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June 12, 2024

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 12, 2024
Closed Session: 4:00 p.m., ECR, Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Open Session: 5:00 p.m., Hofert Hall, Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Councilmember Rick Herrick will be participating remotely from the following address: 346 Sumner Ave., Avalon, CA 90704

COUNCILMEMBERS

MAYOR PERRI MELNICK

MAYOR PRO TEM KENDI SEGOVIA

COUNCILMEMBER RICK HERRICK

COUNCILMEMBER RANDALL PUTZ

CITY STAFF

CITY MANAGER ERIK SUND

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK ERICA STEPHENSON

CITY ATTORNEY STEPHEN DEITSCH
If members of the public cannot attend the meeting, the City encourages the public to submit written public communications about any item on this meeting agenda, or about any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the City, to the City Clerk either in person, via mail or by email at [email protected]. If your comment is related to a specific Agenda item, please identify the Agenda item in the header of your letter or the subject line of your email. All written communications received by the City Clerk prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the start of the meeting, however, the public is encouraged to submit comments by 8:00 am on the day of the meeting to ensure adequate time for Council review and consideration.

OPEN SESSION – 4:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION COMMUNICATIONS - Any member of the public is entitled to speak on Closed Session Agenda items. If you wish to address any other items listed on the agenda, you must do so during Open Session.

DECLARATION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 40277 Big Bear Boulevard, APN:0307-184-10
Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WAtSCnpPPfzP6oR28 City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: David Kruk, Go Vector One LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

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JUNE 12, 2024 - Page 2

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 42139 Big Bear Boulevard, APN:2328-191-19
Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ohM6YPjjDDmPm6uP7 City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Wayne and Belinda Evans, Bear Country Quilts & Gifts Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 40752 Beaver Lane: 0 Beaver Lane, APN:0307-111-06 & APN: 0308-162-46 Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HdeexMdvTbQ1wU2cA City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Mr. & Mrs. Gonzalez, Reygon Properties, LLC Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE
EVENT CALENDAR FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - For tickets please contact the box office at (909) 866-4970 or visit www.citybigbearlake.com • Big Bear High School Theater Project presents Misery, June 20-22 and June 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. and a Matinee Showing June 23 and June 30 at 12:00 p.m. • Green Jack Productions presents the 2024 Green Jack International Film Festival July 5-7 at 12:00p.m.

PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Dr. Mary M. Suzuki, Superintendent of Bear Valley Unified School District.
• Presentation from Dr. Cary Stewart, Medical Director for Bear Valley Hospice. • Introduction of new employee – Chris Hearn, Administrative Assistant – Community Development Department.
• Introduction of new employee – Kerri Wong, Human Resources Technician – Management Services Department.
• Presentation from Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer providing the City’s Quarterly (July 2023 – March 2024) Financial Update.

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION

CITY STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS MADE AT THE 05/08/2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 12, 2024 - Page 3
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (PART 1) - At this time, general Public comment is permitted only on consent calendar items and other matters not listed on the posted agenda that are within the subject matter and jurisdiction of the City. Public comment on specific items listed on the posted agenda, such as public hearing & discussion or action items, will be taken later in the meeting when the item is called for discussion. When addressing the City Council, please keep the following in mind: State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda and therefore prevents the City Council from replying to most public comments. Each speaker has a 3 minute maximum time limit subject to adjustment at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. To allow City Council sufficient time to address agendized City business, if Public Communications Part 1 exceeds one hour, the remaining public speakers will be allowed to provide public comments during Public Communications Part 2.

Participants cannot cede their speaking time to another person. To help ensure a respectful and efficient meeting, please address the Council directly, not the audience, and refrain from disruptive comments and applause. We appreciate your attendance and your participation in our local government proceedings.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 04/18/24 THROUGH 05/31/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,401,342.16 AND THE APRIL 2024 TREASURER’S REPORT

1.2 THE 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Review.

1.3 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt the following three (3) resolutions related to the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election: Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provision of the Laws of the State of California Relating to Charter Cities, Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to Consolidate a General Municipal Election for the City of Big Bear Lake to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on Said Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code, and Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

1.4 APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

1.5 APPROVE THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

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1.6 AWARD OF CONTRACT – COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND COST

ALLOCATION PLAN
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. to Conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan.

1.7 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER FY 2024-25 BUDGET INCORPORATION Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Incorporation of the Department of Water and Power’s Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 into the City of Big Bear Lake’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.

1.8 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SB 1 FUNDED PROJECT LIST
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Adopting the SB 1 Funded Project List for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

1.9 AMEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-CORONAVIRUS

PROJECT
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Project (CDBG-CV) and Authorize the Execution of a Pass-through Agreement to Bear Valley Meals on Wheels, Inc.

