Regular Managing Member | Special Port of Tacoma

10/6/2026

The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158

Agenda

  • AGENDA
    1. Call to Order – 9:30 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.
    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
    8. Consent Agenda
      1. Approve the September 1, 2026, minutes.
      2. Approve disbursements totaling $23, 399,744.50 on checks 3493 through 3532 and 3534 through 3577 and electronic payments issued during the period of August 21, 2026 through September 25, 2026.
      3. Approve disbursement totaling $6,527.42 on check 3533 issued September 2, 2026 to the State Auditor.
    9. Actions
      1. GRT Environmental Services (USA) Ltd. - Authorize the CEO to execute the Lease Agreement By and Between The Northwest Seaport Alliance and GRT Environmental Services (USA) Ltd. Materials
      2. First Reading – Crowley Marine Services Lease at Pier 17 Materials
      3. GLOVIS America Use Agreement Third Amendment & First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between the Port of Tacoma and the NWSA Regarding Implementation of the GLOVIS 2020 Use Agreement (1) Authorize the NWSA CEO to execute the Third Amendment to GLOVIS America Use Agreement. (2) Dual Action | That the NWSA Managing Members authorize the NWSA CEO and the Port of Tacoma Commission authorize its Executive Director to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance Regarding Implementation of the GLOVIS 2020 Use Agreement. Materials
      4. Rebrand Initiative - Authorize the CEO to execute Personal Services Agreement No. PA000000207 with NJI Media LLC for the NWSA Rebrand Initiative in substantially the same form as presented. Materials
      5. First Reading – Resolution 2026-07 Seventh Amended NWSA Bylaws Materials
    10. Briefings
      1. 2026 Q3 Grants Update Materials
    11. General Business
      1. Cargo / Operations Update
      2. CEO Announcements
      3. Commissioner Comments
    12. Adjourn