PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA             Item No.     7a 
STAFF BRIEFING           Date of Meeting  January 14, 2014 

DATE:    January 8, 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:  2013 Fourth Quarter Update on the Airport's NorthSTAR Program 

SYNOPSIS 
The NorthSTAR program is an outcome of the Airport Terminal Realignment Project in
which Alaska Air Group (AAG) will be the only airline operating out of the North
Satellite. AAG's goal is to consolidate the operations of Alaska Airlines and Horizon
Airlines into the north end of the terminal facilities. The Port and AAG jointly
determined that the overall scope of the NorthSTAR program should include five 
renovation projects whose total estimated cost has increased by $174.5 million from 
$315.6 to $490.1 million. The increase is due to the collaborative recommendation in
October to expand the North Satellite by up to 9 additional bays and to provide 20 gates;
an additional 8 gates from the current 12. The Commission will be briefed on this change
prior to seeking authorization for additional budget.  The program, which is a
collaborative effort of Port and Alaska Air Group, is now scheduled for completion in
2019. This briefing addresses progress through December 31, 2013. 
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 beincorporated into the NorthSTAR program to 
ensure the compatibility of design and the efficiencies of construction. The development
of the NorthSTAR program coincides with AAG's corporate rebranding efforts, longterm
marketing goals, and AAG's goal of enhancing its customers' "curb to seat"
experience by melding building improvements and airline services into an end product
that creates a "hassle-free" and user-friendly airport environment.

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January 8, 2014 
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BACKGROUND 
The NorthSTAR program consists of five capital projects: 
1.  CIP C800544 NorthSTAR Program 
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 
Continued monthly Program Status Reviews with AAG attendance. 
Programmatic Project Labor Agreement signed by Building & Trades. 
Selected Heery for  construction management services, completed contract
negotiations and signed contract. 
Selected Glumac for commissioning services, completed contract negotiations
and signed contract. 
Updated NorthSTAR program communications plan for use by Port and AAG
staff. 
Completed second quarter Commission briefing. 
Refined process to capture aeronautical vs. non-aeronautical scope transfers as
part of budget reporting. 
Presented program update to the Airport Airline Affairs Committee (AAAC) and
at Port/AAG Summit. 
Progress 
Continuing refinements to executive decision matrix and organizational chart to
reflect  recent  AAG  organizational  changes,  additional  staff  and  revised 
responsibilities to better support the program. 
Utilizing SharePoint for various registers, financial information and development
of a Program Dashboard. 
Continuing to update overall program schedule to reflect schedule changes to
each project. 
Issues 
Further refinements to Program/Project specific performance metrics per request
from Commission. 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary and
includes: 
o  Cash flow for this reporting period 
o  Budget 
o  Schedule in percent complete

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o  Contingency remaining 
Risks 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams and stakeholders. 
Assure baseline schedule concurrence of all stakeholders. 
Estimated Budget:            $16,300,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:     September 2019 

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
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, the
seismic reinforcement of the NSAT, the replacement of all infrastructure systems
within NSAT, the expansion of NSAT by up to nine structural bays to accommodate
eight additional gates, the addition of a rooftop structure for Alaska Airlines' Board
Room and 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. 
Accomplishments 
Developed tri-taxilane options. 
Completed the 15% conceptual design evaluating  sixteen options for the
renovation using criteria developed jointly by the Port and AAG, resulting in the
selection of one concept to be refined during 30% design. 
Obtained concurrence with Alaska Airlines to expand the North Satellite to
include eight additional gates based upon the Airport-wide Gate Utilization Study. 
Developed construction schedules to reflect impact of 2, 3, and 4 phase options,
including possible expansion of NSAT. 
Completed NSAT Level-of-Service study, which is being used to refine the
Concourse level floor plans. 
Executed design consultant amendments pertaining to staff changes and are
negotiating the additional design fee based on the recommendation to expand the 
Satellite. 
Registered NSAT with USGBC for possible LEED certification depending upon
which sustainable design features can be incorporated into NSAT. 
At the request of AAG, the team developed and agreed on a high-level conceptual
layout for dual door boarding and completed a rough order of magnitude estimate.

