NWSA Regular | Port of Tacoma Special

9/4/2024

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

Agenda

    1. Call to Order – 9:30 AM
    2. Recess to Executive and Closed Sessions: Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. Followed by a closed discussion pursuant to 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 the Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 201228.
    3. Return to Order – 11:30 AM
    4. Flag Salute
    5. Report by the Chief Executive Officer
    6. Public Comment In addition to in-person testimony, written comments may be submitted to the Managing Members at the meeting or by email to nwsacomment@nwseaportalliance.com prior to the meeting or by U.S. Mail to NWSA Public Comment, PO Box 2985 Tacoma Washington 98401-2985. Written comments must be received by Tuesday, September 3 before 4:00 p.m. to be distributed prior to the meeting. Pursuant to RCW 42.56, recorded public comments and public meeting sign-in sheets, including names and any contact information provided, are subject to public disclosure.
    7. Work Group / Committee Reports
    8. Consent Agenda
      1. Approval of the minutes of the August 6, 2024 meeting.
      2. Authorization for the CEO to accept a new EPA DERA Grant in the amount of $900,000 to provide an additional 30 truck scrapping bonuses in the existing Domestic Truck Scrapping Program. Materials
    9. Actions
      1. (1). Dual Action NWSA / Port of Tacoma Interlocal Agreement. Request Managing Member authorization for its CEO and Port of Tacoma Commission authorization for its Executive Director to enter into an interlocal agreement authorizing NWSA’s use of City of Tacoma (City) right-of-way subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit (ROCC) issued to the Port of Tacoma. (2). NWSA Action Only Request the Managing Members authorize the CEO to execute the Fifth Amendment to the SSAT (Tacoma) Lease at West Sitcum Terminal to include additional acreage and authorize $620,000 for work required by the lease amendment. Materials
    10. Briefings
      1. 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan and 2024 Forecast (Study Session) Materials
    11. General Business
      1. Cargo/Operations Update
      2. CEO Announcements
      3. Commissioner Comments
    12. Adjourn