10b. Resolution

Supporting City of Seattle Transportation Levy

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Item Number:
Meeting Date:
10b_reso
September 10, 2024
PORT OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION NO. 3828
A RESOLUTION of the Port of Seattle Commission endorsing City of Seattle
Proposition No. 1, Concerning Replacing Funding for
Citywide Transportation Maintenance and Improvements
(the "2024 Transportation Levy").
WHEREAS, the voters of King County authorized and approved the formation of a port
district coterminous with King County to be known as the Port of Seattle in a special election
on September 5, 1911; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle Commission is the legally constituted governing body
of the Port of Seattle; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda guides our actions to "Be the
greenest and most energy efficient port in North America," "Position the Puget Sound region as
a premier international logistics hub," and "Advance this region as a leading tourism destination
and business getaway." To meet these objectives, the Port of Seattle is deeply involved and
invested in the transportation and transit infrastructure essential to our operations: the regional
transportation system; access to Port facilities; and transport of goods through Port-operated
seaport and airport; and
WHEREAS, safe streets, the ability to transition commercial fleets towards cleaner
fuels and/or zero emissions, and being able to efficiently commute or transport via our roads are
ways that a transportation system can and should center safety, sustainability, and equity; these
are outcomes consistent with the Port of Seattle's values and Century Agenda goals; and
WHEREAS, Washington State's transported imports and exports goods were valued at
$134.9 billion in 2022 by Washington State's Department of Transportation, making an
efficient transportation system is vital to the success of Port of Seattle and The Northwest
Seaport Alliance operations. Freight mobility and access to maritime facilities via the
waterfront, manufacturing sites, rail and ship connections, bridges are critical lifelines to our
operations and gateway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seattle has proposed a transportation levy renewal, "Keep
Seattle Moving," for voters to consider on the November 5, 2024 ballot; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Keep Seattle Moving Transportation Levy proposal seeks to
increase, improve, and update freight, pedestrian, bike, and transit infrastructure which will
increase safety for all and reliability in our transit system, which, in turn, supports the Port of
Seattle's regional economic development efforts in tourism and cruise; and
Resolution No. 3828, Endorsing Seattle Transportation Levy
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WHEREAS, the 2024 Keep Seattle Moving Transportation Levy proposal includes $45
million for freight improvements, vital investment to support cargo movement in the supply
chain, and trucks delivering goods and providing services for the region; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Keep Seattle Moving Transportation proposal specifically
allocates $69 million to address climate change directly through our regional transportation
system with goals to reduce air pollution and increase access and options to sustainable
transportation, as well as integrating air quality reduction opportunities into many projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port of Seattle Commission hereby
expresses its support for the 2024 Seattle Transportation ballot initiative as a key resource to
support Port of Seattle operations and economic development strategies and our region's
economic vitality.
ADOPTED by the Port of Seattle Commission at a duly noticed public meeting thereof,
held this
______ day of September, 2024, and duly authenticated in open session by the
signatures of the commissioners voting in favor thereof and the seal of the commission.
Port of Seattle Commission
Resolution No. 3828, Endorsing Seattle Transportation Levy
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