1.10 CALIFORNIANS FOR ALL YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Big Bear Lake to Accept and Administer Funding from the Californians For All Youth Workforce Development Program Grant on Behalf of the Southern California Mountains Foundation.

1.11 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY AT 42106

BIG BEAR BOULEVARD PROJECT
Staff’s recommendation: Accept the work of S. Porter Inc. and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Demolition of the Property at 42106 Big Bear Boulevard Project.

1.12 AUTHORIZE BID SOLICITATIONS FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

PROJECTS
Staff’s recommendation: Authorize staff to proceed with bid solicitations for the following Capital Improvement Projects: Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Project, Sanitary Sewer Cured in Place Pipe Project, Sealcoating of Trails, Veteran’s Park Parking Lot Lighting and the PAC Drainage Improvements and find the applicable projects exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

1.13 AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS FOR FOX FARM ROAD AT THE

INTERSECTIONS OF STARVATION FLATS ROAD / SCANDIA ROAD

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JUNE 12, 2024 - Page 5
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Stop Signs for Fox Farm Road at the Intersections of Starvation Flats Road / Scandia Road and Finding the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

1.14 AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS FOR LAHONTAN DRIVE AT THE

INTERSECTION OF GEORGIA STREET
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Stop Signs for Lahontan Drive at the Intersection of Georgia Street and Finding the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

2. PUBLIC HEARING - Any person may appear and be heard in support or in opposition to the proposal at the time of the hearing. If you challenge the action in court or an administrative proceeding, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the public hearing.

2.1 COLLECTION OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER STANDBY FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TAX ROLL
Staff recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the collection of Department of Water and Power Standby Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and adopt a Resolution Approving the Placement of Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power Standby Fees on the Tax Roll.

2.2 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET ADOPTION
Staff recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Budget; and adopt a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget; and adopt a Resolution Approving a Publicly Available Pay Schedule Effective July 1, 2024 Pursuant to California Government Code 7522.34; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Law Enforcement Services Contract in the amount of $6,075,419.

2.3 AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF SEWER AND REFUSE FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Staff recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the placement of Sewer and Refuse Fees on the FY 2024-25 Property Tax Roll; and adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Placement of Sewer and Refuse Fees on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Property Tax Roll.

2.4 RESOLUTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Staff recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the levy and collection of assessments within the Village Maintenance Assessment District NO. 1-92 for

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FY 2024-25; and adopt a Resolution Approving the Annual Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Assessments, and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Village Maintenance Assessment District NO. 1-92 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

3.1 REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE – 40277 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD
Staff’s recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Commercial Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions and Any and All Documents Necessary to Consummate the Purchase Transaction, Conveying to the City of Big Bear Lake that Certain Real Property Located at 40277 Big Bear Boulevard, Parcel No. 0307-184-10; Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Appropriation; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (PART 2)

4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
• CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

TENTATIVE ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE PUBLIC MEETING Fire Protection District Meeting – July 10, 2024
Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot Project Bid Award – July 10, 2024

DECLARATION OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this 7th day of June 2024.

