Specifications include, but are not limited to:he City of Palo Alto operates a total operating budget of $661.8 million, including a general fund budget of $210 million, and a $297.9 Utilities budget. Over 1,000 full and part time staff in 16 departments provide services to a population of approximately 67,000.The City of Palo Alto is currently using SAP Industry Specific Solution for Utilities Industry (SAP IS-U/CCS 6.0) for their Customer Information Systems (CIS) / Utility Billing (UB) solution supporting seven current utilities with the potential for an eighth:• Electricity• Natural Gas• Potable water• Storm Drain• Wastewater Collection (sanitary sewer)• Commercial Fiber Optics (dark)• Refuse Collection• Recycled Water (future)