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1 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 2 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Cheryl Thompson-Draper Cheryl James W. Fonteno,Jr. AUTHORITY THE PORTOFHOUSTON Vice Chairman Kase L.Lawal Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Janiece Longoria Commissioner Jimmy A.Burke Commissioner Steve Phelps Chairman James T. Edmonds Charlie Jenkins Director ofPlanningandEnvironment Gilda Ramirez Director ofSmallBusinessDevelopment James B.Jackson Director ofFacilities Argentina M.James Director ofPublicAffairs James O.Eldridge Director ofFinanceandAdministration John P. Horan Director ofTrade Development Wade M.Battles Managing Director H. ThomasKornegay Executive Director Fax: 713-670-2429 Phone: 713-670-2400 Houston, TX77252-2562 P.O. Box2562 111 EastLoopNorth Port ofHoustonAuthority Executive Office www.portofhouston.com Visit thePort ofHoustononline foreign countries. and transportationinterestsintheUnited Statesand 77252-2562, andisdistributedfreeto maritime,industrial of HoustonAuthority, P.O. Box2562,Houston, The PortofHoustonMagazineispublished bythePort Port ofHoustonMagazine. advertising specificationsmaybeobtainedbywritingtothe Additional information,addresschanges,extracopies,or provided creditisgiventothePortofHoustonAuthority. oruseofanyoriginalmaterials, given forthereproduction This publicationisnotcopyrightedandpermission • GilbreathCommunications,Inc.,designandproduction photographer •EstherdeIpolyi,freelancewriter specialist •DavidBray, photographer•ChrisKuhlman, nications departmentmanager•LizJohnson,publications James, directorofpublicaffairs•FeliciaGriffin,commu Port ofHoustonMagazine’s editorialstaff:Argentina E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 1-281-754-4647 Tel: (58)212-976-8813 Caracas 1080,Venezuela Ave. Ppl.LomasdePradosdelEste Resd. PradoRoyalP.H. South America Fax: 631-244-3757 Phone: 631-244-3677 Bohemia, NY11716 1650 SycamoreAvenue, Suite23 Jack Wojewnik New York Field Offices Barbara J.Schott Harris CountyAuditor Erik A.Eriksson General Counsel Jimmy M.Jamison Director ofOperations

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4 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 mental stewardship. environ and security to development resource worldwide — from economic viability and capital ports confront that opportunities vast seizing and challenges enormous tackling at aimed agenda bold a implement and develop to IAPH of staff and officers the with collaboratively working to maritime shipping industries. I am looking forward and port global the for organization leading the Harbors, and Ports of Association International It is an honor to take the helm as president of the H. Thomas Kornegay, P.E., P.P.M. President A - from the Message Director Executive

what members put into it. Each of us must devote more of as good as only is organization This members. its of all by to everymember. service great of be can that organization an create helped have me preceded have who leaders the of All nization. ence worldtradeandtheglobaleconomy. facing ourports. challenges and issues emerging of forefront the at us kept of the membership, the secretary general, and the staff has expertise combined industry.The port global the to ship I willberelyingontheirwisdommorethaneverbefore. that know and commitment their for them thank I tion. this organization moving forward in a most positive direc directors, officers and executive committee members keep I hopecancountonhimforcontinuingguidance. footsteps. large very his in follow I as me to inspiration Strengthening IAPH will require greater involvement greater require will IAPH Strengthening orga this strengthen to president as time my use will I influ that decisions wiser make us of all helps IAPH leader unparalleled provided has IAPH years, 50 For of board IAPH’s by shown dedication and time The an is Struijs Pieter of leadership able extremely The - - - -

ship and improve services to the global maritime industry. member the broaden to IAPH to expertise and time our advanced technologies. latest the of demonstrations hands-on and exhibitions as for ports and the global maritime shipping industry as well change progressive affecting decisions and discussions for gathering productive and engaging highly a be will this ing the 2007 IAPH conference in Houston. I truly expect ing ontheiradvice. out to members across the globe, asking for help and rely reaching be will I alone. this do cannot I list. my of top the at certainly is work our of out more even get can bers more usefultoallofus. IAPH make and beneficial mutually are that associations alliances with non-governmental organizations and other develop and strengthen to community port the beyond reach to want I members. offer to more have we if easier the globaleconomy. influence worldtradeand make wiserdecisionsthat IAPH helpsallofus As president of IAPH, I am looking forward to host to forward looking am I IAPH, of president As mem that so committees technical the Reorganizing much be will membership the broadening of task The ■

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5 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 6 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Kornegay InstalledasIAPHPresident equipped with advanced technologies would enable the enable would technologies advanced with equipped bays storage Special containers. for center distribution Edmonds AppointedtoAgilePort SystemTask Force chair the2007conference. the BayportContainerandCruiseTerminal. conference plan to open that capsule and bury a new one at PHA’s as 2007 the of Organizers engineer,designed. Kornegay,chief had that terminal container Cut Barbours built PHA’s newly the at planted was capsule time a Houston, more by attended in conference IAPH 1977 the During delegates. be 1,000 than to expected is which Houston, in IAPH with for more than 25 years. Since 2003, affiliated he had been serving the been has Kornegay May. in China Harbors and Shanghai, in Ports conference organization’s the during (IAPH) of Association International the of president became TomKornegay Director Executive PHA MANIFEST THE H Pbi Afis ietr retn M Jms will James M. Argentina Director Affairs Public PHA conference IAPH’s2007 the over preside will Kornegay include a shipping, receiving, and receiving, shipping, a include potentially would system port agile the trade, international expediting between and Texas ports and Aimed at improving transportation Texas.North in system port inland agile an of creation the examining force task special a to named been has Edmonds Jim Chairman PHA ewrig ad human resources development. and networking, and communication bership, he provided which leadership on mem to growth, and sustainment of committees technical the of chairman and President Vice First of capacities dual in association PHA News Highlights News PHA -