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

The City of Big Bear Lake wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 866-5831. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR REPORTS
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
90529 Department of Justice 04/25/24 64.00
90530 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 04/25/24 50.00 90532 Airgas, Inc. 04/25/24 63.44
90533 All Protection Alarm 04/25/24 295.63
90534 Big Bear Chamber of Commerce 04/25/24 148.14
90535 Big Bear Lake Urgent Care Inc 04/25/24 374.00
90536 Big Bear Paint Center 04/25/24 187.61
90537 Peter Joseph Bucknam 04/25/24 8,660.00
90538 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 04/25/24 225.91 90539 Bear Valley Electric 04/25/24 8,516.84
90540 Execucom 04/25/24 735.00
90541 Melisa Carlc 04/25/24 2,760.00
90542 Crafco Inc. 04/25/24 1,616.25
90543 DKS Associates 04/25/24 1,292.58
90544 Marlin Business Bank 04/25/24 1,616.02
90545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 04/25/24 203.13
90546 Randy Spitz 04/25/24 227.64
90547 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. 04/25/24 4,531.87
90549 Emily Baker 04/25/24 3,500.00
90550 SWA Group Inc. 04/25/24 810.00
90551 Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. 04/25/24 7,930.00 90552 United Rentals (North America), Inc 04/25/24 25,176.87 90553 Verizon Wireless 04/25/24 1,459.92
90554 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. 04/25/24 6,069.74
90555 Willdan Engineering Inc 04/25/24 840.00
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems 04/26/24 23,246.97 90557 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 05/02/24 4,185.00 90558 San Bernardino County Recorder 05/02/24 113.00
90559 Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority 05/02/24 41,666.67 90560 South Coast AQMD 05/02/24 665.26
90561 ASCAP 05/02/24 147.01
90562 Big Bear Disposal Inc 05/02/24 523,573.14
90563 Big Bear Paint Center 05/02/24 563.27
90564 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 05/02/24 1,240.99 90565 Bear Valley Electric 05/02/24 567.98
90566 CALBO 05/02/24 1,010.00
90567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 05/02/24 3,331.45 90568 Lumber City Corp. 05/02/24 78.52
90569 Extra Space Management Inc 05/02/24 1,021.00
90570 Frontier Communications 05/02/24 2,307.22
90571 Grainger Inc. 05/02/24 3,347.71
90572 The Grizzly 05/02/24 901.25
90573 HdL Coren & Cone 05/02/24 4,502.53
90574 Inland Lighting Supplies, Inc 05/02/24 1,044.63
90575 MTS Partners Inc 05/02/24 447.19
90576 Jacob Green & Associates Inc 05/02/24 6,562.50
90577 Mar‐CO Equipment Company 05/02/24 642.40
90578 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc 05/02/24 580.00
90579 Mile High Equipment, Inc. 05/02/24 14,293.06
90580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 05/02/24 1,075.22
90581 Moonridge Fuelstop 05/02/24 423.34
90582 Mountain Trophy & Pro Shop 05/02/24 32.33
90583 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc 05/02/24 719.26
90584 Quill Corporation 05/02/24 840.74
90585 Southwest Gas Corporation 05/02/24 12,822.56
90586 United Rentals (North America), Inc 05/02/24 2,417.91 90587 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. 05/02/24 37,712.50 90588 Espyr 05/03/24 204.60
90592 San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept 05/10/24 490,901.00 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power 05/10/24 2,195.82 90594 All Valley Environmental 05/10/24 15,000.00
City of Big Bear Lake
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
Item 1.1
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90595 Big Bear Disposal Inc 05/10/24 261,786.57
90596 Best Best & Krieger LLP 05/10/24 22,609.05
90597 Big Bear Paint Center 05/10/24 120.87
90598 Bennett‐Bowen & Lighthouse, Inc. 05/10/24 597.88
90600 Bravo Arts Solutions LLC 05/10/24 149.05
90601 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 05/10/24 481.30 90602 Bear Valley Electric 05/10/24 25,561.23
90603 Execucom 05/10/24 869.93
90604 Cintas Corporation 05/10/24 1,697.70
90605 Cutting Edge Supply 05/10/24 1,674.75
90606 Lumber City Corp. 05/10/24 274.74
90607 Docu‐Trust 05/10/24 55.00
90608 Frontier Communications 05/10/24 149.92
90609 Johnny Touma Ghazal 05/10/24 24,485.00
90610 Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. 05/10/24 13,750.00 90611 Grainger Inc. 05/10/24 2,180.94
90612 Haaker Equipment Co. Inc. 05/10/24 571.08
90613 Intelesys One, Inc. 05/10/24 6,488.38
90614 MTS Partners Inc 05/10/24 1,019.37
90615 Kirby Craig 05/10/24 6,400.00
90617 Mar‐CO Equipment Company 05/10/24 2,801.63
90618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 05/10/24 1,101.67
90619 Mountain Water Co 05/10/24 128.00
90620 Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP 05/10/24 492.12 90621 Orkin Pest Control 05/10/24 144.99
90622 Ring Central 05/10/24 2,723.99
90623 Southern California Mountains Foundation 05/10/24 136,133.41 90625 Underground Service Alert Inc. 05/10/24 278.68
90626 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. 05/10/24 7,587.50 90627 Department of Justice 05/16/24 64.00
90628 County of San Bernardino Public Health, Environmental Health Svcs 05/16/24 14,128.00 90629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept 05/16/24 23,404.11 90632 South Coast AQMD 05/16/24 485.43
90633 All Protection Alarm 05/16/24 1,358.34
90634 A Performance Towing Inc 05/16/24 7,500.00
90635 Autozone Investment Corporation 05/16/24 235.96
90636 Big Bear Disposal Inc 05/16/24 1,752.82
90637 Big Bear Lake Urgent Care Inc 05/16/24 310.00
90638 Big Bear Paint Center 05/16/24 2,139.33
90639 BlackHole Technologies Inc 05/16/24 1,969.78
90640 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 05/16/24 348.06 90641 Bear Valley Electric 05/16/24 11,011.07
90642 Bear Valley Printing Inc 05/16/24 4,687.13
90643 Car Quest Auto Parts 05/16/24 609.09
90644 Lumber City Corp. 05/16/24 51.48
