although the least defined element of the NorthSTAR
program, the project will reconfigure the north end of the ticket lobby, the existing
airline ticket office and ticket counters, and the north checkpoint. This project will
focus on the efficient movement and processing of AAG's customers through
improvements to the building circulation, wayfinding, technology infrastructure,
checkpoint reconfiguration, and anticipated changes in the way AAG processes
arriving passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Selected Landrum & Brown for facility determination analysis.

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In Progress 
Contract paperwork submitted and rate analysis is underway. 
Issues 
Coordination with NSAT design concept to ensure a cohesive look/feel. 
Coordination with AAG & TSA on security checkpoint 5 reconfiguration. 
Coordination with upcoming Sustainable Master Plan and Terminal Development
Strategy. 
Metrics 
TBD 
Risks 
Least defined scope and budget relative to the program budget. 
Estimated Budget:                 $29,200,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:         September 2018 

5.  CIP C800555 NS Refurbish Baggage System 
This project will refurbish the existing baggage systems in support of AAG
operations on the NSAT and Concourse D. The work will extend the service life of
part of the C92 baggage systems, the C88 North Satellite systems, and the C88 tunnel
systems. Some of the processing and transit times may be decreased but capacity will
not be increased. 
The project will speed up the tunnel conveyors if this provides significant benefit, and
will replace aging conveyor belts, motors, drives, and controls of the existing tunnel
and North Satellite systems as required improving reliability and full functionality. 
Accomplishments 
Infrastructure for virtual servers was completed in Main Terminal to support
baggage control system. 
Construction contract awarded to MD Moore. First construction meetings held. 
Central Equipment Room power under construction by PCS for Main Baggage
Controls. 
Construction of NSAT Tunnel completed by PCS. 
In Progress 
Responding to contractor requests for information and reviewing submittals. 
Closing out existing consultant service directives and negotiating for construction
support. 
Began work resolving Motor Control Panel (MCP) issue raised by contractor.

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Issues 
Design consultant performance resulted in schedule delays to overall project,
prompting closer scrutiny of deliverables for quality and design intent. 
Motor Control Panel room may need to be relocated to avoid future conflict with
seismic improvements to the North Satellite. 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary. 
Based on the final construction plans the following metrics will reflect the
performance during construction: 
o  Number of system shutdowns  Actual 1; Planned 10 
o  Number of operational impacts  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of unplanned system downtime periods exceeding 15 minutes  
Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Number of construction change orders processed  Actual 0; Planned 0 
o  Project contingency remaining Actual $4.5M; Planned $1.3M 
o  SCS Participation (Design) Actual 19.0%; Planned 14.3% 
o  SCS Participation (Const) Actual 0%; Planned 5.0% 
Risks 
NSAT expansion decision may impact baggage handling system refurbishment
requirements as to capability to handle forecasted bag volume and speed.
Evaluating mitigation options. 
TSA baggage optimization may have impacts to overall project schedule and
scope. 
Estimated Budget:                 $21,502,500 
Scheduled Project Completion:         May 2015 
6.  CIP C800554 NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
This project, if approved, would add exterior stairs to Concourse C and D gate lobbies
to enable the aft loading and unloading of aircraft at locations identified by AAG.
This is currently a prospective "status 1" project. 
Accomplishments 
None. 
In Progress 
Nothing to report. 
Risks 
Safety of passengers, employees and construction crew during construction. 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas.

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Issues 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas. 
Lack of defined scope (full complement of gates undetermined at this time). 
Agreement with AAG on cost responsibility. 
Estimated Budget:                 $21,400,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:         TBD 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
Attachment A - Quarterly Commission Update PowerPoint 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
July 22, 2014  The Commission received a briefing on the North Satellite
expansion. 
May 27, 2014  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
January 14, 2014  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
September 24, 2013  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
June 25, 2013  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
March 26, 2013  The Commission received an update on the status of the 
NorthSTAR Program. 
June 26, 2012  The Commission received a briefing on the status of the Airline
Realignment Program and budget restructuring in association with the
NorthSTAR Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.