All anticipated and future work performed by the selected firm will follow SC Forestry Commission and USDA Forest Service grant terms and conditions. The selected firm may be expected to perform the following tasks on an as-needed basis: A. Project Management and Reporting • Assist the City in the development and management of project budget, schedule, and work plan to ensure completion of project goals. • Serve as technical liaison between the City of Newberry, the SC Forestry Commission, and the USDA Forest Service. • Assist the City with all necessary reporting forms to the SC Forestry Commission, including, but not limited to any required quarterly, semi-annual, and/or closeout reports, financial reimbursement forms, annual projections, MBE/WBE forms, and all other required forms to ensure compliance with the SC Forestry Commission and the USDA Forest Service. B. Community Involvement and Engagement • Assist with developing and implementing community outreach activities throughout the development of the master plan. Activities should engage the public and city staff. • Activities may include, but are not limited to, stakeholder meetings, general community meetings, community surveys, input sessions with City Council, Tree Board, and Planning Commission, meetings with other interested partners, and any other activity deemed necessary to collect input and data to be incorporated into the master plan. C. Analysis of Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities • Review and analyze the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, 2023 urban tree canopy assessment, and ordinances, policies, and procedures affecting the City’s urban forest. • Review and analyze development trends and assess their impact on the current and future urban forest.
