Title
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, in the amount of $100,644 for services associated with the Sewer, Water Rate, and Connection Fee Study.
Staff Summary
* The County provides retail sewer and water services to approximately 33,000 customers and wholesale sewer service to 18 municipalities throughout Lake County.
* The purpose of the rate study is to analyze enterprise revenues from retail, wholesale, user fees, and connection fees to assure the County is maintaining and generating sufficient funds for operations, maintenance, debt service, and re-capitalization of assets.
* The last rate and connection fee analysis was completed in 2019.
* Lake County procured services from Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, in the amount of $100,644 for this work.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) provides retail sewer and water services to approximately 33,000 customers and wholesale sewer service to 18 municipalities throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, in order to assure the County maintains and generates appropriate funds in the enterprise fund for operations, maintenance, re-capitalization of assets, debt service, reserves, and cost-effective services to our customers, the County has programmed for the preparation of a Water, Sewer Rate, and Connection Fee Study; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a Request for Proposal was issued for a Water, Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study and responses from two firms were received on September 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. of Kansas Ci...
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