Melanie Stambaugh Babst

The meeting includes an executive session to evaluate complaints against a public officer and discuss potential litigation. Key business items involve the approval of significant disbursements, project authorizations for the West Sitcum Terminal Gangway Replacement, the Domestic Truck Scrapping Program, and T18 Paving Maintenance. The agenda also features the establishment of a two-year cargo and service incentive program, a settlement for the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. Port of Tacoma litigation, and an interlocal agreement regarding the use of the log dock site at 3401 Taylor Way. Additional project authorizations are requested for the Husky Crane North Vault, T18 Paving Condition Assessment, and T18 Transtainer Runs, alongside a first reading for a lease agreement with Vane Line Bunkering, LLC.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) was formed by the ports of Tacoma and Seattle to unify marine cargo facility management and enhance regional economic benefits. The strategic plan focuses on attracting more cargo, making strategic terminal, road, and rail investments, and establishing an Operations Service Center to improve customer service. Key goals include growing jobs, increasing cargo volumes, and maintaining financial stability by 2025, with specific metrics for vessel turnaround, crane production, truck turn times, and rail transit efficiency. The plan aims to ensure the Puget Sound gateway remains competitive and responsive to industry changes.

This strategic narrative outlines the vision and goals for the Northwest Seaport Alliance, focusing on regional growth, customer value, and community service. Key strategic pillars include leveraging existing capacity to attract new shippers, achieving ambitious 10-year financial and cargo volume goals through collective stakeholder effort, and establishing a unified voice for advocacy. The plan aims to integrate independent organizations to improve the gateway for regional benefit, ultimately positioning it as one of North America's most attractive gateways known for efficiency and reduced congestion.

The Managing Members of the Northwest Seaport Alliance convened to discuss and adopt the Sixth Amended Managing Member Bylaws. These amendments include changes to the starting time of the public portion of the regular Alliance Managing Member Meetings and provide flexibility to the presiding responsibility in the event the scheduled Co-Chair is unavailable.

This document, the Resilient Gateway Vulnerability Assessment and Response Framework Summary, is designed to inform policy development and strategic decision-making for the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). It provides a framework for an Implementation Plan by assessing the NWSA's exposure and vulnerability to eight key natural hazards: coastal flooding, general flooding, severe weather, wildfires and smoke, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity. The plan outlines a response framework focusing on preparing for and mitigating these hazards through education, planning, and adapting infrastructure, aiming to enhance the long-term economic vitality and resilience of the region's critical infrastructure and operations.