28J.9 POWERS OF PORT AUTHORITY.
A port authority may exercise all of the following powers:
1. Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the port authority's
affairs and the conduct of the port authority's business.
2. Adopt an official seal.
3. Maintain a principal office and branch offices within the port
authority's jurisdiction.
4. Acquire, construct, furnish, equip, maintain, repair, sell,
exchange, lease, lease with an option to purchase, convey interests
in real or personal property, and operate any property of the port
authority in connection with transportation, recreational,
governmental operations, or cultural activities in furtherance of an
authorized purpose.
5. Straighten, deepen, and improve any channel, river, stream, or
other watercourse or way which may be necessary or proper in the
development of the facilities of the port authority.
6. Make available the use or services of any facility of the port
authority to any person or governmental agency.
7. Issue bonds or pledge orders pursuant to the requirements and
limitations in section 28J.21.
8. Issue port authority revenue bonds beyond the limit of bonded
indebtedness provided by law, payable solely from revenues as
provided in section 28J.21, for the purpose of providing funds to pay
the costs of any facility or facilities of the port authority or
parts thereof.
9. Apply to the proper authorities of the United States for the
right to establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and
establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and to acquire,
exchange, sell, lease to or from, lease with an option to purchase,
or operate facilities, land, or property in accordance with the
federal Foreign Trade Zones Act, 19 U.S.C. § 81a-81u.
10. Enjoy and possess the same legislative and executive rights,
privileges, and powers granted cities under chapter 364 and counties
under chapter 331, including the exercise of police power but
excluding the power to levy taxes.
11. Maintain such funds as it considers necessary and adhere to
the public funds investment standards of chapter 12B, as applicable.
12. Direct port authority agents or employees, after at least
five days' written notice, to enter upon lands within the port
authority's jurisdiction to make surveys and examinations preliminary
to location and construction of works for the port authority, without
liability of the port authority or its agents or employees except for
actual damages.
13. Promote, advertise, and publicize the port authority and its
facilities, and provide information to shippers and other commercial
interests.
14. Adopt bylaws, not in conflict with state or federal law,
necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of and the
execution of the powers of the port authority under this chapter.
15. Do any of the following in regard to interests in real or
personal property, including machinery, equipment, plants, factories,
offices, and other structures and facilities related to or in
furtherance of any authorized purpose as the board in its sole
discretion may determine:
a. Loan money to any person or governmental agency for the
acquisition, construction, furnishing, or equipping of the property.
b. Acquire, construct, maintain, repair, furnish, or equip
the property.
c. Sell to, exchange with, lease, convey other interests in,
or lease with an option to purchase the same or any lesser interest
in the property to the same or any other person or governmental
agency.
d. Guarantee the obligations of any person or governmental
agency.
e. Accept and hold as consideration for the conveyance of
property or any interest therein such property or interests therein
as the board may determine, notwithstanding any restrictions that
apply to the investment of funds by a port authority.
16. Sell, lease, or convey other interests in real and personal
property, and grant easements or rights-of-way over property of the
port authority. The board shall specify the consideration and terms
for the sale, lease, or conveyance of other interests in real and
personal property. A determination made by the board under this
subsection shall be conclusive. The sale, lease, or conveyance may
be made without advertising and the receipt of bids.
17. Enter into an agreement with a political subdivision
comprising the port authority for the political subdivision to
exercise its right of eminent domain pursuant to chapters 6A and 6B
on behalf of the port authority. However, a condemnation exercised
on behalf of a port authority pursuant to this subsection shall not
take or disturb property or a facility belonging to a governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, which property or
facility is necessary and convenient in the operation of the
governmental agency, utility company, or common carrier, unless
provision is made for the restoration, relocation, or duplication of
such property or facility, or upon the election of the governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, for the payment of
compensation, if any, at the sole cost of the port authority,
provided that both of the following apply:
a. If a restoration or duplication proposed to be made under
this subsection involves a relocation of the property or facility,
the new facility and location shall be of at least comparable
utilitarian value and effectiveness and shall not impair the ability
of the utility company or common carrier to compete in its original
area of operation.
b. If a restoration or duplication made under this subsection
involves a relocation of the property or facility, the port authority
shall acquire no interest or right in or to the appropriated property
or facility, until the relocated property or facility is available
for use and until marketable title thereto has been transferred to
the utility company or common carrier.
