Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve a Partnership Agreement for Small Business Owner Mentorship between the City of Port St. Lucie and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast)
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Submitted By: Elijah Wooten, Economic Development Administrator, CRA
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and SCORE Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast)
3. Purpose: SCORE Association, Inc. will provide free mentorship opportunities to Port St. Lucie small business owners.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: The term of this agreement is for one (1) consecutive one-year period, commencing on the date of the agreement approval. The agreement will automatically renew for three (3) one-year periods.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Port St. Lucie small business owners will receive free mentorship from qualified SCORE mentors specifically matched to their business needs. SCORE Treasure Coast will host four (4) events, at a City-owned location, that are free or low-cost to Port St. Lucie residents and small business owners.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): There is no cost for the partnership agreement with SCORE Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast)
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the partnership agreement between SCORE Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast) and the City of Port St. Lucie with a commencement date of February 15, 2025.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the partnership agreement between SCORE Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast) and the City of Port St. Lucie with a commencement date of February 15, 2025.
2. Move that the Council not approve the partnership agreement between SCORE Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast) and the City of Port St. Lucie.
Background: The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Association, Inc. (Treasure Coast) is a volunteer led non-profit organization that provides free business mentorship opportunities and small business workshops in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Glades Counties. Over sixty (60%) percent of the SCORE Treasure Coast services are with residents of Port St. Lucie. The purpose of the agreement is to set forth the services SCORE Treasure Coast will undertake in the city in exchange for partnership opportunities, marketing assistance and event coordination by the City of Port St. Lucie to SCORE Treasure Coast.
Issues/Analysis: The previous agreement between SCORE and the City of Port St. Lucie expired February 14, 2025. SCORE held a scheduled workshop at the Community Center on March 21, 2025. To provide an active agreement between SCORE and the City of Port St. Lucie which includes the March 21, 2025 event, staff requests that the agreement being commencement date of February 15, 2025. The following is a summary of the City of Port St. Lucie’s and SCORE Treasure Coast’s responsibilities that are outlined in the agreement.
City of Port St. Lucie
• The City will provide event space at a City-owned location for SCORE Treasure Coast to host events for Port St. Lucie small businesses.
• The City will permit at least four (4) SCORE Treasure Coast events per year but may permit more events at the City’s discretion and with collaboration with SCORE Treasure Coast.
• The City will assist, for no fee, with marketing SCORE Treasure Coast events hosted at a City-owned location, including the City’s website, social media pages, and flyers posted at City locations.
• The Economic Development Administrator will consider SCORE Treasure Coast when informed of any grants or funding opportunities relevant to the services provided by SCORE Treasure Coast.
• The City will consider SCORE Treasure Coast when hosting relevant events in which SCORE Treasure Coast may be able to network with the community and potential donor sources.
• The City will consider SCORE Treasure Coast with inviting local organizations or businesses to City events, including but not limited to workshops, community events, or informational fairs.
• The City will assist SCORE Treasure Coast in seeking sponsorship for each event held at a City-owned location, for the purposes of defraying or eliminating cost for City residents.
SCORE Treasure Coast
• SCORE Treasure Coast will provide free mentorship opportunities to the City of Port St. Lucie’s small business owners.
• SCORE Treasure Coast will match Port St. Lucie small business owners with a mentor specifically matched to their needs.
• SCORE Treasure Coast will maintain highly successful and seasoned business professional and entrepreneurs as volunteers who are available to assist and mentor the city’s small business owners.
• SCORE Treasure Coast will host at least four (4) events per year, at a City-owned location, that are free or low cost to the city’s residents.
• SCORE Treasure Coast will assist the City in preparing marketing materials to be advertised leading up to each event hosted by SCORE Treasure Coast.
• SCORE Treasure Coast shall consider the City for any mentorship, workshop, or other educational opportunities which may benefit small business owners in Port St. Lucie.
• SCORE Treasure Coast shall organize and conduct outreach programs to the residents of Port St. Lucie with special focus on the underserved business owners in the city.
• SCORE Treasure Coast will provide the City with a sponsorship packet, which the City may use to help assist SCORE Treasure Coast in obtaining sponsorships.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Various City-owned properties including, but not limited to, City Hall and the Community Center.
Attachments: SCORE Treasure Coast Partnership Agreement
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 25049-07
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.