improved but remain challenging due to staff turn-over. As the relationships between the Authority and private sector firms evolve, particularly those relationships with firms involved in development activities, the formation of public-private partnerships will become more important. The Authority will need to exercise caution in this activities. Actions related to these activities included: The Authority initiated actions to identify, market and promote sites within Jefferson County to existing and prospective industrial concerns interested in river related access. The Authority will continue this action in the future. The Authority continues to explore alternative funding options to generate funds to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Authority. Of particular interest to the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority is funding through the Missouri Legislature. The Authority will develop plans for presentation to local legislators in conjunction with Board members who will take the lead in this activity. The Authority will continue to assist firms in locating and acquiring sites for the development and operation in the Port District. This may include projects to expand existing operations, relocate to new facilities within Jefferson County and recruit new firms from outside of the area. This may include locations that do not provide access to the Mississippi River but are located within the Port District. The Authority will continue to work with local corporations and individuals to encourage them to donate property, goods and service to the Authority. 5. The Authority will continue to seek input from area ports, user groups, and agencies to develop a comprehensive port system in Jefferson County to serve the needs of local firms and river uses and complement existing regional port resources. The Authority will continue this in the future.
improved but remain challenging due to staff turn-over. As the relationships between the Authority and private sector firms evolve, particularly those relationships with firms involved in development activities, the formation of public-private partnerships will become more important. The Authority will need to exercise caution in this activities. Actions related to these activities included: The Authority initiated actions to identify, market and promote sites within Jefferson County to existing and prospective industrial concerns interested in river related access. The Authority will continue this action in the future. The Authority continues to explore alternative funding options to generate funds to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Authority. Of particular interest to the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority is funding through the Missouri Legislature. The Authority will develop plans for presentation to local legislators in conjunction with Board members who will take the lead in this activity. The Authority will continue to assist firms in locating and acquiring sites for the development and operation in the Port District. This may include projects to expand existing operations, relocate to new facilities within Jefferson County and recruit new firms from outside of the area. This may include locations that do not provide access to the Mississippi River but are located within the Port District. The Authority will continue to work with local corporations and individuals to encourage them to donate property, goods and service to the Authority. 5. The Authority will continue to seek input from area ports, user groups, and agencies to develop a comprehensive port system in Jefferson County to serve the needs of local firms and river uses and complement existing regional port resources. The Authority will continue this in the future.
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