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L xVY Ny, 14 -069 Proposal Provided to:' City of Santa Ana, Public Works Agency;`4. 2A Scope of Services & Schedule The City of Santa Ana (City) seeks assistance with the development of a Fee Study to determine the cost impacts and revenue requirements of current and projected stormwater permit programs [including total maximum daily loads (TMDLs)], and Identify and recommend various funding options. The general approach for the development of the Fee Study includes the following: 1. Assessment of current and projected stormwater program (including TMDLs) expenditures and revenue sources 2. Document the feasible funding sources and compare /contrast the inherent advantages, challenges, and /or legal restrictions 3. Develop a range of reasonable and feasible alternatives based on potential funding sources and identify a preferred alternative 4, Identify an implementation plan for the preferred alternative S. Project management and coordination 2.1 Recommended Tasks for the Successful Completion of the Project The LWA Team has the expertise and a firm understanding of the challenges faced by the City in the implementation and funding of the stormwater program. The Team will perform the following tasks to evaluate and recommend viable funding options that will best meet the needs of the City, and ensure the development of a comprehensive and accurate Fee Study. The Team's recommended tasks to develop the Fee Study are based on the requested Scope of Work (Attachment 1 in the Appendix) in the Request for Proposals (RFP). 2.1.1 Task 1. Kickoff Meeting After award of the contract, key members of the LWA Team will meet with City staff to discuss the scope of services and implementation process. To prepare for the first few tasks, the LWA Team will provide an initial information request to the City during this meeting. This will provide City staff with the necessary time to obtain and transmit documents that support the subsequent work effort. The LWA Team will work closely with City staff to ensure that we are able to obtain timely and complete feedback. The types of materials that may be requested include: • Sources of funds; • Revenues and expenditures related to fees specifically for stormwater compliance requirements (e.g., development application review fees, fees for inspection of businesses or construction sites related to stormwater compliance); • Budget details from the past two (2) fiscal years (2013 -2014 and 2014 -2015) for the Implementation of the stormwater program, TMDLs, and /or other related programs; • Budget for implementation of stormwater program, TMDLs, and /or other related programs for the upcoming fiscal year (2015 - 2016); • Any future projected budgetary needs for the implementation of the stormwater program, TMDLs, and /or other related programs; • Current salaries and benefit multipliers for key stormwater staff; and /or • Previous funding studies /assessments and /or ancillary information developed in support of the funding studies /assessments (e.g., 2003 Stormwater Fee Study). Deliverables: Meeting agenda and materials Meeting summary NPDES & Environmental Programs Fee Study Page 1 21 RFP No. 14 -069 June 23, 2015 at 2:0a g.m.