Putnam County Port Authority

Putnam County Port Authority is a public corporation established to develop and manage port facilities in Putnam County, Florida. Created in 1967 by Florida Law 67-1967, the port district is one of 16 in the Sunshine State.^[2] The Port Authority also owns and maintains industrial and commercial development areas. The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners serves as the governing body of the entity. Considered a component unit, elected county officials set policies and oversee major expenditures.^[3] The board does not hold regular meetings of the Port Authority; rather, meetings are held on a situational basis. Putnam County Public Works and the Port Authority are understood as blended units; as such, day-to-day operations are carried out by the office of Public Works.

Facilities

• Barge Port, located in Palatka, is a port facility and industrial development area situated alongside the St. Johns River. The development inhabits a relatively deep portion of river maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. The area is accessible by both CSX rail line and US 17.^{[citation needed]}
• Putnam County Business Park is a 257 arch commercial development also located in Palatka. The property is directly adjacent to Palatka Municipal Airport and is proximal to both and St. Johns River State College.

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