Special NWSA, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma

7/7/2026

Fabulich Center
3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma, WA 98424

Agenda

    1. Call to Order – 10:30 AM
    2. Recess to Closed Executive and FMC Sessions (closed to public)
      1. Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation/potential litigation/legal risks to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
      2. Closed session pursuant Federal Maritime Commission 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.
    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. Environmental
      2. Legislative
    8. Consent Agenda
      1. Approve the June 2, 2026, minutes.
      2. Approve disbursements totaling $34,037,743.34 on checks 3057 through 3206 in the amount of $6,036,608.79 and electronic payments in the amount of $28,001,134.55 issued during the period May 21, 2026, to June 25, 2026.
      3. Pier 3 and 4 Maintenance Dredging 2026 and WUT Maintenance Dredging 2026 (1) Project authorization in the amount of $295,000, for a total authorized amount of $345,000, for work associated with the Pier 3 and 4 Maintenance Dredging 2026, Project Identification No. 202066. (2) Project authorization in the amount of $650,000 for a total authorized amount of $700,000, for work associated with the WUT Maintenance Dredging 2026, Project Identification No. 202067. Materials
      4. Terminal 5 Gatehouse Building Roof and Interior Repairs Construction: Project authorization in the amount of $850,000 for a total authorized amount of $1,200,000 for work associated with the Terminal 5 Gatehouse Building Roof and Interior Repairs, Project Identification No. N10727. Materials
      5. Vane Line Bunkering LLC, Lease (Second Reading): Authorization for the CEO or his delegate to execute the Lease Agreement between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Vane Line Bunkering, LLC for the Premises located at Pier 17. Materials
      6. TOTE Terminal Pavement Maintenance and Repairs: Project authorization in the amount of $463,501 for a total authorized amount of $550,000 for design and construction work associated with the TOTE Terminal Pavement Maintenance and Repairs Project, Project Identification No. 201229.01 Materials
      7. Terminal 30 Maintenance Dredge Construction Authorization: Project authorization in the amount of $2,000,000 for a total authorized amount of $2,675,000 for work associated with the Terminal 30 Maintenance Dredging, Project Identification No. N10205. Materials
    9. Actions
      1. First Reading – proposed Resolution 2026-06 establishing a NWSA Workforce Development Plan and Interlocal Agreement with Tacoma Public Schools District No.10 for Maritime 253. Materials_rev070726
      2. Jack Block Park Pier Replacement (NWSA and Port of Seattle): (1) NWSA Managing Members: Project authorization in the amount of $1,680,000, for a total authorized amount of $1,955,000, for work associated with the Jack Block Park Pier Replacement, Project Identification No. N10675. (2) Port of Seattle Commission: Project authorization in the amount of $571,000 for a total authorized amount of $571,000 to complete the design of the POS sponsored work associated with the Jack Block Park Pier Replacement, CIP No. C801074. Materials
      3. Terminal 46 Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Combined Pipe Repair: Project authorization in the amount of $860,000 for a total authorized amount of $1,100,000 for work associated with the Terminal 46 SPU Combined Pipe Repair, Project Identification No. N10279. Materials
      4. Pierce County Terminal (PCT) Transfer Zone Pavement Reconstruction: Project authorization in the amount of $830,000 for a total authorized amount of $1,000,000 for design work associated with the PCT Transfer Zone Project, Project Identification No. 202059. Materials
      5. Pierce County Terminal Reefer Racks and Plugs Project Design: Project authorization in the amount of $1,770,000 for a total authorized amount of $2,000,000 for design work associated with the PCT Reefer Racks and Plugs Project Design Authorization, Project Identification No. 202060. Materials
      6. 2025 Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP) Appeal: (1) NWSA Managing Member and Homeport Commissions (Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma): Approve (i) the Amended Settlement Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) in substantially the same form as presented and (ii) voluntary dismissal without prejudice of issues 20, 35-44, 54-57, and 59 lodged in 2025 ISGP Appeal; and (2) NWSA Managing Members: Authorize $200,000 in potential additional legal services funding relating to responding to ongoing legal challenges relating to the 2025 ISGP and defense of settlements with Ecology. Materials
    10. Briefings
      1. 2026 Q2 Grants Update Materials
      2. NWSA Gateway Velocity Materials
    11. General Business
      1. Cargo / Operations Update
      2. CEO Announcements
      3. Commissioner Comments
    12. Adjourn