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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2009-84RESOLUTION NO. 2009-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TASK ORDER NO.2 WITH THE REED GROUP, INC., FOR WASTEWATER UTILITY FINANCIAL PLANNING, RATE SETTING, AND CAPACITY CHARGE STUDY AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, this project will evaluate the wastewater utility rate structure in order to convert residential rates from a "bedroom -count" basis to a usage -based rate that will be linked to the future water usage -based utility that will replace the "bedroom -count" structure currently used in the City; and WHEREAS, The Reed Group, Inc., is currently in the process of completing work on the development of the water usage -based water rate structure that will be implemented as part of the water meter installation program; and WHEREAS, another important element of this task order is to update the calculation of the Capacity Charge for new connections to the wastewater collection and treatment system. Now that the projects upgrading the wastewater trunk line and treatment plant are completed, the actual costs can be factored into this updated Capacity Charge calculation. Part of this work will include an update to the list of customer classes served by the wastewater utility; and WHEREAS, the services of The Reed Group, Inc., have been selected on the basis of its competitive pricing in comparison to a second proposal, timeliness in meeting deadlines on the water rate project, and its experience in linking water and wastewater usage -based rate structures for other communities; and WHEREAS, the requested appropriation of $60,000 includes allowances for staff costs and contingencies over and above the contract amount of $48,100. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 2 for wastewater utility financial planning, rate setting and capacity charge study with The Reed, Group, Inc, of Sacramento, California, in the amount of $48,100; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $60,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Capital funds. Dated: June 17, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-84 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 17, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Hansen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock and Katzakian ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None )OHL City Clerk 2009-84