HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-19; City Council; Resolution 89-4451
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONSULTANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD AND JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INCORPORATED, AN AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A
SEWER RATE STUDY FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
WHEREAS, proposals have been received for the preparatiol
6 of a sewer rate study for the City of Carlsbad;
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for the amount of $51,000; g
Engineers, Incorporated, has been selected to perform the worl
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WHEREAS, there are adequate funds available in the Sewe: 11
WHEREAS, there are no funds budgeted for the work; and
12 Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to accomplish thc
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 16
City of Carlsbad, as follows: 15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of thc
Account No. 511-820-6110-2479 is authorized and directed. 25
Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account No. 511-890 t 24
3. That the transfer of $51,000 from the Sewe 23
said contract. 22
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execut' 21
attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and the Mayo 20
Incorporated, for the preparation of a sewer rate study 19
Carlsbad and James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers 18
2. That the consultant contract between the City o
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 19th day of December ,
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Pettine and Larson
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ABSENT: Council Members Kulchin and M
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CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF SEWER RATE STUDY FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into as of the day of 1
19_, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "City," and James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers,Inc. of
Pasadena, California, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant."
RECITALS
The City requires the services of a qualified engineering consultant tc
provide the necessary services for conducting a sewer rate study; and
The Consultant possesses the necessary skills and qualifications to providf
the services required by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenant.
contained herein, City and Consultant agree as follows:
1. CONSULTANT'S OBLIGATIONS
The consultant shall provide necessary consulting services for th
conducting of a sewer rate study in accordance with the attached "Proposal
submitted by the Consultant, dated July 13, 1989.
2. CITY OBLIGATIONS
A. The Utilities & Maintenance Director, or his designate
representative, shall provide appropriate direction and liaison to tt
consultant.
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B. The Finance Director and the City Engineer, or their designate(
representatives, shall provide appropriate liaison to the Consultant.
C. A1 1 of the above will make records avail ab1 e to the Consultant and
respond to requests for information from the Consultant in a timely manner, whict-
is two (2) workdays unless there are complications.
3. PROGRESS AND COMPLETION
The work under this Contract will begin within ten (10) days after receipl
of Notification To Proceed by the Utilities & Maintenance Director and bL
completed within the time limit specified therein. Extensions of time may be
granted if requested by the Consultant-and agreed to in writing by the Utilities
& Maintenance Director. In consideration of such requests, the Utilities 8
Maintenance Director will give allowance for documented and substantiatec
unforeseeable and unavoidable delays not caused by a 1 ack of foresight on thc
part of the Consultant, or delays caused by City inaction or other agencies' 1 ack
of timely action.
4. FEES TO BE PAID TO CONSULTANT
The full sum fee payable according to Paragraph 5, "Payment of Fees," shall
be fifty-one thousand dollars ($51,000.00). No other compensation for services
wi 11 be a1 1 owed except those i tems covered by Supplemental Contracts per
Paragraph 7, "Changes in Work."
5. PAYMENT OF FEES
Partial payment of fees shall be made. Two (2) copies of invoices are to
be submitted to the Department Secretary, Uti1 ities & Maintenance Department,
1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008 by the fifth of each month. Checks
for partial payments will be disbursed by the third Friday of the month.
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6. FINAL SUBMISSIONS
Within fifteen (15) days of completion and approval of the final work,
the Consultant shall deliver to the Utilities & Maintenance Director, all final
documents which shall be appropriately signed.
7. CHANGES IN WORK
If, in the course of this Contract, changes deemed merited by the Consul tan.
or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that I
change in the conditions of the Contract is warranted, the Consultant or the Cit,
may request a change in Contract. Such changes shall be processed by the Ci t
in the following manner: A letter outlining the required changes shall b
forwarded to the Utilities & Maintenance Director by the Consultant informin
the Director of the proposed changes along with a statement of estimated change
in charges or time schedule. After reaching mutual agreement on the proposal
a Supplemental Contract shall be prepared by the City, and approved by the Ci t
Council or City Manager. Such Supplemental Contract shall not render ineffectiv
or invalidate unaffected portions of the Contract. Changes requiring immediat
action by the Consultant or the City shall be ordered by the Utilities
Maintenance Director who will inform a principal of the Consultant’s firm of tt
necessity of such action and follow up with a Supplemental Contract covering sur
work.
8. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Consultant warrants that their firm has not employed or retained a1
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for the Consultan.
to solicit or secure this Contract, and that the Consultant has not paid 1
agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fe
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other considerati
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contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Contract. Fo'
breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to annul thi
Contract without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the agreemen
price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
9. NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
The Consultant shall comply with the State and Federal Regulations regardin!
nondiscrimination.
10. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perforl
the work as provided for in this Contract, and the Notice to Proceed, the Citj
may terminate this Contract for nonperformance by notifying the Consultant b!
certified mail of the termination of the Contract. The Consultant, thereupon,
has five (5) working days to deliver said documents owned by the City and al-
work in progress to the Utilities & Maintenance Director. The Utilities I
Maintenance Director shall make a determination of fact based upon the document!
delivered to the City of the percentage of work which the Consultant ha5
performed which is usable and of worth to the City in having the Contract
completed. Based upon that finding, as reported to the City Manager and/or Citj
Council, a determination of the final payment of the Contract shall be made.
Final payment shall be in compliance with the Code of Federal Reaulations.
11. DISPUTES
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of work under thi:
Contract, the following procedure shall be used to resolve any question of fact
or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between parties. Such
questions, if they become identifi.ed as a part of a dispute among persons
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operating under the provisions of this Contract, shall be reduced to writing b,
the principal of the Consultant or the Utilities & Maintenance Director. A cop
of such documented dispute shall be forwarded to both parties involved alon
with recommended methods of resolution which would be of benefit to both parties
The Utilities & Maintenance Director or the principal of the Consultant receivin
the letter shall reply to the letter along with a recommended method o
resolution within ten (10) calendar days. If the resolution thus obtained i
unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the dispute shall b
forwarded to the City Manager or the City Council through the Office of the Cit
Manager for resolution. The City Counci 1 or the City Manager may then opt t
consider the directed solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of th
City Council shall be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in thi
procedure shall prohibit the parties seeking remedies avail able to them at lah
12. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSULTANT
The Consultant is hired to render professional services as set forth herei
and any payments made to Consultant are compensation solely for such services
The Consultant shall certify as to the correctness of all designs and sign a1
plans, specifications, and estimates furnished with a Registered Civil Engineer’
number.
13. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES
This Contract may be terminated by either party upon tendering thirty (3(
days written notice to the other party. In the event of such suspension c
termination, upon request of the City, the Consultant shall assemble the WOI
product and put same in order for proper fi 1 ing and closing and del iver sai
product to the Utilities and Maintenance Director. In the event of terminatior
the Consultant shall be paid for work performed to the termination date; however
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the total shall not exceed the guaranteed total maximum. The Utilities ;
Maintenance Director shall make the final determination as to the portions o
tasks completed and the compensation to be made. Compensation to be made i
compliance with the Code of Federal Requlations.
14. STATUS OF THE CONSULTANT
A. The Consultant shall perform the services provided for herein i
Consultant’s own way as an independent Contractor and in pursuit of Consultant’
independent calling, and not as an employee of the City. The Consultant shal
be under control of the Utilities & Maintenance Director or his designate
representative, only as to the result to be accomplished and the personne
assigned to the’project, but shall consult with the Utilities & Maintenanc
Director, or designated persons as provided for herein.
B. The Consultant is an independent contractor of the City. The paymen
made to the Consultant pursuant to this Contract shall be the full and complet
compensation to which the Consultant is entitled pursuant to this Contract
The City shall not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of th
Consultant. The City shall not be required to pay any workers’ compensatia
insurance on behalf of the Consultant. The Consultant agrees to indemnify th
City for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment
or workers’ compensation payment which the City may be required to make on behal
of the Consultant or any employee of the Consultant for work done under thi
Contract.
C. The Consultant shall be aware of and comply with the Immiaratic
Reform and Control Act of 1986, to include but not 1 imi ted to, verifying th
el igi bil ity for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors an
consultants that are included in this Contract.
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15. CONFORMITY TO LEGAL REOUIREMENTS
A. The Consultant shall cause all documents to conform to all appl icabl
requirements of law: Federal, State, County and City. Consultant shall provid
all necessary supporting documents, to be filed with any agencies whose approva'
is necessary.
B. The City will provide copies of the approved documents to any othel
agencies, as required.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents, studies, sketches, drawings, reports, and specifications a.
herein required are the property of the City, whether the work for which the:
are made is to be executed or not. In the event this Contract is terminated,
all documents, studies, sketches, drawings, reports and specifications shall bc
delivered forthwith to the Utilities & Maintenance Director. The Consultanl
shall have the right to make one (1) copy for the Consultant's records.
17. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
The City, its agents, officers, and employees shall not be liable for an:
cl aims, 1 iabil i ties, penal ties, fines, or any damage to goods, properties, or
effects of any person whatever, nor for personal injuries or death caused by,
or resulting from, or claimed to have been caused by any act, or omission of the
Consultant or the Consultant's agents, employees, or representatives. The
Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, and save free and harmless the City anc
its authorized officers and employees against any of the foregoing liabilitiec
or claims of any kind and any cost and expense that is incurred by the City or
account of any of the foregoing liabilities. Consultant shall not be liable for
any of the foregoing liabilities caused by the sole negligence of the City.
Further, Consultant shall be entitled to rely on any and all data furnished by
City to Consultant under this Agreement.
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18. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
The Consultant shall not assign this Contract or any part thereof or any
monies due thereunder without the prior written consent of the City.
19. SUBCONTRACTING
If the Consultant shall subcontract any of the work to be performed under
this Contract by the Consultant, the Consultant shall be fully responsible to
the City for the acts and omissions of the Consultant’s subcontractor(s) and of
the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor(s), as
the Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed bj
Consultant. Nothing contained in this Contract shall create any contractual
re1 ationship between any subcontractor of Consultant and the City. Thc
Consultant shall bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a
subcontractor by the terms of this Contract applicable to Consultant’s work
unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract in question anc
approved in writing by the Utilities & Maintenance Director.
20. PROHIBITED INTEREST
No official of the City who is authorized in such capacity on behalf of tht
City to negotiate, make, accept, or approve, or take part in negotiating, making!
accepting, or approving of any architectural , engineering, inspection
construction or material supply contractor, or any subcontractor in connectio
with the construction of the project, shall become directly or indirectl,
interested personally in this Contract or in any part thereof. No officer
employee, architect, attorney, engineer, or inspector of or for the City who i
authori xed in such capacity and on behal f of the City to exercise any executive
supervisory, or other similar functions in connection with the performance o
this Contract shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in thi
Contract or any part thereof.
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21. VERBAL CONTRACT OR CONVERSATION
No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employet
of the City, either before, during, or after the execution of this Contract,
shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained nor suct
verbal agreement or conversation entitle the Consultant to any additional paymeni
whatsoever under the terms of this Contract.
22. SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS
Suhject to the provisions of Paragraph 18, "Hold Harmless Agreement," al'
terms, conditions, and provisions hereof shall insure to and shall bind each 0'
the parties hereto, and each of their respective heirs, executors
administrators, successors, and assigns.
23. LFFECTIVE DATE
This Contract shall be effective on and from the day and year first abovc
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24. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Consultant shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the Cit,
Clerk of the City of Carlsbad in accordance with the requirements of the Cit,
of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code prior to commencing work under thi
Contract..
25. INSURANCE
A. The Consultant shall obtain and maintain a policy of liabilit
insurance from an insurance company authorized to be in business in the Stat
of California, in an insurable amount of not less than one mill ion dollar
($1,000,000). This insurance shall be in force during the life of this Contrac
and shall not be cancelled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to th
City C1 erk.
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B. The City shall be named as an additional insured on this policy
The Consultant shall furnish a certificate of said insurance to the City Cler
prior to commencing work under this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals.
(CONSULTANT’S NAME) CITY OF CARLSBAD:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTESTED:
Vincent F. Biondo, Jr. Aletha L. Rautenkranz
City Attorney City Clerk
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City of Carlsbad
Proposal to Perform
Sewer Rate Study
July 1989
JBM James M. Montgomery
Consulting Engmeers. Inc.
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This doccment is a proposal by James M. F~Iontgsmery, Consulting Engineers. 1
(J") to provide consulting engineering services to develop a wastewater mte/reve pqrrt?l commensurate with State Water Rescurces Ccntrd Board requirements.
PROPOSAL STRUCTURE
This JMM proposal is presented in six sections. Besides this introduction section. methodology tasks and schedule for completion are outlined in Section 2. The pro team is presented in Section 3 and capabilities and related experiences in Section 4. ' information J" will need from the City is listed in Section 5. Section 6 describes schedule of fees and conditions.
