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Dates of Service: 2016 - Present Project Team: Mark Hildebrand, Matt Freiberg, Ben Stewart, Erin Gilhuly (CV Strategies) Client Contact: Mr. Steve Wickstrum, General Manager, swickstru m@casita swate r. com, (805) 649-2251, 1055 Ventura Avenue Oak View, CA 93022 C sifras Municipal Water District, California Water Rate Study We recently completed a comprehensive water rate study for the District, inclusive of a multi -year financial plan, cost of service allocation, and rate structure analysis. Using the financial module of our interactive modeling system, we developed several alternative multi -year financial management plans and corresponding water rate revenue adjustment plans which we reviewed in interactive work sessions with District staff. Aside from the detailed financial planning, cost of service and rate design analysis, Stantec remained focused on the District concern that the previous rate failed to communicate the underlying reasoning for the rate recommendations. Our team was proactive in directly engaging the Board to develop the basis for the financial planning assumption and the rate design policies. Credibility was achieved through the clarity of our recommendations and the transparency of our process. Finally, we reviewed the District's existing rate structure and developed modifications to ensure that the District rate structure conformed to the requirements of Proposition 218. Stantec was able to meet this standard while also while achieving the District's policy objectives. As part of this study we teamed with a communications firm that held special outreach meetings with stakeholders and customers of concern. Ultimately the rate recommendations were adopted unanimously by the Board, with the consensus being that the presentation of the information and the project report was the best that the Board had seen for a rate study. City of Santa Ana, California I water and Sewer Enterprise Cost of Service Study Stantec V