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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL 11 comparisons indicate that contracted services for equivalent roles are typically 20–30% more expensive than utilizing full-time City staff. While some engineering and project-specific tasks can be contracted out, the minimum staffing levels proposed in the FY 2025–26 budget are critical to effectively oversee those consultant efforts, enforce City standards, ensure regulatory compliance with State mandates, and manage contracts in accordance with the Public Contract Code, Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requirements, and City municipal code. These positions will enhance service reliability, mitigate risks of non-compliance, improve emergency responsiveness, and ensure timely delivery of both O&M programs and the capital projects identified in the WSMP and SSMP. 18. CIP Budget, page 80 (Sewer System Emergency Power Improvements Program): Can we use the grid or make other types of investments to generate power instead of spending funds on individual structures/system as proposed? A. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requires emergency backup power for sewer systems during emergency situations, primarily to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) during power outages. The grid system is not a viable option as the purpose of the emergency power is to mitigate PG&E outages which happen often during high usage periods in the Summer or during adverse weather conditions. Due to the high power demands of the pumps, the remoteness of some locations, and shade around the infrastructure, solar and battery backup systems are not reliable alternatives for emergency conditions. 19. CIP Budget Page 52 (Climate Action Plan): What was the timeline for the RFP of the EV charging stations? A. The City’s Climate Action Plan reflects an ongoing commitment to the Strategic Goal of Investing in Our Environment by leading through example in environmental sustainability. As part of this commitment, on April 24, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified Energy Services Company (ESCO) to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive facility upgrades and infrastructure modernization. The goal of this initiative is to achieve long-term energy and operational efficiencies, enhance system resilience, and reduce ongoing operating costs. The selected ESCO will also assist the City in identifying grant funding opportunities and developing capital projects focused on energy efficiency and resilience improvements across City facilities and infrastructure.