Real Estate
St. Louis County Port Authority
What The Port Does
The St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority) is empowered to acquire property; plan and develop real estate; enter into contracts and issue bonds to fulfill its statutory mission. It also implements specialized economic development programs.
In alignment with our mission, the Port Authority supports a wide range of economic and community development initiatives, such as the Community Investment Fund. Our work has included planning and site preparation of under-utilized sites, including the former St. Louis County Family Courts and Jamestown Mall, and a comprehensive redevelopment effort in the Lemay community.
Funding for these initiatives, including the Community Investment Fund, primarily comes from rental payments by Penn National Gaming, operator of River City Casino. This partnership transformed an abandoned brownfield into a gaming and entertainment complex, with rental revenues reinvested into St. Louis County programs and activities.
The Port’s General Purposes
Established by St. Louis County pursuant to Missouri state statute, the St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority) has four broad purposes related to economic and community development:
- Promoting the general welfare;
- Encouraging private capital investment by fostering the creation of industrial facilities and industrial parks within the port district;
- Endeavoring to increase the volume of commerce; and
- Promoting the establishment of a Foreign-Trade Zone within the port district.
The Port Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners selected from each of the St. Louis County Council districts.
Community Investment Fund - Coming Soon
The St. Louis County Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund supports economic and community development projects. Information and links will be posted here as they are available.