TPA Budget Hearing 9-17-07
Port of Tampa Assessment Power Point
International Trade Council Article
House Bill 7145 Amending F.S. 311.12 Becomes a Law
On June 12, 2006 House Bill 7145 amending F.S. 311.12 became a law taking effect on July 1, 2006. The law as amended makes designation of security areas a function of the seaport rather than FDLE; provides a Domestic Security Oversight Council to review disputes between seaports and FDLE; added a Seaport Security Standards.
How Did H.B. 1329 become Ch. 205-332 L.O.F.
Ch. 205-332 L.O.F. amends the Tampa Port Authority Enabling Act to increase the number of Port Authority Commissioners from 5 to 7, with the requirement that two Commissioners have maritime industry background and that these Commissioners be selected by the Governor from nominations made by a Nominating Committee defined in the law. This amendment was proposed jointly by the PTMIA and Propeller Club of Tampa. Rep. Ed. Homan (District 60) sponsored the bill. The bill was first presented to the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation as "Local Bill 03." After unanimous approval by the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation the bill became H. B. 1329. After being reported favorably out of the Local Government Committee in March, it was approved by the Florida House of Representatives, sent to the Florida Senate in messages and approved by the Senate. On June 10, 2005 Governor Bush signed H.B. 1329 into law and it became Ch. 2005-332 L.O.F.
Formation of a Security Advisory Commitee to assist the Tampa Port Authority
In November of 2006, PTMIA proposed to establish a Security Advisory Committee to assist the Tampa Port Authority in the formulation of its State and Federally mandated Port Security Plan. Three members of PTMIA will be allowed to serve in the Security Advisory Commitee.
PTMIA President Arthur Savage and Propeller Club President Tad Humphreys present Representative Ed Homan with a commemorative plaque for sponsoring successful legislation to add (2) new Port Commissioners with Maritime Experience to the Tampa Port Authority. This new legislation became law in June 2005 and expanded the Tampa Port Authority Board from 5 to 7 members.
Pictured from left to Right. Arthur Savage, Representative Ed Homan and Tad Humphreys
January 2006 Walter J. Hartley, Jr., of Tampa Bay Shipbuilding elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Tampa Port Authority
December 2006 Steven Pinney of Mosaic elected to serve as Chairman of the Tampa Port Authority, first Chairman from the Maritime Industry in more than 60 years.
PTMIA is a Proud Sponsor of Anchor Ball 2006
Anchor Ball, a black tie event in its 5th year, is put on by the Tampa Port Community.
Proceedes benefit the Tampa Port Ministries.
November 11, at 6pm at the Marriott Waterside
PTMIA supports Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation at Flavors of Hillsborough in Tallahassee
The Port of Tampa Maritime Industries Association touts Tampa as "A City Proud to be a Seaport" - and, indeed we are with the Port of Tampa, Florida's largest cargo port and recently inaugurating weekly container cargo service from China. Arthur Savage of A. R. Savage & Son, and Harry Costello of Hill and Knowlton, were among those up for the event on behalf of Maritime Industries. The Associaiton was both a co-host and a site sponsor at this year's event.
Click HERE to view the letter from Will Weatherford, Florida State Representative
Nominating committee seeks applicants for Tampa Port Authority commissioner opening.
The Tampa Port Authority Nominating Committee (the "Committee") announces that it seeks applicants for a Tampa Port Authority Commissioner opening. The position of Tampa Port Authority Commissioner is a nonpaying position. Tampa Port Authority Commissioners set policy for and oversee the Tampa Port Authority, the organization that runs the Port of Tampa. Duties include preparation for and attendance of regular meetings, and interaction with the public, Tampa Port Authority personnel and others in order to advance the interest of the Port of Tampa and its businesses. Read More>> |
