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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC for Development of the 2028-2032 Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan (RFP #25-51) ($443,000.00)
Memorandum
This resolution approves a Professional Services Agreement with Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC to assist the Parks & Recreation Services Unit with the development of the 2028-2032 Parks and Recreation Open Space (PROS) Plan.
The PROS Plan is the guiding planning document for the City's park and recreation system, providing a long-term vision for services, programs, parkland, facilities, and open space. The Parks and Recreation Services Unit updates the PROS Plan every five years to maintain eligibility for Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) funding, which has provided millions of dollars for park improvements and land acquisition. This Plan will replace the 2023-2027 PROS Plan.
Historically, the PROS Plan has functioned primarily as a goal-setting and reporting document. For the 2027-2032 update, Parks is undertaking a more comprehensive effort in response to several significant challenges facing the system. In recent years, the City has completed-or is in the process of completing-major planning efforts, including the Asset Management Plan and the ADA Transition Plan, which together identify substantial long-term capital needs and financial commitments. While these studies provide critical information, they also raise complex questions about how to prioritize investments, allocate limited resources, and maintain service levels moving forward.
The 2028-2032 PROS Plan will build on this work by providing a broader decision-making framework to guide future investments and policy choices. A central component of the effort will be a comprehensive community needs analysis evaluating the park and recreation system, including parks, facilities, trails, green spaces, and partner-managed assets. Through extensive community engagement, data analysis,...
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