Res 2019-090/approving and Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization relating to a Platinum Planning Study to enhance Multimodal Transportation in the City of San Marcos and Capital Area

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Capital Area MPO and City of San Marcos Platinum Planning Study 0.4 - Sub -Consultant Management and Meetings The consultant will prepare contracts for any sub-consultant(s), monitor sub -consultant staff activities, ensure sub-consultant(s) adherence to the project schedule, and review and recommend approval of sub -consultant invoices. 0.5 - Quality Assurance and Quality Control The Consultant will provide continuous quality assurance and quality control throughout the life of the study. Capital Area MPO may refuse to process, invoices for payment until work, deliverables and related project management tasks are completed to Capital Area MPO's satisfaction. 0.6 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement The Consultant will work with Capital Area MPO staff and the City of San Marcos to develop a robust and inclusive public participation plan that will lead to meaningful participation of various stakeholders. The stakeholder participation plan shall include but is not limited to the following subtasks: 0.6A - Steering Committee Meetings (Minimum of Five) A Steering Committee will be established by Capital Area MPO and the City of San Marcos to guide the study. This committee will have representation from Capital Area MPO, City of San Marcos, TxDOT, and other stakeholders. At least 5 business days prior to each project meeting or activity, the Consultant shall prepare and send the agenda and agenda support materials to the Capital Area MPO Project Manager. The Capital Area MPO Project Manager and City of San Marcos representative will review and approve all meeting materials prior to their delivery to the Steering Committee members. At least one steering committee meeting shall be held as part of each task (1- 5) in the planning process. A project kick-off meeting shall be held with Capital Area MPO and the City of San Marcos to develop draft study goals that are consistent with both the needs of the City of San Marcos and Capital Area MPO's Platinum Planning Program elements. 0.6B - Public Meetings (Minimum of Four) Public meetings will be held at integral points during the study pursuant to the approved schedule to gain the perspective of local residents, key Neighborhood Associations, Business Leaders, Community Leaders, and other entities or specific groups recommended by the Steering Committee. This planning process shall be conducted in close coordination with Capital Area MPO and the City of San Marcos. Through the public outreach processes, people will have the opportunity to comment on the plan and planning efforts electronically or in person at meetings. The Consultant team shall collaborate with Capital Area MPO's Public Outreach Group and the San Marcos Project Team to broaden the channels of communication with the public. The Consultant shall facilitate and provide support personnel and exhibits for the outreach meetings. All exhibits and other materials for Public Meetings shall be submitted to the Capital Area MPO Project Manager at least 5 business days prior to the meeting for review and 7