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Fort Pierce to spend up to $62,500 for Economic Development Council services; commissioners seek clarity on annexation scope
Summary
The commission approved a one-year agreement (10/01/2025–09/30/2026) with the Economic Development Council of Saint Lucie County Inc. for up to $62,500 to support economic development studies and programs including the Kings Highway jobs corridor; Commissioner Broderick asked staff to confirm whether annexation-related work is included or billed separately.
The City Commission approved a one-year agreement with the Economic Development Council of Saint Lucie County Inc. to provide economic development services from Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $62,500.
Commissioner Broderick raised questions about whether prior annexation planning and a separate proposal for the South Kings Highway jobs corridor were part of this $62,500 umbrella or were billed as separate work. He said he recalled the EDC presenting a separate proposal and invoice for annexation work and asked staff to clarify whether the current agreement covers those tasks or whether an additional charge would follow.
A staff representative said the scope of services includes studies related to economic development and specifically referenced the Kings Highway jobs corridor, but that annexation was not spelled out in the contract language; staff committed to provide clarity on whether annexation planning is included in this agreement or treated as a separate proposal.
The commission approved the agreement by roll call. Commissioners noted the city has previously used both lump-sum support and project-specific contracts with the EDC and asked staff to confirm how the current contract relates to past arrangements.
