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REV: 10-09-24 MI <br />Exhibit “A” <br />SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE <br />I. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 <br />Consultant shall perform Phase 2 of the water rate and capacity fee study, with any new <br />water rates expected to be effective beginning January 1, 2026 and any new water <br />capacity fees expected to be effective beginning early 2026. For all services, Consultant <br />shall comply with the requirements of applicable law and meet or exceed best practices <br />for any relevant industry standards. <br />When communicating the results of this scope of work: <br />•Rates will be separate from fees in terms of models, reports, mailed notices, and <br />agenda items in meetings. <br />•Kick-off meeting will combine rates and fees, and Consultant shall allocate time <br />based on topic. <br />•Status meetings will be one hour and jointly combine fees and rates. Consultant <br />shall estimate the time necessary for each agenda item when setting agendas. <br />•Consultant shall proceed assuming rates and fees will be separate agenda items <br />presented on the same Sub-Committee and City Council meetings. However, <br />contingency funds will be available in the event rates and fees must be presented <br />during separate Sub-Committee or City Council meetings. <br />•All meetings will be held virtually and travel will not be necessary to communicate <br />the results of this scope of work in-person. <br />Task 6 – Phase 2 of Water Rate Study <br />City Project Manager: Public Works Services Director or Designee(s) <br />Any new water and recycled water rates shall be effective beginning January 1, 2026. <br />Task 6a. Kickoff Meeting <br />Consultant shall facilitate a virtual kickoff meeting with City staff to introduce participants <br />and identify their project roles and expectations. Meeting topics shall include discussions <br />evaluating relevant fiscal policies and community interests, identifying current issues and <br />concerns (financial and operational), discussing project scope, timing, and deliverables, <br />and requesting and compiling all relevant and required data. <br />Deliverables: Consultant shall provide: <br />•A data request list ahead of the meeting for the purposes of discussion <br />•Meeting notes <br />Task 6b. Develop Revenue Requirement <br />Consultant shall prepare a 10-year financial planning model projecting the operating and <br />maintenance and capital expenses, operating and non-operating revenue, and reserve <br />fund balances. Expenses will be based on the City’s budget, capital improvement <br />ATTY/AGR.2024/Amend. No. 2/HF&H Consultants, LLC (Water Rate and Capacity Fee Study) (Page 4 of 13)