1. The updated General Plan will incorporate all elements mandated by State Law as distinct “chapters,” in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes. While many of these elements are already included in the 2016 General Plan, some of the newly required elements are not. These additional elements are expected to have minimal impact on Lake Havasu City and should not necessitate significant effort to develop. The major mandated elements that the City desires to see updated in more detail are: • Land Use Element, including both current and future classifications, uses, densities, and characteristics. • Growth Element. • Water Resources Element. • Circulation (Transportation) Element • Public Services and Facilities Element; 2. Data Collection: The Consultant shall gather current demographic and population data and provide a brief analysis and projection of future growth. Data is important; however, the data portion of the General Plan update is intended to be high level and not a substantial portion of the Consultant’s work or the budget. The City will provide the existing 2016 General Plan as a Word Document, as well as provide access to its GIS digital data as needed and agreed upon. 3. Engagement: Community visioning and engagement in the process is critical and the core to the success of the General Plan update. The Consultant shall propose a detailed citizen, developer, and landowner engagement process that includes technology, town hall style meetings, and in-person engagement. It is anticipated that the Consultant, in coordination with the City, hold these meetings at three separate locations throughout the process, for each of the visioning, plan development, and draft presentation phases. The Consultant Team is expected to be physically present and take the lead for all in-person meetings. This is to ensure that the stakeholder involvement data is collected and processed in a consistent manner...
