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Executive Summary <br /> Acost recovery study has been a staple for California cities for the past 40 years, and <br /> typically, it is at this point in the proposal, we talk about the"art"and the "science" of the <br /> study. Because these studies operate in the world of allocation and indirect costs- <br /> which by definition are built on estimations-they do not reach a "CPA" level of accounting <br /> accuracy.They are more art than science. While this is true,too often consultants use this as an <br /> excuse to lower expectation for the study as a whole. In this proposal, GCP is throwing out this <br /> disclaimer. We are aiming for perfection, and we are confident we can get it. <br /> There are two key reasons for this confidence: <br /> First,the strength of our project team and second, our strategy to jump any hurdles and hit <br /> the project targets.The targets are very clear and the hurdles to hit those targets are not a <br /> mystery. <br /> 4 40* Project Team: The targets we need to hit for success, and the <br /> ';, potential hurdles in front of us blocking those targets, can all be <br /> conquered through teamwork. Our project team includes: <br /> Brad Wilkes. Brad has been working exclusively with local governments for the past 40 years. <br /> He has built a number of successful consulting firms and has worked his way up from a front- <br /> line consultant to the highest levels of management for a number of national firms. Specific to <br /> this proposal, he has also participated in at least a dozen cost recovery projects for <br /> development-related services for the city of Santa Ana. <br /> Jeff Wakefield. Jeff is one of the state's most qualified cost analysts. His 30-year career has <br /> been focused on development-related services in city and county government. His comfort <br /> zone is in the world of building, planning, traffic, engineering, and all things development. <br /> During his career,Jeff has also completed several cost recovery studies for the city of Santa <br /> Ana. <br /> Cindy Sconce. Cindy's 23-year career has also been focused on cost analysis of local <br /> government.While she and Jeff have somewhat parallel interests in the development <br /> functions of city government, she is one of only a few consultants in the state that pairs this <br /> experience with the second important step of a project like this-the actual experience in <br /> navigating the confusing and complex web of state and federal requirements that must be <br /> met to obtain reimbursement of many of those costs. <br /> Bill Busath. Bill's key role as a team member is a linchpin for the success of our effort. He will <br /> view this effort through the lens of a city staff member.Too often, as consultants to <br /> government, we make assumptions and plans based on our experience-just assuming these <br /> A <br /> Government Consulting Partners ,fi. City of Santa Ana PW Proposal 4 <br /> I1111111i1 <br />