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SECTION 2 - SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 INTENT SUMMARY The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to secure the services of a consultant, or team of consultants to facilitate a comprehensive public process and develop a Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan for the City of Everett Parks & Facilities Department. The PROS Plan will provide a 6-year vision for parks, recreation, open space and trails as well as an action plan for implementing this vision. The plan needs to be financially sustainable and include realistic goals for implementation. The City's parks, open spaces and recreation facilities contribute to the health of the community's residents, enhances their quality of life and contributes to the protection of natural resources. Aspects of this plan will include a study and recommendation of park impact development fees and an urban tree-canopy analysis and plan. The PROS planning process will ensure that the legacy of parks and open spaces will continue to help guide decisions regarding acquisition,development, programming and management. The expected start date for the PROS plan development is January 2021,with completion by March 2022. 2.2 BACKGROUND The Parks& Facilities Department last completed a PROS Plan in 2016. The 2016 plan was completed on a small budget and within a short time frame. The existing plan can be found at: https://everettwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6455/PROS-PDF?bidld= State law requires the PROS Plan be updated every six years for the City of Everett to remain eligible for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office grants. We would like to take a more comprehensive approach in the development of the PROS plan for 2022,ensuring a robust public process along with other key elements provided within the scope of this document. The City of Everett Parks & Facilities Department has 45 Parks, 2 Municipal Golf Courses,an Animal Shelter,a Senior Center, a Swim Center, recreation programming and facility rentals at several sites, athletic sport complexes at Kasch Park and Phil Johnson complexes, Cultural Arts events, public art and contracts with Village Theatre for the management of the Everett Performing Art Center and Premier to manage the Legion Memorial and Walter Hall Golf Courses. We also have staff members dedicated to Parks projects and planning. The City of Everett's population and park systems have continued to grow, while Department resources have not. Now more than ever, it is important to create a vision for the future of parks and recreation within our City. The Board of Park Commissioners meets monthly and will play a pivotal role in the development of the PROS Plan. Other commissions under the purview of the Parks &Community Services Department includes the Animal Shelter Advisory Board,the Senior Center Advisory Board and the Cultural Arts Commission. 2.3 SCOPE OF WORK It is important that the PROS Plan accurately reflect the growing needs of our residents, and that the process is rich in resident, commissioner, parks board and tree committee members, and staff input. Some of the larger elements the Parks& Facilities Department desires in the new PROS plan include: • Review and update the department's goals and objectives. • Prepare, develop, and implement a comprehensive community outreach plan centered on ways to engage all areas of the community, especially underserved and underrepresented groups. The City is Page 7 of 22