PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 

COMMISSION AGENDA             Item No.      5e 
Date of Meeting     June 9, 2009 
DATE:    May 6, 2009 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Diane Summerhays, Director, Aviation Community Development 
Craig R. Watson, General Counsel 
SUBJECT: Request for Port Commission authorization for the General Counsel to enter into 
a Stipulation for Immediate Use and Possession of Port property being 
condemned by the City of Des Moines for a proposed misdemeanant correctional
facility. 
SYNOPSIS 
This request is for authorization for the General Counsel to enter into a Stipulation for Immediate
Use and Possession of Port property being condemned by the City of Des Moines. 
BACKGROUND 
The Port of Seattle property depicted on the attached map was identified by SCORE (South
Correctional Entity), an interagency coalition comprised of the cities of Auburn, Des Moines,
Federal Way, Renton, Burien, Tukwila and SeaTac, as the location for a new misdemeanant
correctional facility. In April 2009 , the City of Des Moines (City) moved to acquire the property 
from the Port through a condemnation action.
The property was acquired by the Port primarily for noise mitigation. It is in a remote area south
of SeaTac International Airport, adjacent to the SR509 old right of way and 208th Street. No
aviation-related use has been identified for the parcel. Consistent with Federal Aviation
Administration requirements, restrictions will be incorporated into the agreement with the City to
ensure the property will be used in a manner compatible with an airport environment. 
SCORE's plans call for commencing construction of the facility by August 2009. However, the
Port and the City have not reached agreement on the fair market value of the property. In
addition, road access to the facility is under negotiation. To meet its construction goal pending
resolution of these issues, SCORE is requesting possession of the property effective August 1, 
2009 through a Stipulation for Immediate Use and Possession. As required under condemnation
law, SCORE will pay the Port its appraised value for the property at the time it takes possession.

COMMISSION AGENDA 
T. Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
May 6, 2009 
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 
Since condemnation of this property is a legal action, it is not directly linked to a strategic
objective. However, providing immediate use and possession of the property supports the Port's
strategy to "Enhance Public Understanding and Support of the Port's Role in the Region" by
cooperating with our local governments for a multi-jurisdictional, governmental purpose.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED/RECOMMENDED ACTION 
Take no action. While the City could request that the court expedite the condemnation action, a
delay in possession of the property after August 2009 could seriously impact SCORE's schedule
to construct the correctional facility. This is not a recommended alternative.
Enter into a Stipulation for Immediate Use and Possession: This will allow the
condemnation process to continue for a facility that will benefit multiple cities. This is the
recommended alternative. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Washington law requires that the Port receive fair market value for the property. This value has
not yet been agreed to by the parties, but will be determined in accordance with the requirements
for condemnation actions. The City is required to pay the Port $2,490,000.00, its current
appraised value for the property, at the time it takes possession under the Stipulation for
Immediate Use and Possession.
ECONOMIC IMPACTS 
The granting of Immediate Use and Possession to the City will bring a one time, short-term
financial benefit to the Port. Additional economic benefits will accrue to the local community
from the construction and operation of the correctional facility. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION 
There has been no previous Commission action associated with this request.

ITEM NO: ______5e map_
DATE OF
MEETING:__ June 9, 2009
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