HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-241RESOLUTION NO. 2023-241
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GDS ASSOCIATES, INC., OF MARIETTA, GEORGIA,
FOR LODI ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE CONSULTING SERVICES
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WHEREAS,
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WHEREAS, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) maintains both a long-term capital and financial
forecast to determine if current rates and charges are set appropriately to recover costs
associated with operating the utility; and
WHEREAS, since 2014, GDS Associates, Inc. (GDS), formerly EES Consulting, has
assisted LEU staff with multiple rate matters, including the residential rate restructure,
development of solar rates under the new Energy Purchase tariff, and development of a new
LED dusk -to -dawn tariff. GDS assisted LEU with a rate action to increase the utility's monthly
fixed charge over a period of two years to ensure Council -approved reserve targets were met.
GDS continues to be available to LEU staff on an as -needed basis to research rate making
trends and assist if and when additional rate actions are needed; and
WHEREAS, GDS's current contract with LEU expires December 31, 2023 and per Lodi
Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, financial service contracts are exempt from advertising and
bidding requirements and such contracts shall be awarded on the basis of qualifications,
experience, quality of service, past performance and negotiated prices; and
WHEREAS, with ongoing changes in the electric utility industry, the ratemaking
expertise of GDS, and GDS's familiarity with LEU's rate and cost structures, staff recommends
approving a new five-year contract with GDS; and
WHEREAS, continuing to evaluate and update the electric rate structure allows LEU to
more effectively align costs and charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with GDS
Associates, Inc., of Marietta, Georgia, for Lodi Electric Utility rate consulting services in an
amount not to exceed $100,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to
make minor revisions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation
or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: November 1, 2023
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-241 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 1, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, Yepez, and
Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
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