Comprehensive planning and project funding are more connected than it may first seem. Planning efforts are important to find success with future project funding opportunities. The team at FCM works with municipal staff, local officials, business and community leaders, residents, and facility users as part of a collaborative planning process. Our approach is that those partners represent the experts about their community, the business and political environment, and the vision of how they want to strategize going forward. Our role is to complement that local knowledge and expertise with innovative strategies and practical ideas from our many years of experience. We have established a demonstrated record of utilizing relevant data, engaged public participation, and consensus building to develop impactful community plans.

Then the idea is to turn these planning efforts and creative ideas into funded projects. Whether utilizing your in-house resources or developing applications for competitive solicitation programs, FCM will work with you to develop and implement a realistic financial plan. Grant and proposal writing are integral project components of FCM's services in addition to the technical engineering. FCM's Planning and Funding Services include:

• Grant Preparation and Administration
• Needs Assessment and Project Scope Development
• Creation and Administration of Financial Plans
• Collectin and Aggregation of Supporting Information
• Federal and State Program and Environmental Compliance
• Overall Project Management

The expectations on local government have never been greater. We offer services for municipalities in support of their engineering and public works projects. FCM works closely with municipal staff and planning/zoning boards bringing our experience to the design, construction, and maintenance of municipal projects. FCM's Municipal Engineering and Technical Services include:

• Supervision and Management of other Consultants on Public Works Projects
• Engineering Support to Various Municipal Departments
• Plan and Manage Public Works Projects by Municipal Forces
• Pavement Evaluation and Design
• On-Call Engineering & Planning Services
• Transportation Planning, Design, & Budgeting
• Land Use Planning and Zoning
• Development of Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plans
• Consultant Management of Locally Administered Federal-Aid Projects
• Environmental Review of Site Developments
• Site Planning
• Construction Support and Management
• Stormwater Management and Design
• Research State and Federal Funding Opportunities
• Develop/Revise Municipal Standards on Private Development Projects
• Prepare Reports and Audit Documents
• Bid Tabulation and Review
• Review Private Development Projects
• Prepare Bid Specifications for Major Supply and Equipment Purchases
• Technical Writing and Editing

There has been an increasing emphasis to protect the welfare and safety of everyone using our public road network. FCM has a demonstrated reputation for provididing services in support of these goals. We bring our experience to examine opportunities such as traffic calming, "complete streets", and multi-modal projects. Our services include:

• Proposed Speed Limit Changes Review and Analysis
• Traffic Engineering and Accident Analysis
• Development of "Complete Street" Guidelines
• Traffic Impact Studies
• Crash Analysis and Safety Studies
• Parking and Traffic Circulation Evaluations
• Research State and Federal Funding Opportunities
• Prepare Reports and Audit Documents
• Review Private Development Projects
• Technical Writing and Editing

Our team brings expertise and years of experience to each project to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions tailored to the vision, needs, and challenges of each client. Our services encompass a wide range of engineering services, including:

• Civil/Site Engineering
• Home Design & Additions
• On-Site Septic Systems
• Residential Structural Inspection & Analysis

FCM is committed to design solutions that meet the functional needs of our clients. This begins by working with the client to understand and assess their vision as well as the schedule and budgetary concerns. While each project is unique, they share common elements such as design and safety requirements along with a funding strategy.