KEY EL,EMENTS
Financiad Plan
The J" study will focus on the present financial position and project the future posi over a five year planning horizon. Increases in population, new commercial industriai development, financing and capital improvements will be considered projecting the future financial position. From these projections, financial requirem, will be determined.
Rate Study
J" will review and evaluate the existing charge system. Based on these finar requirements, an equitable set of rates will be recornmen implement, and convenient to update.
Inventory of Assets
J" will work with the City to complete and upgrade the list of wastewater collec and treatment facility assets, which the City has largely performed already. L completion of this list of assets, JMM will perform a valuation of the system's assets.
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SECTION 2
METHOD OF APPROACH AND SCHEDULE
Based m many years of experience, JTVIM'S pr~jeci approach is well organized and lead efficiently and quickly to the desired results. Our approach is reflective of the cmilable, of past experience, and of nrt?agcment mpirements as well as understanding of data availability and timing requirements. The project is identifiec the tasks shown below:
Task GrouE
1 2 3 4 5 6
These tasks are described below.
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Meetings Data Compilation and Review Data Projection User Charge and Fee Development Inventory/Vaiuation of Assets Reports and Deliverables
TASK GROUP I - MEETINGS
Ongoing communications are of prime importance to successful planning. We prefer a "no-surprises" relationship with the City and promote frequent and written oral communication. We propose the following meetings:
Task 1.1 - Kick-Off Meeting
The kick-off meeting will be convened within a week of Notice to Proceed. Prior to the kick-off meeting, J" shall provide a detailed listing of the data needed from the City. The kick-off meeting wiIl have the following agenda:
1. Introduction of City staff and J" study team.
2. Exchange of data with discussion of possible data holes.
3. Discussion of policy consideration and restraints on:
o capital financing o growth projections
0 rate structure o budget schedule and needs
4. Adjustments or refinements to schedule and scope.
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Task 1.2 - Mid-course Meeting
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This meeting will be held approximately 30 days into the project study. Tables showing the results of data compilation and rate review will be presented to show status of the study.
Task 1.3 - Draft Review Meeting
A meeting will be held to review and address City staff comments on Draft Report.
Task 1.4 - Workshop Meeting
This meeting will be held with the City Manager ad Assistant City Manager. J" will present the recommendations of the study and answer questions regarding any aspects of the study.
Task 1.5 - City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
J" will make a formal presentation to City Council at a public hearing and will answer any questions that the Council or public may have about the financial plan
and wastewater rate study. J" will assist preparing the staff report to Council. if requested.
TASK GROUP 2 - DATA COMPILATION AND REVIEW
TASK 2.1 - Review Current and Historical Revenues and Reserves
Existing data and reports regarding the City's current rate and revenue structure and reserve balance will be reviewed if available. The analysis will include property taxes. interest income, and revenues from standby charges, service charges, service connection fees, regional connection fees, and any other revenue sources re orted in the City's audit or budget reports. it is understood that the City will identi R reserve funds as encumbered or unencumbered, operational and capital as the case may be.
Task 2.2 - Review Current Operating Budget and Historical Expenditures
City expenditures and those from the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility for the past five years ,will be analyzed and summarized in a form suitable to J" for datz projections and allocations in subsequent tasks. The City shail ais0 provide budgeted expenses for 1989-90.
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Task 2.3 - Review User Data
City staff will provide data regarding the numbers of accounts by user classification for review by J”. The user classifications will be as follows if possible:
1A. Single family residential 1B. Multiple family residential and mobile homes (number of units) 11. Commercial with low pollutant loadings
111. Commercial with medium pollutant loadings !V. Commercial with high pol!utznt Icadlngs
V. Schools VI. High-volume users -
Low pollutant loadings are generally defined as those whose combined BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) and SS (suspended solids) strength is less than 400 mg/l. Medium loading is similarly defined at combined strength of between 400 to 1000 mg/l and high loading for strength greater than 1000 mg/l. High volume users are those using more than 25,000 gallons per day (gpd). Section 5 presents the different types of commercial users.
Task 2.4 - Review Wastewater Flow Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) Data
City staff will provide last year’s water use data and any known wastewater quantity data for each of the non-residential user classifications for review by J”. Data on EDU’s for existing non-residential users should also be provided. Infiltration and inflow data should be provided if available.
Task 2.5 - Review Current Charge System ‘. . ‘,9
TASK GROUP 3 - DATA PROJECTION
A five-year frnancial planning period will be used to make projections. It is recognized that financial figures such as revenues and expenses and related operation figures like quantity of wastewater generated can be projected with sufficient accuracy only for a few years. The model will be set up so that projections for additional years can be accomplished easily.
Task 3.1 - Project User and WastewatedEDU Data
Using growth figures received from the City staff. the number and types of services. resulting wastewater generation over the planning period will be projected. Data in the Master Plan may be updated at this stage.
Task 3.2 - Project Revenue Sources
The various revenue sources currently funding the City’s operations will be reviewed and projected.
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Task 3.3 - Project Operations and Maintenance Costs
Each expenditure item will be reviewed and projected separately. Costs such as power will be projected using the latest available cost and energy indices and economic forecasts. Changes, if any, in O&M costs due to changes in number of users, capacity or because of regulatory requirements will be considered. Treatment costs from the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility will be obtained.
Task 3.4- Review Capital Improvement Plans
Capital improvement plans as described in the^ Citp”s-Master Plan will be reviewed. Expansion costs of the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility will be obtained and reviewed with the City Engineer. Cash requirements associated with-- capitai improvement plans for the planning period will be reviewed with City staff.
TASK GROUP 4 - USER CHARGE AND FEE DEVELOPMENT
TASK 4.1 - Allocate Revenue Requirements
The revenue requirements determined by projecting the fiscal data in Task 3.2 will be allocated as to flow, BOD, and suspended solids.
Task 4.2 - Calculate User Charges
J” will provide an alternative to the existing method of charges based on EDU’s. This alternative method will be based on flow for commercial and non-commercial users. Allocated costs of operation, maintenance and replacement will be used to formulate a fair and equitable user charge system. The allocated costs will be divided by the appropriate use measures (e.g. numbers of accounts, gallons of flow or pounds of BOD and suspended solids) to obtain unit costs which will then be used to determine wastewater rates Yor each custikner class.