18. a. Make and enter into all contracts and agreements and
execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of
the duties of and the execution of powers of the port authority under
this chapter.
b. Except as provided in paragraph "c", when the cost of
a contract for the construction of a building, structure, or other
improvement undertaken by a port authority involves an expenditure
exceeding the competitive bid threshold in section 26.3, or as
established in section 314.1B, and the port authority is the
contracting entity, the port authority shall make a written contract
after notice calling for bids for the award of the contract has been
given by publication twice, with at least seven days between
publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of
the port authority. Each such contract shall be let to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Every contract shall be
accompanied by or shall refer to plans and specifications for the
work to be done, prepared for and approved by the port authority, and
signed by an authorized officer of the port authority and by the
contractor.
c. The board of directors may provide criteria for the
negotiation and award without competitive bidding of any contract as
to which the port authority is the contracting entity for the
construction of any building or structure or other improvement under
any of the following circumstances:
(1) A real and present emergency exists that threatens damage or
injury to persons or property of the port authority or other persons,
provided that a statement specifying the nature of the emergency that
is the basis for the negotiation and award of a contract without
competitive bidding shall be signed by the officer of the port
authority that executes that contract at the time of the contract's
execution and shall be attached to the contract.
(2) A commonly recognized industry or other standard or
specification does not exist and cannot objectively be articulated
for the improvement.
(3) The contract is for any energy conservation measure as
defined in section 7D.34.
(4) With respect to material to be incorporated into the
improvement, only a single source or supplier exists for the
material.
(5) A single bid is received by the port authority after
complying with the provisions of paragraph "b".
d. (1) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (2), the port authority shall publish a notice calling
for technical proposals at least twice, with at least seven days
between publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the
area of the port authority. After receipt of the technical
proposals, the port authority may negotiate with and award a contract
for the improvement to the person making the proposal considered to
be the most advantageous to the port authority.
(2) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (4), construction activities related to the
incorporation of the material into the improvement also may be
provided without competitive bidding by the source or supplier of
that material.
e. A purchase, exchange, sale, lease, lease with an option to
purchase, conveyance of other interests in, or other contract with a
person or governmental agency that pertains to the acquisition,
construction, maintenance, repair, furnishing, equipping, or
operation of any real or personal property, related to or in
furtherance of economic development and the provision of adequate
housing, shall be made in such manner and subject to such terms and
conditions as may be determined in the board's discretion. This
paragraph applies to all contracts that are subject to this section,
notwithstanding any other provision of law that might otherwise
apply, including a requirement of notice, competitive bidding or
selection, or for the provision of security. However, this paragraph
shall not apply to a contract secured exclusively by or to be paid
exclusively from the general revenues of the port authority. For the
purposes of this paragraph, any revenues derived by the port
authority under a lease or other agreement that, by its terms,
contemplates the use of amounts payable under the agreement either to
pay the costs of the improvement that is the subject of the contract
or to secure obligations of the port authority issued to finance
costs of such improvement, are excluded from general revenues.
19. Employ managers, superintendents, and other employees and
retain or contract with consulting engineers, financial consultants,
accounting experts, architects, attorneys, and any other consultants
and independent contractors as are necessary in the port authority's
judgment to carry out this chapter, and fix the compensation thereof.
All expenses thereof shall be payable from any available funds of the
port authority or from funds appropriated for that purpose by the
political subdivisions comprising the port authority.
20. Receive and accept from a governmental agency grants and
loans for the construction of a port authority facility, for research
and development with respect to a port authority facility, or any
other authorized purpose, and receive and accept aid or contributions
from any source of moneys, property, labor, or other things of value,
to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes for which the
grants, loans, aid, or contributions are made.
21. Engage in research and development with respect to a port
authority facility.
22. Purchase fire and extended coverage and liability insurance
for a port authority facility and for the principal office and branch
offices of the port authority, insurance protecting the port
authority and its officers and employees against liability for damage
to property or injury to or death of persons arising from its
operations, and any other insurance the port authority may agree to
provide under a resolution authorizing port authority revenue bonds,
pledge orders, or in any trust agreement securing the same.
23. Charge, alter, and collect rental fees and other charges for
the use or services of a port authority facility as provided in
section 28J.16.
24. Perform all acts necessary or proper to carry out the powers
expressly granted in this chapter.
28J.9 POWERS OF PORT AUTHORITY.
