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Committee selects Carollo Engineers for rate and impact‑fee study; staff to finalize scope and fee for council
Summary
A selection committee unanimously recommended Carollo Engineers (transcribed as “Corolla”) to perform a combined cost-of-service rate study and impact-fee study on an accelerated timeline, with staff asking the water & sewer committee to authorize final scope and fee review prior to council action.
The Water & Sewer Committee heard a staff recommendation on April 8 to engage Carollo Engineers (transcribed in the packet as “Corolla”) to perform both a water/wastewater cost-of-service rate study and an impact‑fee study on an accelerated schedule.
Theresa Turk, who served on the selection committee, said three firms were interviewed and Carollo’s proposal best matched staff goals, including performing both studies concurrently so results can inform rate and developer-fee decisions. Staff told the committee the estimated cost range is roughly $150,000–$200,000 for both studies; because of the tight calendar staff requested authority to finalize scope and fee and present the consultant contract to City Council on a short timeline (April 29 agenda session, May 6 council meeting).
Nick Betner, the Carollo representative present at the meeting, confirmed the firm’s readiness to begin data requests and to coordinate closely with city staff to meet the desired schedule.
Why it matters: combined rate and impact-fee analyses will establish revenue needs and developer contributions and could lead to rate changes effective January 1, 2026, if council and staff complete the public‑engagement and ordinance steps on schedule.
A motion to forward the consultant selection and authorize staff to finalize scope and fee for council consideration passed by voice vote; staff noted the consultant cannot begin until City Council approves a resolution authorizing the contract.
