4. BONUS CRITERIA (UP TO +40 POINTS)

Board of County Commissioners- Informal Meeting · 2026-04-14 · agenda_item

This item concerns potential bonus criteria for projects seeking a "Catalytic Project Designation" in St. Lucie County. Projects that create 800 or more jobs could receive up to 40 bonus points towards their overall score. This designation is part of a scoring system to classify projects based on their expected economic impact, ranging from "Not Eligible" to "Exceptional Impact." Projects scoring 110 to 145 points are expected to show significant economic benefits like high-wage job creation and capital investment. While no specific project is detailed, this framework suggests future development opportunities that align with the County's economic goals. Businesses involved in job creation, capital investment, and economic development services may find opportunities as projects meeting these criteria move forward. Early engagement with county economic development staff could provide insight into upcoming initiatives.

bonus points for catalytic project designation

40 points

minimum jobs for bonus points

800 jobs

minimum score for exceptional impact

110 points

maximum score for exceptional impact

145 points