90646 FedEx 05/16/24 76.32
90648 Kevin Riese 05/16/24 763.77
90649 Language Testing International 05/16/24 63.00
90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc 05/16/24 28,930.00 90651 Mile High Equipment, Inc. 05/16/24 53,113.12
90652 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 05/16/24 558.66
90653 Genuine Auto Parts 05/16/24 400.22
90654 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. 05/16/24 7,751.13
90655 South Coast Ltng & Design, Inc 05/16/24 10,421.58 90656 SWA Group Inc. 05/16/24 6,900.00
90657 Valero Marketing & Supply Co 05/16/24 700.67
90658 Willdan Engineering Inc 05/16/24 22,625.42
90668 TASC Client Invoices 05/17/24 88.35
90670 Oremor of Victorville, LLC 05/17/24 64,992.25
90672 Airgas, Inc. 05/23/24 61.98
90673 Big Bear Chamber of Commerce 05/23/24 73.54
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90674 Best Best & Krieger LLP 05/23/24 31,672.28
90675 Big Bear Paint Center 05/23/24 298.24
90676 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 05/23/24 221.86 90677 Bear Valley Electric 05/23/24 3,235.66
90678 Bear Valley Printing Inc 05/23/24 210.54
90679 Calolympic Glove & Safety Co 05/23/24 1,693.64
90680 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 05/23/24 4,711.79 90681 Melisa Carlc 05/23/24 2,000.00
90682 Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP 05/23/24 3,412.25
90683 Empire Partitions and Specialties Inc 05/23/24 4,534.15 90684 Frontier Communications 05/23/24 2,520.60
90685 Grainger Inc. 05/23/24 363.66
90688 Jacob Green & Associates Inc 05/23/24 11,375.00
90689 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc 05/23/24 515.00
90690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 05/23/24 1,301.42
90691 Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP 05/23/24 216.39 90692 Nolan Thoren Construction General Engineering 05/23/24 14,017.50 90693 Orkin Pest Control 05/23/24 392.97
90694 Parkhouse Tire, Inc. 05/23/24 395.03
90695 Quill Corporation 05/23/24 106.09
90696 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. 05/23/24 18,968.75 90697 Willdan Engineering Inc 05/23/24 1,232.00
90698 The Grizzly 05/23/24 412.50
90699 Intelesys One, Inc. 05/23/24 11,795.14
90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems 05/23/24 29,270.39 90701 Espyr 05/30/24 204.60
90705 California State Controller's Office 05/31/24 43.23 90706 San Bernardino County Solid Waste Mgmt Division 05/31/24 47.32 90707 South Coast AQMD 05/31/24 323.62
90708 Kelley M. Arnold 05/31/24 2,117.50
90710 Big Bear Disposal Inc 05/31/24 5,044.91
90712 Bennett‐Bowen & Lighthouse, Inc. 05/31/24 284.83
90713 Peter Joseph Bucknam 05/31/24 785.00
90714 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 05/31/24 212.41 90715 Bear Valley Electric 05/31/24 745.80
90716 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 05/31/24 103.07 90717 Cintas Corporation 05/31/24 258.61
90719 Lumber City Corp. 05/31/24 433.19
90720 DOVES 05/31/24 5,000.00
90721 Final Touch Construction & Design Inc. 05/31/24 14,044.12 90722 Extra Space Management Inc 05/31/24 1,021.00
90723 Grainger Inc. 05/31/24 63.20
90724 Lynn Merrill And Associates, Inc. 05/31/24 554.46 90725 Marlin Business Bank 05/31/24 1,616.02
90726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 05/31/24 1,059.00
90727 The Mom and Dad Project 05/31/24 5,000.00
90728 Montoya's Wholesale Nursery Inc 05/31/24 10,005.00 90730 Quill Corporation 05/31/24 365.25
90731 Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley 05/31/24 5,000.00 90732 Southwest Gas Corporation 05/31/24 5,140.27
90733 United Rentals (North America), Inc 05/31/24 6,447.34 90734 USA Bluebook 05/31/24 1,061.06
90735 Verizon Wireless 05/31/24 1,459.92
90736 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. 05/31/24 5,544.29
ACH AccuSource, Inc. 05/10/24 566.83
ACH Gary Payne 05/10/24 2,200.00
ACH Gary Payne 05/23/24 275.00
ACH Phase II Systems 04/19/24 2,202.80
ACH Phase II Systems 05/17/24 2,202.80
ACH S Porter Inc 04/25/24 14,700.00
ACH S Porter Inc 05/02/24 4,750.00
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
ACH S Porter Inc 05/31/24 87,238.88
ACH What's Up Big Bear 05/10/24 630.00
ACH What's Up Big Bear 05/23/24 90.00
2,401,342.16
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City Council 4110
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems City‐County Conf Exp/Council Provisions/Business Cards/Councilmember Portrait 04/26/24 2,252.5690700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Council Provisions/CM Conference Refunds/Councilmember Training 05/23/24 68.7590720 DOVES City Grant Reimbursement ‐ Transitional Living 05/31/24 5,000.00 90727 The Mom and Dad Project City Grant Reimbursement ‐ Mom & Dad Project 05/31/24 5,000.00 90731 Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley City Grant Reimbursement ‐ Beyond the Bell 05/31/24 5,000.00 City Council Total 17,321.31
City Manager 4120
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Digital Subscriptions/Business Cards/Meeting Expense 04/26/24 122.79 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Community Gathering Expense/Meeting Expense/Digital Subscriptions 05/23/24 508.63 City Manager Total 631.42
City Clerk 4130
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Shredding Services/Mascot Supplies/Office Supplies 04/26/24 786.01 90596 Best Best & Krieger LLP PRA Services ‐ March 05/10/24 4,944.00 90607 Docu‐Trust Document Storage ‐ May 05/10/24 55.00
90613 Intelesys One, Inc. Records Request Support 05/10/24 1,169.92 90674 Best Best & Krieger LLP PRA Services ‐ April 05/23/24 10,288.0090699 Intelesys One, Inc. Records Request Support 05/23/24 1,118.72 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Community Event Provisions/Office Supplies/Proclamation Frames 05/23/24 1,732.49 City Clerk Total 20,094.14
Finance 4140
