PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4e 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting     January 6, 2015 
DATE:    December 29, 2014 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Michael Ehl, Director Aviation Operations 
SUBJECT:  Six-Month Extension of Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Agreement
for Light Rail 

ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to extend the existing
Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Sound Transit for a period not to exceed six
months to allow the renegotiation of the agreement to encompass the physical extension of the
Sound Transit Light Rail system to South 200th Street. 
SYNOPSIS 
Sound Transit's Link Light Rail expanded to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in December
2009. Provisions covering various operational and maintenance issues coordinated between the
Airport and Sound Transit are in place in the existing agreement to support the light rail station 
and guide way, which provide system access. The existing Operations and Maintenance
agreement provides clarity for expenses and reimbursements, primarily related to landscape
maintenance and trash pick-up. This authorization extends the existing agreement for a period
up to six months while the new agreement is finalized to incorporate the new elements of the
extended light rail line. 
BACKGROUND 
On April 11, 2006, the Commission approved the second reading and final passage of Resolution
No. 3559, to execute an interlocal agreement with Sound Transit to establish the real property,
financial,  and construction arrangements for the Airport Link Project.  Operations and
maintenance impacts related to the rail extension constructed on and over Port of Seattle property
are identified in the existing five-year Operations and Maintenance Agreement that was
completed on December 18, 2009.
Sound Transit is now proceeding with a physical extension of Link Light Rail to South 200th 
Street, which is expected to open in 2016. The extension of the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement accommodates the physical extension of Light Rail and maintains the current terms
and conditions of the previously approved agreement, assigning the Port of Seattle financial

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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December 29, 2014 
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responsibility for Port of Seattle assets, while Sound Transit will have financial responsibility for
operations and maintenance of Sound Transit assets.
Specifically, the two elements identified for continued applicability are Port of Seattle-provided 
reimbursable landscape maintenance services within their easement, and Sound Transit-provided
electrical service to the Airport's pedestrian bridge, connecting the Light Rail Station and the
Airport terminal. Both of these items will be reimbursed in actual costs, and will be identified in
annual operating budgets. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
Project Objectives 
Allow the existing agreement to remain in place while representatives from the Port of Seattle
and Sound Transit validate the elements necessary for an updated agreement that will include the
yet-to-be completed extension from the Airport station to South 200th Street. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
The estimated annual reimbursable landscape maintenance expenses are $12,000, including a
15% administrative fee. Electrical expenses for the Airport are estimated at $3,000 per year.
Anticipated Airport expenses for the six-month extension are $7,500, of which $6,000 would be
reimbursed. These costs are reimbursements and are included in the 2015 operating budget. 
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
This Operations and Maintenance Agreement extension supports the Port of Seattle partnership
with Sound Transit as a "Catalyst for Regional Transportation Solutions." It also supports the
Century Agenda Strategy of advancing this region as a leading tourism destination and business
gateway. 
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE 
Economic Development 
Cooperation between the Port of Seattle and Sound Transit in the Operations and Maintenance
agreement provides the economic benefit of efficient use of resources and the prospects of
further development as a result of new transportation services. 
Environmental Responsibility 
A consistent application of landscape standards and of maintenance services mitigates
environmental impacts. 
Community Benefits 
Consolidating the landscape maintenance contract is within the previously negotiated
responsibilities of the Port of Seattle and a reasonable consideration for efficient use of
resources.

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Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
December 29, 2014 
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ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1)  Update complete Airport Station Operations and Maintenance Agreement
originally produced in 2009 to support the Link Light Rail extension from the Airport Station to
South 200th Street.  This alternative assumes operating conditions and variables that remain
uncertain due to the incomplete nature of the project and current construction activity. This is
not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2)  Extend existing Operations and Maintenance Agreement for up to six months.
This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
Airport Station Operations and Maintenance Agreement  December 2009 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
November 30, 2009  Port of Seattle Commission provided authorization for the Chief
Executive Officer to execute the Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Sound
Transit. 
April 11, 2006  Port of Seattle Commission approved second reading and final
passage of Resolution No. 3559, as amended. 
January 24, 2006  Port of Seattle Commission approved first reading of Resolution
No. 3559 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute an interlocal agreement
with Sound Transit for the Airport Link Project.