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Citizen
awareness and participation is the cornerstone of a
healthy government, economy and quality of community
life. Here you will find the latest information
about important current issues.
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Bay St.
Louis Harbor Feasibility Study |
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MARKET ANALYSIS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
CONCLUSIONS
Projected berthing demand for the region
in 2010 exceeds projected capacity by
570 berths inclusive of anticipated
existing and projected harbors and by
830 berths by 2015.
Bay St. Louis location in the
Mississippi Coast Region and the North
Gulf Coast Intercoastal Waterway is
ideal for the recreational boating
market.
Near prominent sport fishing waters.
Easily accessible from major roadways,
airports and marinas.
Bay St. Louis can target underserved and
missing markets in the region such as:
sport fishing, ecotourism, downtown
waterfront mixed use of
retail/restaurants/boats, support
services for absentee owners, large
vessel berthing, multi-hull vessels and
charter boats.
The Bay St. Louis market area could
support a minimum of 150 berths.
Annually, activities at the 150-berth
Harbor are estimated to generate $3.8
million in direct spending, $2.1 million
of indirect and induced spending, as
well as $1.3 million in increased
earnings and support 52 jobs in the
local economy. Fiscal impacts of these
activities are estimated to amount to
$100,000 of tax revenues.
THE HARBOR PLAN
Combined relocated Rutherford Pier.
Eco-friendly design target Clean
Marina goals.
Recreational boating and charter boats.
Efficient design protective berthing
basin
Optimize use of expenditures
affordable.
Minimizes operational and maintenance
costs.
Optimum number of berths for Bay St.
Louis Municipal Harbor minimum 150
berth sizes to meet market demand.
Utilization of current technology and
knowledge to minimize storm
impact within cost parameters.
Design compatible with government
agencies regulations and goals.
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Click below to read it in PDF format.
It's been split into three parts to
facilitate downloading.
Study -
Part 1
Study -
Part 2
Study -
Part 3 |
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The new Bay St. Louis Comprehensive plan was
passed by the City Council on March 17th.
Click below to access the complete
plan.
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Main
Street Program |
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Hancock County is one of the first county
communities in the state to be accepted into the
Mississippi Main Street Program.
Click here to
read more about this exciting program. To volunteer
with this initiative, call the Chamber office at
228.467.9048.
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Recycle Hancock Takes Off! |
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Find out about an exiting new drive
to establish recycling in Hancock County - the group
recently received grant funding for local recycling
drop-off points! Check back here soon for more
details.
Also, learn about the group's other beautification
efforts like clean-up efforts community gardens. To
join, volunteer, or find out more about Recycle
Hancock, contact Marcie Baria at 601.918.0658 or
Judy Voght at 228.463.0067. You may also e-mail:
marcie.baria@gmail.com
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