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems City Envelope Stock 04/26/24 663.9890573 HdL Coren & Cone Professional Services 05/02/24 4,502.53 90584 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 05/02/24 840.7490695 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 05/23/24 106.0990700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Meeting Expense/Business Cards/Office Supplies 05/23/24 277.51 Finance Services Total 6,390.85
Human Resources 4150
90529 Department of Justice Fingerprint Apps 04/25/24 64.00 90535 Big Bear Lake Urgent Care Inc DMV Physicals 04/25/24 374.0090556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Recruitment & Training Exp/Office Supplies/EE Appreciation/PSHRA Annual Membership 04/26/24 2,656.56 90558 San Bernardino County Recorder Notary Bond Filing Fee 05/02/24 113.00 90572 The Grizzly Recruitment Expense 05/02/24 101.0090588 Espyr EAP Services 05/03/24 204.6090611 Grainger Inc. Office Supplies 05/10/24 176.55 90627 Department of Justice Fingerprint Apps 05/16/24 64.00 90637 Big Bear Lake Urgent Care Inc Recruitment Expense/DMV Physicals 05/16/24 310.00 90649 Language Testing International Language Proficiency Testing 05/16/24 63.00 90668 TASC Client Invoices Administrative Fees 05/17/24 88.35 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Employee Appreciation/Service Award Pins/Training Exp/Office Supplies/Recruitment Exp 05/23/24 1,611.66 90701 Espyr EAP Services 05/30/24 204.60ACH AccuSource, Inc. Recruitment Expense 05/10/24 566.83 ACH Phase II Systems PARS Administrative Fees 04/19/24 2,202.80 ACH Phase II Systems PARS Administrative Fees 05/17/24 2,202.80 Human Resources Total 11,003.75
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
City Attorney 4170
90572 The Grizzly Legal Notices 05/02/24 800.25
90596 Best Best & Krieger LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ March 05/10/24 17,665.0590620 Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ March 05/10/24 492.1290674 Best Best & Krieger LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ April 05/23/24 21,384.2890682 Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ March 05/23/24 3,412.25 90691 Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ April 05/23/24 216.3990698 The Grizzly Legal Notices 05/23/24 412.50 City Attorney Total 44,382.84
Traffic Safety 4230
90539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 274.08 90565 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/02/24 232.9790641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 174.5290677 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/23/24 227.9590715 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/31/24 393.85 1,303.37
Law Enforcement 4250
90592 San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept Monthly Sheriff Contract 05/10/24 490,901.00 90648 Kevin Riese Name Badges 05/16/24 763.77
Law Enforcement Total 491,664.77
Animal Regulation 4260
90571 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 213.3890621 Orkin Pest Control Pest Control Services 05/10/24 144.9990628 County of San Bernardino Public Health, Environmental Health Svcs Mosquito Control Contract 05/16/24 14,128.00 90693 Orkin Pest Control Pest Control Services 05/23/24 144.99 Animal Regulation Total 14,631.36
Engineering 4310
90530 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Recording Fee 04/25/24 50.0090549 Emily Baker Professional Services 04/25/24 3,500.0090555 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 04/25/24 840.00 90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems CA City Management Membership/Meeting Expense 04/26/24 622.69 90576 Jacob Green & Associates Inc Professional Services 05/02/24 6,562.50 90609 Johnny Touma Ghazal Professional Services 05/10/24 24,485.00 90629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 896.98 90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/16/24 5,963.25 90656 SWA Group Inc. Professional Services 05/16/24 1,500.00 90658 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/16/24 190.4290688 Jacob Green & Associates Inc Professional Services 05/23/24 11,375.00 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Meeting Expense/Business Cards 05/23/24 101.34 Engineering Total 56,087.18
Street Maintenance
& Snow Removal 4320
90532 Airgas, Inc. Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 63.4490538 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 58.5690540 Execucom After‐hours Call Service 04/25/24 367.50 90542 Crafco Inc. Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 1,616.25
90545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 04/25/24 53.9390547 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Signage Supplies 04/25/24 4,531.8790552 United Rentals (North America), Inc Snow Removal Expense 04/25/24 25,176.87 90554 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 04/25/24 1,517.44 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Provisions Snow Operations/Meeting Supplies/Office Supplies 04/26/24 1,408.7790563 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 563.27 90564 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 1,208.6290567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Cable Service 05/02/24 94.12 90568 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 78.5290569 Extra Space Management Inc Storage Rental Spaces 05/02/24 1,021.0090574 Inland Lighting Supplies, Inc Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 1,044.6390580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/02/24 751.6090581 Moonridge Fuelstop Fuel Charges ‐ Snow 05/02/24 423.34 90586 United Rentals (North America), Inc Snow Removal Expense 05/02/24 2,417.91 90587 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. Snow Removal Expense 05/02/24 37,712.50 90598 Bennett‐Bowen & Lighthouse, Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 597.88 90601 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 186.74 90603 Execucom After‐hours Call Service 05/10/24 434.96 90604 