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Site Plan/Point Cadet \ jap 91 <§3 IT.? B"a n Q t Commercial boats fliJ i i,\ FEATURES...___________________________________________ Point Cadet Waterfront PROPOSED: Point Cadet Marina (280 Slips) • 140 pleasure craft slips • 100 commercial fishing vessel slips • 30 transient slips • 6 tour/cruise boat slips • 4 research/historic vessel slips • 3,200 sq. ft., harbormaster/ship store building • 1,250 sq. ft., fuel dock building • Dinghy Dock Festival Marketplace • 42,000 sq. ft., open-air market (ground level) • 42,000 - 60,000 sq. ft., specialty retail (second level) • 24,000 - 42,000 sq. ft., marine-related offices (third level) Hotel (200 Rooms, 7 Floors) • 10,000 sq. ft., lobby/restaurant/retail • 110,000 sq. ft., lodging/meeting rooms Water Park (3 Acre Entertainment Complex) • wavepool • sealife tanks • water-oriented amusements (snorkel tank, slides, water cannons, “kid wash”, etc.) Marine Enterprise Zone (3 Acre Service Complex) • boatbuilding and repair • seafood distribution/loading facilities . marine supplies • boat sales and service • related marine services Other Amenities . parking and loading areas • landscaping and lighting • utilities (water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, telephone, cable, etc.) • architectural design standards • uniform graphics/signage • marketing, maintenance, and security services • cultural and recreational programs (boat shows, festivals, live entertainment, etc.) EXISTING: The Seafood Industry Museum - contains hundreds of marine artifacts, several native watercraft and numerous exhibits tracing Biloxi’s history, culture and economy through the development of its fisheries industry. Unique to the Gulf Coast. Point Cadet Plaza - an arena where dozens of Biloxi’s colorful festivals and other open air events are celebrated; also available for farmers markets, flea markets, craft shows, concerts, exhibitions, RV campouts and private gatherings. J.L. Scott Marine Education Center - a marine research facility of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, the Center is open to the public and contains dozens of aquaria which trace the location of native marine species by their ecosystems, from fresh water to open gulf. A 300 seat auditorium with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment is available for meetings and is used by the lab to present many interesting lectures and films on marine science and the seafood industry. Gulf Marine State Park - the State’s only urban waterfront park, nestled in the very tip of the Biloxi peninsula, the park contains fishing piers, pavilions, concessions, a souvenir shop, picnic facilities, and an interpretive center on local waterfront culture. The park’s open air pavilions are available for receptions, fish-fries, reunions and family gatherings. The Factory Restaurant - a converted seafood cannery which contains a large dining area and bar, an indian artifact museum, and a number of small specialty shops featuring nautical items. An outdoor lounge provides a great view of the waterfront. The restaurant’s daily lunch buffet offers some of the Coast’s best home-style cooking with plenty of seafood available. POINT CADET Estimated Development Impact, by 1990 PRIVATE INVESTMENT $25-40 MILLION Festival Market $8-12 MILLION Offices $3-5 MILLION Hotel $7-10 MILLION Water Park $5-8 MILLION Marine Services $2-5 MILLION NEW GROSS SALES, PER YEAR $15-20 MILLION JOBS SAVED OR RETAINED 1400 Direct Jobs (On-Site) 500 Short-Term (Construction) Jobs 300 Indirect Jobs (Off-Site) 600 NEW TAXES. PER YEAR (City Share) $540,000 Sales Taxes (City Share) $240,000 Property Taxes (City Share) $300,000 ANNUAL VISITATION 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 Peak Season, Per Day 5,000 - 7,500 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $7 MILLION City of Biloxi: Acquisition, Site Improvements $3.5 MILLION Biloxi Port Commission: Marina Construction $3.5 MILLION Estimates are accurate for planning purposes only. Source: Point Cadet Development Corporation
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