2020.02.24 Council Agenda Item 7
Summary
Update on process of selecting a consultant to assist with the community vision and values project.
A public comment period will not be included with this item.
ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Description
Background:
On May 29, 2019 and December 9, 2019 the Town Council approved two resolutions pertaining to the community vision and values project. The two resolutions addressed seeking the assistance of a professional consultant to work with the public to develop a vision and values for the Town using robust public input.
In December the Town prepared, and widely distributed, a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ). In January the Town received thirteen submissions in response to the RFQ. In February an ad hoc Review Team consisting of two Councilors, Town Manager, and Director of Long Range Planning, reviewed all submissions and interviewed six consulting firms.
The Review Team recommends Future iQ as the best qualified candidate.
Next steps:
The Review Team proposes to work with Future iQ to develop a draft Scope of Services and cost proposal for review by the Town Council that (a) best seeks community input in the development of the Town Vision and Values and (b) obtains broad and meaningful public input before developing new policies for the Comprehensive Plan update. At a future meeting, likely in March, the Council will consider an order to enter into a contract with Future iQ based on the Scope of Services.
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