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2-7. Computer Model: The technical analyses will be modeled on a computer to facilitate sensitivity analyses of the critical variables that affect the level of rates and fees and to conduct future updates more efficiently. The computer model developed for the July 25, 2001 Study will be used for this task and will be fully updated to incorporate the results of this study. 2-8. Report Preparation and Study Presentation: The results of the study will be documented in a report designed for intense public scrutiny and will be presented to the City Council and other interested parties. Draft review will be done via submittal and review of key findings. One unbound copy and eleven bound copies of a final report that incorporates draft review comments will be provided. Schedule for Proposed Studies It is proposed that draft findings for Tasks 1 and 2 be completed within four months after City staff has supplied the Consultant with the data needed to prepare the studies. The data needed by the Consultant is the same as used in the past studies prepared by the Consultant for the City and will be identified by the Consultant in writing within two weeks upon receipt of authorization to begin the studies. The Consultant will complete final reports for Tasks 1 and 2 within one month of receipt of City draft review comments. Task 3. Industrial a Sewer Rate Sensitivity Analyses The purpose of this task is to develop and analyze alternative methods of providing lower wastewater user charges for city industries. This industrial rate relief investigation is to be conducted in order to address the concerns of local industries regarding the level of wastewater user charges. Taskl and, to a much lesser degree, Task 2 will form the bases of this task via the manipulation and expansion of the computer model and database. The only additional data required from the City will be estimates of capacity rights for each industry, and diameter-inch- mile data should the City elect to pursue the latter. The elements of work to be performed by the consultant in accomplishing this task are described in more detail below: 3-1. identification and Review of Key Variables: Basic study data which affect the industrial rate burden will be reviewed. These data include residential and commercial flows and loadings, infiltration/inflow estimates, the identification and allocation of billing costs, unaccountable flows and loadings, and the facility cost allocation. EXHIBIT A Page 4 of 5 CSA for Craig R.Lawson June 2002