A citizen group wants to build a new youth center. Most residents support the idea. City leaders have suggested using existing library meeting rooms instead of building a new center. The group plans to consider the positive and negative outcomes of both options, such as the cost. It will ask local teens which option they prefer and why.

Which step of a citizen action plan would include comparing the two options for a new youth center?

Conducting background research
Evaluating the public policy alternatives
Identifying the issue
Determining the solution and criteria