Storm Drain Utility Service Charge Study

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive financial and operational study of its storm‑drain system and to develop a sustainable, Proposition 218‑compliant service‑charge program. The effort includes rate design, a five‑year financial plan, project‑management reporting, and full support for the voter‑approval process (public notices, staff reports, outreach, and optional polling). Deliverables comprise draft and final reports, a user‑friendly rate‑model software tool, presentation decks, and training for City staff. • Conduct a storm‑drain utility rate study with benchmarking, cost‑of‑service analysis, and a 5‑year revenue forecast. • Produce a detailed five‑year financial plan covering operations, maintenance, enhancement needs, and reserve policies. • Provide full Proposition 218 process support, including public‑notice drafting, staff reports, and community‑outreach materials. • Manage the project (budget, schedule, monthly status reports, QA, meeting minutes) and hand‑off all data and models to the City.