f als Dla Cut, n te .. eatet of Transportation’s Department MaritimeAdministration. U.S. the and County, Dallas Dallas, of City the from representatives and Eckels Robert Judge and facilitystaffing,promoting theconcept. logistics plotting opportunities, funding identifying gram, portation agencies to develop a consistent regulatory pro trans state with working savings, and costs potential the shipping requirements. demand” “on meet to retrieved easily be to containers te ts fre ebr icue ars County Harris include members force task Other force’stask The determining include duties immediate - - H dprmns sind Bror Ct Terminal, Cut Terminal,TurningTerminal,Container Basin Galveston Barbours assigned, departments PHA had he where worked since1986. subsidiaries, its and Inc. Maxxam from PHA the joined He PHA. the legal of authority the and with powers accordance in plans and policies objec tives, overall of implementation and formulation the in directors managing and executive the to mendations recom and advice legal provides and Department Legal tor ofoperations. and Jimmy M. Jamison has been promoted to PHA direc counsel general as PHA the joined has Eriksson A. Erik Whitmarsh ElectedSecurityGroup President Zachry, ParadigmSalutedatSmallBusinessReception Eriksson Appointed,JamisonPromoted atPHA of theYear ConstructionCorporation,SmallBusinessAdvocate Zachry aio mngs n drcs h oeain o the of operations the directs and manages Jamison PHA the of management effective provides Eriksson chief in1999. representatives frommorethan 60countries. comprises membership association’s The terminals. other and boundaries ing the transportation of persons and property through air and seaports across setting the highest standards of safety, security and law enforcement, regard in cooperation mutual to dedicated organization non-profit governmental, secretary oftheassociation’s executiveboardforthreeyears. as served has He Police. Seaport and the Airport of of Association International president elected been has Whitmarsh Russell Chief Police PHA Whitmarsh joined the IAASP shortly after becoming the PHA police PHA the becoming after shortly IAASP the joined Whitmarsh non- worldwide, a is IAASP the years, 35 than more established Now

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ik aae Lry oned ee ah ooe as honored PHA’s each ProcurementChampionsoftheYear. were Townsend Larry Manager Risk ing servicesatBayport. test concrete for contract a has firm, services testing and engineering an Paradigm, participation. business small to commitments high its of because largely Bayport at tion construc wharf and dredging as well as yard container Inc. asthePHA’s SmallBusinessoftheYear. Business Advocate of the Year and Paradigm Consultants, Small the as Corporation Construction Zachry honored PHA the April, in reception anniversary third its During Erik A.Eriksson in 1987. practices, PHA the joined Jamison PHA. overall the for plans and policies of formulation the in director aging man and executive the to recommendations makes and Bayport, Port Police and Marine departments. He advises H’ Byot rjc Mngr ak icn and Vincent Mark Manager Project Bayport PHA’s the for contracts construction landed year last Zachry Jimmy M.Jamison - - - -

7 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 8 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 n a 2 ad il e eieal mnhy Deliveries monthly. deliverable be will and 27 May on purpose injectionmouldinggrade. general and grade homopolymer (PP): polypropylene of grades two for point delivery zone trade free approved an as Houston designated has Exchange Metal London The LME DesignatesHoustonasPolypropylene Point Delivery mooring structures. their improve to ways on companies educate to data that used then and moorings vessel unsafe eliminate to Team also conducted extensive outreach with mariners Coordination Port The conditions. security maritime of times during Port the of Captain Guard Coast U.S. the with works that network industry safety and time mari a created which Team, Coordination Port the establishing in player key the was HOGANSAC area. Houston-Galveston the in safety the improving ments Safety Committee of the Year award for its accomplish Harbor 2004 the received (HOGANSAC) Committee Advisory Safety Navigation Houston-Galveston The HOGANSAC ReceivesTop CoastGuard Honor been have funds federal in million $500 than more 2002, Since grants. security port federal in million $16.7 ing the“smallstateminimum”issue. address and needed; are they where to funds federal on pass quickly to states requiring response; effective by consequences the diminishing and attack to ity vulnerabil reducing by capabilities” “essential meet to funding providing risk; on based grants allocate to Security Homeland of Department the requiring McCaul at Michael aimed legislation introduce will Rep. they Sen. announced U.S. U.S. April, and in Cornyn PHA John at meeting a During Port SecurityFundingLegislation Cornyn, McCaulCommittoRisk-based THE MANIFEST THE Plastics futures contracts on the LME were launched were LME the on contracts futures Plastics of total a awarded been has PHA the date, To - - - -

the clearingofallcontracts. handling is Clearnet LCH hood. plastic a with and covered shrink-wrapped be will pallet Each bags. 55-lb. in pallets 18 on packaged tons 24.75 standard the be will $150 millionispending. totaling grants of round the fifth of A program. rounds grant four security first the in ports U.S. to allocated

To viewThe PortofHoustonMagazineinSpanish, pleasevisitwww.portofhouston.com Houston Magazinedoesnotguarantee publicationandreservestherighttoeditsubmissionsfor contentandstyle. Submit informationintheform ofaletterorpressreleaseviaemailtofgriffi THE MANIFESTspotlightsnews briefsexclusivelyfromPHA,itscustomers,tradingpartners, andcommunitystakeholders. Legacies ofaChampionLegislator muscles andsunburnedcheeks. sore and stiff few a with — safely journey the pleted com Everyone way. the all them propel helped that Fox-Marin, andNicoleCass. Stefanie Dahl, Anna Jo Moolchan, Grace Gement, Dick Eldridge, PHA’s Jim by riders the to provided were route the along services support various water, Member CarolAlvaradoandmembersofherstaff. Bill White and his wife Andrea, Houston City Council Texas as State Sen. well Rodney Ellis and his the staffers, Houston Mayor as Quality and Environmental on Volkswagen Commission U.S. Guard, Coast Association, U.S. Pilots Houston the the ofmembers by joined were They Johnson. Liz and Williams Ron Tom Jenkins, Charlie Schroeter, Scott Forbes, Scott Aspelin, Nathan Huynh, employees and Kornegay and awarenessforthefightagainstmultiplesclerosis. April 16–17 weekend, PHA’s team helped raise money the over Austin to Houston from miles 180 Peddling PHA’s BikeTeam DeliversforBPMS150 The team enjoyed perfect weather and a tail wind tail a and weather perfect enjoyed team The bottled cold serving to luggage transporting From The riders included PHA’s Executive Director Tom ofe n rw oo iprs trd in stored imports cocoa raw and green coffee all for exemption tax valorem ad an provides that amendment stitutional con state a the 3, Proposition for co-authored legislation Gallegos) State Mario (with Sen. Moreno Austin, in tative May 6. on Moreno E. Joe Rep. State of death the The PHA commissioners and staff mourned s h Hutn ot ras represen area’s the As -

Joe E.Moreno (1964–2005) [email protected] orviafax713-670-2425. Portof - - tion contracts. construc- and design engineering awarding for process PHA’s the that enhanced greatly legislation design-build of passage Mississippi River. the of port west exchange coffee green only the designation as Trade’s of Board the York New gained successfully PHA the in 2001, approval voter After County. Harris oeo lo a isrmna i the in instrumental was also Moreno

9 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 10 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Legislative negotiations and bargaining campaigns continuing right made for a very all hectic 140-day session It with often heated state. the confronting issues pressing incredibly of host a for solutions develop to ways with grappling began immediately senators 31 and representatives 150 State’sJanuary,Star last Lone chambers the senate and house the in podiums the pounded gavels the When up tothelastminute. uhrt wre dlgnl wt te tt’ law state’s the with diligently worked Authority In the midst of the whirlwind, the Port of Houston makers to achieve passage of key legislation key of passage achieve to makers enhance the operational policies, procedures and security measures at the world’s sixth largest seaport. 2005 Session in Austin Delivers for Houston’s Port Houston’s for Delivers Austin in Session 2005 to -

