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THE CITY OF •••••L��S�4NTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT P September 1, 2020 Finance Operations Services TITLE: APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, INC, FOR WATER AND SEWER RATE CONSULTING SERVICES SUMMARY In October 2015, the City increased the water and sewer rates following a comprehensive rate analysis. Per Proposition 218, the City is required to review these rates a minimum of every five years. As a result of this, on September 3, 2019, City Council awarded a professional services contract to Raftellis, Inc to conduct a water and sewer rate study. The current scope of the contract needs to be amended to extend the contract date and increase the scope of work to reflect the need for water rate models that include scenarios for potential new capital and operating costs associated with Per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the City's groundwater supply. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to that contract with Raftelis, Inc. to (1) increase the not to exceed amount by $30,700 to $139,400 and (2) extend the contract expiration date to September 3, 2021. In addition, staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to modify the contract for up to $13,940 or 10 percent of the contract amount to account for any unforeseen service needs. RECOMMENDATION Approve and authorize the City Manager to (1) amend enter the City's contract with Raftelis, Inc. by $30,700 to an amount not to exceed $139,400 and (2) modify the contract for up to $13,940 or 10 percent of the contract amount to account for any unforeseen service needs. FISCAL IMPACT The Water and Sewer Funds' FY 2020/21 budget includes sufficient funds to complete the water and sewer rate studies.