25C - AGMT - SEWER AND WATER FINANCIAL PLAN

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City of Santa Ana, CA I SANITARY SEWER AND WATER FINANCIAL PLAN Methodology Using the project approach as a guide, Black & Veatch has developed a detailed methodology that outlines the required tasks to meet the City's objectives. Task 1— Project Management The objective of this task will be to establish lines of communication, get an in-depth understanding of the study goals and objectives, assign roles and responsibilities, and address questions and concerns. Specific subtasks are: 1.1 Meet to introduce consultant team to City staff, confirm the overall project purpose, and discuss approach and strategies associated with an R &R Program and rate study. 1.2 Obtain financial, operational and other pertinent information based on initial data request. List of data required for the study includes, but is not limited to: I9 Sanitary sewer and water ISIS information (already made available). Additional listing of assets not included in the GIS database. * Historical asset replacement documentation, historical documentation of maintenance, and the latest Sewer and Water Master Plans. Revenue budget data covering rate schedules, basis for billings, revenue data, and usage records for all customer classes for the most recent five years. * Expense budget data covering operation and maintenance (0 &M), water purchases, routine capital outlay. Long-term capital improvement project plan with estimated costs and scheduling. * Debt issuance official statements that provide information about debt service, bond covenants, debt service coverage requirements, etc. REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Task 2 — Asset Inventory Gap Analysis The objective of this task is to conduct an asset inventory assessment and to identify gaps in the dataset. Specific subtasks are: BLACK & VEATCH I Methodology 25C -8