Legislative 2005 Session in Austin Delivers for Houston’s Port Houston’s for Delivers Austin in Session 2005 Wrap-Up from or on land and waters within their jurisdiction. The jurisdiction. their within waters and land on or from materials any of storage or placement, dredging, from ing aris waste solid of releases threatened or releases for ity liabil from subdivisions political releasing by code safety of contaminatedmaterialsin thesites. placement the prevent to order in tested be sites disposal their in placed materials that require ports Texas ports. by owned sites disposal material dredged in placement for material dredged accepting of function governmental their conducting of virtue by liability incur to intended not are ports Texas that clarify to filed was Armbrister sponsor to placement formaterialremovedfromwaterways. and waterways state of viability continued ensure to operations dredging of sponsor governmental a ways to permit and aid navigation. This includes acting as maintain water construct and to required authorized and As a state-chartered port authority, the PHA is statutorily Dredging This clarifying legislation amends the Texas health and Ken Sen. and Bonnen Dennis Rep. by 1705 HB

- - - specify that when dredged materials are placed on land as and Recovery Act (RCRA) and with other state laws that Conservation Resource the with consistent is language vr dy Tee eua visitors regular These day. ports every visit or at work to travel professionals maritime other and ers, laborers, vendors, stevedores, by theU.S.CoastGuard. down shut immediate or fines punitive to subject be may that violate these regulations who is on the property. Ports of accounting an maintain and regulations access federal control to other ports require and 2002 of Act Security Transportation Maritime The visitors. port to pass tempo rary a provide to order in licenses drivers’ on strips will allow Texas ports to use devices to read the magnetic Gallegos Mario Sen. and Corte Frank Rep. by 1009 HB Driver’s LicenseMagneticStrip caused theimpactsarenotprecludedbythislegislation. have may who generators and industries those pursue to subdivision political the and state the of rights the ways, water the into discharge that industries of operations by Chairman PHA Jim Edmonds. stated positions,” stated agency’s tal environmen state the and legislature the of intent the meet thedefinitionofasolidwaste. not do materials those maintenance, routine of result a Numerous employees, truck employees, Numerous To the extent dredged materials are found to be impacted furthers and with consistent is clarification “This - - - -

11 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 12 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 uh s euig h nme o a-rd cosns and crossings at-grade of number the reducing as such and air quality of the region. The most effective solutions, mobility traffic overall the improve help to projects tify poor airquality. area’s the to by contribute to found were slowed crossings at-grade vehicles idling from emissions addition, In day. per delay of hours vehicle 30,000 to than more estimated cause were sites These county. the throughout streets) public cross lines rail (where crossings at-grade public 750 than more identified PHA the by sponsored and businessdistricts. rail lines have since become the middle of neighborhoods what was once farmland and in seemingly good locations for developed County Harris across wind that lines rail city where 14 rail lines converge on the sea. The multiple the being about bragged Houstonians ago, years Ninety Freight RailDistricts into effectbyGovernorRickPerryonMay30,2005. signed was 1009 HB misdemeanor. A Class a is release unauthorized its and confidential considered be will strip poses,” ChairmanEdmondsexplained. port operations personnel to track visitors for security allow pur and areas port to access limit to method efficient infrequent or day.every visitors an ports allow will strip magnetic “The first-time of hundreds receive also ports However,Texascard. identification port-issued a have will Several entities have begun working together to iden to together working begun have entities Several co- and County Harris by authorized study recent A To protect privacy, the data gathered from the magnetic - -

by the City of Houston. These orders and ordinance also ordinance and orders These Houston. of City the by current order by the counties and a concurrent ordinance con of adoption the by created is district The counties. surrounding its and County Harris in districts rail freight Lindsay to modify existing laws authorizing the creation of community input. and as consolidation the funds improvement of freight rail lines in the region and coordinate these receive and receive affect as to well needed be will authority multi-jurisdictiona A projects. improvement rail in assist to funds federal earmark to Tomworking DeLay,Leader is Harris roadways. from County’s congressional delegation, led by House Majority grade-separated and capacity in expanded be will that corridors specific to traffic train consolidate to prepared being is Alternatively,program a relocating rail lines, were also found to be the most costly. evaluate and rank the for day proposals the 90th opening of the date the than after later no date a specify to CSPs for request a of notice the allows proposals change The rank projects. for and evaluate adequately to time more Texasports allowing by law CSP the in change minor a HB 769 by Rep. Wayne Smith and Sen. Kyle Janek makes Proposals (CSPs) Competitive Sealed area willattractmoreeconomicdevelopment. improved movement of freight trains through the Houston Ultimately,the schools. their from and to walking while lines rail cross will kids that likelihood will the reduce program also The safety. improve help will trains and cross at vehicles between idling interactions fewer Additionally, vehicle ings. from resulting emissions air lower help and congestion roadway reduce will district tant goals.” impor most my of one is through project this seeing and other each can holding overdue, long are efficiency and safety in gains The back. trains without and destinations cars their to that get so corridors, rail for main crossings the at-grade the eliminate will project “The explained. Edmonds roadways,” from separations grade with lines capacity high just onto lines rail existing 11 presiding officer. the and district the of directors of board the for provide HB 2958 was filed by Rep. Peggy Hamric and Sen. Jon h fegt al ordr rga mngd y the by managed program corridor rail freight The from traffic the transfer to hope we “Ultimately, period.

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or thenextscheduled commissionmeeting. of the 30th day after the date of the award of the contract Gallegos/Hamric legislation extends the time to the latest seven days after the date of the award of the within contract. The received proposals the of evaluations its public” tion services from a private entity by CSPs, it must “make dredging projects. co-contracting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for for and purchases Security Homeland for provision tant impor an is This agencies. governmental local from as well as agencies governmental these from buy to ability Texasthe ports’ clarify to not reason no is there entities, private from directly buy ports when required bidding of type the to similar bidding competitive requiring statutes procurement by bound are governments federal and state the Since well. as government federal and state the from items needed purchase ports fact, in but, governments, ute pro to necessary when with government federal the also and state the but governments, local other with only not state inseveralways. the throughout ports and districts navigational assist will Hamric Peggy Rep. and Gallegos Mario Sen. by 1786 SB General PortLegislation law takeseffectonSeptember1,2005. Edmonds said. ports,” of rating bond the increase and policies omissions litigation andensurethetimelycompletionofprojects. frivolous reduce as well as technicalities, minor by pered ham be otherwise would that projects on stoppage work Dennis Bonnen and Sen. Tommy Williams would prevent tion districts and public port authorities. HB 1097 naviga by Rep. of board governing the of proceedings and acts the of validation requested Association TexasPorts The Validation remainsineffect,”hesaid. rank-and-evaluate period 45-day current the then response, voluminous a expect that are voluminous,” said Edmonds. “If the port does not proposals include or proposals many attract that projects Under present law, when a Texas port obtains construc contract to Texasports of ability the clarifies it First, Gov.validation by the Signed 2005, 27, May on Perry and errors for costs insurance lower acts “Validation “This change allows more time to better assess CSPs on ny xrsl alw sc poueet fo local from procurements such allows expressly only cure goods and services. The present procurement stat procurement present The services. and goods cure - - - - -

