Airport Community Ecology Fund Pearse Edwards, Director, Government Relations Christina Billingsley, Environmental Engagement Program Manager Item No.: 6d_supp Date: June 13, 2017 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 Process to Date November Commission approves ACE Fund January Progress report submitted to Commission and Commission amended original motion February Update to Commission February to May Port staff outreach and research Meetings with and outreach to cities and external stakeholders Community meetings Internal meetings and review with CPO, legal and audit Port research, engagement, and collaboration contributed to developing the ACE Fund 3 Program Criteria Action-Oriented Builds Public Participation and Trust Accomplishes Specific Goal(s) Identifies Geographic Location(s) (e.g. must be in one of three jurisdictions identified in Commission motion) Specific Metrics Measurable Outcomes Timely Shows 3x Return on Port Investment Port staff worked across departments to develop strong criteria 4 Approach Small Grants Program Green Cities Partnership Program $550,000 over three years Administered directly by Port 倀漀爀琠愀渀搀 挀椀瑹 爀数爀敳敮瑡瑩瘀敳 猀敲瘀攠漀渀  最爀愀渀琠愀瀀瀀氀椀挀愀瑩漀渀 爀敶椀敷 瀀愀渀敬 瑯  猀敬散琠瀀爀漀樀散瑳  Small-scale, community- based projects -annual disbursements $450,000 over three years Administered by Forterra 䌀椀瑹 愀渀搀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀瑹 敮最愀最敭敮琠愀渀搀  椀洀瀀氀敭敮瑡瑩漀渀  䰀愀爀最攀ⴀ猀挀愀氀攠瀀爀漀樀散瑳  Des Moines Memorial Way planning 5 Justification RCW 35.21.278 and 53.19.020 Expertise and unique capacity Green City Partnership models successful across region Des Moines Memorial Way support and large-scale projects Legacy of rigor and high-impact Pro-equity program and community engagement Green Cities Partnership demonstrates alignment with ACE Fund goals 6 Benefits of Healthy Urban Forests Communities benefit from vibrant and well-maintained greenspaces and forestry programs 7 Clean Air and Water Natural Water Retention and Erosion Control Habitat for Local Wildlife Recreational and Educational Opportunities Revitalized Neighborhoods Improved Property Values Greenhouse Gas Reduction Carbon Sequestration Physical and Mental Wellness X Green Cities Partnerships collaborate across sectors to ensure long-term stewardship outcomes 8 9 Green Cities Serving 1.3 million people Combined Goal: 9000 acres Over 1800 acres currently in restoration More than 1M volunteer hours since 2005 Green Cities Partnership Collaborative long-term strategic planning with cities, communities, and other agencies Assessment and Planning Elements of a 20-year plan Statement of vision, objectives, and intended outcomes Habitat assessment of parks and natural open space and maps Capacity assessment of City resources and community input Cost assessment Structure of the Green City Partnership Roles and responsibilities Goals, benchmarks, and timelines Green Cities Partnerships lead trainings on tree care, maintenance, and forest ecology Outreach and public education Volunteer education and leadership development improve the local environment Forest Stewards Inclusive community engagement for all Healthy Sustainable Urban Forest Budget Objective 1: Assess and Plan: $135,000 Objective 2: Community Engagement and Community Liaison Program: $65,000 Objective 3: Implementation: $250,000 TOTAL: $450,000 Green Cities Partnerships jump-start robust city and regional forestry plans Next Steps Green Cities Partnership implementation Launch event on June 20 -annual progress report to Commission Questions?