The selected consultant will: • Analyze current fee structures, subsidy levels, and cost recovery by program and facility • Compare City fees with similar agencies regionally • Recommend a fair and transparent cost allocation methodology • Develop a fee model that can be updated annually by staff • Provide policy recommendations for cost recovery targets • Facilitate engagement with staff, commissions, and City Council; At a minimum, the selected consultant will: 1. Project Initiation & Stakeholder Engagement • Conduct a project kickoff and establish schedule • Interview key staff and stakeholders to confirm project scope and data availability 2. Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Analysis • Review current fee methodology and structure • Identify all direct, indirect, and overhead costs associated with programs and services • Determine current cost recovery levels by program area • Evaluate and recommend adjustments for equity-based subsidies (e.g., youth, senior, non-profit) • Benchmark fees against comparable cities/agencies 3. Cost Allocation & Revenue Strategy • Develop an updated cost allocation model aligned with City financial systems • Identify opportunities for new or enhanced revenue (e.g., sponsorships, partnerships) • Analyze expenditure trends and opportunities for optimization...