(r. . -4 Task 4.3 - Recommend Rates and Financial Plan t
Based on the calculations and City policies, an acceptable set of rates and plans to meet City’s goals will be prepared. The rates will be structured taking into consideration bond coverage requirements.
TASK GROUP 5 - INVENTORY AND VALUATION OF ASSETS
J” will work with the City to compile an extensive list of assets that comprise the City’s wastewater system. Valuation of these assets will then be performed using two methods--reproduction costs new (RCN) and reproduction costs new less depreciation (RCNLD). Both of these valuation parameters will be useful to the City.
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TASK GROUP 6 - REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES
Task 6.1 .- Mid-Course Report
The report for the mid-course meeting will be a compendium of tables, without text. showing the effects of various alternatives on rates. Five copies will be provided.
Task 6.2 - Draft Report
D4-e i liva &A Lu the v;arbhop, a draft report will be produced fm cr%cA- revkv by staff and
J". Five copies of the draft report will be provided.
Task 6.3 - Final Report
Following receipt of comments on the draft report, the final report will be produced. It will include complete textual information supporting the many tabulations and graphics. Ten copies will be provided.
A computer diskette including the rate calculation model on Lotus Symphony or Lotus 123 can be provided.
Task 6.4 - Ordinance Revision
J" will propose appropriate changes in the City's rate ordinances, corresponding to recommendations made in the final report.
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SCHEDULE
J" has an exceIIent reputation for meeting its schedule requirements. We recent\) an in-depth revenue program for the City of Burbank with a very tight schedule. W the following schedule for this study.
Notice ts Proceed
Kickoff Meeting
Mid-Course Meeting
Draft Report
Review Meeting
Final Report
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September 8, 1989
September 21, 1989
September 26, 1989
September 29, 1989
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SECTION 3
PROJECT TEAM
It is the policy of J" to staff dl projects from our own organization of experienced professionals. All projects are carried out utilizing a team approach with coordination between the chit zxl the :e&% maintained at all times. A structured team is assembled from our staff designed to provide excellent management. review. and analytical abilities combined with proven experience.
A concise summary of qualifications of the key project team members is presented in the following paragraphs. Detailed education and experience biographies for all the project team members follow.
PROJECT MANAGER - RICHARD W. HOWELL
The major responsibility of the project manager is to provide the overall supervision and administration of the project. Mr. Howell's duties as the project manager would inciude ensuring that qualified staff are available for the project, directing the project approach, reviewing the quality of the finished project, monitoring its progress and meeting deadlines and assuring cost control of the total effort.
Mr. Howell is J"'s Financial Studies Division Manager. He has been involved with financing and rate studies for over ten years. Mr. Howell's education is in management as well as civil engineering and he has served as project engineer and/or project manager on over fifty water and wastewater rate studies and financing analyses.
PROJECT ENGINEER - JAMES R. LESERMAN
Mr. Leserman has extensive work experience in the financial, budgetary and planning aspects of public works operations. He has analyzed costs and determined rates as part of comprehensive studies many times including most recently for two wastewater agencies in Southern California. Mr. Lesennan worked for several years in a pianning and financial role for the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. He holds advanced degrees in both engineering and finance.
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COST ES".ATING - WILLIAM T. MCGIVNEY
Mr. McGivney is JMM's chief costs estimator. He provides' cost estimating and economic analytical assistance based on years of practical experience with construction planning techniques. He is responsible for updating all price indexing
and unit price changes relating to component materials common to water and wastewater construction. He is ideally suited to take a lead role in the valuation of the City's wastewater system assets by preparing accurate and valid cost estimates.
PROJECT SUPPORT - SUDICX D. PWXWALA .. -
Mr. Pardiwala will provi&e supp~rt f~r this project. Mr. Pardiwala is current!y completing water and wastewater rate studies for Del Mar. He has performed financiai and institutional analyses including water and wastewater rate studies for several other municipal clients. He has several years of project economic and financial analysis experience with J" and other engineering firms. Mr. Pardiwala holds degrees in engineering and business administration.
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RIcaARD w. SOWELL
EDUCATION: M.S., Environmental Engineering, Stanford Vniversity
B.S., Civil Engineering, Stanford University
B.A., Xanagernent Engineering, Claremont McKenna College
REGISTRATION: Civil Engineer in California and Washington
Professional Engineer in Arizona, Montana and Nevada
Diplomate, American Academy of Environmental Engineers
SUMb¶ARV:
Mr. Howell is manager of JMM's Financial Studies Division. He has over 15 ye&
experience in financial and institutional studies and in civil and environmc
engineering. Mr. Howell's managerial and engineering experience has had a nation
perspective with projects located in the states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Louis.
Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Utah, Pennsylvania, Washington, West Virginia
Wyoming. Mr. Howell has overseas experience in Jamaica and Sudan.
EXPERIENCE:
JAMES M- MONTGOMERY, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC-
AS manager of the Financial Studies Division, Mr. Howell is responsible for the f
financial and institutional studies prepared throughout the Southwest Region, md
regular participant in such work in the rest of the United States and abroad.
Mr. Howell has been with JMM more than 13 years. Xis experience includes water
wastewater cost of service and rate studies, including detailed connection fee evaluat
financial planning, economic feasibility and financing alternatives analyses; institut
and utility managenent studies; and value appraisals for acquisition and deprecia
Mr. Howell has been responsible for the financial content of many official staten
associated with public works debt financing. He has served as an expert mitne
Superior Court. He has participated in the formation of special districts and has
responsible for assessment engineering on several improvement district projects rangi
size up to $85 millaon. Mr. Howell has prepared water system rules and regulations, s
use ordinances and has evaluated several major intermunicipal utility service agreern
both as newly proposed and for negotiation of changes to existing agreements. Mr. Hc
has participated in over 50 grant-funded projects under various state and fec
assistance programs and has been instrumental in successfully interpreting re&;
procedure and grantsmanship protocol for many clients. Extensive utilization of corn]
methods has been incorporated into much of Mr. Howell's financial and institut
experience including financial statement modelling and pro forma forecasting, altern
financing evaluation, assessment spreads, cash flow/reserves optimization and prl
worth economic analyses.
Mr. Howell's financial and institutional management experience sows from a si
foundation as a water and wastewater engineer. As a sanitary engineer he ..vas respoT
for many water and sewage pipeline and pumping projects, water and wastec
treatment projects, ocean engineering and master planning. Mr. Howell has constm
experience including resident engineeri'ng/inspection, construction management plan
construction administration and claims negotiation.
