Agenda 11-14-23; 6-a - Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Gensler to Provide Community Engagement Services for a Greene Tract Master Plan

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5 • serve as a liaison between this consultant and the consultant selected for the Master Plan Design services. Both Gensler/VHB and the design services firm are obligated to work cooperatively on this project. The Committee will meet with the consultant monthly through the planning process. Prosect Presentation: The consultant will be required to make in-person progress presentations at up to three (3) meetings of the governing boards of the property owners of the Greene Tract (Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro) for direction and feedback. Other community stakeholders represented in both the 2021 Greene Tract ILA and on the Steering Committee may be invited to participate and comment at such meetings, at the discretion of the property owners. Based on the cost of the initial proposal, staff asked the consultant to develop a refined option that will provide for service on a shorter timeline and at a lower cost, with a cumulative cost savings of $125,200. A complete list of Project Deliverables and Fee Schedule is provided as Attachment 1. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The consulting cost proposal to complete the Greene Tract Master Plan Community Engagement Services as presented in the scope of work is $244,800. Pursuant to the 2021 Greene Tract ILA, Orange County shall be responsible for $105,264 (43%) of these costs, being reimbursed by the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro for $105,264 (43%) and $34,272 (14%), respectively, of the total associated costs with this project. The costs of delivery can be found in the Scope of Services in Attachment 1 . SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are associated with this item: • FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. • ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.