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7C Page 13 input from the community. At the same time, the Port Commission is given authority under the Charter to manage the Port as a business in order to limit political influence. Goal setting and planning are done on two levels. The majority of the port's goals and plans are with regard to Port-owned property. The Port has prepared a number of studies and plans on the use of its property and facilities. Going back to a study by Williams Kublebeck in 1978 through a recent Strategic Assessment of Maritime Business perfonned by TransSystems, the Port has revised and updated the goals and plans for use of Port property and improvements to its facilities. The long tenn goals/plans for the Port that have remained consistent through out these studies have been to focus on the Port's mission of providing sufficient land and modem facilities for commerce and shipping. The Port works with its tenants and users to develop and update these plans. With regard to planning for the surrounding area the Port has worked with the Seaport Industrial Association as well as the City. Examples include the General Plan and the Bayfront Visioning Study. In addition, the Port has included areas outside of Port property in planning for potential ferry tenninal sites. The major goal of the Port is to produce revenue and, by being as efficient and productive as possible, remain profitable. The Port relies on its own revenue and for many years the Port was in or near running in the red. This would in the long tenn put a burden of the community. The Port's current and future plans include: · Continue to be a successful niche port and provide value to the community by providing construction material that help to keep construction costs lower and take thousands of trucks off of the region highways. · Diversify the Port with uses that are environmentally sustainable and provide recycling industries with the transportation facilities needed to economically move their materials. · Increase the role of the Port in the development of a "marine highway system" which is designed to utilize small ships and barges in place of over the road truck transportation and help reduce traffic congestion. · Continue to take the lead in developing ferry service which would offer a unique and valuable transit alternative for the community. · Promote and develop public waterfront access and recreational opportunities at the Port and on the City's waterfront. 27. Please provide any other information which would be helpful to the city council. A: With regards to the Questions from the Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee, the Port Commission has attempted to make complete and thorough responses; however, we are willing to provide additional information or explanations upon request. With regard to the Port in general, it is a unique and valuable asset to the community. The Port provides economic diversity, access to marine transportation, and waterfront recreational opportunities. The Port's deep-water transportation facilities cannot be Port of Redwood City RllSIXJI'lS8S 10 City Charter QuestIons 02I05I08 Page 12 of 13