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CONSULTING FIR.?.? IN WASHINGTON STATE
Mr. Howell participated in the facility planning, scheduling, environmeztal is1
assessment preparation, desip, cost estimation, construction inspection, and prepara
of operation and maintenance manuals for several sewerage and wastewater treatz
projects. He authored much of the wastewater section of a significant water resom
study. He prepared assessments for newly formed local improveznent districts, performed underwater inspections of the installation of four ocean outfaib.
ORGANIZATXONS: American Academy of Environmental Engineers
Arnerican Public Vorks Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
Government Finance Officers Association
Water Pollution Control Federation
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PTJBLICATltONS/PRESENTATltONSI
Howell, ELW., "Developments in Public Works Financing, An Overview" presentel
Montgomery Engineers hual Seminar, "Plant Improvements in an Era of Fua
Cutbacks," April 24, 1983.
Howell, XW., "History of Public Works Financing in California," presented to Sout
California Water Utilities Association, August 19, 1983.
Howell, R.W.; Chapman, D.F., "Small Agencies' Troubles with Federally Funded Proje
presented to American Public Works Association, Nevada Section Conference, Oct
1983.
Howell, R.W., "Wastewater Law and Regulation in the United States and Califor
presented to the Enviromnent Committee of the Uorld Federation of Engine<
Organizations, May 1984.
Howell, RV., "State and Local Government Finance," AWWA Pacific Northwest Seq
Annual Conference, May 1985.
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JAMES R LESERMAN
EDUCATION: M.B.A., Finance, University of Southern California
M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of North
Carolina
B.S., Engineering, Northwestern University
REGISTRATION: Civil Engineer in California
SUMMARY:
Mr. Leserman has experience in the financial, budgetary and planning aspects of
public works operations. He has extensive experience in all disciplines within
environmental engineering including water and wastewater treatment, solid
waste management, and air pollution control.
EXPERIENCE:
JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
Mr. Leserman is a Supervising Engineer, specializing in financial planning and
analysis, water and wastewater rate studies, system apprdisals, economics, solid
waste management systems, and organizational assessments and evaluations. He
performed water rate studies and financial analyses for the Cities of Napa and
Whittier. He undertook a wastewater rate study for the Dana Point Sanitary
District, He participated in a study evaluating the efficiency of a
physico-chemical wastewater treatment plant in Niagara Falls, New York, by
analyzing operations and maintenance costs, identifying capital requirements,
and developing a capital management plan. Mr. Leserman worked with a local
municipality to appraise the publically-owned water works, and to find a buyer
for the system. He contributed to an evaluation of a sanitary landfill operation
in Utah by providing financial, economic, and cost analyses. Mr. Leserman
provided financial analysis to a water and wastewater utility bond issue in
Southern Florida. Mr. Leserman has served as a liaison between the City of Los
Angeles and contributing agencies in the negotiation of new wastewater system
service contacts.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CAIIIF0RNI-A
Mr. Leserman was responsible for developing and computerizing the $90 million
annual budget for the Districts' Solid Waste Management Department. ,Ye determined the revenue and fee requirements for the solid waste management
and energy recovery operations, and prepared and negotiated the agency's
equipment lease-purchase financing arrangements. He tracked relevant state
and federal legislation and initiated the use of a computerized tracking system,
enabling quicker response time to legislative items. Mr. Leserman contributed
to environmental impact reports for-landfills and refuse to energy facilities.
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As a field engineer, Mr. Leserman tested and started up new equipment
associated with secondary treatment facilities, authored equipment training
manuals, and implemented a hazardous materials handling system.
SMALL CONSULTING FIRM, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
Mr. Leserman inspected and evaluated industrial facilities for compliance with
applicable air quality regulations.
MAJOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING FTRM, CHZCAGO, -0IS
Mr. Leserman designed control and safety systems, evaluated pollution control
equipment, and performed scientific studies for this large firm specializing in
utility power plant design.
ORGANIZATIONS: American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
Government Refuse Disposal and Collection Association
Southern California Waste Management Forum
Southern California Water gtilities Association .
Water Pollution Control Federation
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wILLIA3d T. MffiIVNEY
EDUCATXON: M.S., Resource Zconomics, University of Rhode Island
B.S., Economics, California Polytechnic University
SUMMARY:
Mr. McGivney provides highly specialized cost estimating services and econo:
analytical assistance to J" engineering projects. TlSs expertise is based on years
practical experience with construction planning techniques. Since joining our firm he
been involved with review and implementation of state-of-the-art computer-assisted c
estimating programs at JMM. His experience includes in-depth financial and account
analysis as controller for a major manufacturing firm.
Mr. McGivney is also responsible for the complete project scheduling effort in support
JMM engineering projects. This support takes the form of both production work :
educational seminars throughout the many regional offices of JMM. He has published
in-house series on CPM scheduling which has been video-taped and made available €or
indoctrination of new and experienced JMM engineers. The lnain thrust of this schedul
production effort is CPM scheduling, aelay claims analysis, and construction sanagea
and is carried out by an expert staff of engineers and technical support personnel.
EXPERIENCE=
JAMES X. MONTGOMERY, CONSULTING ESGINEERS, INC.
Senior Schedule Analyst: Mr. McGivney has been responsible for establishing i
developing the scheduling effort at JMM. He has developed the Project Controls ldas
Schedule system for all in-house design production work in the Southwest Region. 1%
responsible for primary schedule submittal review for all Construction Manages
Services projects, and in this capacity reviews the project specification and contr
submittals.
Senior Cost Estimator: Mr. McGivney is assigned to the firm's Financial Studies 3ivis
as principal estimator. He is responsible for the preparation of final cost sstirnatps
water and wastewater treatment plants, Turnping stations, reservoirs, transrniss
pipelines, operations and control buildings, and other associated plant facility desi
produced by the firm. In this capacity, Mr. McGivney provides updating of all pl
indexing and unit price changes relating to component materials common to water
wastewater construction. Be is also directly involved with the firm's various compt
nod& used in the analysis of treatment plant costs and project cost optimizx
developed to assist project engineers with both preliminary and detailed cost estimate2
me11 as alternative design selection. He recently completed an estimate for a X
designed project (in joint venture with another fim) with the City of Los Angc
involving more than two thousand contract drawings and over seventeen thousand page2
specifications with an estirnated construction cost in excess of $200 million.
