INDEPENDENT PROJECT FACILITATOR - ORANGE HALL

2026-11-03

The City has assembled a stakeholder group representing citizens , City leadership , historic preservation interests , and related organizations to discuss the future of Orange Hall . While stakeholders share a common interest in the property , there are differing perspectives regarding its purpose , programming , and long - term role within the community . Given the importance of Orange Hall and the complexity of the discussions , the City seeks an independent , non - voting professional to bring structure , focus , and order to the process and to assist the group in developing actionable , consensus - based recommendations for consideration by the City of St . Marys City Council . III . SCOPE OF SERVICES The selected Project Facilitator shall provide the following services : A . PROJECT INITIATION & PLANNING Bring order and structure to committee discussions Maintain focus on established goals Guide the group toward actionable recommendations Ensure respectful and balanced participation Review relevant background materials related to Orange Hall , including historical documentation and prior studies . Meet with City staff to discuss project objectives , goals , expectations , schedule , and deliverables . Develop a project work plan , meeting schedule , and milestone timeline . B . AGENDA DEVELOPMENT & MEETING FACILITATION Prepare structured meeting agendas for stakeholders in coordination with City staff . Facilitate committee meetings to maintain order , focus , and respectful discourse . Ensure balanced participation among stakeholders and manage dominant or conflicting viewpoints . Keep discussions aligned with the agreed - upon scope , objectives , and timeline . C . SHARED GOALS & EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Assist stakeholders in identifying shared goals , guiding principles , and constraints related to Orange Hall . Facilitate development of a common framework for evaluating potential uses of the property , which may include : Historic preservation considerations Community benefit Financial sustainability Operational feasibility

Georgia

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