A port authority may exercise all of the following powers:
1. Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the port authority's
affairs and the conduct of the port authority's business.
2. Adopt an official seal.
3. Maintain a principal office and branch offices within the port
authority's jurisdiction.
4. Acquire, construct, furnish, equip, maintain, repair, sell,
exchange, lease, lease with an option to purchase, convey interests
in real or personal property, and operate any property of the port
authority in connection with transportation, recreational,
governmental operations, or cultural activities in furtherance of an
authorized purpose.
5. Straighten, deepen, and improve any channel, river, stream, or
other watercourse or way which may be necessary or proper in the
development of the facilities of the port authority.
6. Make available the use or services of any facility of the port
authority to any person or governmental agency.
7. Issue bonds or pledge orders pursuant to the requirements and
limitations in section 28J.21.
8. Issue port authority revenue bonds beyond the limit of bonded
indebtedness provided by law, payable solely from revenues as
provided in section 28J.21, for the purpose of providing funds to pay
the costs of any facility or facilities of the port authority or
parts thereof.
9. Apply to the proper authorities of the United States for the
right to establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and
establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and to acquire,
exchange, sell, lease to or from, lease with an option to purchase,
or operate facilities, land, or property in accordance with the
federal Foreign Trade Zones Act, 19 U.S.C. § 81a-81u.
10. Enjoy and possess the same legislative and executive rights,
privileges, and powers granted cities under chapter 364 and counties
under chapter 331, including the exercise of police power but
excluding the power to levy taxes.
11. Maintain such funds as it considers necessary and adhere to
the public funds investment standards of chapter 12B, as applicable.
12. Direct port authority agents or employees, after at least
five days' written notice, to enter upon lands within the port
authority's jurisdiction to make surveys and examinations preliminary
to location and construction of works for the port authority, without
liability of the port authority or its agents or employees except for
actual damages.
13. Promote, advertise, and publicize the port authority and its
facilities, and provide information to shippers and other commercial
interests.
14. Adopt bylaws, not in conflict with state or federal law,
necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of and the
execution of the powers of the port authority under this chapter.
15. Do any of the following in regard to interests in real or
personal property, including machinery, equipment, plants, factories,
offices, and other structures and facilities related to or in
furtherance of any authorized purpose as the board in its sole
discretion may determine:
a. Loan money to any person or governmental agency for the
acquisition, construction, furnishing, or equipping of the property.
b. Acquire, construct, maintain, repair, furnish, or equip
the property.
c. Sell to, exchange with, lease, convey other interests in,
or lease with an option to purchase the same or any lesser interest
in the property to the same or any other person or governmental
agency.
d. Guarantee the obligations of any person or governmental
agency.
e. Accept and hold as consideration for the conveyance of
property or any interest therein such property or interests therein
as the board may determine, notwithstanding any restrictions that
apply to the investment of funds by a port authority.
16. Sell, lease, or convey other interests in real and personal
property, and grant easements or rights-of-way over property of the
port authority. The board shall specify the consideration and terms
for the sale, lease, or conveyance of other interests in real and
personal property. A determination made by the board under this
subsection shall be conclusive. The sale, lease, or conveyance may
be made without advertising and the receipt of bids.
17. Enter into an agreement with a political subdivision
comprising the port authority for the political subdivision to
exercise its right of eminent domain pursuant to chapters 6A and 6B
on behalf of the port authority. However, a condemnation exercised
on behalf of a port authority pursuant to this subsection shall not
take or disturb property or a facility belonging to a governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, which property or
facility is necessary and convenient in the operation of the
governmental agency, utility company, or common carrier, unless
provision is made for the restoration, relocation, or duplication of
such property or facility, or upon the election of the governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, for the payment of
compensation, if any, at the sole cost of the port authority,
provided that both of the following apply:
a. If a restoration or duplication proposed to be made under
this subsection involves a relocation of the property or facility,
the new facility and location shall be of at least comparable
utilitarian value and effectiveness and shall not impair the ability
of the utility company or common carrier to compete in its original
area of operation.
b. If a restoration or duplication made under this subsection
involves a relocation of the property or facility, the port authority
shall acquire no interest or right in or to the appropriated property
or facility, until the relocated property or facility is available
for use and until marketable title thereto has been transferred to
the utility company or common carrier.
