Statement in support of Motion 
The Port of Seattle began planning for its 2011 Centennial by creating the Century
Agenda - a vision for carrying out the Port's mission in the first quarter of its next century
(2011-36). The goal of the Century Agenda is to refresh the Port's strategic plan and
mission statement, using a four-year process that builds on the accomplishments of the
past century while looking toward the emerging challenges of this century. 
The Century Agenda has been a collaborative process, open to the public, engaging
customers, tenants, business interests, neighborhoods, partner agencies, civic
organizations, advocacy groups, King County residents, and employees. Four expert
panels focused on Green Port Strategy, Social Responsibility, Real Estate and Land Use,
and Funding Policy and Strategy. The panels held 11 meetings in 2008, totaling over 30
hours of collaboration. The Century Agenda process will continue to serve as an
opportunity for the port to engage the broader community in helping shape a common
vision for how the Port of Seattle can best serve the public interest.

Motion 
The Commission hereby adopts the Century Agenda Guiding Principles, and anticipates
these principles will drive and shape future port polices. The Commission hereby
requests the Chief Executive Officer to use them use as guidance for budget preparation.