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ATTACHMENT #1 The project objectives as set forth by the Downtown Merchants Association in conjunction with the City Mayor and specific timetables for achieving these. objectives are as follows: Objective #1 . Contact reputable consultant firms with competence in downtown development and request resume's and quantitive proposals for the project and select qualified firm within thirty days to initiate analysis. 2. Survey and Analysis. Chosen firm will meet with Downtown Merchants Association and the City's representatives to establish objectives of program and allow interested partici- pants to voice concerns. At this time, the chosen firm will initiate analysis of trade area and work with merchants collecting information on present conditions of the downtown area in regard to land use, parking, traffic flows, building conditions and consumer traits and characteristics. Time frame, 30 days. 3. Initiate Planning Phase. At this time, after analization of available data, planning firm will begin preparations of design concepts and hold meetings with interested citizens and local groups so as to insure public acceptance of project and _explore all feasible alternatives. Time frame, 45 days. 4. Review and Adoption. Preparation of final plans, cost estimates evaluation of viable alternative, development of visual program to be presented to city council , •public groups and interested municipalities. Also review of programs and methods of financing adopted plan.