MAJOR MANUFACTURING FIRM, LOS ANGELES
In the role of plant controller, Mr. Mcc",ivney mas responsible to corporate officers
continuous detailed analysis of plant operating costs and profit analysis for all prod
lines. He :naintained a current data base for the computer inventory system (M.:
including reconciliation of printout reports to verify system integrity.
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PRIVATE BUSINESS
Mr. McGivney spent a number of years in the private business sector in the construct
market. He spent two years as general manager of two cabinet and millwork compar
performing all management functions, all cost estimating, and the fixing of profit xar!
for the entire product spread. Mr. McGivney was self-employed for several yeaE
commercial and residential construction. Be operated as a general contractor and
directly responsible for estimating, project managernant, and cootdilation of all part
pating trades.
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SUDHIX D. PARDIWALA
EDUCATION: U.B.A., Finance/-kcountirg, UCLA
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Arizona State 'Jniversity B.S., Chemical Engineering, Hdim Institute of
Technology, Bombay
REGISTRATION: Chemical Engineer in California
SUMMARY:
Mr. Pardiwala has extensive expertise in water and wastewater utility cost
accounting, budgeting, and valuation, financial and revenue planning, assessGent
engineering, and has completed numerous water and wastewater rate studies for
utilities. He has developed and utilized computer models to conduct the
financial evaluation and studies, and has developed models of activity systelns
for analyytical analysis. :is engineering education and background provides Mr. Pardiwala with an excellent basis for financial studies of public and municipal
utilities.
EXPERIENCE:
JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
Supervisory Zngineer: Mr. Pardiwala has conducted and completed financial
analyses hcluding water and wastewater rate studies, connection fee
evaluations, financial planning and economic feasibility studies for num,, =-0:m
agencies. They include the Cities of Downey, Rialto, Malibu, San Fernando,
Sweetwater, Burbank, and Victor Valley County Water District, all in California.
These studies involved a cosplete analysis of the client's budgeting and cost
systems, and evaluation of financing alternatives. Developed rules and
regulations governing utility operations and sewer use ordinances. R2sponsible
for financial data included in official stateaents issued for purpose of public
works debt financing. Other projects included alternate methods of financing,
formation of special districts ranging in size up to $85 million, the preparation of
assessment charges for inclusion on County tax rolls and master planning of
water facilities for the City of Riverside.
CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS, LOS MGELES, CAzlIFORNIA
As an independent consultant, Mr. Pardiwala carried out a market survey and
performed financial analysis including cash flow, financing, cQstbg, hdgeting,
valuation and risk analysis.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Senior Esglneer: Designed, engineered and perforae.3. economic analysis for
process equipment. Responsible for specifications and purchase of equipment.
Developed cash flows in coordination with cost engiaeering. Modeled and
developed computer programs to simulata systems.
CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM IN LOS ANGELIS, CALIFORNIA
Research "IZeer: Modeled and developed cornputer programs to sindate
processes and process equigment. Provided technical support to cliegts. Worked
on projects involving .water treatment for commercial power plants.
ARQBMA STATE UNIVERSm, TEMPE, AREONA
Mr. Pardiwala's thesis for his master's degree was on ultra purification of x.vater
and involved the design of a unit incorporating reverse osmosis, 3eionization,
ultrafiltration and activated charcoal filters.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
JMk? has prepared numerous rate and E~zxid studies iwolving wastewater systems. staff provides many years of experience in financial analysis and rate investigations. . has completed well over 150 analytical and statistical fmancial studies of water wastewater systems.
In addition to studies which dealt primarily with the determination of proper rate schec many other investigations and studies involving cost determinations which have a rf effect on utility rates have been completed. These include master plans and feasi studies, analyses of bond issue casts, water reclamation studies, water resource st1 water storage investigations, water treatment studies, wastewater collection. treat1 disposal and reclamation studies assessment engineering, as well as the effect on rates utility properties are purchased or sold.
During the last two years, as interest rates came down, interest in refinancing and finanmg peaked and the financial studies group prepared financial plans for several and agencies in California and the USA. These projects included rate studie: refinancing existing issues as well as preparing plans, estimating costs and economk preparing official statements for new issues.
Most of J"'s business is repeat business. i.e., business from satisfied clients who pn deal with us because of our responsive and timely assistance. A case in point is the ( Burbank. The financial studies group completed a rate study involving user charges ar then retained to prepare a financial plan to finance expansion of wastewater facilities. shows the on-going reiationships we build with our clients.
The following list gives references of several currently or recently completed wastewat studies and bond studies. We invite the City to contact any of these references to our rate work. This list is followed by descriptions of some of J"'s projects representative list showing names of some of our other clients.
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REFERENCES
Wastewater Rate Studies
Dana Point Sanitary District
1989 Wastewater Rate Study Mr. Sherman Salonen General Manager (7 14) 496-9322 Wastewater Flow : 2 mgd
City of San Fernando 1988 Wastewater Rate Study Mr. Donald Penman City Manager
Wastewater Flow : 2 mgd (818) 898-1201
City of Dei Mar 1989 Water and Wastewater Rate Study Ms. Gloria Curry City ?vhagei
(619) 755-93 13
\EI~f~.m+nr WULUL F'". 1uw . . 1.8 mgd
City of Burbank 1986 Wastewater Rate Study Mr. Paul Thyamagondalu Supervising Engineer
Wastewater Flow : 17 mgd (818) 953-9530
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District City of Los Angeles
1987 Wastewater Rate Study 1988 Wastewater Rate Implementation Mr. Robert Modrich Mr. Donald Smith
Controller Wastewater Program Director
Wastewater Flow : 3 mgd Wastewater Flow : 440 mgd
Capistrano Beach Sanitary District
1989 Wastewater Rate Study Mr. Dennis A. Erdman Manager
Wastewater Flow: 1 mgd
(714) 674-3 146 ' (213) 322-3 13 1
(714) 496-9247
Financial Plans
City of Riverside 1985 Water Bond Study Mr. Thomas K. Clarke Utilities Administrative Officer (7 14) 787-7502
City of Upland
1986 Water Revenue Study Mr. Larry Dilly Water Department Manager (714) 982-1352
County of Los Angeles
1987 Financial Plan for Malibu Mr. Brian Scanlon Superintendent, Sewer Maintenance Division (2 13) 738-2534
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CITY OF BURBANK ..
The City of Burbank had been using system development charges to fund operatio running a deficit in their budget. The State Water Resources Control Board requir City to meet EPA's revenue program guidelines and recommended JMM to develo City's wastewater revenue program.
