PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 

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Date of Meeting        August 17, 2010 
DATE:      August 10, 2010 
TO:         Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:     Jane Kilburn, Director, Public Affairs 
SUBJECT:   Special Order of Business - 2010 Awards Received by the Port of Seattle 

Since the beginning of the year, the Port and Port staff have received a number of awards from
outside professional organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements or professional
competence in areas such as investment policy, budget presentation, communications, and
environmental leadership. The Port is also being recognized for having a "zero defect"
Transportation Security Administration Audit. 
The awards are: 
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA): 
o  2010 Comprehensive Environmental Management Award 
The AAPA awarded the Port of Seattle the 2010 Environmental Improvement Award for the "Environmental
Compliance Assessment Program (ECAP)." Started in 2009, the program is designed to evaluate and
assist with tenants' ability to meet the high public expectations and stringent compliance
regulations for environmental quality. The ECAP process focuses on collaboration with tenants, 
educating each on environmental issues that could impact their operations. A rating system is
used to determine the potential risks associated with industrial activities. The program has
become an effective tool for promoting healthy business practices while helping the port promote
pollution prevention and good environmental stewardship. 
o  Award of Excellence - Annual Report to the Community 2008-2009 
The AAPA recognized the Port's 2008-2009 Annual Report as being particularly noteworthy for
its innovative approach to creating and publishing an annual report on a very limited budget.
Each entry was judged by four seasoned communications professionals from the National
Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The paperless (electronic) annual report
highlights the Port's financial and business activity for the period and features hyperlinks,
videos, slide shows and zoom-in capability, and is the first one the Port published in an online
magazine-style format.

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o  Award of Merit - Environmental Annual Report 2009-2010 
The Port's Annual Environmental Report covers data and activities for the year 2009 as well as
some achievements in early 2010. It includes an overview of successes and challenges and
graphic representation of specific metrics gauging progress against specific goals. This report
also is paperless in keeping with our environmental values. The Port of Seattle is one of the few
ports nationwide that publishes an annual Environmental Report. 
o  Award of Merit - Employee Intranet site "Compass" 
The Port's "Compass" page also was recognized by AAPA. This intranet site received a fresh,
branded design on a Microsoft SharePoint platform with the intent to provide a primary news
source to engage employees. It was built by a team of technical and communication
collaborators, and involved nearly 100 content providers from across the Port. It incorporates
videos, a blog, daily news, collaborative sites, and a number of self-service applications.
Compass is used frequently by almost every Port employee. 
The Association of Public Treasuries  Certificate of Excellence 
The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada (APT US&C) has an
Investment Policy Certification Process that allows public entities the ability to submit their
investment policies for certification. The Port's investment policy was submitted for peer review
and certification and received the Certificate of Excellence Award. This award ensures the Port's
investment policy complies with all prescribed components in the 18 areas of the APT US&C's
model policy, adheres to the affected State investment statutes and does not exceed prudent risk
parameters for public treasurers. 
Editors' Choice Awards 2010 Best Airport for Connections - SmarterTravel.com 
Prior to the opening of Concourse A in 2004, and the opening of the Central Terminal in 2005,
the Airport had six checkpoints: A, B, C, D, North Satellite, and South Satellite, compared to
today's 1,2,3,4. Each checkpoint was operated by a different third party vendor contracted by the
airline with the most enplanements on that concourse. Passengers attempting to connect between
concourses had to exit the concourse on which they had landed and then be rescreened to enter
their connecting concourse. Thus, in 1998, a key objective was initiated in the Terminal
Facilities Plan (TFP) to connect all concourses behind security so that connections could more
easily be made. This was a very conscious and deliberate intent on behalf of customer service.
It has paid off in recognition that it is easier to connect with on-going flights at Sea-Tac than at
many other airports. 

Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award



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The Port of Seattle received the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for its 2010 Budget
Document from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and
Canada. As stated in the GFOA award notification, "this award represents a significant
achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting
the highest principles of government budgeting." 
In order to receive this budget award, the Port had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for
effective budget presentation and must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as
a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide, and as a communications device. 
The Port's 2010 Budget Document was prepared in accordance with strict standards established
by GFOA. This is the third consecutive time that the Port has earned the prestigious GFOA
award. The Port is proud that its budget document meets GFOA's high standards. Well drafted
budget documents contribute to better decision-making and enhanced accountability. 
2010 Transportation Comprehensive Security Administration Audit 
The Aviation Security Department was recently audited by the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA). The audit, which took over four weeks and 185 staff hours, was
conducted by nine TSA Regulatory Agents. They investigated all areas of Airport Security to
include: Credential Center Operations, Perimeter and Terminal Security, Regulatory
Compliance, and employee knowledge of regulations. For the first time since 2002, TSA found
zero reportable discrepancies. 
One of the keys to the Aviation Security Department's success is its ability to grow and develop
partnerships. The department has an established relationship with TSA on both a local and
national level. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is recognized as one of the most innovative
airports in aviation security. Many of our initiatives will be showcased in a nationwide TSA
program highlighting "Best Practices".