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Des Moines joins Burien and SeaTac in ILA to coordinate NEPA/SEPA review and hire legal counsel

Des Moines City Council · November 14, 2025
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Council approved an interlocal agreement with Burien and SeaTac to coordinate review and potential legal challenges of the SeaTac Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP); initial estimated local share is about $96,000 and staff recommended filing a $1,000 petition to preserve appeal rights while the parties refine strategy.

The Des Moines City Council voted Nov. 13 to approve an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the cities of Burien and SeaTac to coordinate technical and legal review of the SeaTac Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and to jointly retain legal counsel for NEPA and SEPA evaluations.

Community Development Director Rebecca Deming said the renewed ILA adds shared legal services and clarifies cost‑sharing…

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