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The Grant / Legislative / Port Manager plays a key strategic role in advancing the County’s initiatives by securing funding, navigating legislative processes, and fostering partnerships that support the County's growth and development. This position is tasked with identifying and pursuing grant opportunities, engaging with legislative bodies, and managing the County's port-related operations.
The Port Authority is a five member board consisting of the Board of County Commissioners which convenes as the Port Authority when dealing with matters relating to the Barge Port and other properties such as the Business Park which are titled to the Authority. These properties are so titled as it is the Authority’s responsibility to engage in economic development activities on behalf of the County.
Florida statutes allow the Authority some latitude in negotiating with companies that may have an interest in locating or expanding in the area. All final decision-making must be ratified in a public meeting of the Authority.
See Board of County Commissioners here.
All taxes, fees, assessments, or charges imposed and collected: Fiscal Year 2021 BOCC Annual Budget Revenue
Rates: See Budget
Statutory authority for the levy of the tax, fee, assessment, or charge: F.S. Chapter 67-1961, HB 2200
Download the Putnam County Port Master Plan.