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Approval of $1.2 Million Economic Development Contract with Orlando Economic Partnership

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County Government - Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc., Master Services Agreement in the amount of $406,490.00 per year for Fiscal Years 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28 for the purpose of providing economic development services in Seminole County, Florida. Countywide (Gui Cunha, Director Office of Economic Development and Tourism)

Record date · October 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with the Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc. to provide economic development services. The county will pay $406,490 annually for these services from fiscal years 2025 through 2028.

Why it matters

This agreement commits $1,219,470 in total county funds over three years to a private organization for economic development activities across Seminole County.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Seminole County taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are allocated to pay for the services provided by the Orlando Economic Partnership.

Directly affected

Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc.

The organization is the recipient of the county contract and is obligated to provide economic development services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Orlando Economic Partnership do for the county?
The document states they provide economic development services in Seminole County.
How long does this contract last?
The contract covers three fiscal years: 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28.
How much will this cost taxpayers?
The county will pay $406,490 per year, totaling $1,219,470 over the three-year term.

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Multi-year funding commitment

The county has locked in a fixed annual payment for economic development services for three consecutive fiscal years.

Connected Entities

Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc., Seminole County, Seminole County Government and 2 more
OrganizationSeminole County Government“The local government entity entering into the service agreement.”Map →

Sources

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