Agenda

Agenda

    1. Call to Order – 10:30 AM
    2. Recess to Closed Session
      1. Closed session pursuant Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations and related laws found at 46 U.S.C. § 40306, 46 C.F.R. § 535.608, 46 C.F.R. § 535.701(i)(1) and as authorized by Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 201228.
      2. Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency potential litigation concerning (iii) legal risks of a proposed action or current practice that the agency has identified when public discussion of the litigation or legal risks is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
    3. Return to Order – 12:00 PM
    4. Flag Salute
    5. Report by CEO
    6. Public Comment. In addition to delivering public comment in person, written comments may be submitted to the Managing Members at the meeting, or prior to the meeting by email to nwsacomment@nwseaportalliance.com or by U.S. Mail to NWSA Public Comment, PO Box 2985 Tacoma Washington 98401-2985. Written comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting to be distributed prior to the meeting. Pursuant to RCW 42.56, recorded public comments, written comments, and public comment sign-up sheets, including names and any contact information provided, are subject to public disclosure.
    7. Work Group / Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee
      2. Legislative Work Group
    8. Unfinished Business
      1. NWSA Rebrand Initiative (9D from the Oct. 6 Agenda) (1) Authorize the CEO or delegate to execute PSA No. PA000000207 with NJI Media, LLC for the NWSA Rebrand Initiative Phase 1 in an amount not to exceed $183,000 plus any applicable Washington State Sales Tax, in substantially the same form as presented. (2) Establish a Rebrand Initiative Work Group to be effective throughout the pendency of the rebrand initiative to provide recommendations to the Managing Members. Materials
    9. Consent Agenda
      1. Approve the October 6, 2026, minutes.
      2. Approve disbursements totaling $24,219,700.32 on checks 3578 through 3739 and electronic payments issued during the period of September 26, 2026 to October 16, 2026.
    10. Actions
      1. Crowley Marine Services Lease at Pier 17 - Authorize the CEO to execute the Lease Agreement between The Northwest Seaport Alliance and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. in substantially the same form as presented. Materials
      2. Tideflats Arrival and Departure (A&D) Tracks Extension Project - Project authorization in the amount of $300,000 for a total authorized amount of $300,000 to solicit a design and planning consultant for work associated with the Tideflats A&D Tracks Extension, Project ID No. 202085. Materials
      3. Pierce County Terminal (PCT) & Washington United Terminal (WUT) Bollard Upgrades Design Authorization (1) Project authorization in the amount of $450,000, for a total authorized amount of $725,000, for work associated with the PCT Bollard Upgrades Design Authorization, Project ID No. 201239.01. (2) Project authorization in the amount of $480,000, for a total authorized amount of $755,000, for work associated with the WUT Bollard Upgrades Design Authorization, Project ID No. 201240.01. Materials
      4. Budget Adoption - That the Managing Members approve: (1) The 2027 Annual Operating Budget including Memberships over $10,000 and Promotional hosting; (2) The 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan; (3) Delegation to the NWSA CEO, or his delegate, to enter into and execute the 2027 Inter-Local Agreements for Support Services (Service Level Agreements (SLAs)) with the Homeports; and (4) Delegation to the NWSA CEO, or his delegate, to enter into and execute the Interlocal Agreement for Intergroup Common Issues Among and Between the NWSA and the Port of Tacoma and The Port of Seattle. Materials
      5. First Reading - Resolution 2026-08 Delegation of Authority Master Policy Materials
      6. Resolution 2026-07 Seventh Amended NWSA Bylaws - Adopt resolution 2026-07 the Seventh Amended NWSA Bylaws superseding Resolution 2025-02. Materials
    11. Briefings
    12. General Business
      1. Cargo / Operations Update
      2. CEO Announcements
      3. Commissioner Comments
    13. Adjourn