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 05/10/24 523.86 90605 Cutting Edge Supply Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 1,674.75 90606 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 22.2990611 Grainger Inc. Refrigerator 05/10/24 1,925.4990618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/10/24 772.7690626 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. Snow Removal Expense 05/10/24 7,587.50 90629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 8,593.29 90633 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 05/16/24 489.6090634 A Performance Towing Inc Tow Truck Standby 05/16/24 7,500.00 90636 Big Bear Disposal Inc Trash Bin Rentals 05/16/24 516.91 90638 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 2,139.33 90639 BlackHole Technologies Inc GPS Monthly Services 05/16/24 1,969.7890640 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 23.46 90642 Bear Valley Printing Inc Inspection Report Books 05/16/24 2,343.56 90643 Car Quest Auto Parts Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 210.76 90651 Mile High Equipment, Inc. Snow Removal Expense 05/16/24 53,113.12 90652 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/16/24 446.93 90654 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Winter Message Board Rental 05/16/24 7,350.0090657 Valero Marketing & Supply Co Fuel Charges 05/16/24 700.6790672 Airgas, Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 61.9890676 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 23.7990679 Calolympic Glove & Safety Co Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 846.82 90690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/23/24 932.56 90692 Nolan Thoren Construction General Engineering Snow Removal Expense 05/23/24 14,017.50 90693 Orkin Pest Control Pest Control Services 05/23/24 143.9990696 Volvo Construction Equipment Inc. Snow Removal Expense 05/23/24 18,968.75 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Provisions Snow Operations/Meeting Supplies/Business Cards/Office Supplies 05/23/24 1,804.58 90706 San Bernardino County Solid Waste Mgmt Division Solid Waste Collection 05/31/24 47.32 90708 Kelley M. Arnold Annual Backflow Test & Certification 05/31/24 171.00 90714 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 11.90 90716 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Cable Services 05/31/24 103.07 90717 Cintas Corporation AED Lease 05/31/24 129.31
90719 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 263.0590722 Extra Space Management Inc Storage Rental Spaces 05/31/24 1,021.0090723 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 63.20 90726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/31/24 738.6290733 United Rentals (North America), Inc Snow Removal Expense 05/31/24 6,447.34 90736 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 05/31/24 1,386.07ACH S Porter Inc Snow Removal Expense 04/25/24 1,200.00 PW: Street Maintenance
& Snow Removal Total 227,615.63
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
Vehicle Maintenance 4325
90539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 25.96 90545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 04/25/24 3.3790556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Vehicle Maintenance 04/26/24 27.00 90571 Grainger Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 05/02/24 12.1890577 Mar‐CO Equipment Company Vehicle Repair Parts 05/02/24 642.4090580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/02/24 46.9890585 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/02/24 2,387.50 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 320.1390611 Grainger Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 05/10/24 19.36 90617 Mar‐CO Equipment Company Vehicle Repair Parts 05/10/24 2,801.6390618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/10/24 48.30 90635 Autozone Investment Corporation Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 235.96 90643 Car Quest Auto Parts Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 384.71 90652 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/16/24 27.93 90653 Genuine Auto Parts Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 287.1190654 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 401.1390677 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/23/24 46.0290685 Grainger Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 05/23/24 125.0690690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/23/24 58.29 90694 Parkhouse Tire, Inc. Tires 05/23/24 395.03
90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Vehicle Maintenance 05/23/24 52.99 90726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/31/24 46.1690732 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/31/24 1,150.81 PW: Vehicle Maintenance Total 9,546.01
Street Lighting 4330
90539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 971.89 90565 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/02/24 37.7590602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 5,741.7990641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 112.8890677 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/23/24 874.4090715 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/31/24 66.49 PW: Street Lighting Total 7,805.20
Parking Lots / Chamber Building 4335
