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RFP No. 60149 Comprehensive Parks Master Plan Page 7 of 44 Gap Analysis/Needs Assessment The Consultant will conduct a gap analysis that examines the identified needs of the community and the capacity of existing parks to meet those needs. The subsequent findings shall inform recommendations and system-wide strategies for: • Improving existing parks, facilities, and amenities • Acquiring and/or developing new parks sites • Potential programming and/or partnership opportunities that address community needs The gap analysis shall also consider anticipated needs based on local population projections and forecasts, as well as emerging trends and best practices in comparable cities and nationally. Preliminary Recommendations Based on the findings of the gap analysis, the Consultant will develop prioritized recommendations to meet identified needs. The Consultant will also develop corresponding estimates of the capital and operational cost for the recommendations. The analysis will also include funding and staffing requirements for future growth and operation in line with the priority recommendations. The consultant will facilitate a strategic planning session with City and school districts staff to: • Present a list of critical issues and opportunities based on the results of the gap analysis • Provide preliminary recommendations • Confirm the City and school districts’ strategic priorities to guide final plan development Prepare Final Plan and Implementation Strategy The Plan shall include strategies, priorities, budget support, and funding mechanisms for the short term, mid-term, and long term, as developed during the needs assessment phase of the planning process. The City and school districts request the final plan include: • Updated inventory of existing parks and a condition report for each park and their facilities • Prioritized recommendations to meet current and future needs • Phasing strategy to implement the prioritized recommendations • Estimates of the capital replacement and operational costs of prioritized recommendations • Evaluation of the feasibility, cost-effectiveness/return on investment of suggested strategies and recommendations • A capital projects prioritization process for future strategic investments and reoccurring capital needs • Recommendations for addressing operations, staffing, maintenance, technology, programming, services, and funding needs to support implementation of this Plan • A budget and staffing analysis needed for current level of service, an adequate level of service, and a desirable level of service