utes areapprovedatthenextcommissionmeeting.” min the when public officially are the meeting commission of results the that reflect accurately will provision This meeting. port open an the at public by in done is vote commission the since public the to information meeting,” commission next xcEdmonds explained. “This amendment does not impact the at approved are they until official and approved final, become not do received, proposals the of evaluation and ranking final mission’s com the indicate which meeting, commission a of utes Harris County andtheentirestate.” Houston, of all for good is Houston of Port the for good and the rest of the port area’s legislators in Austin. What’s delegation County Harris the of work hard the of all for thankful sincerely am “I successful. very as session tive projects thatbenefitthewholestate,”Edmondssaid. ports, cities or counties to complete economic development of thecountyinwhichportlies. boundaries the within solely projects to them restricting artificially without port a of region the in built be may projects infrastructure so counties adjacent in finance toprojects order in proceeds bond use to and adjacent counties in entities with contract to ports for possible security policy. or safety a adopting by duties legal new creating without this allows legislation The laws. such with compliance mere beyond go and bar” the “raise to also but security, not and safety to to pertaining laws encouraged existing with be comply only should ports how reflects that “ The projectwilleliminate main railcorridors,sothat the at-gradecrossingsfor each otherback.” destinations withoutholding cars andtrainscangettotheir Ti tcncl hne s edd eas te min the because needed is change technical “This Overall, Edmonds summed up the 2005 state legisla state 2005 the up summed Edmonds Overall, neighboring with contract to ports allow will “This it makes that language contains also legislation The language includes bill Gallegos/Hamric the Also, ■ - - - -

13 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 14 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Local GroupsRedesignContainersintoMedicalClinics xmnn tbe, etl hi, otrs offi lavatory doctor’s ce, chair, dental tables, examining vide asmuchwecanineach container.” water,vitamins, antibiotics, Wesheets. and blankets pro- Alliance ship can Weway. the on Christian are more “Four representative. a Cummings, Eric said ministry,” Blessing Operation Robertson’s Pat of part as Indonesia, through thePortofHouston. medical equipment, food and other aid have been shipped of containers 887 addition, In tsunami. 2004 December the of survivors to services medical provide outfito several containers is tting organization the and out, shipped far,So been have containers clinic medical 34 than more world. the around them ships and clinics medical into containers regular transforms that organization ministry medical relief. life-saving — commodity special priceless a very deliver Some containers globe. the around and Houston in consumers to goods the delivering of Houston, out of Port and the in move containers of hundreds Everyday, The retrofi tted containers can be equipped with two with equipped be retrofican The containers tted Bandace, to went container fi tsunami-relief “The rst medical Pearland-based a is Alliance Christian The “ Donations haveincreasedovertheyears,so and emergencyrelief.” much sothatnowwecandorapidresponse watch thecontainerasitwasloadedontoship. to church sponsoring the from representatives two and Cummings for arrangements Center,made Seafarers’ the with chaplain full-time a Scalora, Rev.Mike tainer.The clinics wearesendingoutfortsunamirelief.” Africa, the to addition in in America, Central and America South clinics medical have “We said. Cummings community,” that of needs medical the serving life, for eight-foot tallshippingcontainer. ing units and generators — all in a standard, 40-foot long, condition- air with completed are They area. storage and Cummings was able to board the ship with the fi rst con- it’sthere destination, its reaches container the “Once in o ae hpe i cnanr truh h Pr of Port the through containers in shipped are or sions wheelchairs andcrutchesfrom individuals.” as such items many receive We homes. nursing or pices hos- individuals, hospitals, from use in those longer no or items supplies extra donate “We room. Hospital Taubemergency Ben the in a practice Brock, in surgeon said general nations,” indigent to them redirecting nations, saidDr. PattiBrock,MedicalBridges’founder. WorldThird to shipment for supplies medical U.S. recycle wanted who businessman a and administrator hospital a physicians, of group a by 1997 in Medical founded was Bridges effort. relief medical Bridges, Houston-based Medical another with up teamed Alliance Christian beans and rice each month.” of tons through go We area. Houston greater the across clothes and water food, of full trailers tractor 312 than more of equivalent the delivered have we and need, in people to meals million 80 than more supplied have We relief. emergency and response rapid have do “Donations can we now that so much so years, the over increased said. Cummings hungry,” and poor tion nowreachesfarbeyondtheBayouCity’s boundaries. organiza- metropolitan the though even exists still program That area. Houston the throughout food delivered istry around Houston. Using an old school bus, the group coming towardtheChristianAlliancevisitors.” wel- very was He captain. the met and ship the visited just had I because perfect was timing “The years. three for Center Seafarers’ the with worked has who Scalora, said ship,” the onto loaded was it as container the ing watch- by forward going was outreach mission their how These supplies either travel with physicians on mis- on physicians with travel either supplies These and supplies medical surplus reclaiming began “We outreach, medical its began organization the As the of care taking and Houston on focus still “We Christian Alliance began in 1998 as a hunger aid min- “It was exciting for Eric and the church offi cials to see to

developed theideatocreateclinicsoutofcontainers.” we when “That’s said. Brock practice,” to them for place no had we but help, and nations these to go to wanting more missing. 10,000 than more with people 10,500 estimated an ing Mitch 1998, of Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador, kill- nations fall American Central in the devastated period and churned two-week a For Atlantic Ocean. the in hurricanes of deadliest one and Mitch, strongest Hurricane the to response in together ing times four is history that amount. eight-year group’s the supplies over of sent total grand The 2004. in supplies of worth million $5 roughly supplied Bridges Medical Houston. Alliance, call281-412-2285. Christian assist to like would you If build-out. of stages various in are Currently, to containers world. 20 the around shipped and up picked then is container completed The donations. through equipment secures or buys either volunteer group for build-out. That group, the often a church, to container empty the delivers then it, paints and cleans container, the purchases Alliance Christian port. trans- its for pay and container the purchase to $5,000 to assist MedicalBridges,pleasecall713-748-8131. like would you If free. for container a transport will that companies shipping out seek or funding the secure to groups volunteer ask either they so containers, ship to and donationstofulfi lltheirmissions. volunteers on rely groups Both world. the around clinics hurri- the cane. Today, after each organization sends medical supplies nations and these facing crisis medical the The two organizations collaborated and responded to responded and collaborated organizations two The physicians of plenty had we Mitch, Hurricane “After work- began Alliance Christian and Bridges Medical Christian Alliance asks volunteer groups to contribute to groups volunteer asks Alliance Christian costs transportation the pay not does Bridges Medical