18. a. Make and enter into all contracts and agreements and
execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of
the duties of and the execution of powers of the port authority under
this chapter.
b. Except as provided in paragraph "c", when the cost of
a contract for the construction of a building, structure, or other
improvement undertaken by a port authority involves an expenditure
exceeding the competitive bid threshold in section 26.3, or as
established in section 314.1B, and the port authority is the
contracting entity, the port authority shall make a written contract
after notice calling for bids for the award of the contract has been
given by publication twice, with at least seven days between
publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of
the port authority. Each such contract shall be let to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Every contract shall be
accompanied by or shall refer to plans and specifications for the
work to be done, prepared for and approved by the port authority, and
signed by an authorized officer of the port authority and by the
contractor.
c. The board of directors may provide criteria for the
negotiation and award without competitive bidding of any contract as
to which the port authority is the contracting entity for the
construction of any building or structure or other improvement under
any of the following circumstances:
(1) A real and present emergency exists that threatens damage or
injury to persons or property of the port authority or other persons,
provided that a statement specifying the nature of the emergency that
is the basis for the negotiation and award of a contract without
competitive bidding shall be signed by the officer of the port
authority that executes that contract at the time of the contract's
execution and shall be attached to the contract.
(2) A commonly recognized industry or other standard or
specification does not exist and cannot objectively be articulated
for the improvement.
(3) The contract is for any energy conservation measure as
defined in section 7D.34.
(4) With respect to material to be incorporated into the
improvement, only a single source or supplier exists for the
material.
(5) A single bid is received by the port authority after
complying with the provisions of paragraph "b".
d. (1) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (2), the port authority shall publish a notice calling
for technical proposals at least twice, with at least seven days
between publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the
area of the port authority. After receipt of the technical
proposals, the port authority may negotiate with and award a contract
for the improvement to the person making the proposal considered to
be the most advantageous to the port authority.
(2) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (4), construction activities related to the
incorporation of the material into the improvement also may be
provided without competitive bidding by the source or supplier of
that material.
e. A purchase, exchange, sale, lease, lease with an option to
purchase, conveyance of other interests in, or other contract with a
person or governmental agency that pertains to the acquisition,
construction, maintenance, repair, furnishing, equipping, or
operation of any real or personal property, related to or in
furtherance of economic development and the provision of adequate
housing, shall be made in such manner and subject to such terms and
conditions as may be determined in the board's discretion. This
paragraph applies to all contracts that are subject to this section,
notwithstanding any other provision of law that might otherwise
apply, including a requirement of notice, competitive bidding or
selection, or for the provision of security. However, this paragraph
shall not apply to a contract secured exclusively by or to be paid
exclusively from the general revenues of the port authority. For the
purposes of this paragraph, any revenues derived by the port
authority under a lease or other agreement that, by its terms,
contemplates the use of amounts payable under the agreement either to
pay the costs of the improvement that is the subject of the contract
or to secure obligations of the port authority issued to finance
costs of such improvement, are excluded from general revenues.
19. Employ managers, superintendents, and other employees and
retain or contract with consulting engineers, financial consultants,
accounting experts, architects, attorneys, and any other consultants
and independent contractors as are necessary in the port authority's
judgment to carry out this chapter, and fix the compensation thereof.
All expenses thereof shall be payable from any available funds of the
port authority or from funds appropriated for that purpose by the
political subdivisions comprising the port authority.
20. Receive and accept from a governmental agency grants and
loans for the construction of a port authority facility, for research
and development with respect to a port authority facility, or any
other authorized purpose, and receive and accept aid or contributions
from any source of moneys, property, labor, or other things of value,
to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes for which the
grants, loans, aid, or contributions are made.
21. Engage in research and development with respect to a port
authority facility.
22. Purchase fire and extended coverage and liability insurance
for a port authority facility and for the principal office and branch
offices of the port authority, insurance protecting the port
authority and its officers and employees against liability for damage
to property or injury to or death of persons arising from its
operations, and any other insurance the port authority may agree to
provide under a resolution authorizing port authority revenue bonds,
pledge orders, or in any trust agreement securing the same.
23. Charge, alter, and collect rental fees and other charges for
the use or services of a port authority facility as provided in
section 28J.16.
24. Perform all acts necessary or proper to carry out the powers
expressly granted in this chapter.
28J.9 POWERS OF PORT AUTHORITY.
A port authority may exercise all of the following powers:
1. Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the port authority's
affairs and the conduct of the port authority's business.
