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Sec. 2. Goals and Milestones <br />Members of the Consortium recognize and support how the Project will be undertaken with regard to the <br />three major activities and the agreed upon tasks: <br />Demonstration Sites: <br />• Solicit applications and commitments to participation in the Demo Sites planning process from <br />CAMPO's 37 Activity Center host jurisdictions. <br />• Contract with consultants to provide technical assistance to Demo Sites for planning; support <br />planning efforts with Sustainable Places Analytics Tool. <br />• Highlight Demo Site Final Plans and roll elements into ECT Toolbox. <br />Sustainable Places Analytics Tool: <br />• Develop framework for tool with regard to analytics computing capabilities based on Project's <br />data, desired models, and interface with other models. <br />• Proof of concept at Activity Centers selected for Analytic Test Sites followed by refinement for <br />use at Planning Demo Sites selected from the application process. <br />• Complete plan for long -term support for operation of tool. <br />Outreach: <br />• Concept introductions and ongoing information through regional forums conducted during the <br />first and third year of the Project. <br />• Regional engagement including Project Concepts and Progress Reports will be handled through <br />websites, newsletter, and other tools as budget allows. <br />• Final regional forum and report will showcase Analytics Tool, Demo Sites Plans, and modified <br />ECT Toolbox and set foundation for ongoing planning at other Activity Centers. <br />Sec. 3. Roles of Participating Entities <br />As the designated lead agency, Capital Area Council of Governments ( CAPCOG) will administer the <br />Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant work program in cooperation with the Consortium <br />members. As the official funding recipient, CAPCOG will perform functions on behalf of the Consortium, <br />including the following: <br />• Conducting budget negotiations and sign the HUD Cooperative Agreement for the grant; <br />• Hiring and managing administrative staff as funded by the grant; <br />• Executing interlocal agreements and contracts as required by the workplan; <br />• Establishing a program monitoring and performance measurement system to meet grant <br />reporting requirements; <br />• Representing the CATS Consortium with various organizations, committee, and events in the <br />region, Washington, DC and national meetings; <br />• Drawing down and dispersing grant funds; <br />• Paying related administrative expenses; <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />