Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Hear a Port St. Lucie Economic Update
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Submitted By: : Kate Parmelee, Deputy City Manager/Chief Innovation Officer
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Brad Hunter, an economist with Brad Hunter Economics will provide an update on economic trends related to the City of Port St. Lucie, as the City Council begins planning for strategic planning and budget development.
Presentation Information: : A 30-minute PowerPoint presentation will be provided by Mr. Hunter.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council hear the presentation and provide any feedback for consideration in this year’s strategic plan update and budget development.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and hear the presentation and provide any feedback for consideration in this year’s strategic plan update and budget development.
2. Move that the Council provide direction.
Background: The winter workshop is utilized each year to provide in-depth updates to the Mayor and City Council as a key component of the City Council’s strategic planning process. This year, Brad Hunter of Brad Hunter Economics will provide a detailed presentation on Port St. Lucie’s economic outlook and trends.
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Attachments: 1. PSL Economic Outlook Presentation (to be provided on 2/18/26)
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.
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