HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-190 N.C.S. 12/07/2015Resolution No. 2015 -190 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
2016 UTILITY RATE STUDY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to update the Utility User Rates and Capacity
Fees; and
WHEREAS, this project requires the services of a qualified professional financial
consulting firm familiar with similar projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma circulated a Request for Proposal on July 29, 2015 and
three (3) proposals were received; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed and evaluated and Bartle Wells Associates of
Berkeley, CA was selected as the consultant for the project; and
WHEREAS, Bartle Wells Associates ability to produce quality work on financial rate
study projects has been demonstrated in the City of Petaluma and in other Not California
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the City execute a professional services agreement with
Bartle Wells Associates for financial consulting services in order to complete the 2016 Utility
Rate Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement for
financial consulting services with Bartle Wells Associates for the 2016 Utility Rate Study in the
amount not to exceed $98,990.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7th day of December,
2015, by the following vote:
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