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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 13 Date: August 14, 2017 Item Description: Navarre Area Plan, Consultant Selection Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, Community Agenda Planning Department Development Director Section: Report 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to select a consultant to facilitate the Navarre Small Area Plan. 2. Background. In July, the Council authorized the posting of a request for proposals to complete the Navarre Small Area Plan. The plan is intended to better guide private and public investment in the area, in light of the increased development proposals. Also, the plan is intended to be incorporated into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, to be submitted next summer. The City received 5 completed proposals to complete the Plan. The attached table reflects staff's observations in the review of the proposals. Staff scored each proposal on Approach, Experience, Schedule, and Cost. Schedule and Cost were based on other proposals. Staff requested a not to exceed number (NTE), those that did not provide one saw a reduction in their points. It should be noted that WSB and Loucks specifically mention the use of a Market study, this will help inform the planning process. The keys to the success of this planning process will be citizen engagement, a second will be ongoing support from the City. 3. Funding. The 2017 budget includes up -to $25,000 to complete this project. 4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends selecting a consultant, staff will work on finalizing the schedule and will present a contract to be approved by the Council at the August 28t' meeting. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to select a consultant, directing staff to work with them to finalize a contract and schedule for the Navarre Area Plan. Exhibits Exhibit A. Review Summary Exhibit B. Proposals (Individually attached) Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: DSR