Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Meeting - June 11, 2026

The City of Tallahassee's Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency held a meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on several procurement and economic development issues. Key discussions included the impact of infrastructure construction on local businesses, with board members considering policy revisions to provide financial support or incentives to businesses affected by ongoing or future projects. Legal counsel clarified that infrastructure funds could not be used for direct business compensation, but existing eminent domain statutes provide some remedies. The board unanimously approved non-competitive and competitive economic development project funding requests, including support for the Neighborhood Medical Center and Project Prestige. They also reviewed and amended the Minority and Women Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) policy to comply with state law, with discussions on potential economic impacts and the need for capacity building for affected businesses. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for property acquisition by eminent domain for the Airport Gateway and Northeast Corridor Connect Bannerman Road projects. A significant motion was passed to have the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) evaluate and potentially lead an application for a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) AI upskill accelerator grant program, with a focus on workforce training for AI-related job impacts, though without a direct monetary commitment at this time. Other agenda items included prioritization of street projects and discussions on AI data centers and workforce development in skilled trades. Several motions passed unanimously, reflecting the board's commitment to economic development, infrastructure progress, and workforce readiness in the face of technological change.