Specifications include, but are not limited to:The City desires to retain a qualified Consultant to prepare a cost of service study and make recommendations for implementing a revised rate structure in compliance with CA Proposition 218 requirements. The goals of the study are to: 1. Propose water, sanitary sewer and recycled water rates in accordance with AWWA guidelines, the California Constitution (Prop 218), and all applicable laws, that are fair, objective and fiscally appropriate for Santa Ana, covering a five (5) year study period, including, but not limited to: A. Ongoing operations; B. Planned capital improvements; C. A prudent reserve program for operating; D. Capital replacement and emergencies; E. Identify customer life-line programs 2. Evaluate existing department operations and budgets and identify the current level of service and estimate the future level of service; 3. Evaluate existing department operations and budgets during drought conditions, and identify minimum service levels due to decreased revenue; 4. Incorporates recommendations of existing water and sewer system master plan’s infrastructure needs; 5. Identify existing and potential funding mechanisms to finance department operations and capital improvements; 6. Minimize rate impacts to customers to the greatest extent possible.