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term financial planning including future water rate and connection fee studies.The results of above activities will be documented in this chapter of the WSMP. Task 11— Resources In this chapter of the WSMP,Carollo will review and summarize current City resources to support the water system program. For staffing,Carollo will summarize the number of full-time equivalent employees(FTEs) included in the current water budget from both the Utilities Division and other supporting Divisions(e.g., finance,IT/GIS, Eng,etc.).A summary of the roles and responsibilities of the personnel classification will be provided including a functional organizational chart specific to the water program. Carollo will also provide a summary of other resources included in the current water budget including vehicles/equipment,software, and contract help.Through this review and summary,Carollo will flag any noticeable resource gaps such as functional responsibilities with no current assigned resource. However,it is not envisioned that an in-depth, formal resource evaluation will be conducted as part of this agreement, but instead will be conducted by the City at a later time and in combination with sewer program planning efforts.The results of above activities will be documented in this chapter of the WSMP. Task 12— Financing In this chapter of the WSMP,Carollo will review and summarize the City's financing structure(i.e.,funding sources/accounts)and current short-term and long-term financing plans to support the water system program as documented in the City's latest CIP and Operational Budgets and Water Rate and Connection Fee studies. As part of their review and summary,Carollo will flag any noticeable financial planning gaps and make recommendations on how the City can improve their financial planning practices to be consistent with industry best practices. It is not the intent for Carollo to perform formal financial evaluations(i.e.water rate studies,connection fee studies,etc.)as part of this agreement, but instead will be conducted by the City at a later time. The results of above activities will be documented in this chapter of the WSMP. Task 13—Summary of Recommendations In this chapter of the WSMP, Carollo will prepare a summary table that summarizes all recommended actions, programs,and projects to be implemented.The table shall be organized to include recommendation name and description,program goal(s)it is addressing,program element(s)it falls under, estimated implementation cost and funding source(s),and schedule(short-term or long-term with actual fiscal years for short-term items). Prior to inclusion into the Draft WSMP, Carollo shall conduct a workshop to review preliminary recommendations and seek feedback from the City. Task 13-Deliverables: - Recommendations Workshop Agenda/Presentation Task 14—Optional Services This task includes an allowance for optional services related to preparation of the initial WSMP(pending completion of Phase 2 work plan)and/or implementing high priority recommendations resulting from the initial WSMP. Prior to performing services under this task,Carollo shall receive written authorization from the City's Project Manager. PAGE 6of7