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- A Case Study: Port of San Diego and Proposition B: Preserving Port Cargo Facilities in the Face of Pressures for Alternative Commercial/Recreational Uses
In 2008, a group of private developers called San Diego Community Solutions, Inc.
gathered approximately 60,000 member-city residents’ signatures to place a Ballot
Initiative on the November 4, 2008 election as Proposition B (Prop B or Initiative).
Prop B sought to allow the development of hotels, restaurants and/or a sports arena
complex at the TAMT. Although the Port had been used to previous public discourse
with respect to the utility and importance of the TAMT as a cargo facility in the past,
this was the first time the Port was subjected to a challenge via a public election
process.
As a public agency, the Port was not allowed to campaign against the initiative and
had to come up with strategies to present information to voters without violating the
law. The Port launched a multi-pronged approach, involving legal, communications,
and trade development teams consisting of internal staff and outside consultants to
implement a strategy to defeat Prop B.
More importantly, a group of outside stakeholders, called the Working Waterfront
Group implemented a grassroots campaign that resulted in a groundswell of
opposition to the Initiative. A long and impressive list of vocal opponents, including
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San Diego’s entire US Congressional delegation, the US Navy, member-city mayors,
chambers of commerce and other civic groups were rallied as a result of this
campaign.
After many months of public relations efforts and legal challenges, Proposition B
ultimately did not pass, concluding in a 70% “against”-30% “in favor” election results.
Many lessons were learned as a result of this unprecedented challenge. These
include the importance of clarity of Port vision, mission and a strategic plan; Board
and executive leadership; a multi-pronged and coordinated approach involving legal,
public relations, and trade development teams; continuous efforts; creation of
positive public perception; relationship building and; exploration of legal remedies.
- A New Way of Doing Business
Eamonn Killeen, Leasing Officer, Port of Long Beach -- Presentation, AAPA 2006 Port Property Management & Pricing
- A Property Perspective
Franc Pigna, Aegir Port Property Managers, Presentation at 2006 AAPA Growth Opportunities for General Cargo and Shallow Draft Ports Seminar
- Enhancing Port Revenues Through Development and Management of Real Estate Assets (Port of Port Angeles and Port of San Diego Experiences)
Ports have a variety of assets and land holdings that are capable of producing
substantial revenue to the port. Many major Ports own or control significant real estate adjacent to urban areas, airports or central business districts. Often, the Port's ability to utilize those lands for traditional marine industrial purposes is limited by public pressure and incompatibility with adjoining uses. There are also instances where the Port's long term plans do not require utilization of a piece of property for a number of years. In those instances some interim revenue generating use or non-traditional use may be appropriate. Also, the property may not be located on or near a navigable waterway. If managed well and developed to their highest and best use a reasonable return can be earned from Port real estate assets. This paper will highlight some of the steps to follow in the process of maximizing the value of Port real estate and the development and management of Port properties.
- Investing in our Future: The Port of Houston Authority and the Houston Independent School District Maritime Academy
For generations, communities adjacent to seaports have depended on the ports for their livelihoods. Ports, and the numerous industries surrounding them, have generated an ever-increasing prosperity as international trade and opportunities have flourished. As the ports have grown, the communities have grown. However, a port region can only continue to prosper so long as it has a readily available and well-prepared workforce.
With a vision toward producing a workforce educated in maritime technology, operations, and service, the Port of Houston Authority envisioned and worked to establish a maritime academy in Houston, Texas. This academy would address various needs of an ever-growing, ever-changing maritime industry and the port itself.
Working in concert with local industries and educators, the Port of Houston Authority promoted and supported the establishment of the Houston Maritime Academy, which became a reality in Fall 2009. The anticipated benefits are far-reaching. Not only will the Port of Houston and surrounding communities benefit from this endeavor, but ports everywhere will realize the need for educating and ‘growing’ their own workforce in years to come.
- Macro Drivers and Trends
Anthony A. Chiarello, Senior Vice President, AMB Property Corporation -- Presentation, 2006 Port Property Management & Pricing Seminar
- Port Asset Management
Scott Cattran, Woolpert, Inc., Presentation at 2009 Facilities Engineering Seminar & Exposition
- PPP’s in Port Real Estate
Will Friedman, Vice President, Duke Realty Corporation -- Presentation, AAPA 2006 Port Property Management & Pricing Seminar
- Real Estate Leases
Heather McCloskey, Port of Los Angeles, Presentation at 2009 Port Administration and Legal Issues Seminar
- Risks and Opportunities for Non-Traditional Development in Small Ports
This paper discusses the risks and opportunities – from the perspectives of small ports – arising from the use of real estate as an economic development tool to generate revenue streams and create long-term assets. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has used several approaches to mitigate the risks associated with real estate ownership and to position itself to receive additional “upside” lease income from successful growing companies.
- Sample Lease Terms
Heather McCloskey, Port of Los Angeles, Handout, 2009 AAPA Port Administration and Legal Issues Seminar
- Sample Rental Provisions
Duane Bennett, Port of San Diego, Handout, 2009 AAPA Port Administration and Legal Issues Seminar
- The Case for Port Antitrust Immunity
M. Christine Anderson, PPM®, Vice President of Operations, Port of San Diego -- Presentation, AAPA 2006 Port Property Management & Pricing Seminar
- The Seaport Sector
Eric Friedland, Senior Transportation Analyst, Financial Security Assurance -- Presentation, AAPA 2006 Port Property Management & Pricing
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