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Council approves consultant to update Midlothian economic development strategic plan
Summary
The Midlothian Economic Development Board recommended hiring Civic Solution Partners to lead a strategic planning process; staff said the engagement will include three joint board/council workshops and site visits, and the council approved the expenditure (motion passed 6–0).
Midlothian Economic Development presented a recommendation to hire Civic Solution Partners (consultant) to update the city’s economic development strategic plan and to help the board and council align on long‑term investments.
Kyle told council the board reviewed multiple proposals and selected Civic Solution Partners because of their experience working with cities and economic development boards; the engagement will include three joint sessions for the council and MED board and field visits to other communities to inform local planning. Council approved the expenditure, which exceeded the $50,000 threshold and therefore required council action.
A council member thanked the MED board for its review and due diligence; the motion to accept the recommendation passed 6–0.
