PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PRESENTATION - PORT OF PENSACOLA “PROJECT PICKLE” BRIEFING
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REQUEST:
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That City Council receive an informational presentation on Port of Pensacola lease prospect “Project Pickle” in advance of an anticipated lease-related action item to come forward in December or January.
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SUMMARY:
Staff has been in discussion with principals of “Project Pickle” for more than a year with the goal of, ultimately, negotiating a lease for an underutilized existing Port warehouse. Staff and the prospect are very close to agreement on terms for a lease and anticipate bringing a proposed lease forward for Council action in December or January. The project is consistent with the 2019 Port Vision Plan and the 2022 Port Vision Plan Update, and both Mayor Robinson and Mayor-elect Reeves support the project. In advance of bringing forward a Council action item, both Mayors, as well as staff and the prospect, felt it would be beneficial to provide Council with an informational overview about the project with the understanding that no action by Council is requested or expected at this time.
PRIOR ACTION:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator
M. Clark Merritt, Port Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: Yes