■ 15 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 16 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 drain into stormwater. metal objects before they could rust and potentially collect to magnet” “mobile large very the using PHA improve the environment. Employees began the helped has shop maintenance Terminal Cut can actuallybegood. Opposites attract. Sometimes picking up bad things Barbours CutEmployeesImprove Attracting Good Results An employee-driven innovation at the Barbours Wa ter Quality n: rt MliSco Gnrl emt o monitoring for Permit General Multi-Sector first, ing: much, butitaddsupinwaste elimination. metal pieces a day. That quantity may not seem to be very hard way!” the out that found “We said. Best magnet,” the engage drops alargequantityofmetal,Bestsaid. shipment a unless month, a once about dock and yard container the over magnet the run BCT at Crews truck. cigarette lighter. It rests on a trailer that is attached to the vehicle’sthe into plugs and current 12-volt a off runs net the stormwater, wepickupwiththemobilemagnet.” into get and rust could that metal of piece any about Just nails, the we began collecting pieces of banding material, clips, etc. all up picking at worked it well how saw we assistant foreman for outside maintenance at BCT. “Once would stickintotrucktiresandcauseflats,”saidJeffBest, the PHAinmeetingitsEMSstormwatergoals. helped has magnet, mobile the as such methods vative awareness of protecting storm drains and developing inno levels, Additionally,discharged. employee being iron, metal including of amount the reducing by quality water The PHA holds two permits for storm water monitor water storm for permits two holds PHA The small of pounds 3 about up picks magnet mobile The dis you unless tracks railroad the over go can’t “You At 18 inches wide and 21 inches tall, the mobile mag that nails collect to magnet the using began “We on impact positive a produced has use magnet The - - - - monitoring tenant/contractor activities as a part of being of part a as activities tenant/contractor monitoring for Permit System sec Sewer Storm Separate Municipal ond, and facilities PHA-operated from activities PHA doing a good thing for the environment. And that’s that’s And more important.” environment. the for thing good a doing accomplished have we But, flats. many so change to have out trying to do a thing good for our tire man so he didn’t real benefit to the environment,” Best said. “What started iron levelshavebeenreducedby4.24milligramsperliter. ofthreeyears. a period for tracked and monitored been have results sample iron System, Management Environmental the of part As zinc. and lead iron, aluminum, specifically levels, metal itors including BCT. Under the MSGP permit, the PHA mon water samples on a quarterly basis at several port facilities, monitor andsamplestormwaterdischarges. must PHA the permit, each Under facility. “landlord” a iron, beingdischarged. of metallevels,including by reducingtheamount impact onwaterquality produced apositive The magnetusehas “We are very proud that our efforts have produced a produced have efforts our that proud very are “We years, three in — phenomenal been have results The rain collect to place in put were samplers Automatic ■

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17 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 24th IAPH Conference Shanghai

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Small Business Anniversary Reception 20 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Y L L A T N E M N O R I V N E STRUCTURALLY STRUCTURALLY SOUND h PAs niomna afis tf ad consultants and staff affairs environmental PHA’s The requirement. reduction emissions strict this meeting for 25 tonsayearduringconstruction. below to emissions related conformity general reduce to Environmental U.S. the Protection meet Agency’s Clean Air requirements, PHA to agreed need Houston’s to Sensitive permit. construction the of requirements tion mitiga- strict the by driven were Bayport for contractors Proposing contractors were challenged to devise a plan Revolutionary ConstructionTechniques h dsg sei ain ad eeto of selection and specifi cations design The large ofascale. en sd nwee n h wrd n as on world the in anywhere used been V At least one of the techniques has never has techniques the of one least At tion construc- the in used being is techniques construction sensitive environmentally of the Bayport Container Terminal. are coming to see how an an how see unprecedented to coming are isitors from as far away as Europe Breaking NewGroundwith obnto of combination rco fr ah f h to otat fr h fi phase the rst for contracts two the of each for tractor con- a of selection the in significriteria evaluation cant the emissionreductionrequirement. it worked, and all three competing fi rms were able to meet But engineer.PHA’sVincent, project Mark Bayport said contractors,” proposing the for experience new a was tor to useit.” how contractors the trained and specs bid construction Bayport the in calculator the put We it. approved both they and Quality, Environmental on TexasCommission EPAand the to calculator the manager.“Wetook affairs than more environmental FiffiPHA Laura to former said ck, tons,” up 25 added it if see and factors other and fuel hours, construction equipment, his enter could tor use asanemissionscalculator. to proposers the for program software unique a developed ‘The port used a clean engine management plan as a as plan management engine clean a used port ‘The calcula- emissions “The easily. comes seldom Change contrac- the that so simple very it make to tried “We 21 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 22 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 “ Zachry’s managementofthesiteenvironmentallyisasgood I haveeverseenonasiteofthissize.Thebarhasbeenraised been installedonselectedheavyequipmentengines. also have converters catalytic Specialized PuriNOx. as modern such eco-fuels and engines EPA most control Tieremissions II the with equipment vehicles, emissions the is summer of2006. completion estimated and broke 2004 June Zachry in construction. ground during tons 70 of by component ozone, key the oxide, nitrogen reduces also It streets. public on miles vehicle 300,000 than more by fic traf truck overall reduces that plan a with wharf the and sions reductionresultproposed.” emis best the was it and limit of 25-ton the of half estimate about emissions an in resulted that process struction Zachry out, con a developed Construction turned said. it Vincent “As Bayport,” of h cntuto cmay s grsiey sn low using aggressively is company construction The yard container the both for contracts the won Zachry high forfutureBayportandotherportprojects.” specialized mix. This essentially eliminates con of 12,000 one-way truck trips not only reduces only not trips truck one-way 12,000 of trucks holding 20 tons apiece. The elimination crete truck traffic on local roads because mate An on-site concrete batch plant prepares the emissions, it also reduces the impact on impact the reduces also it emissions, 140,000 Otherwise, barge. by arrive rials ae fl-ie ae dsrbtr truck distributor water full-time a have minimization is also a concern, because concern, a also is minimization rvn ds fo big generated. being from dust prevent n ie epn te rud os to moist ground the keeping site on “They said. Vincent using,” is Zachry that measures the of because realized acres havebeencleared. 300 and wind, some has usually site the by site the to hauled be would stone ie o oe rde aeil n fur and material dredge move to site the surroundingcommunities. of tons 230,000 plus concrete of yards hr lmnt te s o tuk. Dust trucks. of use the eliminate ther Te oeta fr ut a nt been not has dust for potential “The lcrc ovyr cisrs the crisscross conveyors Electric ------

