Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No. 8d
ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting March 11, 2025
DATE : February 14, 2025
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Darryl McKinney Asst. Director, AV Security Strategy, and Intelligence
SUBJECT: STAC, Exit Lane Funding for 2025
Amount of this request: $3,500,000
ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an agreement with the Seattle Tacoma Airline
Consortium (STAC) for exit lane staffing reimbursement for a total of $3,500,000 through
January 15, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to special events and an increase in international flights, and a projected record number of
passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Airport), TSA has advised the Port of
Seattle (Port) and STAC that staffing the exit lanes with TSA personnel will require reduced
staffing of security checkpoints at the Airport, causing potential congestion and passenger
processing delays at the security checkpoints. This request allows for TSA to focus on opening all
available screening lanes needed for maximum passenger throughput while STAC provides
personnel to staff exit lanes.
JUSTIFICATION
It is in the best interest of the Port, STAC, airlines and other users utilizing the airport, including
the traveling public, to avoid congestion and delays at the security checkpoints.
Diversity in Contracting
Not applicable, the Port is not contracting services.
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
DETAILS
Scope of Work
The STAC agrees to provide the TSA with Personnel to staff, and shall staff, the A Concourse exit
lane (adjacent to checkpoint 1) and the C Concourse Exit Lane (adjacent to checkpoint 3) at the
Airport on a 24-7 basis through January 15, 2026. Port agrees to reimburse the STAC for the cost
per the terms of this agreement.
Schedule
Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Alternative 1 – Discontinue staffing the passenger exit lanes at the Airport. Ending this support
will potentially negatively impact airport operations, including security and safety concerns and
may disrupt air travel causing travel delays for our customers and airlines.
Cost Implications: This will save $3,500,000
Pros:
(1) None
Cons:
(1) Potential Safety and Security concerns
(2) Customer Service concerns for our tenants and traveling public
This is not the recommended alternative.
Alternative 2 – Starting on May 1, 2025, begin reimbursing the STAC for staffing the exit lanes at
the Airport utilizing approved sub-contractors according to the terms of the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOU) between the Port and STAC.
Cost Implications: $3,500,000
Pros:
(1) This allows the TSA to ensure appropriate staffing at the checkpoints helping to
minimize congestion.
(2) Allows TSA to focus on the checkpoints and on the safety and security of traveling
public.
Cons:
(1) None
COMMISSION AGENDA – Action Item No. 8d Page 3 of 3
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
This is the recommended alternative.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate
/Authorization Summary Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE
Original estimate $0
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
AUTHORIZATION
Previous authorizations 0
0
0
Current request for authorization 0
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
Total authorizations, including this request 0
0
0
Remaining amount to be authorized $0
$0
$0
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
STAC for exit lane staffing reimbursement was not included in the approved 2025 operating
expense budget. The funding source would be the Airport Development Fund. The expenses
would be recovered through airline rates and charges. Cost per enplanement is $0.13.
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership)
Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
The STAC use their combined resources to purchase or hire common needs, for example fuel or
interline baggage (bags delivered from one airline to another for connections). STAC has
determined that the exit lane staffing is a common need and have agreed to coordinate the
staffing. Forecasted total spend through January 2026 is no more than $3,500,000. If the full
spend is realized the cost of reimbursement from May 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026 will be
$3,500,000.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Memorandum of Agreement
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
October 13, 2022 – The Commission authorized $235,000
June 8, 2023 – Executive Delegation Authorization Request for TSA Exit Lane Staffing Support
$1,300,000
April 2, 2024 – The Commission authorized $2,600,000
