For City Council Meeting May 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
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Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8502 and RUA Resolution No. 26-05 to Amend the Utility Services Water and Wastewater Budgets; (2) Approve the Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja & Wells Consulting for Additional Interim and Technical Support Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $530,510; and (3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends that the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board:
1) Adopt Resolution and RUA Resolution to amend the Utility Services Water and Wastewater budgets;
2) Approve the Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja & Wells Consulting for additional interim and technical support services in an amount not-to-exceed $530,510; and
3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or their designee to execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND
Since 2021, Dopudja & Wells Consulting has provided professional consulting services to the City/Rialto Utility Authority, developing a comprehensive understanding of the City's utility systems, regulatory obligations, and the complexities of the Concession Agreement. Given the complexity and historical context of the work performed, maintaining their services ensures seamless continuity, preserves valuable institutional expertise, and supports the City's ongoing efforts to optimize utility performance and compliance.
On November 25, 2025, the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority approved the Seventh Amendment to the Dopudja & Wells contract, authorizing support for ongoing operational needs, capital project coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts. As the Utilities Department continues to transition following ...
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