Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Impact Fee Methodology

The County of Walton, Florida seeks a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a new Recreation Impact Fee methodology. The scope includes statutory fee analysis, alternative fee structures, SWOT analysis of existing facilities, short‑, intermediate‑ and long‑range planning, identification of surplus and developable properties, staffing recommendations, funding source identification, and a 20‑year optimization plan. Public engagement requires one countywide survey, at least four public workshops, a formal SWOT session, and targeted briefings with commissioners and stakeholder groups. The contract term is expected to be 12‑18 months, with deliverables ready for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.