The anticipated Scope of Services is generally described below. Respondent proposals will be evaluated to determine the best possible work program for Technical Assistance that best meets the needs of the Town, in addition to attaining compliance with CGS. At a minimum the selected consultant will be responsible for the following: 1. Conduct a review of the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan (Plan) adopted under PA 24-143, CGS 8-30j. 2. Conduct a review of land use regulations for the purpose of identifying potential barriers to affordable housing and investigate ways to further diversify the Town’s housing inventory (see Plan recommendations #1’s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.) 3. Develop Design District guidelines, standards, model regulations, etc. that could be used to facilitate future housing projects in a manner that is in keeping with the context of the local area. 4. Provide support to develop and implement a system for monitoring current affordable housing deed restrictions to, a. verify that restricted units still function as affordable units, and b. verify when restrictions expire to forecast decreases in the town’s affordable housing inventory. 5. Facilitate no less than two public workshops on affordable housing, one at the onset of the project, and one after the completion of a draft recommendations. 6. Identify and evaluate state-owned land within the Town (i.e. 40 Lawton Road) to determine eligibility for use as affordable housing under PA 24-143. 7. Provide detailed recommendations, strategies, and implementation steps with an eye towards documenting leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for partnerships.
