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***OHPA will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted (2024 calendar year).

*Notice of Gathering:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF OHPA  BOARD MEMBERS COVERED BY THE SUNSHINE LAW, SECTION 286.011, FLA. STATS.  THEREFORE, THE PUBLIC MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE AND PLACE OF GATHERING.  THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC THAT TWO OR MORE COMMISSION OR BOARD MEMBERS MAY GATHER BUT WILL NOT TAKE ANY OFFICIAL ACTION ON ANY ITEM THAT WILL FORESEEABLY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION OR APPLICABLE BOARD.
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-2024-

Miriam Hill, District 1; Danny Fullwood, District 2, Justin Taylor, District 3; Ray Nelson, District 4; Mike Cole, District 5

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OHPA: 516 S 10th Street, Ste. 103, Fernandina Beach

Office hours - Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm (*by appointment)

or call 904.468.2073

*For Port of Fernandina operations/contacts:  Go to nassauterminal.com 

or call 904.430.8181, 904.990.1303

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November 13, 2024 Monthly Meeting

Peck Center

Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium

516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach

Time: 6 PM

Agenda: TBD

1.    6:00 PM – Meeting Call to Order – Chairman

2.    Invocation

3.    Pledge of Allegiance

4.    Roll Call:  Miriam Hill, District 1; Danny Fullwood, District 2, Justin Taylor, District 3; Ray Nelson, District 4; Mike Cole, District 5

5.    Recognition of elected Officials, Honored guests, Industry and Professional representatives, and others in attendance.

6.    Public Comments on agenda items (Comments submitted prior to the meeting)

7.    Presentation (plaque to Commissioner Fullwood)

8.    Regular Business

          a.    Approval of Minutes
                 •    October 23, 2024 Monthly meeting

          b.    Port Attorney Report

          c.    Port Accountant Report
                 •    Financial report – October 2024
                 •    ARPA reimbursement update

          d.    Port of Fernandina Report (Operator)
                 •    Tonnage report – October 2024
                 •    Port issues/repairs (update)
                 •    Capital Improvements (list update)

9.    Old Business 

         a.    Communications Plan (social media, public information)
         b.    Operating Agreement (update, Port Operator remittance-schedule and procedure)
         c.    Tariff adjustment (funds for 2025 PILOT payment, Resolution 2024-R12)
         d.    Pier improvements project (G2437, Request for Bids)
         e.    Engineer retainer (future projects, RFQ- continuing services retainer)
         f.    Ad Valorem/Tax exemption (discussion) 
10.  New Business

        a.    5-year Capital Improvement Plan (Port Operator, Board review)
        b.    Space Florida (update)
        c.    Port Property inquiry

11.  Commissioners Reports and Comments

       a.    New development reports
       b.    Committee reports
              •    Port Security – Nelson 
              •    Port Facilities – Nelson
              •    FDOT – Nelson
              •    Customs House - Fullwood
              •    Army Corp of Engineers - Fullwood 
              •    Economic Development - Cole
              •    Emergency Management - Cole 
              •    Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - Hill 
              •    Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) - Taylor
              •    Nassau Chamber of Commerce - Taylor
              •    City of Fernandina Beach - Taylor
              •    Keep Nassau Beautiful - Taylor
              •    Community Outreach - Fullwood

12.  Administrative Office Manager Report

13.  Other items to be brought by Commissioners

14.  Adjournment

*The agenda is subject to change without prior notice.

Tariff Commercial Revision (Port Operator) - Click here

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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Port of Fernandina - article in the Freight Business Journal North America (FBJNA. issue 2.24) - Click here 

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Florida Ports Council

FSTED Seaport Mission Plan for compliance with section 189.0694, F.S. - Click here

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Economic Incentives in Nassau County

(NC Economic Development Board)

Industrial Development Bonds - Click here for more information or call OHPA 

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North Florida Transportation Planning Organization

TPO- Studies & Initiatives for 2023 - Click here

FDOT 5-Year Program

Resurfacing SR 200 (District 2 Nassau County

2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update

FDOT Traffic Study - Friendly Road

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New

M-95 Fernandina Beach to Charleston Barge Service Designation

M-95 Fernandina Beach to Charleston Barge Service will help the Port of Fernandina in Nassau County, the northernmost county on the Atlantic coast in Florida, service all coastal seaports on the Atlantic, including Charleston, SC, and contribute to the reduction of truck traffic on I-95.

"The designation of marine highways by Congress will help move cargo and people to help grow the economy and shift freight off of congested highways,” said Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

“Marine highways are an efficient and cost-effective option for moving freight and passengers in America,” said Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby.

The America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP) authorizes the designation of Marine Highway Routes and Marine Highway Projects. A Marine Highway Project is a planned service, or expansion of an existing service, on a designated Marine Highway Route. Designation makes projects and highway routes eligible to apply for federal funding. Congress appropriated $7 million for AMHP in Fiscal Year 2019.

View the Port of Fernandina's
Crane 

View the Port of Fernandina
 

 Panoramic view of the Port of Fernandina
Click here.
Aerial image ofthe Port of Fernandina
Important Notices:

OHPA's address:

516 S 10th St, Ste. 103

Fernandina Beach, FL  32034

*Office hours by appointment or call 904.468.2073

Notices of Gathering
***Two or more Commissioners will attend the following event:
     PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF OHPA BOARD MEMBERS COVERED BY THE SUNSHINE LAW, SECTION 286.011, FLA. STATS.  THEREFORE, THE PUBLIC MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE AND PLACE OF GATHERING.  THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC THAT TWO OR MORE COMMISSION OR BOARD MEMBERS MAY GATHER BUT WILL NOT TAKE ANY OFFICIAL ACTION ON ANY ITEM THAT WILL FORESEEABLY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION OR APPLICABLE BOARD.
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2024 Public Officials Appreciation Reception
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
October 7, 2024, 5 to 7 PM
Rayonier Inc.
1 Rayonier Way, Yulee
*Registration and Tickets Required
 

Contact the Port

For information about port operations, tidal information, access or questions regarding the port itself, please contact the Port of Fernandina at:

Office:  904.990.1303

Under Florida law, Email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead contact this office by phone or in writing

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