2. Adopt an official seal.
3. Maintain a principal office and branch offices within the port
authority's jurisdiction.
4. Acquire, construct, furnish, equip, maintain, repair, sell,
exchange, lease, lease with an option to purchase, convey interests
in real or personal property, and operate any property of the port
authority in connection with transportation, recreational,
governmental operations, or cultural activities in furtherance of an
authorized purpose.
5. Straighten, deepen, and improve any channel, river, stream, or
other watercourse or way which may be necessary or proper in the
development of the facilities of the port authority.
6. Make available the use or services of any facility of the port
authority to any person or governmental agency.
7. Issue bonds or pledge orders pursuant to the requirements and
limitations in section 28J.21.
8. Issue port authority revenue bonds beyond the limit of bonded
indebtedness provided by law, payable solely from revenues as
provided in section 28J.21, for the purpose of providing funds to pay
the costs of any facility or facilities of the port authority or
parts thereof.
9. Apply to the proper authorities of the United States for the
right to establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and
establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and to acquire,
exchange, sell, lease to or from, lease with an option to purchase,
or operate facilities, land, or property in accordance with the
federal Foreign Trade Zones Act, 19 U.S.C. § 81a-81u.
10. Enjoy and possess the same legislative and executive rights,
privileges, and powers granted cities under chapter 364 and counties
under chapter 331, including the exercise of police power but
excluding the power to levy taxes.
11. Maintain such funds as it considers necessary and adhere to
the public funds investment standards of chapter 12B, as applicable.
12. Direct port authority agents or employees, after at least
five days' written notice, to enter upon lands within the port
authority's jurisdiction to make surveys and examinations preliminary
to location and construction of works for the port authority, without
liability of the port authority or its agents or employees except for
actual damages.
13. Promote, advertise, and publicize the port authority and its
facilities, and provide information to shippers and other commercial
interests.
14. Adopt bylaws, not in conflict with state or federal law,
necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of and the
execution of the powers of the port authority under this chapter.
15. Do any of the following in regard to interests in real or
personal property, including machinery, equipment, plants, factories,
offices, and other structures and facilities related to or in
furtherance of any authorized purpose as the board in its sole
discretion may determine:
a. Loan money to any person or governmental agency for the
acquisition, construction, furnishing, or equipping of the property.
b. Acquire, construct, maintain, repair, furnish, or equip
the property.
c. Sell to, exchange with, lease, convey other interests in,
or lease with an option to purchase the same or any lesser interest
in the property to the same or any other person or governmental
agency.
d. Guarantee the obligations of any person or governmental
agency.
e. Accept and hold as consideration for the conveyance of
property or any interest therein such property or interests therein
as the board may determine, notwithstanding any restrictions that
apply to the investment of funds by a port authority.
16. Sell, lease, or convey other interests in real and personal
property, and grant easements or rights-of-way over property of the
port authority. The board shall specify the consideration and terms
for the sale, lease, or conveyance of other interests in real and
personal property. A determination made by the board under this
subsection shall be conclusive. The sale, lease, or conveyance may
be made without advertising and the receipt of bids.
17. Enter into an agreement with a political subdivision
comprising the port authority for the political subdivision to
exercise its right of eminent domain pursuant to chapters 6A and 6B
on behalf of the port authority. However, a condemnation exercised
on behalf of a port authority pursuant to this subsection shall not
take or disturb property or a facility belonging to a governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, which property or
facility is necessary and convenient in the operation of the
governmental agency, utility company, or common carrier, unless
provision is made for the restoration, relocation, or duplication of
such property or facility, or upon the election of the governmental
agency, utility company, or common carrier, for the payment of
compensation, if any, at the sole cost of the port authority,
provided that both of the following apply:
a. If a restoration or duplication proposed to be made under
this subsection involves a relocation of the property or facility,
the new facility and location shall be of at least comparable
utilitarian value and effectiveness and shall not impair the ability
of the utility company or common carrier to compete in its original
area of operation.
b. If a restoration or duplication made under this subsection
involves a relocation of the property or facility, the port authority
shall acquire no interest or right in or to the appropriated property
or facility, until the relocated property or facility is available
for use and until marketable title thereto has been transferred to
the utility company or common carrier.
