Staff issued an RFP in 2017 seeking proposals to conduct a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Planning Process. The final product will provide the City a plan for the next 20 years as it relates to park development, park infrastructure and park needs.
In September of 2018 staff was authorized by Council to negotiate best and final offer with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; the final price is $149,235.30. The FY 2019 budget approved for Project 18002 - Master Plan is $150,000.00.
The terms and conditions of the contract are finalized and staff is seeking approval of the AECOM contract.
The Master Planning Process will take less than one year and will involve extensive public outreach and input, stakeholder input,advisory board input, employee input and elected body input.
The plan will include ideas and suggestions made during the needs assessment and public outreach as well as an implementation plan and an alternative funding plan.
The master planning process may also add value to other facility and infrastructure discussions in the City.