Lethbridge Considers Revised EDL Service Agreement

The City of Lethbridge analyzed a potential revised fee-for-service agreement with Economic Development Lethbridge as an alternative to creating an in-house department. The proposed arrangement would cost an estimated $1.408 million to $1.492 million annually, plus approximately $329,000 in one-time implementation costs, for the 2028–2031 budget cycle.

Document date · September 22, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1,408,000–$1,492,000 annually; approximately $329,000 in one-time implementation costs

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Proposed implementation as part of the 2028–2031 Operating Budget cycle

Renewal date

2031-12-31

Renewal

Potential replacement for the 2016 MOU; the proposed agreement would be substantially revised and performance-based. Administration's preferred recommendation is instead to establish an in-house municipal economic development department.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Lethbridge AgendaPacket Community Issues Committee 2026-09-22

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Lethbridge?

Economic Development Lethbridge (edl) was awarded this professional services contract by City of Lethbridge, as recorded on September 22, 2026. The contract value is $1,408,000–$1,492,000 annually; approximately $329,000 in one-time implementation costs.

How much is the Economic Development Lethbridge (edl) contract with City of Lethbridge worth?

The Economic Development Lethbridge (edl) contract with City of Lethbridge is valued at $1,408,000–$1,492,000 annually; approximately $329,000 in one-time implementation costs, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Lethbridge AgendaPacket Community Issues Committee 2026-09-22 (AgendaPacket), dated September 22, 2026 from City of Lethbridge. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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