25A - AGMT - COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF PROP 218 FEES

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The lead team from NBS for the City of Santa's project is comprised of rate and fee setting experts who are recognized leaders in their field. They are often asked to teach continuing education courses and participate in workouts for troubled agencies. The City can be assured, NBS' team has an In-depth understanding of all changes to laws, codes and regulations affecting local governments, including Propositions 218 and 26. While the team members assigned to this study currently serve many municipal agencies through- out the State, we do not anticipate any difficulties in giving this project its due attention and dedication. The team presented in this proposal will be available and are fully committed to completing the study and meeting the deadlines of this project, and will be present as needed for meetings and presentations. Expertise and Continuing Education We require all professional staff to continue their education by attending professional training and personal growth seminars provided by both in-house experts and outside sources. We also frequently conduct internal training sessions to discover and discuss changes to key regulatory and governmental issues that may affect our clients. Our Publications In addition, we present a unique set of qualifications and training to support our depth of experience and understanding in the work we perform. We believe In continuing education not only for our own team members, but also for our clients and other municipal agency employees. As industry leaders, we have published two books on related industry topics that can be downloaded for free at www.nbsgov.com/publications or ordered through our office at 800.676.7516. The Special Financing Districts Primer (Revised and republished in 2015) has been credited as the best publication on SFDs in a decade by prominent industry professionals. The Rates, Fees and Charges Compendium, released 2015, has received high regard and interest from industry professionals. Many public agencies utilize our publications as resources and training tools for their own staff. Key Personnel NBS' staff of 40 professionals have extensive experience in the fields of finance, management, engineering, and local governance and combine their knowledge to produce a synergy that results in maximum success and minimum risk. We work with our clients as partners by developing an intricate knowledge of their needs and responding with strategic and timely solutions. The following is a brief overview of the NBS consulting team proposed to manage and complete the work noted for this engagement. DNBS Qty of Santa Ana tRFP No. 17-081 Comprehensive Proposition 218 Fees and Charges Compliance Assessment 25A-19