City Council

15. Consultant Agreement for Water and Sewer Cost of Service and Rate Design and\nEstablishment of Ad Hoc Committee. Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Raftelis to\nperform a Water and Sewer Cost of Service Rate Study to develop legally defensible rates which\nsupport the safety and reliability of the City's Water and Sewer Systems. This will be the first rate\nadjustment study since 2018/2019. Additionally, establish an Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate\nStudy Committee to enhance public involvement in the rate-setting process.\nRecommendation: That the City Council:\n1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement, and any\namendments related thereto, with Raftelis, at prices bid, with an estimated cost of\n$109,076, for the Water and Sewer Cost of Service and Rate Design Study; and\n2. Adopt a resolution, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Verne,\nCalifornia, Establishing an Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee”; and\n3. Approve the by-laws of the Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee.