Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. A thorough evaluation of and recommendations for modifications to the existing plan, including its vision statement, guiding principles, goals, policies, and elements. 2. An analysis and incorporation of relevant data and trends related to population, employment, and housing forecasts. 3. An effective steering committee and public participation process to ensure community involvement in the Plan Update process. A proposed schedule of steering committee meetings, open houses and public meetings shall be proposed by the consultant at key points in the process. 4. Effective coordination with staff, Planning and Zoning Board, and City Commission. 5. Recommendations and a plan for integration with other relevant plans and initiatives adopted by the City. A list of plans currently underway to be integrated will be provided by the City. 6. Development of feasible and fiscally responsible recommendations as determined by the Plan Update process. 7. Re-evaluation of the land use map and land use types and how they function with the existing zoning districts adopted by the City, as well as future zoning districts, if any. 8. The development of a final Comprehensive Plan that will be relevant to the needs of the City and respects the culture and vision of the citizens of Lake Wales. 9. General recommendations on appropriate changes that should be made to the Land Development Regulations to make it consistent with the Plan Update.