Coffee with the Council - 05/19/2026

The CityPortStLucie held a public "Coffee with the Council" meeting on May 19, 2026, featuring community updates and discussions primarily led by the mayor. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing budget season with a focus on conservative fiscal planning and the upcoming July budget workshop where the city manager will present the proposed budget. The council discussed the recent $24 million Waste Pro lawsuit settlement, emphasizing plans to return the funds to taxpayers via tax bill credits rather than direct checks to minimize administrative costs. Additionally, the council addressed a forthcoming ballot question regarding the potential reinstatement of twice-weekly garbage pickup, which would incur an estimated additional cost of $131 per household annually. The meeting also touched on infrastructure funding through a half-cent sales tax reauthorization and the importance of local control over tax revenues amid state-level budget uncertainties. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced during this session.