The selected firm will work with City staff and elected officials to review and update the existing Comprehensive Plan in compliance with state enabling legislation. This work will include but is not limited to the following items: A. Each required element of the plan should be reviewed and updated: 1. Population element. This considers the historic population trends, anticipated growth as well as demographic specifics, like the size and number of households, education levels and income. 2. Economic development element. This addresses the characteristics of the available workforce, where workers live and other aspects of the local economy. Useful considerations can be manufacturing, tourism or revitalization. 3. Natural resources element. This identifies water bodies, parks and recreation areas, agricultural land, forest land and wildlife habitats? This element also includes information on the area’s flood plains. 4. Cultural resources element. This identifies historic buildings and sites; unique commercial, residential or natural areas; and educational, religious or entertainment institutions. 5. Community facilities element. Includes water, sewer and wastewater services; solid waste disposal; fire protection; as well as medical, governmental and educational facilities. 6. Housing element. Addresses the locations, types, ages and conditions of existing housing and discusses housing needs and gaps as well as barriers to affordable housing. 7. Land use element. This element identifies the municipality’s current and future land uses in categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, undeveloped and others. The future land use map should be reviewed and updated as part of this element and address growth at the municipal boundaries...
