Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Kick off and Initiation Conduct a project kick off meeting with the Staff/CVWG and finalize project schedule 2. Planning Time Horizons Establish, with input of the Staff/CVWG, the appropriate future time horizon for all planning efforts outlined below. 3. Analysis and Data Collection Conduct the necessary ‘on the ground’ surveys, desktop research, and other evaluations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the City assets and characteristics. This includes collection and synthesis of vulnerabilities (based upon past events and possible future impacts). More specifically this includes assessment of, but not limited to: Means and methods of communication to residents and businesses (education and response) Past, current and future climatic conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) Historical impacts of storm events to properties, populations, businesses, infrastructure and resources Sea Level Rise Storm Surge Flooding Critical facilities Housing Zoning Community/social focal points Stakeholders and key partners Natural and cultural resources Hazardous materials/facilities Infrastructure Transportation network 4. Mapping & Graphics It is expected that the Consultant will prepare mapping of relevant findings, including such topics as, but not limited to, existing conditions analysis, location and description of vulnerabilities, coastal and natural resources, etc. All mapping shall be prepared in ArcGIS format and all maps, data and/or geodatabase files provided to the City of Groton for the City’s use during the Plan’s development and upon completion of the Plan. It is anticipated that the maps, along with other relevant descriptive text, will be utilized within the City’s ArcGIS Online platform to convey relevant information using ESRI’s Story Map templates. The Consultant shall provide prepared graphics and text in a readily usable format for insertion into the project website, which will be prepared and managed by City Staff (see below). 5. Preliminary Risk Assessment Identify and outline in descriptive text, with necessary supporting graphics and mapping, all possible vulnerabilities. Said vulnerabilities shall be reviewed with the CVWG and Staff to help prioritize based upon risk, cost benefit, public interest/need and costs, to name a few. This will be the basis for the matrix and final recommendations discussed below.