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Council hires Middlesex Consulting for economic development work, appropriates $18,000

Sylvania City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Following the retirement of a city economic development official, council approved a consultant agreement with Middlesex Consulting LLC (Mike Beasley) to provide interim economic development services and appropriated $18,000 via ordinance 19‑2026.

Finance staff and council discussed hiring Middlesex Consulting LLC (Mike Beasley) to provide economic development consulting after the retirement of a long‑time city official. Browning said the city is "just waiting till tonight's agreement to pass" and that Beasley brings county and municipal experience.

Council introduced and approved ordinance 19‑2026 as an emergency measure to authorize the mayor and director of finance to enter into an agreement with Middlesex Consulting LLC on behalf of the city and to appropriate $18,000. Council members expressed support and welcomed the consultant.

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