EVERETT — After more than a decade in the works, the Port of Everett Commission is expected to authorize Executive Director John Mohr in the coming weeks to complete the transfer of the Mukilteo Tank Farm property from the Air Force.
At its regular meeting on Sept. 10 at 1205 Craftsman Way, the commission will hold a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements in order to accept the 20.9-acre waterfront parcel. Once the commission accepts the transfer of the property, the Air Force will execute the transfer of the property to the Port of Everett.
“We are so thrilled with the forward progress on the transfer of the Mukilteo Tank Farm,” Executive Director John Mohr said in a statement. “It has been a long time in the making, and we appreciate Senator (Patty) Murray and Congressman (Rick) Larsen’s advocacy and leadership in this transfer process. We all look forward to the day that the people of Mukilteo and Everett will have the long-awaited access to their waterfront.”
Since 1999, the port has been working with the City of Mukilteo, City of Everett, Washington State Ferries, Sound Transit and Community Transit to secure the tank farm for transportation and community access purposes. In 2001, Sen. Murray, D-Wash., sponsored legislation that directed the property to transfer to the Port.
On June 4, Murray announced the U.S. Air Force would transfer the Mukilteo Defense Fuel Support Point, including roughly 20 acres of land and facilities, to the Port of Everett.
The port is currently in negotiations with Washington State Ferries, Sound Transit and the City of Mukilteo to enable the envisioned multi-modal facility, which includes the relocation of the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal to the tank farm property.
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