Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 25-579, approving GCC 1319 Aviation Planning Grant Agreement for the Paine Field Airport Expansion Traffic Study
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ORIGINATOR: Lori Ericsson
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Ken Klein 12/9/25
PURPOSE: Approval of GCC 1319 Aviation Planning Grant Agreement for the Paine Field Airport Expansion Traffic Study
BACKGROUND: Under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 5161, Snohomish County received grant funds to conduct an airport expansion traffic study at Paine Field. The traffic study will evaluate transportation infrastructure needs resulting from the expansion of Paine Field Airport as total annual passengers are expected to grow 678% by 2040. The study will analyze current and future traffic patterns through trip generation and distribution, assess multimodal connectivity with regional transit systems and evaluate safety concerns. Both on-airport and off-airport infrastructure needs will be considered. This is a joint project between Public Works and the Airport, as both have an interest in the completion of the study. Public Works will take the lead in project administration and grant billing. This funding from the state was appropriated after Snohomish County’s 2025 budget was submitted and is therefore not included in either the 2025 or 2026 budgets for the Airport or Public Works. The County will be reimbursed 100% of the total planning phase project cost up to $500,000.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR (2026) |
1ST 6 YRS |
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102 50610144109 Planning Consultant |
$0 |
$333,000 |
$350,000 |
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102 50610141011 Planning Salary |
$0 |
$142,000 |
$150,000 |
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TOTAL |
$0 |
$475,000 |
$500,000 |
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REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR (2026) |
1ST 6 YRS |
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102 3064440360 WSDOT |
$0 |
$475,000 |
$500,000 |
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TOTAL |
$0 |
$475,000 |
$500,000 |
DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES: Funds were not included in the 2026 adopted budget however WSDOT, through the Grant, will reimburse 100% of the total project costs up to $500,000 to the County.
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
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ORIGINAL |
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CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
$500,000.00 |
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AMENDMENT |
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CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
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Contract Period
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ORIGINAL |
START |
7/1/2025 |
END |
6/30/2027 |
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AMENDMENT |
START |
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END |
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by: Risk Management (Diane Baer 12/9/25) and Finance (Nathan Kennedy 12/9/25)