J" successfully performed a user charge study which included an analysis of the wastewater rate structure. This included a detailed study of historical water consul data mG infdtration and inflow data. Analysis showed thzt rwe2ilues coiectzd fror strength users was totally inadequate. Rates were structured to take into accou
.r,,.14m--.-c-- n..... _- waacwava lluw -Id the strength of the City's large CGsEei&d n;;d i.;.,d.astrial accoun addition because of large capital expenditures at Hyperion treatment facilities, designed a lifeline rate for the City's senior citizens so that they would not be burdened by high sewer rates. A program of charges for inspections of industrial discharge permitees was developed to reflect cost of service. In addition a sys~ reserves was designed to prevent commingling of funds from system development cl from restricted bond accounts and from operations. JMM made presentations to tt Council and at public hearings to ensure smooth passage of the rate increases. The r program was approved by the SWRCB. JMM also drafted an ordinance to refle recommended changes. One of the features of this ordinance provided staff the flexib. implement rate increases necessitated by inflation without approaching Council for app
As part of this study, J" provided a rate model on Lotus Symphony to the City. model is being used to determine rates for subsequent years.
As a follow up to the user charge study, J" was retained to perform a study 1 system development charges. The City treats part of its wastewater at its own faciliti part at the Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment piant. The City's facilities needed expanded to meet increased demand. J" evaluated the costs of increase in tre capacity and recommended system development charges for the residential and 7 commercial and industrial users.
Followin the above work, J" provided a financial analysis study to be included City's 0 8- lcial Statement for a proposed bond sale to finance construction of the City': expansion. This included an analysis of bond sizing, estimating reserves, bond issues coverage requirements and methods of increasing rating and reducing interest costs.
J" also performed an engineering feasibility study and evaluated the economics of consemation by using reclaimed water to irrigate the City's parks, golf courses. a freeway landscaping and industrial uses such as plating.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
JMM has been performing Culver City's annual wastewater rate review update for tl eight years. This consists of a review of the annual expenditures including the c( operation and capital expenses at Los Angeles and the operation and capital costs of City. These are integrated to develop a new set of rates. This year because of tht capital improvements at Los Angeles .,Hyperion treatment plant, the user charges inc by 300 percent. JMM wrote a report, presented to Coundl, to ensure smooth pass this large rate increase.
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CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA
The City of Rialto was required by state regulators to provide tertiary treatment for effluent discharged into the Santa Ana River. JMM performed an engineering stud
preliminary design, estimated the costs and performed a financial analysis to p wastewater services charges and connection fees for five years, In addition, J" eval
the City's financial resources and recommended sale of revenue bonds to finance construction. This included determining bond coverage. interest rate, and issue costs.
I*ntn L,vwirrY OF LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Wastewzter iz Tkhigf: Ccu~ty, Pennsylvania, is generated in a nurr?ber cf different citic townships, is conveyed through interceptor sewers owned by several other agencies. ultimately treated in a regional plant operated by the City of Allentown. During a rate study, J" reviewed the agreements governing the distribution of treatment ca and the atlocation of treatment and transportation costs to the various signatory agenci computer spreadsheet model of the institutional structure was created and then calibra historical cost, flow and pollutant loading data to ensure the accuracy of the rate an allocation calculations.
The model was used to identify cost subsidies caused by the current institutional str and to project the impacts of a new industrial waste pretreatment plant on the ratt costs of the signatories. The model was also used during negotiations between the C and two large industrial dischargers over the industries' contributions toward the cost plant.
The rate model was installed in the County's microcomputer for use in future negoti To assist County personnel in operating the model, JMM prepared an operating man( conducted a training session.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA
J" was retained to prepare a water rate study, wastewater rate study, and sewer c study to estimate ultimate sewer discharge from the City. The primary source oj supply for the City was groundwater. To meet peak demands that exceed the existin1 rights, water is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern Californi: rate study recommended using a pass through charge from users to recover the MWI:
1 purchase costs. The rate study also developed a rate schedule to fund the $3 million improvement program.
Wastewater treatment and disposal services were provided by the City of Los Angele wastewater rate study provided a rate schedule to fund the City's portion of the Los treatment plant improvement program over a five-year period. In addition, t schedule was developed to provide sufficient funds to purchase additional capacit) improved treatment facilities.
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CITY OF FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA
J" completed a water and sewer rate study for the City of Folsom following atlnexatiofl of the Foisom-South area. The annexation procedures increased the geograph extent of the City by a factor of two. The rate study was completed to determini revenues generated by the new users would be adequate to fund the additional costs. J: worked with City staff to develop water and wastewater capital improvement programs. rate study also considered providing funds to repay past loans from the General Fund to Water Department. Based upon the comparison of the cost projections to the rev( sources, J" determined that the existing rate structure was not adequate. J" wo with the City staff to develop a rate structure which had minimal impact on special groups. The wastewater rate structure was modified to be consistent with the structure by the regional wastewater agency, in accordance with Clean Water Grant guidelines.
CXTY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
J" conducted a financing feasibility study for the City of Corona, that resulted successful bond issue authorization. J" also was retained to provide the City with a 1 service rate study and subsequent updates. The study recommended a change in the C rate structure from a minimum charge with water allowances to a service availability ci without water allowance. The service availability charge was designed for periodic ul using specific cost functions that were not related to the amount of water used.
CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA
J" was selected to evaluate the City's system of fees and charges associated wit water and wastewater services. The City serves residential and commercial customt weil as the County Fairgrounds which includes the Del Mar Racetrack. The Ract dominates the water and wastewater demands. J" developed a report and determi. fair and equitable charge for the Fairgrounds which were benefiting from an inequitabl structure as compared to the balance of the City's other users. The study also eva alternative rate structures to eiiminate the City's deficit in the water and wastc accounts.
CITY OF SCOTISDALE, ARIZONA
J" completed a financial study of utility operations for the City of Scottsdale Mu. Utilities Department. This study involved an evaluation of present water and sew structures; an evaluation of connection and development fees; and a determination ol and wastewater revenue requirements, by source, for a five-year period. Also inclu the study are determinations of appropriate cost allocation methodoiogie: recommendations regarding revisions to accounting and administrative practices. All0 of direct and indirect costs are made to properly define the actual costs for providi water and sewer system services. The final product of the study included recommen and formula for equitable water and sewer rates, fees chargeable to new develop me^ financing plans (including methods and policies). To ensure a successful and completion of the study, seven meetings were held with City Council, City Staff. public workshops throughout the study. All of the recommendations resulting frc extensive study were adopted by the City Council and implemented by the MI Utilities Department.
