The authority, also known as "JAXPORT", is the independent government agency that owns, operates and controls much of Jacksonville’s Seaport System, including (but not limited to) the following: docks and wharfs, cranes, a passenger cruise terminal,warehouses, paved open storage areas, and road connections to the public highway system. JAXPORT maintains these facilities and manages their overall use. Private companies pay lease and rental fees to JAXPORT in order to operate from the seaport. This revenue funds the day-to-day operations so that public tax dollars are not required. JAXPORT does not operate or manage private boat marinas, water taxis or bridges.