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City of Santa Ana, CAI SANITARY SEWER AND WATER FINANCIAL PLAN <br />Scope of Work <br />PROJECT UNDERSTANDING <br />The City of Santa Ana wishes to obtain a qualified consultant to 1) <br />conduct an evaluation of the City's sanitary sewer and water systems and <br />2) to perform a comprehensive sanitary sewer and water rate study, The <br />study will entail an assessment of the City's infrastructure to develop a <br />Rehabilitation and Replacement (R &R) Program and then design both <br />sanitary sewer and water rates that comply with all legal requirements <br />and protect the long-term financial health of the systems. The major goals <br />identified include: <br />iA Develop sanitary sewer and water rates that are fair, objective and <br />fiscally appropriate over a 20-year study period. <br />g3 Assess the City's operations and budgets to determine current and <br />future level of service. <br />to Evaluate the City's sanitary sewer and water infrastructure and <br />determine necessary improvements, <br />M Develop an R &R Program and long -range budget for both the sanitary <br />sewer and water systems. <br />Provide alternative funding mechanisms to fund operations and capital <br />Improvements while minimizing rate impacts. <br />0 It is also understood that the City may deem if necessary to perform <br />the following additional duties: <br />Project growth and water demands for the sanitary sewer and water <br />systems. <br />® Conduct a rate analysis on the basis of available water supply. <br />01 Build a complete and comprehensive CEP program for both the sanitary <br />sewer and water systems. <br />sA Develop a Water Master Plan using existing City GIS data. <br />Similar to other sewer and water systems In California, the City Is facing <br />several challenges presented by reduced, water demand, water supply <br />shortages, cutbacks in personnel, the recent adoption of S13x7 -7, and <br />increased environmental regulations. In light of these, the City is striving <br />to provide reliable sewer and water services at affordable rates to its <br />residents. The result of this study will assist the City in meetings its goals. <br />City of Santa Ana Operations <br />The City of Santa Ana serves a population of about 320,000 residents in <br />Orange County, California. It obtains its potable water supply from <br />groundwater and Import water via Metropolitan Water District, The <br />BLACK & VEA °fCH I Scope of WnrR <br />. <br />Exhibit /A ', <br />25C -5 <br />