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CITY OF SKAGWAY, ALASKA
The City of Skagway, Alaska, selected J" to prepare a financial and revenue plan wastewater, water, and solid waste disposal systems. The adoption of an equitable of rates and user charges pursuant to criteria developed in regulations issued by required as a condition of receiving federal and state grant funds under PL 92-50C report included the development of an annual budget to recover costs of opc maintenance, capital replacement, and debt service for the water and wastewater systc comparison of monthly rates which would include recovery of debt service was mac rates providing for collection of the debt service. A review of the present solid operation and alternative me:hods of imp:=ving the system was accomplished, Es!
annual budgets were presented for four alternatives of disposal including incint development of the sanitzry !ztx!E! site: trmsfer by the City of Skagway t~' Hzines. for disposal by a private fm: and the collection, transfer, and disposal by a firm at : Sanitary landfill site development appeared to be the most economical alternative but. the difficulty in locating a suitable site, the report recommended that the City contrs a private firm for collection, transfer, and disposal in Haines until a long-term altt can be determined. An ordinance to provide for rules and regulations to assure operation of the City utility systems and. schedule of recommended rates and fee: charged and collected for utility service in the City of Skagway were also included.
DANA POINT SANITARY DISTRICT
Dana Point Sanitary District was using ad valorem taxation to fund the operating cos( sewer services. J" revised their revenue program to meet federal and state guidelil helped implement the program. J" prepared their annual roll to collect sewer charges along with property taxes.
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REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND RATE STUDIES
American Potash and Chemical Corporation Azusa, California, City of Azusa Irrigating Company Azusa Valley Water Company Baker, Oregon, City of Basic Management, Inc. Boise, City of Broward County, Florida Burbank, California, City of - California Domestic Water Company Camarillo Sanitary District Canby, Oregon, City of Capistrano Beach Sanitary District Charleston, West Virgina, City of Chino Basin Municipal Water District Chino, California, City of Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas) Compton, California, City of Contra Costa County Water District Corona, California, City of Costa Mesa County Water District Covina, California, City of Covina Irrigating Company Crestmore Village Water Company Cucamonga County Water District Culver City, California, City of Dei Mar, California, City of Dominguez Water Company Downey, California, City of El Centro, California, City of El Monte, California, City of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District El Tor0 Water District Escondido Mutual Water company Fairfield, California, City of Glendora Irrigating Company Guadalupe, California, City of Helena, Montana, City of Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Jackson, Wyoming, City of La Habra Heights County Water District La Habra Heights Mutual Water Company Laguna Hills Utility Company Las Vega Valley Water District, Nevada Lauderhill, Florida, City of bs hgeies, California, County of Lytle Creek Water and Improvement Company Missoula, Montana, City of Mojave Water Agency Monrovia, California, City of
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Montebello, California, City of Mountain Properties, lnc. Murphy Ranch Mutual Water Company Nevada Imgation District North Cucamonga Water Company North LsnilderMe, FIcrib2 Opa Loch, Florida. City of Pajaro County Ezsit.t;r?_n- District Palm Springs Water Company Pasadena, California, City of Pomona, California, City of Pomona Valley Water Company Rancho California, City of Rancho California Water District Rancho Las Posas Water Company Redlands, California, City of Rialto, California, City of Rohnert Park, California, City of Sacramento, California, City of San Buenaventura, California, City of San Dieguito Irrigation District San Dimas, California, City of San Dimas-Charter Oak Domestic Water Company San Dimas Water Company San Fernando, City of Safford, Arizona. City of Santa Fe Irrigation District Santa Rosa Ranches Water District Scottsdale, Arizona, City of Simi Valley County Sanitation District Skagway, Alaska, City of South Gate, California, City of South Pasadena, California, City of Stockton East Water District Sweetwater Authority Thousand Oaks, California, City of Torrance, California, City of Transamerica Development Company Turner Ranches Water Company Tustin Water Works Upland, California, City of Vallejo County Flood Control and Sanitation District, California Vernon, California, City of Victor Valley County Water District Walt Disney World, Florida Watsonville, California. City of West Covina, California, City of Yorba Linda County Water District
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SECTION 5
WASTEWATER RATE STUDY DATA REQUIREMENTS
In order to complete the study within the specified time limits, it is expected that the ( will previde the following information during the kick-off rneethg. The City has alrc collected much of the information required. Our discussions with staff suggest tl should not be any problem gathering the remaining information.
1. Audited financial reports for last four years and proposed budget for coming y Please provide a. Budget details with line item explanations b. Breakdown of costs between sewer system and treatment administration. c. Depreciation schedule d. Existing reserves e. Debt servicing requirements, bond covenants f. Insurance costs. g. Name of power company h. Future capital expenditures
2. Number of multi-family units.
3. Expected future growth pattern or general plan.
4. Typical wastewater strengths if known for various users.
5. List of commercial, industrial and institutional users with water usage for last J These need to be classified into various categories as shown in the accompan table on the foilowing page.
6. Total wastewater flow. Provide infiltration and inflow data if available.
7. Total Encina Wastewater Treatment Facility capacity
7. Previous reports including master plan updates and previous revenue programs rate studies.
8. Current fee ordinance.
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TYPICAL WASTERWATER STRENGTHS BY USER CLASSIFICATION
Users BOD
w/ 1
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mg/ 1 mg/ 1
Group 1 Residential Typical Domestic 175 175 350
Group I1 Commercial Softwater Service Car Wash
Office Buildings Laundromats
Department and Retail Stores Warehouse Hospitals Indoor Theatre
3
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130
150
150
150
250
190
55
150
80
110
150
150
100
210
58
170
210
260
300
300
350
400
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Group I11 Commercial Hotels-Motels(w/o restaurants) Repair and Sewice Stations
Commercial Laundry Manufacturing .Lumber yard
310
180
450
405
400
120
280
240
420
430
430
460
690
825
830
Group IV Commercial
Hotels-Motels (w restaurants) Bakeries (wholesale)
Supermarkets Mortuary Restaurants
500
1,000
800
800
1,000
600
600
800
800
600
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1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
Group V Institutional Membership Organizations Social Services
Schools Motion Pictures (studios)
13 0
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130
13 0
80
80
100
100
210
210
230
230
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Guidelines for Wastewater Agencies".
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CONDITIONS;
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