Specifications include, but are not limited to:' A. Analysis – Gap Identification / Budget Prioritization Perform an analysis of current and future County budget needs, forecasting five (5) and ten (10) years into the future. Identify gaps and, with the assistance of County staff, develop multiple funding and service level prioritization scenarios to maintain a viable long-term balanced budget. The Consultant is to identify financial requirements to maintain current services and future service needs, based on their expertise and with the assistance of County staff. Gather information and present a high-level comparison to other Wisconsin counties related to financialperformance and service levels to illustrate service value on a unit (e.g., per capita) and aggregate basis.B. Gap Closure ScenariosOutline the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of various scenarios and identify the methods used to close gaps. Evaluate various options to address budget needs and potential future budget shortfalls as to their viability from a legal, operational, and community support perspective. Assess the feasibility of options, which may include service reductions or new revenue options such as a county sales tax. Feasibility analysis to include an outline of the process needed to execute recommendations and quantifiable measurements of the effects on residents, property owners, consumers, and others affected(e.g., non-County residents). The County will provide access to financial information and programmatic details as needed to assist the Consultant. C. Task Force Facilitation Present the educational materials, financial analysis and scenarios developed to the Budget Task Force selected by the County Executive. It is expected that this will take place during multiple meetings between April 22 and June (a minimum of 4 meetings anticipated). The Consultant will provide guidance to the Task Force and react to Task Force recommendations by developing alternate scenarios as needed.
