25A - AGMT - COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF PROP 218 FEES

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mechanisms. Sufficient information will be provided in the report for staff, the Council and the public to review and understand the study. The technical memorandum will include: A discussion of the project and relevant findings Recommendations for establishing a dedicated funding source Overview of the financial plan Boundary map Overview of potential implementation tasks Proposed timeline/critical path for implementation 2.2 EVALUATION OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT CHARGES AND CROSS CHARGES NBS will perform a professional review of all direct and overhead allocations received by, or charged by, the enterprise funds, as well as all cross charges from City agencies allocated to the enterprise funds. This review will determine whether current practices are consistent with industry standards and provide recommendations, if needed, to the City's mechanics of sharing costs between funds, departments, divisions, or programs. NBS will also consider whether practices In place are in line with either the basic guidelines of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 225, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (formerly known as OMB A-87), depending on the City's preference. This scope of services isnot proposing,to calculate new internal service fund rates or cross -charges for the City; but rather, to provide experienced professional opinion aiding the City's approach to maintaining and enhancing Hs systems independently. The result of this effort should be a time- and cost-effective analysis of known or found improvements to enable City staffs subsequent update to their own analytical tools. NBS will complete the following tasks in satisfying the core objective of this effort: 2.2.A: Conduct an Orientation Meeting with City Staff Consultants will participate in a meeting with City staff to discuss in detail, staffs pre -identified issues to be addressed through the course of these services and NBS' initial observations. At this session, initial subsequent steps to continue the review and/or aid City staff work will be identified. 2.2.13: Understand Existing Conditions Review current charges in use by or affecting the enterprise funds, including review of the City's existing supporting analyses and/or documentation supporting all direct and indirect charges to and from the utilities, or between utilities. Communication with City staff will supplement review to ensure mutual understanding of current practices before recommendations are documented. 2.2.C: Document Findings and Recommendations Provide the relevant sections of the draft confidential white paper, documenting strengths and/or recommended changes to current City practices. Distribute to City Manager's office and facilitate a discussion to finalize and support implementation. Assume one comprehensive round of review and edit to the draft report. 2.2.D: Support and Review Analytical Modifications Remain available to support City staff's implementation of proposed recommendations for a specified number of hours over conference call and/or email. I BSRCityFP of Santa Ana RFP No. 17-081 Comprehensive Proposition 218 Fees and Charges Compliance Assessment 13 25A-29