7c Memo

PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 

COMMISSION AGENDA-STAFF BRIEFING 
Item No.         7c 
Date of Meeting      June 8, 2010 

DATE:    May 25, 2010 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Dan Thomas, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer 
Michael Tong, Corporate Budget Manager 
SUBJECT:  2011 Budget Process Briefing 

BACKGROUND 
The Port is preparing for the 2011 budget, including developing a detailed budget calendar and
guidelines. On June 8, 2010, staff will brief the Commission on the budget process and provide an
opportunity for Commission input and discussion of priorities for the coming year.

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