Ice Miller currently serves as special counsel to the Ports of Indiana and has assisted the Ports of Indiana with the acquisition/leasing of its facilities on all financings and has assisted ports throughout the State of Ohio.
We have served as bond counsel with respect to the Ports of Indiana's issuance of revenue bonds for its various development activities throughout the State.
Other engagements in which Ice Miller has been actively involved with for or on behalf of the Ports of Indiana include:
- Structure/negotiate leases with developers
- Real estate work associated with new property acquisition/sales
- Environmental work associated with new property acquisition/sales
- Assist with applications for federal assistance
- Legislative changes
Our attorneys also consult as bond counsel with local port authorities engaging in development of ports on the Ohio River and the Great Lakes, including docks, wharves and rail. Further, we have assisted local Ohio port authorities in creating structures for developers that result in substantial construction cost savings.