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Updated the project schedule to reflect continuing refinement of the facility
program pertaining to gate utilization and the Airport-wide concessions master
plan. 
The design team completed on-site investigation of existing building conditions
including the tracing of electrical and low voltage cables. 
In Progress 
Refining North Satellite (NSAT) design to accommodate the Airport-wide
Concessions Program Master Plan and better balance holdroom, concession and
open space. 
Evaluating the implementation of NSAT dual door operations at AAG's request. 
Beginning negotiations with the design team for the expansion of NSAT. 
Continuing to develop and review construction gate phasing options based on the
expansion decision with AAG. 
AAG is developing and refining innovative ways to process passengers and
integrate concessions and hold room lease areas. 
Working with project sponsors to determine how to utilize technology to enhance
customer experience, enhance wayfinding, and increase NSAT operational
efficiencies. 
Decision pending from AAG on whether to incorporate dual door into the project. 
Preparing Majority-In-Interest ballot seeking Airline approval for the expansion. 
Issues 
Construction phasing options require coordination with AAG 2017  2022
projected gate operations. 
Procurement strategy for long-lead procurement items must be developed. 
Risks 
May not be able to close five gates during construction due to gate constraints and
use requirements and the availability of gates Airport-wide, resulting in more than
two phases, and an extension of the construction schedule. 
The existing electrical capacity may be insufficient to support the proposed NSAT
improvements, thereby requiring a new electrical substation to be built. 
Level of Service (IATA) rating for passengers may be lower than what either Port
or AAG would deem acceptable. 
Project schedule delayed 4 months due to the decision to expand and evaluate
dual door, but are continuing to evaluate whether some time can be made up. 
Estimated Budget:             $383,548,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:    September 2019

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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/C12, and C14. 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 
Design complete including addressing complex construction phasing. 
Advertised for bids for construction. 
In Progress 
Responding to bid-related questions from potential bidders. 
Bids due in early January. 
Issues 
Construction phasing of sloped walkways to maintain airline operations during
construction, and coordinate with adjacent AAG ground level walkways
construction. 
Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary and includes
approved trends and transfers, remaining contingency, expended to date and
forecasted budget. 
Based on the final construction plans the following metrics will reflect the
performance during construction: 
o  Number of delayed bags 
o  Number of delayed flights 
o  Number of incidences noted in the daily safety hazard report 
o  Number of customer complaints received by Alaska or the Port 
o  Number of change orders processed 
Risks 
Construction phasing impact on bids and construction change orders. 
Estimated Budget:            $19,300,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:     April 2015

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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 in 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 
Commission authorization for $1.5 million for 30% design. 
In Progress 
Developing scope for preliminary design consultant procurement. 
Preparing Majority-In-Interest ballot seeking Airline approval for the project. 
Issues 
Prioritizing project scope items relative to project budget and need. 
Coordination with NSAT design concept to ensure a cohesive look/feel. 
Coordination with AAG & TSA on checkpoint 5 reconfiguration. 
Risks 
Least defined scope and budget relative to the program budget. 
Estimated Budget:            $29,200,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:     March 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.

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Accomplishments 
Briefed Investment Committee of project status on Nov 27, 2013 and December 
11, 2013 to request approval to seek full authorization of the budget to advertise,
execute construction contract, and utilize Port crews. 
Completed memo for additional Commission authorization. 
Completed independent technical 95% design review. 
Conducted second performance review with design consultant to define clear
deliverables. 
Completed 100% design progress set. 
Submitted for Building Permit. 
Received AAG 100% concurrence after Steering Committee presentation on
December 2, 2013. 
Executed SD1 for relocating of Baggage Service Office (BSO). Coordinating with
NSAT project team. 
Recognized project expense scope and budget related to RMM efforts. 
In Progress 
Design team incorporating independent review into 100% design documents. 
Preparing Commission Authorization request for Jan 7, 2014. 
Continuing to work with CPO to meet bid date of January 9, 2014. 
Incorporating NorthSTAR PLA into contract documents. 
Preparing year-end financial requirements. 
C-92 Final Failure Analysis has been completed and evaluating project budget
and schedule impacts. 
Issues 
Consultant performance has not met Port expectations and staff is concerned the
current schedule to complete the bid ready final documents for advertisement will
not be met. Staff is working diligently to get the Consultant to meet current
schedule commitments. 
Substantial completion has been extended 26 weeks due to changes in design,
Consultant performance, construction sequencing, operational constraints  to
construction requested by AAG, scope  additions and cost increases. The
Consultant has not been timely in providing supporting documentation, which has
delayed negotiations of SD1-1 MOD 2 LOE.

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Metrics 
Financial performance is reflected in the program budget summary and includes
approved trends and transfers, remaining contingency, expended to date and
forecasted budget. 
Based on the final construction plans the following metrics will reflect the
performance during construction: 
o  Number of system shutdowns 
o  Number of operational impacts 
o  Number of unplanned system downtime periods exceeding 15 minutes 
o  Number of change orders processed 
Risks 
NSAT expansion decision may impact baggage handling system refurbishment
requirements on capability to handle forecasted bag volume and speed. Evaluating
mitigation options. 
TSA's re-capitalization may impact baggage project design for C92 review
duration and overall project schedule. 
AAG operations require coordination with baggage handling system shutdowns.
Therefore, work must be accomplished prior to Summer 2015. 
Estimated Budget:            $22,000,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:     August 2015 

6.  CIP C800554 NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
This project will 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 
Scoping not yet initiated. 
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 
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.