7a. Presentation
Item No.: 7a_supp Date: February 28, 2017 Airport Community Ecology Fund Pearse Edwards, Director, Government Relations Overview Airport Community Ecology Fund (ACE Fund) $1 Million Fund Supports Ecological and Environmental projects and programs Focus Communities SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines November 22, 2016 Commission Motion Authorizing Fund 2 Fund Development Researched community fund models. Explored environmental partnerships. Identified grant processes used elsewhere. Received community input. Held four Internal meetings. Structure, Scope and Develop Criteria Process Models Principles: equity, metric-based and community engagement. Participatory models to inform and consult with community. Proposed model would: Gather information from community and partner with stakeholders Consult with Port of Seattle Internal Audit and CPO Establish criteria, process and timelines Brief and receive Commission feedback Start application review and approval process Inform, Consult and Involve Community Partnerships Partners with third party group. Help expand reach, improve trust and target high-impact projects. Split funding model. Robust Partnership to Expand Reach and Impact Timeline Two-year engagement to align with Flight Corridor Safety Program. Twice-yearly disbursements. Report project status to Commission quarterly. Align with Flight Corridor Safety Program Next Steps Identify and meet with key stakeholders Finalize draft goals, eligibility for the fund, and criteria for selection of proposals. Seek Commission feedback and approval Questions?
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