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REV: 02-06-26 MI Rate Report Consultant shall document the results of their analysis in a Rate Report, which shall be provided for review in Word or Excel file format to the Public Works Director or their designee(s). The documentation shall explain how the methodology complies with Proposition 218, relevant court decisions, and other assumptions. Consultant shall revise the Rate Report as necessary, based on input from staff and any appropriate policy bodies. Following any final City comments, Consultant shall produce a Final Report in PDF format. The Final Report shall be finalized by the Consultant prior to the mailing of the Proposition 218 notice. Implementation Consultant shall revise (if necessary) the presentation made to the Utilities Sub- Committee to present final findings and recommendations to the City Council. Consultant shall be available upon the Public Works Director or their designees’ request to attend via video conference 1) the City Council meeting to initiate proceedings to schedule a public hearing and 2) the public hearing at the end of the 45-day protest period to answer questions. The public hearing will be held in March 2027 so that rates can be effective July 1, 2027. Municipal Code Review Consultant shall review and recommend changes to the appropriate chapter of the City’s Municipal Code to reflect the rate changes, as applicable. Review or Draft Responses to Objections and Protests As requested by City staff, Consultant shall review or draft responses to objections and protests to proposed rates. Consultant shall make edits to responses based on feedback from City staff, if needed. As long as the objection is received no later than seven weeks prior to the Public Hearing, Consultant shall provide draft responses a minimum of six weeks prior to the public hearing. Project Management Consultant shall monitor schedules and budgets, conduct periodic status calls with City staff regarding the progress of the project, coordinate efforts, and other issues, and perform quality control checks to peer review analyses and work products. Consultant shall also track progress by task to ensure the project is within budget. Deliverables: Consultant shall provide: •Bi-weekly staff status meetings and agendas •Presentation and attendance for up to two Utilities Sub-Committee meetings •Proposition 218 notice •Rate Report •Attendance for up to two City Council meetings to initiate a public hearing and the Proposition 218 hearing itself •Recommended Municipal Code changes •Responses to objections and protests to rates •Monthly invoices ATTY/AGR.2026.032/HF&H Consultants, LLC (Sewer Rate Study 2026-2027) (Page 14 of 16)