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<br /> <br /> Managing Tomorrow’s Resources Today <br /> <br /> Debbie Pollart <br />April 3, 2023 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE <br />We shall commence work upon the acceptance of our proposal and receiving a formal notice-to-proceed <br />from the City. We are prepared to commence this engagement by April 1, 2023 and pursue the <br />completion of the engagement for rates to become effective January 1, 2024. We will discuss a final <br />detailed schedule with City staff at the kick-off meeting, once we have a full understanding of the scope <br />and availability of data necessary to conduct project. <br />STAFFING <br />The following team has worked together closely on numerous water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater <br />Proposition 218 rate studies and rate approval processes. They will dedicate adequate time each week to <br />complete the project deliverables on schedule. Resumes for each team member have been included in <br />Appendix A. <br />Rick Simonson, Senior Vice President, Executive Project Director <br />Education: B.S. Business Administration, Accountancy | Cal State University, Sacramento; B.A. <br />Communication Studies, Media Production | Cal State University, Sacramento <br />Experience & Credentials: HF&H owner | Senior Vice President at HF&H | 22 years utility rate setting <br />experience on water, sewer, stormwater and solid waste projects | 6 years of auditing experience with <br />Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office | Certified Management Consultant <br />Recent Projects: City of Redwood City – 2023 Water and Sewer Rates Study (2023) | West Bay Sanitary <br />District – Annual Sewer Rate Updates (2019-2022), Connection Fee Study (2022) | Sanitary District No. 5 <br />of Marin County – FY 2023-24 Cost-of-Service Sewer Rates Study (2023), Sewer Rates Update (2022) | <br />Town of Hillsborough – Sewer Rates Update (2021) | City of Bakersfield – Cost-of-Service Sewer Rates <br />Study (2020-2021) | Town of Los Altos Hills – Sewer Rates, Connection Fees Study (2020-2021) | Castro <br />Valley Sanitation District - Solid Waste Study (2021) | <br />As Project Director, Rick will serve as the firm executive overseeing the project. He will be responsible for <br />the following functions: <br />• Monitor the project team’s interaction with the City to ensure that all work is completed <br />properly. <br />• Perform QA/QC on all deliverables. <br />• Attend the presentation(s) to the City Council. <br />• Attend check-in meetings with City staff, as needed. <br />• Advise the Project Manager on project-related activities.