The consultant will work with the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, the County Administrator and the Delta County Board of Commissioners in completion of the assignment. The consultant will coordinate with the County staff and County attorney to ensure compliance with all State and/or Federal laws related to the development of the Delta County Master Plan, including, but not limited to the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq.). The following minimal planning services are required: 1. Data Analysis: Review land use, current zoning, economic, social, and demographic conditions of Delta County. Review the Master Plans from all local units of government within Delta County and adjacent to Delta County. Review other Delta County plans and ordinances such as Housing, Childcare, Recreation, Solid Waste Management and Hazard Mitigation. The analysis must take into account the forces and trends in the County and the surrounding region. 2. Attendance at Meetings: The consultant shall expect to attend the following meetings and base their fees accordingly. The County reserves the right to reduce the number of meetings required of the consultant when sub-consultants such as Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Planning Commission (CUPPAD) are present instead. ➢ One (1) meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss process and finalize a schedule to meet the requirements of this RFQ ➢ Up to six (6) work sessions/monthly meetings with the Planning Commission to discuss any changes to each section. The consultant will be expected to present any changes for the previous meeting at the next meeting for approval ➢ A minimum of ten (10) public/local unit of government information gathering session throughout the County ➢ One (1) public hearing for the final draft at the County Planning Commission level ➢ One (1) public hearing for the final draft at the County Board of Commissioners level 3. Plan Preparation: The consultant will prepare an initial draft of proposed revisions to the 2019 Master Plan with new information, maps, charts, exhibits and graphics to make the plan document a vital and compelling statement of public policy. The consultant, by working with the various local units of government within the County, will refine and recommend adjustments to the draft plan to balance the perspectives of the many varied interests of the in the County. 4. Goal Statements: The consultant will assist in the formation of meaningful County goals to serve as a guide in implementing the Delta County Master Plan. The goals should be realistic, be implementable and be reflective of the views of Delta County residents and Planning Commission.
