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Council hears update on strategic‑plan process, consultant fees and timeline
Summary
Council received an update on a consultant‑supported strategic plan covering four components; staff estimated consultant fees at $200 per hour and a total in the $10,000–$15,000 range, with a kickoff proposed for April 11 and a completion estimate of three to four months.
The Winnsboro City Council received an update on the planned strategic‑plan process and the consultant who will support it.
Staff said the plan will address four components: (1) retention and expansion of existing industries and businesses, (2) new business startups and growth, (3) marketing and attraction, and (4) incentives and infrastructure to support the strategy. Staff described a planning team that will include staff, two board members, the EDC chair and co‑chair, the mayor, and a Main Street representative; that group will then select key community leaders and narrow a working committee to seven to ten people.
Staff estimated the consultant charges at $200 per hour and recalled an earlier estimate in the $10,000–$15,000 range; the council previously set aside $20,000 for the project at the end of last fiscal year. Staff proposed a kickoff meeting date of April 11 and estimated three to four months for plan completion.
Councilmembers asked about cost estimates and process; staff said the consultant will help identify additional interview subjects and conduct community surveys. The council did not take a formal vote during the update; the item was presented for information and scheduling.
