25A - AGMT - COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF PROP 218 FEES

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Agreement with NBS for Comprehensive Prop. 218 Fees and Charges Compliance Assessment October 3, 2017 Page 2 1) Any fees which are not paying full cost recovery, and to 2) Complete a Proposition 218 fees and charges compliance assessment and identify areas that may be non-compliant. The RFP closed on August 18, 2017 with a total of five proposal responses received. An evaluation committee comprised of the Executive Director of Public Works, Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency and a representative from the City Attorney's Office reviewed and ranked all five proposals. The top three firms were invited to move forward in the evaluation process and participate in an interview. The interviews were carried out on August 31 and September 1 and provided an opportunity to meet each firm's team, discuss the scope of work, and gain insight on the process and approach that each firm will take to complete the assessment. On September 4, the evaluation committee ranked NBS Government Finance Group, Inc. (NBS) as the top ranked firm and negotiations and development of the agreement ensued. Vendor I Rank NBS Government Finance Group, Inc. Raftelis Financial Consulting Black & Veatch 1 2 3 NBS is a Financial Consulting firm established in 1996 that specializes in cost allocation, cost recovery, user fee studies, sustainable water and wastewater utility rate programs, and legally justified fee design. Furthermore, NBS' area of expertise includes rate studies for municipal water, sewer, storm drainage, and solid waste utilities. Headquartered in Temecula, California, and with its regional office in San Francisco, NBS has worked with more than 350 public agencies including cities, counties, municipal utilities, and special purpose districts. NBS' team will be led by four senior project managers who each have a minimum of 10 years of experience and will be supported by seasoned analysts in order to meet the established timeline to complete the assessment within a four-month period. If it is concluded that a specific fund is in non-compliance, the consultant may bring recommendations forward anytime during the assessment. NBS' approach to evaluating rates and fees will rely on sound principles and well - accepted industry practices that will enhance the City's legal and financial standing for its Prop261218 rates and fees. The comprehensive assessment will include the review of: • Direct and indirect charges • Cross charges • Land development and permit operation • Prop. 218 validation processes • Fees and charges that are subject to Proposition 26 or 218. 25A-2