s s od s hv ee se o a ie f hs size. this port projects.” of site a on seen ever The bar has been raised high for future Bayport and other have I as good as is by thepermit. established limits quality air below well registered monitors have permanent our that successful so been has It ensure aminimum 30-to50-yearlifeforthe facility. to chosen been have Materials time. of test the stand to is nearthesite. 50,000 than more of population a that given record track exceptional an is That said. Vincent hours,” 24 within information with back respond to is process our and ries, surrounding communities. the into mail direct through Zachry by promoted were Both complaints. or hot project the about telephone inquiries for line site, a Web for with project along a program zachrybayporteam.com, created awareness company The public Bayport. and program ment is done24hoursaday, sevendaysaweek. construction road where city a in project a for restrictive unusually is which a.m., 7 and p.m. 10 between activities heard several hundredfeetaway.” be cannot that tested being are alarms “Backup drivers the for standards established and drivers trained of construction to surrounding neighborhoods. Zachry has Every effort is being made to be sensitive to the impact environmentally site the of management “Zachry’s A project as big and important as Bayport must be built inqui public 25 to 20 about received we’ve “Todate involve community proactive very a has also Zachry prohibit PHA by established standards noise Strict ie h nie” icn said. Vincent noise,” the mize mini further to reverse in ate oper vehicles the having avoid equipment heavy their driving noises andbackupalarms. banging eliminate would that Tcnqe dvlpd for developed “Techniques - - - - -

a safer, cleaner construction process. The wharf is being is wharf The process. construction cleaner safer, a and the construction of the wharf to allow Bayport’s wharf. of size the project a for used been never has it Poetsch, wharf. F.H. by 1883 the in used first building was technique this for Although technology wall freeze of use careful withittogetaniceusablemix.” Bayport. “It is a very sensitive mix, and we have to be very for manager project Zachry’s Anderson, Andy said mix,” concrete the to did inhibitor corrosion the that things dient wasinitiallyachallengeforZachry. ingre this Using mix. concrete the for PHA by specified was inhibitor corrosion CNI stone non-reactive A concern. from exposure to water is also a materials inconstruction.” recycle to initiative ronmental engineering department’sthe envi of part a is This ash. fly of tons 10,000 recycle and Vincentuse “Weplants,” to said. power expect coal-fired of byproduct material waste a is ash “Fly product. waste nance inthefuture.” mainte less require will that material denser stronger, a create properties “Those said. Vincent concrete,” the in h atfiil ol reig rae a are between barrier a creates freezing soil artificial The the for calls plan construction innovative Zachry’s the of some counteract to how out figure to had “We concrete the of Corrosion a recycling by provided is strength increased The materials other and ash fly of use “We’vethe included tion can take place because place take can tion excava That it. under from excavated be will earth the then and land, the on built Zachry iscreating. barrier ice enormous the of - reason visitorsfromasfarawayGermanyarecomingtoseeit. The icewallwillbeanastonishingsevenstoriesdeep,whichisthe - - -

long and 62 feet deep. The freezing process began in June feet 1,800 thick, feet 50 be will It it. see to coming are Germany as away far as from visitors reason the is which dig outunderneaththewharf.” we while months five for back water the hold and barrier a as act will that dam ice large very a building and soil the freezing by that doing are “We said. Bay,”Anderson order to remove the soil, we have to hold back Galveston this is the largest freeze wall project ever attempted in his wharf construction. revolutionize might wall freeze a Using wharf.” new the at dock can ships removed, is it Once out. it dredge then pump water on the other side to equalize the pressure and we wall, freeze the breach we to Before soil. it the out circulating thaw and brine the heating by process the reverse we finished, are we “Once said. Anderson tion,” 60 days,theexcavationbegins. water impermeability,” Andersonsaid. have will we days 30 approximately in temperature, rect the surface. 20 degrees below zero through pipes drilled 120 feet below to chilled been has which chloride, calcium of solution brine a circulating by frozen is soil The status. supporting self- rigid, desired the reach to months two take will and The ice wall will be an astonishing seven stories deep, stories seven astonishing an be will wall ice The in wharf the under excavation the doing we’re “While “As far as Zachry and our soil freezing experts know, experts freezing soil our and Zachry as far “As excava deep the do will we months, five to four “For The chillers continuously circulate the brine, and after cor the to cools brine the and on this turn we “Once that commitment. TerminalContainer of evidence strong is Bayport new the of phase first the of tion construc the follower,and a than rather leader, a be to prefers Zachry PHA, Like environment. the protect to technology cutting-edge employing and ground new another projectdonetothismagnitude.” tory,” Anderson said. “We do not know of h PA s o tagr o breaking to stranger no is PHA The ■ - - - -

23 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 24 Communicating on the go Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 “ This unitwillmakeusveryflexibleinour valuable assetforus.” response capabilities.TheMCCisanextremely and response facility. Center, the PHA’s on-site communication coordination Coordination Port the of extension self-sufficient the is MCC The Department. Police Port the of arsenal weapon to the communications and emergency response The Mobile Coordination Center EMERGENCY MOBILE MOBILE EMERGENCY

Response Capabilities Center IncreasesEmergency New MobileCoordination COMMAND CENTER COMMAND soon will add another Streetside Exterior View

sue ht l o te omnctos ytm work systems communications the of all that assure law in use enforcement andsecurity. for vehicles large built Vehicles, has that Specialty company a Mattman to build-out trailer the harbors, ports, coastways and marine installations. SAIC sub-contracted for security providing by years 20 than more for industry maritime the served has which Corp., International Applications Science Diego-based San to contract systems electrical and design the awarded PHA first responderpersonnel.” all for advantage communications major a provide will unit “This said. Whitmarsh versa,” vice and MCC the room andtwoworkstations. conference six-person a house will also It communicate. can facilities both in will people that so PCC the to equipment connect All phones. satellite and connections video live-feed and cameras telephones, satellite radios, tech communications equipment, including satellite dish, with theMCC.” station responders. command on-scene first an up other set will Together, we any or Protection Border and Customs U.S. Guard, Coast the police, port from sonnel can drive the unit to any location and staff it with key per “Wesaid. Whitmarsh hurricane,” a by caused flooding or disaster,any explosion to refinery respond a to as ity such port police. of chief Whitmarsh, Russell community,said port the in use its offer also will and facilities PHA at events gency emer to respond to MCC the use will police Port grants. W tk cr o te lcrcl nerto wr to work integration electrical the of care take “We Port police began working on the MCC three years ago. to PCC the from video transmit to able be will “We The MCC is a tractor-trailer rig that will contain high- abil the us gives Center Coordination Mobile “This federal in million $1.1 with for paid was MCC The - - -

value forourclients’dollar.” are always looking for the best options. We’ll find the best the better dish without the higher cost,” Bryson said. “We us gave they so dish, original the with integrate not did lite dish—worth$10,000morethantheplansspecified. instance, Bryson said that SAIC negotiated a better satel For price. lower a or value higher a either at components several obtain to able was company The equipment. tion Technology, in choosing the electronics and communica police chief, and John Chaney with Harris County Central tems areproperlyintegrated.” sys the of all that assure to Houston of Port the at then California in here times several system the test “Wewill engineer.principal SAIC Bryson, together,”Richard said asset forus.” capabilities,” he said. “The MCC is an extremely valuable teams tooperateandmaintaintheMCC. two-man two training is He arrival. its waiting eagerly is delivered in mid-July, two weeks early. Whitmarsh said he Production Production is ahead of schedule, and the MCC may be “The vendor had recommended that a specific modem assistant PHA’s Robinson, Mark with worked SAIC “This unit will make us very flexible in our response our in flexible very us make will unit “This Shipping P .O.

