HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 16, 2003 E-13CITY OF LoDI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:
-? ;. Adopt
Consulting Services Agreement with Borismetrics to provi
professional services to the Electric Utility ," i,
December 2003 1f -
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July 16th, 2003
INFORMATION: The Electric Utilit`r;$; r.. of d .a;
the fast paced and volatile'e a r r a
assistance in order a efficiently, manageposition
The Electric Utility Department hired Boris Prokop t agreement an
neededBorismetrics, to perform the management and higher analysis dubes of the former Business, Planning
Manager and. the former Rates and Resources Manager. Borismetrics is uniquely qualifiedJo provide the
expertise by virtue of its direct experienceof r
other California electric utilities.
The services that Mr. Prokop has provided under the current contract have proved to be very beneficial to
the Electric Utility Department.servicesareeven more necessary during this
environment of CaliforKta electric industry uncertainty. As part of his activities, he has implemented new
analysis ta aing a monthly revenue tracking and projection modepower purchase tracking and
projection model and a Cost of Service model, In order to preserve the continuity of his knowledge in the
areas of rates and power supply for the City of Lodi and given the rapid change in the elec.tric utility
industry, there is a need to maintain the services by extending the contract budget. This would carry his
work thru the end of the calendar year, December 2003. At the discretion of the Utility Director this full
amount may not be utilized.
FUNDING: .
Funding Approval,
Billing Address
PC Box 2746
Lodi, CA 95241
(425) 922-2853
This Current Consulting Services Agreement between Borismetrics, (hereinafter
"Borismetric ") and City of Lodi, Electric Utility, whose place of business is located at 1331 S. Ham Lane,
Lodi, CA 952,42 (hereinafter 'CLIENT") for the Project generally descr used as Rates, Cost of Service and
Power Supply Assistance is extended by Lodi City Council Resolution. No. ***** adopted July 16, 2003. This
extension has., a increased budget of $60,000 above the current contract budget. All rather contract provisions
are unchanged except that the hourly billing rate for Principal is reduced form 1201hour to $100/hour.
Borisrnetrics, :Inc. City of Lodi
:Boris Proko B
Title: Principal
Title: Cit(ylnager
Gate: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
*"Randaall-efA.
ays, City
Attorney
ATTEST:
By:
Susan Blackston, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BORISMETRICS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF
POWER SUPPLY AND RATES TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department faces a number of issues related to the fast -
paced and volatile energy industry, which require professional assistance in order to efficiently
manage and position the utility through this transition period; and
WHEREAS, Boris Prokop was hired through a consulting agreement with his company,
Borismetrics, to perform the management and higher analysis duties of the former Business
Planning and Marketing Manager and the former Rates and Resources Manager; and
WHEREAS, Borismetrics is uniquely qualified to provide the needed expertise by virtue
of its direct experience and familiarity with the issues facing the City of Lodi and other California
electric utilities; and
WHEREAS, the services that Mr. Prokop has provided under the current contract have
proved to be very beneficial to the Electric Utility Department. The need and value of the
services are even more necessary during this environment of California electric industry
uncertainty. Mr. Prokop has implemented new analysis tools including a monthly revenue
tracking and projection model, a power purchase tracking and projection model, and a Cost of
Service model; and
WHEREAS, in order to preserve the continuity of his knowledge in the areas of rates
and power supply for the City of Lodi and given the rapid change in the electric utility industry,
there is a need to maintain the services by extending the contract budget. This would carry his
work through the end of the calendar year, December 2003. At the discretion of the Utility
Director this full amount may not be utilized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to extend the consulting services agreement with Borismetrics to
provide professional services in the areas of power supply and rates to the Electric Utility
Department at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 through December 2003.
Dated: July 16, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-127 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held July 16, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Beckman, Hansen, Howard, and Land
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Mayor Hitchcock
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-127