90534 Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Natural Gas Usage 04/25/24 148.1490538 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 80.7890539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 991.22 90554 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 04/25/24 1,517.4490567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/02/24 239.96 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 378.3790602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 1,957.67 90636 Big Bear Disposal Inc Portable Restroom Rentals 05/16/24 624.8090640 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 117.48 90641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 678.9290644 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 46.5990673 Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Natural Gas Usage 05/23/24 73.5490675 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 268.95 90676 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 30.1390677 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/23/24 105.9190680 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/23/24 239.96 90683 Empire Partitions and Specialties Inc Restroom Partitions 05/23/24 4,534.15 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90693 Orkin Pest Control Pest Control Services 05/23/24 103.9990708 Kelley M. Arnold Annual Backflow Test & Certification 05/31/24 769.00 90714 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 37.66 90736 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 05/31/24 1,386.07 PW: Parking Lots/Chamber Total 14,330.73
Planning 4410
90543 DKS Associates Professional Services 04/25/24 1,292.58 90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems APA Annual Membership 04/26/24 447.00 90697 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/23/24 1,232.0090700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies 05/23/24 127.16 90730 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 05/31/24 365.25 Planning Total 3,463.99
Planning Commission 4411
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems League Conference Expense/Planning Commission Provisions 04/26/24 2,547.09 Planning Commission Total 2,547.09
Neighborhood Preservation
& Code Compliance 4415
90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems CACEO Annual Membership/Vacation Rental Mailers 04/26/24 310.0290629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 2,313.63 90678 Bear Valley Printing Inc Vacation Rental Mailers 05/23/24 210.5490700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Provisions Snow Operations/Code Officer Supplies/Vacation Rental Mailers 05/23/24 593.7090705 California State Controller's Office Franchise Tax Board Collection Program Fees 05/31/24 43.23 Neighborhood Preservation
& Code Compliance Total 3,471.12
Building
& Safety 4430
90566 CALBO Annual Building Official Membership 05/02/24 1,010.00 90629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 1,096.22 90658 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/16/24 22,435.00 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Code Requirements Publications 05/23/24 1,012.93 Building
& Safety Total 25,554.15
PAC Administration 4610
90600 Bravo Arts Solutions LLC Ticket Printing Fees 05/10/24 149.05 PAC Administration Total 149.05
City Parks
& Trails 4625
90554 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 04/25/24 1,517.44 90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Replacement Flags 04/26/24 403.84 90565 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/02/24 297.26 90567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/02/24 409.94 90571 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 3,122.1590593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 808.0290597 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 120.87 90601 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 207.3890602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 713.8190606 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 200.94 90611 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 59.5490633 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 05/16/24 209.5890640 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 207.1290641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 2,137.8590675 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 29.29 90680 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/23/24 409.94 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90685 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 238.6090708 Kelley M. Arnold Annual Backflow Test & Certification 05/31/24 620.00 90714 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 119.62 90715 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/31/24 285.46 90719 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 55.7490736 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 05/31/24 1,386.07 City Parks
& Trails Total 13,560.46
General Government 4800
90546 Randy Spitz Meeting Supplies 04/25/24 227.6490556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Chairs/Office Supplies/Postage Charges 04/26/24 7,244.64 90582 Mountain Trophy & Pro Shop Slider Name Plate 05/02/24 32.33 90583 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc Mailing Machine Lease 05/02/24 719.2690604 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 05/10/24 255.62 90619 Mountain Water Co Water Dispenser Rental & Water 05/10/24 128.00 90646 FedEx Shipping Charges 05/16/24 76.32
90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Furniture/Replacement Refrigerator/Meeting Supplies 05/23/24 5,586.85 General Government Total 14,270.66
Information Technology 4810
90541 Melisa Carlc GIS Services 04/25/24 2,760.00
90544 Marlin Business Bank Copier Lease 04/25/24 1,616.0290553 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 04/25/24 948.9590556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Professional Platforms/Toner/IT Supplies 04/26/24 3,350.18 90567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC High Speed Internet 05/02/24 2,467.45 90570 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/02/24 1,853.29 90575 MTS Partners Inc Toner 05/02/24 447.1990608 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/10/24 63.46 90613 Intelesys One, Inc. Computer Equipment 05/10/24 5,318.4690614 MTS Partners Inc Toner 05/10/24 447.1990614 MTS Partners Inc Toner 05/10/24 572.1890622 Ring Central Communication Services 05/10/24 2,723.9990680 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC High Speed Internet 05/23/24 3,941.91 90681 Melisa Carlc GIS Services 05/23/24 2,000.00
