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AB-2023-07055 Question Deadline 12/18/2023 Thorhild County invites proposals through this Request for Proposal (RFP) to undertake a comprehensive review and rewrite of its Municipal Development Plan to reflect the needs of the County and the community.
The Countys existing Municipal Development Plan was approved as Bylaw 1195- 2015 in January, 2016. A review is required to:
Streamline to provide for the requirements under the Municipal Government Act (MGA);
Align land use map designations with current and foreseen land uses;
Align with provincial legislative changes;
Consolidation of existing amendments;
Reflect change to the community; and,
Address emergent development trends. a)Review Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1195-2015 and its amendments.
b) Review sections provided by administration as areas of concern.
c) Ensure the Municipal Development Plan aligns with the Land Use Bylaw all other plans, statutory and legislative documents.
d)Provide an outline of suggested changes, reasoning and review with Administration, Stakeholder and/or Steering Committee (if established).
e) Public engagement. The County will be able to provide limited staffing and material preparation as well as facilities for the engagement sessions.
f)Revised mapping and images as required, note that County staff will assist with any mapping updates.
g) Partner in a joint presentation and/or Public Hearing(s) with County Staff to Council.
h) Partner in jointly developing with County Staff reports to Council. Prior to contract finalization, the successful Consultant will be asked to provide evidence of professional liability in the amount of $2,000,000 and general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence. The County is to be named as an additional named insured on the general liability insurance with respect to work conducted by the successful Consultant or his resources for this project.
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