Agmt06 Bartle Wells - Financial Consulting

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SCOPE OF SERVICES This section presents a proposed scope of services that Bartle Wells Associates believes will form a sound basis for completing this assignment. BW A can work with the City to modify and finalize a scope of services that meets all the City's objectives. BW A's general project approach is to work closely with staff and other members of the project team, identify objectives, set milestones, have frequent communication, and remain flexible to resolve unanticipated issues. I. Proiect Orientation & Investi2ation/Data Collection 1. Project Team Orientation To initiate our work, hold a meeting to accomplish the following: . Identify members of the City's staff and others who will participate in the project. . Determine the roles and responsibilities of all project participants. . Identify other parties that may have a significant interest in the project, such as community groups and major customers. . Establish project schedule and key milestone dates. . Discuss objectives and expectations of the project team. . Identify key issues that may impact the results of our work. 2. Investigation and Data Collection Assemble the information necessary to understand and describe the current financial condition of the City's sewer enterprise, its customer base, near-term and long-term revenue requirements, external financial relationships, and its ability to finance operating and capital programs. Assistance and cooperation of City staff and/or the City's consulting engineers will be needed to assemble the background information, which may include: . Current and historical sewer enterprise fmancial information . Sewer capital improvement plans and engineering master plans . Current and historical customer and utility usage information . Current and historical sewer rates and connection fees . Sewer collection and treatment capacity . Agreement with South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) . SBSA projected lO-year revenue plan and capital improvement program . Agreements with other agencies (including Woodside & San Mateo County) . Outstanding debt service requirements, including repayment schedules and legal covenants securing debt . Historical and projected growth . Official or informal financial policies . Brief description sewer system . Other information relevant to the assignment 3. Review Policies, Legal Requirements, & Long-Term Financial Objectives Review existing financial, accounting, and/or operational policies of the sewer enterprise. Work with City to identify long..term financial objectives and guiding principals for sewer 2 .,--+.......-._~.+