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■ ------27 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 28 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 Then &Now program while aggressively going new business. going after aggressively while program launched an expansion Orleans New and 1950s, the in plateau to began tonnage cargo when startled were ers lead Houston of Port war, the after Riding high on the Reach, the largest private terminal at the time. By 1952, By time. the at terminal private largest the Reach, buy theLongReachdocks. to 1953 of campaign bitter the of because issue bond new a for voters asking about shy gun were Commissioners of itsown. the meet increased or competition with a dramatic capacity expansion program at facilities existing the while running business new away turning continue could port In the 1920s, Anderson, Clayton and Co. built Long built Co. and Clayton Anderson, 1920s, the In The issue was debated throughout the city during 1956. the Either crossroads. a at were commissioners Port Expa

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bu epnin fe toogl rveig h issue. the reviewing thoroughly after expansion about bond issue. entire the on down thumbs turned voters and city, the divided issue The fight. the lead the to newspaper,Chronicle, Houston his of pages the used he and Jones, H. Jesse by opposed vigorously was facilities other build and were conductedtopurchasethefacilityfor$9million. public docks, and negotiations by the port commissioners private terminals found it difficult to compete against the By 1956, port commissioners overcame their cold feet cold their overcame commissioners port 1956, By An $18 million bond election to purchase Long Reach -

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financed fromfutureearnings. so thatfurtherportexpansioncouldbe ability toissuelong-termrevenuebonds The portcommissionwasgrantedthe 29 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 30 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 construction of the Bulk Materials Handling Plant and its public docks forpromotionoftheport. the from income gross the of percent 5 to up of for new business, new legislation allowed the expenditure compete to need the of recognition In required. previously majority two-thirds the of instead voters the of majority simple a by approved be could bonds tax General earnings. future from financed be could expansion port further that so bonds revenue long-term issue to ability the granted way theportcoulddobusiness.Thecommissionwas channel bedeepenedto40feet. the of depth the U.S. that recommended Army Engineers at of U.S. Corps 1958, the In urging, Thomas’ 20. Albert and Congressman 19 18, Wharves on ward for moving was construction 1957, of end the By built. ments were made, and new wharves and transit sheds were chairman HowardTellepsen. Hewasright. start of a great new era for the Port of Houston,” said port sure, and the commissioners celebrated. “Today marks the the futureofcommunity.” ordinary election. It is a bread-and-butter matter affecting writer for the Houston Post summed it up well: “This is no fully explained. care was response in grew Houston grew, port the ever effort went into educating the voters. The fact that when great and campaign, the back to united leadership Civic A revenue bond for $12.5 million in 1959 financed the New state legislation in 1957 dramatically changed the improve immediately.Railroad began expansion The mea the of favor in one to two responded voters The A stake. at was city the and port the of future The - - - - -

edures Ti ottnig eeomn brought Houston to the forefront development of the nation’s imagination often outstanding This headquarters. in the government’s selection of Houston as NASA’s new in anentireyear. its first five months of operation than the old vessel could in visitors more carried it passengers, 100 accommodate today.operation in still is It predecessors. its to that Able popular more even immediately was and port the for one third the was It 1957. in commission port the by ordered the port’s improving publicwharves. in invested was million $37 than more continue the expansion projects. Between 1957 and 1965, helped 1961 in million $9 for bonds revenue Additional grain elevator improvements and rehabilitation of Wharf 1. dock, Wharves 21 and 22, repair and maintenance shops, 100,000 workers, or20percentofHouston’s laborforce. in wages. Indirect jobs brought that total up to more than million $314 received and port the of because employed 55,000 directjobs.Almostone innineHoustonianswere ties in 1963 was estimated at $442 million, which supported Direct and indirect income generated from all port activi proved what a sound investment it was and remains today. four timestheamountinvestedbylocaltaxpayers. the port’s facilities were valued at $126 million, more than 1963, In year. one just in revenue tax local in generated activities port that amount same the funding, tax local in million $28 cost years 50 first the during costs ment Port ofHouston. a return of $5 for every dollar of federal investment in the Port of Houston totaled $318 million. That translates into the at collected taxes Customs business. U.S. 1964, to 1920 port From from just 1964 in million collections $129 tax reached federal return, In half-century. first its during Channel Ship Houston the maintaining and ing ties was$148million. activi port from entities governmental all for generated Houston’s of public facilities. Port In 1963 the alone, the in tax revenues million $92 of investment total their on return tremendous a saw governments local and federal ting footonthemoon. set first man as accomplishments extraordinary such for In 1961, the Port of Houston became a deciding factor was II, Houston Sam M/V the boat, inspection new A The economic impact of the Port of Houston in 1963 in Houston of Port the of impact economic The develop Totalport well. as benefited taxpayers Local The federal government invested $64 million in dredg During the first 50 years of the Houston Ship Channel, ■ - - - - -

31 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 32 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 lege students. col for programs educational benefiting as well as industry cruise the attracting County, the Port of Houston and Harris between plan transportation successful PHA initiatives — a has championed three new Phelps Steve Commissioner the ShipChannel An Advocatefor Phelps Commissioner Communities Steve Phelps,

