For City Council Meeting and Rialto Utility Authority [December 11, 2018]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Ahmad R. Ansari, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
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Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority to Approve an Increase to the Purchase Authorization for FG Solutions in the Amount of $35,000 for Consulting Services Related to Rialto Utility Authority Concession Agreement and Utility Operations, Increasing the Total Purchase Authorization to the Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.
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BACKGROUND:
On April 9, 2018, the City issued a Purchase Order in the amount of $15,000 to FG Solutions to perform specialized research and complete several financial analysis related to the utilities and the Concession Agreement. Through this Purchase Order, FG Solutions has analyzed the Pro Forma for the S1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, completed a revenue calculation related to the 2012 Rate Study, determined the pump station payback period for a new pump station in Zone 1 in the north-end of the City, and calculated the cost of the City's potable water related to the Recycled Water Feasibility Study.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The City has exhausted the $15,000 in fees for the work requested to date. Staff is requesting FG Solutions be retained for continued on-call assistance as needed. In particular, staff believes there could be a need for additional specialized financial support to address specific needs of the City, Council or the Water Subcommittee related to the Concession Agreement and utility operations.
It should be noted that the funds would only be expended if the need for FG Solutions services arose.
The consultant has completed the Conflict Disclosure Form, reporting no conflicts or relationships with City representatives. It is included as Attachment 1.
Staff recommends that the total purchase authorization increase by $35,000, for a total authorization of not to exceed ...
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