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REV: 05-23-25 LF Recology balancing account projections to assist the City with accounting for any collection shortfalls while maintaining a prudent level of reserves. The model will allow the City to input the financial data directly from Recology’s annual compensation application submitted to the SBWMA and from the City’s financial system. This task also includes any work to update the revenue requirement to address City feedback or updated information. Consultant will perform a quality control check of the model and results during the study. Task 1.2 Cost-of-Service Analysis and Rate Design The cost-of-service analysis will allocate the revenue requirements between the fixed and volumetric charges, if applicable, and among the various customer classes. Consultant will summarize the reported cost and operating data and allocate costs. Consultant will allocate cost-of-service to the various customer classes and subscription levels (size of container and frequency of service). Consultant will determine the costs as follows: Direct costs will be assigned to the appropriate service category based on a fixed and variable component. Specifically, a methodology to determine the fixed and variable costs will be discussed and agreed to with City. Indirect costs and overhead costs will be allocated based on parameters to be discussed with City such as number of accounts, tons, container capacity, routes, etc. The results will be compared with the revenue from current charges for each customer class to determine the difference. This task also includes any work to update cost-of-service analysis or proposed rate design to address City feedback or updated information. Consultant will perform a quality control check of the model and results during the study. Task 1.3 Communicate Results This task includes presentations to City staff, the Utilities Sub-Committee and/or the City Council that describe the study findings and recommendations. City staff presentations will also involve guiding staff through analysis. Presentations to the Utilities Sub- Committee and City Council will consist of a formal slide show presentation and/or remote attendance via web conference to answer any questions from City staff or City Council members. Consultant understands that approval from City is required prior to attendance of any meetings. Consultant’s work on the presentations and documentation is as needed. This may include creating Draft and Final PowerPoint presentations or writing a Draft ATTY/AGR.2025.122/HF&H Consultants, LLC (Agreement for Services) (Page 13 of 16)