CITY OF PORT HUENEME AND PORT OF HUENEME PARTNER ON COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND PROJECTS
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Brian Popovich Management Analyst
805-986-6606
Port of Hueneme Contact: Zach Baliva
Director of Communications & PIO
zbaliva@Portofh.org
(805) 616-6881
Port Hueneme, CA – The City of Port Hueneme City Council has approved funding for two community benefit projects that support coastal preservation and bring residents together through an annual community event. Funded through the City’s partnership with the Port of Hueneme, the projects will provide ongoing support for the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment, known as BEACON, and the annual Sea Splash Color Dash 5K & Kids 1K and Health and Wellness Fair.
The City and Port established the Community Benefit Fund to support projects that benefit Port Hueneme residents and advance shared priorities, including shoreline protection, community development, and economic opportunities. Recent updates to the agreement allow both agencies to allocate their respective shares of available funding more efficiently and direct resources toward projects that provide timely community benefits.
Through this funding, the City will provide approximately $38,143 annually to support BEACON and its regional efforts to address coastal erosion, protect local beaches, and advance shoreline preservation. Continued participation supports collaboration with regional partners on issues affecting Hueneme Beach, coastal infrastructure, and the long-term health of the shoreline.
An additional $30,000 annually will support the Sea Splash Color Dash, a community 5K and kids 1k event, and Health and Wellness Fair, hosted in partnership with the Port of Hueneme. The event encourages health, wellness, and community connection while bringing residents, families, and visitors together for a shared experience in Port Hueneme.
“This partnership allows the City and the Port to move important community projects forward efficiently and provide these benefits to Port Hueneme residents,” said Mayor Martha Mcqueen-Legohn. “Our continued partnership with the Port makes it possible to support regional beach preservation efforts while hosting a successful annual event that brings hundreds of residents and families together.”
“These projects represent a shared commitment from the Port and the City to address the challenges of beach erosion and to support a beloved, family-friendly event that will continue to bring people from across the region,” said Port of Hueneme Board President Jason Hodge.
Both projects will be funded through the Community Benefit Fund. Together, they demonstrate how the City and Port can continue working collaboratively to protect local resources, support community priorities, and enhance the quality of life in Port Hueneme.
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About the Community Benefit Fund:
The City of Port Hueneme and the Port of Hueneme established the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) in 2015 to advance shared priorities and support projects that benefit Port Hueneme residents. Past projects include beach nourishment, pedestrian safety projects, murals, and more.
About the Port of Hueneme: The Port of Hueneme is one of the most productive and efficient commercial trade gateways for niche cargo on the West Coast. Five locally elected Port Commissioners govern the Port. The Port consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. Ports for automobiles and fresh produce. Port operations support the community by bringing $2.8 billion in economic activity and creating 24,997 trade-related jobs. Trade through the Port of Hueneme generates more than $236 million in direct and related state and local taxes, which fund vital community services. In 2017, the Port of Hueneme became the first Port in California to become Green Marine certified and was voted the Greenest Port in the U.S. at the Green Shipping Summit.