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Canaveral Port Authority Board Of Commissioners News

17 Jan 2019

Port Canaveral Moves Ahead with Cruise Terminal 3

Florida's Canaveral Port Authority has awarded a $108.5m contract to Ivey’s Construction for building its new Cruise Terminal 3 project.The contract agreement has been approved by the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners.Ivey’s was the low bidder to build a two-story, 188,000-square-foot terminal as part of the Port’s largest single construction project in its 65-year history – a $163 million complex that will become the homeport for Carnival Cruise Line’s biggest and largest cruise ship, the Mardi Gras, when finished in May 2020.“We're creating a world-class cruise terminal, and with these contract awards, the project is mobilizing and moving ahead,” stated Port CEO Captain John Murray.

22 Jan 2013

Weinberg To Lead Canaveral Port Authority

From left: Vice Chairman Jerry Allender; Commissioner Bruce Deardoff; Secretary/Treasurer Frank Sullivan; Commissioner John H. Evans; and Chairman Tom Weinberg.

Cocoa Beach resident Tom Weinberg will serve as Chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners for 2013. The former Chief of Staff for former Florida Sen. Mel Martinez was elected unanimously to the position during the first meeting of the year for the Board. Also elected were Titusville attorney Jerry Allender as Vice Chairman and Cocoa citrus grower Frank Sullivan as Secretary/Treasurer. Titusville attorney John H. Evans begins his first term on the Board. Also serving will be Merritt Island auto dealership owner Bruce Deardoff, the immediate past Chairman of the Board.

04 Nov 2009

Kennedy Resigns Port Commission Seat

Merritt Island resident Ralph Kennedy has stepped down from the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The construction business owner and former Commission Vice Chairman has served on the Board since 1990 representing District 4. Kennedy gave personal and professional reasons for the resignation, which became effective October 30.

24 Apr 2009

Canaveral Creates Seaport Police Department

Joseph Hellebrand, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, will serve as chief of the newly created Port Canaveral Police Department. The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners established the department late last year as culmination of a four-year initiative to enhance public safety at the world’s second busiest cruise port and Central Florida’s outlet to the sea. “The formation of the Police Department is simply the next step in the evolution of public safety at Port Canaveral in the aftermath of 9/11 and the increased demands of both federal and state laws and regulations,” said Port CEO Stan Payne. Hillebrand, who rose through the ranks from rookie officer to deputy chief with Melbourne, Florida Police Department, will develop the Port’s new department during the next few months.

09 Sep 2002

Fitch Ratings Upgrades Port’s Bond Rating

Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating firm, recently announced it has upgraded the Canaveral Port Authority $61 million of outstanding debt from “A-“ to “A” and assigned the “A” rating to the Authority’s proposed refunding issue. The agency cited the Port’s strong financial operations from increased cruise activity as well as the Port’s modest capital program and strong management team as part of the basis for the upgrade.“We are pleased that Fitch Ratings recognizes our sound business practices and planning,” says Donald Molitor, Secretary/Treasurer of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The ratings upgrade will help lower the interest rates on the current refinancing.

06 Sep 2002

Fitch Ratings Upgrades Port’s Bond Rating

Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating firm, recently announced it has upgraded the Canaveral Port Authority $61 million of outstanding debt from “A-“ to “A” and assigned the “A” rating to the Authority’s proposed refunding issue. The agency cited the Port’s strong financial operations from increased cruise activity as well as the Port’s modest capital program and strong management team as part of the basis for the upgrade. “We are pleased that Fitch Ratings recognizes our sound business practices and planning,” says Donald Molitor, Secretary/Treasurer of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The ratings upgrade will help lower the interest rates on the current refinancing.