18. a. Make and enter into all contracts and agreements and
execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of
the duties of and the execution of powers of the port authority under
this chapter.
b. Except as provided in paragraph "c", when the cost of
a contract for the construction of a building, structure, or other
improvement undertaken by a port authority involves an expenditure
exceeding the competitive bid threshold in section 26.3, or as
established in section 314.1B, and the port authority is the
contracting entity, the port authority shall make a written contract
after notice calling for bids for the award of the contract has been
given by publication twice, with at least seven days between
publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of
the port authority. Each such contract shall be let to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Every contract shall be
accompanied by or shall refer to plans and specifications for the
work to be done, prepared for and approved by the port authority, and
signed by an authorized officer of the port authority and by the
contractor.
c. The board of directors may provide criteria for the
negotiation and award without competitive bidding of any contract as
to which the port authority is the contracting entity for the
construction of any building or structure or other improvement under
any of the following circumstances:
(1) A real and present emergency exists that threatens damage or
injury to persons or property of the port authority or other persons,
provided that a statement specifying the nature of the emergency that
is the basis for the negotiation and award of a contract without
competitive bidding shall be signed by the officer of the port
authority that executes that contract at the time of the contract's
execution and shall be attached to the contract.
(2) A commonly recognized industry or other standard or
specification does not exist and cannot objectively be articulated
for the improvement.
(3) The contract is for any energy conservation measure as
defined in section 7D.34.
(4) With respect to material to be incorporated into the
improvement, only a single source or supplier exists for the
material.
(5) A single bid is received by the port authority after
complying with the provisions of paragraph "b".
d. (1) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (2), the port authority shall publish a notice calling
for technical proposals at least twice, with at least seven days
between publications, in a newspaper of general circulation in the
area of the port authority. After receipt of the technical
proposals, the port authority may negotiate with and award a contract
for the improvement to the person making the proposal considered to
be the most advantageous to the port authority.
(2) If a contract is to be negotiated and awarded without
competitive bidding for the reason set forth in paragraph "c",
subparagraph (4), construction activities related to the
incorporation of the material into the improvement also may be
provided without competitive bidding by the source or supplier of
that material.
e. A purchase, exchange, sale, lease, lease with an option to
purchase, conveyance of other interests in, or other contract with a
person or governmental agency that pertains to the acquisition,
construction, maintenance, repair, furnishing, equipping, or
operation of any real or personal property, related to or in
furtherance of economic development and the provision of adequate
housing, shall be made in such manner and subject to such terms and
conditions as may be determined in the board's discretion. This
paragraph applies to all contracts that are subject to this section,
notwithstanding any other provision of law that might otherwise
apply, including a requirement of notice, competitive bidding or
selection, or for the provision of security. However, this paragraph
shall not apply to a contract secured exclusively by or to be paid
exclusively from the general revenues of the port authority. For the
purposes of this paragraph, any revenues derived by the port
authority under a lease or other agreement that, by its terms,
contemplates the use of amounts payable under the agreement either to
pay the costs of the improvement that is the subject of the contract
or to secure obligations of the port authority issued to finance
costs of such improvement, are excluded from general revenues.
19. Employ managers, superintendents, and other employees and
retain or contract with consulting engineers, financial consultants,
accounting experts, architects, attorneys, and any other consultants
and independent contractors as are necessary in the port authority's
judgment to carry out this chapter, and fix the compensation thereof.
All expenses thereof shall be payable from any available funds of the
port authority or from funds appropriated for that purpose by the
political subdivisions comprising the port authority.
20. Receive and accept from a governmental agency grants and
loans for the construction of a port authority facility, for research
and development with respect to a port authority facility, or any
other authorized purpose, and receive and accept aid or contributions
from any source of moneys, property, labor, or other things of value,
to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes for which the
grants, loans, aid, or contributions are made.
21. Engage in research and development with respect to a port
authority facility.
22. Purchase fire and extended coverage and liability insurance
for a port authority facility and for the principal office and branch
offices of the port authority, insurance protecting the port
authority and its officers and employees against liability for damage
to property or injury to or death of persons arising from its
operations, and any other insurance the port authority may agree to
provide under a resolution authorizing port authority revenue bonds,
pledge orders, or in any trust agreement securing the same.
23. Charge, alter, and collect rental fees and other charges for
the use or services of a port authority facility as provided in
section 28J.16.
24. Perform all acts necessary or proper to carry out the powers
expressly granted in this chapter.