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e a t gv Nrein rie ie te confidence the Lines Cruise Norwegian give to had we while the all And, Point. Morgan’s in election wet/dry favorable a as well as approval legislative state received we months, of matter a frame, time short very “Withina said. Phelps economy,” local the for business big means Houston of Port began courtingNorwegianCruiseLinesasahomeport. the when time the during chairman greatly that impacts ourarea,”Phelpssaid. million $75 over of plan transportation a together put to able were we Edmonds, Jim and Holmes Ned Chairmen as well as Garcia Sylvia and Fonteno Jim “That was an exciting time because the cruise industry its was and committee cruise the on serves Phelps “Thanks to the support of Harris County Commissioners hls nend o te-ars ony Commissioner County then-Harris man, for young interned Phelps a As program. internship PHA’s the was been extremelybeneficialprograms fortheportauthority.” have these of All program. relations community expanded an endorsed Burke Commissioner program. development business small a for passion Thompson-Draper’s Cheryl able to secure the cruise business as well as Commissioner That’swere passions. we our how follow to us encourages who chairman a have we that appreciate also “I said. he neighbor,” good a being to commitment its keeps always of PasadenaandsoutheastHarrisCounty. because it was a great opportunity to represent the citizens commission port the on serve to Council City Pasadena University ofHouston-ClearLake. the from administration business in degree bachelor’s a He has a law degree from College of Law and Harris County Precinct 8; he held that office for 13 years. in peace the of justice a as served he Previously, 1997. a reality.” became this sure make to Fonteno Jim and Burke Jimmy Wayne Smith, Morgan’s Point officials and and Davis Commissioners John Representatives Jackson, Mike Senator more than$40millionayeartooureconomy. is industry cruise the of impact The activity. tourist lar from cruises popu very a be to out turned has Cruising Cut. seven-day Barbours Sea Norwegian the launched through thelegalprocess.” went we while here come to plans their with continue to nte iiitv ta Pep hle t spearhead to helped Phelps that initiative Another authority port the future, the in that hope my is “It the by nomination the accepted he said Phelps in commissioner port a as tenure his began Phelps “This was clearly a team effort with help from our local The hard work paid off in November 2003 when NCL -

leaders ofthefuture.” Internships offer an incredibly valuable experience for our commission. port the to me JP,led a ultimately as which service public into path career my guide helped intern an as experience own my that believe “I said. he authority,” port internship program at the an establishing for hope my stated I commission, port the on speech tory sioner JimFontenoJr. commis port present-day of father Fonteno, Jim Johnny andBethany. the table.” to bring we that issues the to sensitive are commissioners the all that rewarding is It Channel. Ship Houston the along communities smaller the of needs and interests the representing together, well work We me. after commission years two port the joined Burke Jimmy when me lot to a meant “It said. Phelps County,” Harris southeast member oftheClearCreekEducationalFoundation. board and Festival Strawberry Pasadena the of chairman YMCA, vice president of the South Houston Lions Club, Lake Alumni Association, a trustee of the Edgar A. Smith events. He previously served as president of the UH-Clear the PasadenaHallofFameaward. and award College Jacinto San of Alumni Distinguished award, -Clear of University the of Alumni Port Fellowship Space Center Rotary award, the Distinguished Houston Alliance Economic Region. Other acknowledgements include the Paul Harris the from Award Visionarythe received recently,he Most honors. munity ness. estate real programs ataccreditedcollegesanduniversities. and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree for students who are permanent residents of Harris County PHA in almost every division. The program was established n h sme o 20, 2 tdns nend t the at interned students 12 2004, of summer the In introduc my “In Phelps and his wife Jana have three children: Becky, children: three have Jana wife his and Phelps and Pasadena of city the represent to honored am “I charitable for auctioneer an as time his volunteers He in active is Phelps service, public his to addition In He has been awarded numerous academic and com and academic numerous awarded been has He eeomn ad his and development ■ - -

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33 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 34 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 dent andCEOWayne Oquin. presi chamber said growth, enhancing while problems community and business has remained constant — to solve today’s chamber’smission the but decades, three past the over grown has area The life. of moted economic development and quality pro has Commerce of Chamber Area Channel North the years, 30 nearly For individuals with a vehicle to contribute to the economic economic the and to contribute to vehicle a with individuals businesses local provide to established was which of economy the drives that our community.” engine the indeed, is, port The Jacintoport. as such properties authority port at petro the business do that companies in as well as members industry chemical many have “We said. Oquin industry alongtheHoustonShipchannel,Oquinsaid. from drawn is membership chamber’s the of percent 40 About members. individual and representatives business and colleges.” business and social services, as well as data on of jobs, estate, schools real relocation, hundreds on information year to each people distribute “We said. Oquin climate,” business healthy a maintain to ways seek to and munity T H G I L T O P S The chamber also has its own charitable foundation, charitable own its has also chamber The do,” we everything most in intertwined is port “The 950 almost of range diverse a represents chamber The com business the support to is function main “Our BUSINESS CONNECTIONS: BUSINESS North ChannelArea ChamberofCommerce - - - -

our community.” believe in “Webusinesses the as well as said. neighbors our supporting in Oquin response,” government of line first the are we that County Harris unincorporated ment fortheSanJacintoCollege Northcampus. equip computer purchased also chamber The facilities. Tropicalafter district’ssmall the destroyed Allison Storm relief funding to the Sheldon Independent School District port localeducationalandcommunityprograms. sup to funds provide as well as community the in growth S mc o or hme’ mmesi cms from comes membership chamber’s our of much “So disaster in $7,500 provided chamber the example, For ■ - -

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- 35 Port of Houston Authority May/June 2005 SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTEmerald Standard Services Freezes Out Competition with Quality Work Emerald Standard Services is a “gem” in electrical and status meant that they took instrumentation work. The three-year old small business a serious look at us; it put us is the electrical sub-contractor to Zachry Construction on at the forefront of the other the Bayport project, which is the company’s biggest job. sub-contractors bidding for “At Bayport, we are doing work on the freeze wall,” the job. said Roger Pombrol, general manager. “We are installing “Of course, we still had power lines from Port Road to the edge of the water to to be competitive,” he said. freeze the ground before the dock is poured.” “And our small business certification helped us get the Emerald also is working on the electrical system for the contract. We appreciate the port authority’s Small permanent facility and two medium-voltage substations Business Development Program.” at Bayport; two years ago, they completed electrical work Emerald was founded by Pombrol’s father, Roy Pombrol, at Barbours Cut. Besides its work for the PHA, Emerald who has been in the electrical business for 25 years. Roger is wiring a transit center for a new METRO station in Pombrol says that the company’s quality standards are a Houston’s Fifth Ward at I-10 and Lockwood. Emerald is “secret” philosophy. Secret is an acronym for safety, excel- a certified small business and a member of the Houston lence, craftsmanship, reliability, environment, technology. Minority Business Council, the Houston Hispanic “S-E-C-R-E-T sums up our business philosophy that Chamber of Commerce and the Pasadena Hispanic has proven successful throughout the years in every Business Association. kind of project we undertake,” Pombrol said. “From the “Being a certified small business definitely helped us smallest and simplest to the biggest fast track jobs, we receive the Bayport job,” Pombrol said. “We had not keep our priorities straight so clients can get the results previously worked with Zachry, but our small business they expect.” ■ A Facts on Impact Generating nearly $11 billion in business revenue each year and supporting almost 300,000 jobs.

B The Regional Ripple Effect Port-related businesses pay nearly $650 A million in state and local taxes each year.

C Expanding Global Reach More than 6,400 vessels call at the Port of Houston each year and more than 100 steamship lines offer services linking Houston with 1,034 ports around the world.

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