90684 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/23/24 1,924.97 90699 Intelesys One, Inc. Monthly Services 05/23/24 10,676.42 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems IT Supplies/Ergonomic Computer Supplies/Professional Platforms/Toner 05/23/24 14,708.2890725 Marlin Business Bank Copier Lease 05/31/24 1,616.02 90735 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 05/31/24 948.95 Technology Services Total 58,384.91
Civic Center 4820
90533 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 04/25/24 295.63 90536 Big Bear Paint Center Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 187.61 90538 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 62.9090545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 04/25/24 4.7290554 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 04/25/24 1,517.42 90556 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Replacement Flags 04/26/24 403.84 90564 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/02/24 32.3790567 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/02/24 119.98 90580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/02/24 65.77 90585 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/02/24 6,060.00 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 377.4690601 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 77.56 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 10,791.82 90604 Cintas Corporation AED Lease 05/10/24 394.37
90618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/10/24 67.6290629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 6,301.50 90633 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 05/16/24 522.90 90644 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 4.8990652 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/16/24 39.1190676 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 155.1290680 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 05/23/24 119.98 90690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/23/24 81.60 90700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Light Bulbs 05/23/24 317.52 90708 Kelley M. Arnold Annual Backflow Test & Certification 05/31/24 171.00 90719 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 20.35 90726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/31/24 64.6390732 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/31/24 1,711.39 90736 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 05/31/24 1,386.08 Civic Center Total 31,355.14
PAC Operations
& Maintenance 4821
90561 ASCAP Annual License Fee 05/02/24 147.0190585 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/02/24 946.58 90602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 3,597.2890633 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 05/16/24 136.2690636 Big Bear Disposal Inc Trash Services 05/16/24 500.0090732 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/31/24 366.28 ACH Gary Payne Theatre Maintenance & Support 05/10/24 2,200.00 ACH Gary Payne Theatre Maintenance & Support 05/23/24 275.00 ACH What's Up Big Bear Theatre Support 05/10/24 630.00ACH What's Up Big Bear Theatre Support 05/23/24 90.00 PAC Operations
& Maintenance Total 8,888.41
Sanitation 250
90538 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 04/25/24 23.6790539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 6,087.07 90540 Execucom After‐hours Call Service 04/25/24 367.50 90545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 04/25/24 135.7290553 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 04/25/24 394.18 90557 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Household Hazardous Waste Removal 05/02/24 4,185.00 90560 South Coast AQMD Permit Fees 05/02/24 665.26
90570 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/02/24 453.93 90580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/02/24 135.7290585 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/02/24 2,387.48 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 50.70 90601 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 9.6290602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 2,074.1490603 Execucom After‐hours Call Service 05/10/24 434.97 90604 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 05/10/24 523.85 90606 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/10/24 51.5190608 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/10/24 86.46 90612 Haaker Equipment Co. Inc. Repair Parts 05/10/24 571.08 90618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/10/24 135.7290625 Underground Service Alert Inc. Underground Dig Alert Services 05/10/24 278.68 90629 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 05/16/24 4,202.49 90632 South Coast AQMD Permit Fees 05/16/24 485.43
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 7,208.46 90642 Bear Valley Printing Inc Inspection Report Books 05/16/24 2,343.5790643 Car Quest Auto Parts Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 13.62 90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/16/24 3,992.75 90653 Genuine Auto Parts Vehicle Repair Parts 05/16/24 113.1190676 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 12.8290677 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/23/24 1,981.3890679 Calolympic Glove & Safety Co Materials/Supplies 05/23/24 846.82 90684 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 05/23/24 595.63 90690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/23/24 135.7290700 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems CWEA Annual Membership & Certification 05/23/24 766.00 90707 South Coast AQMD Permit Fees 05/31/24 323.6290712 Bennett‐Bowen & Lighthouse, Inc. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 284.83 90714 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 43.2390717 Cintas Corporation AED Lease 05/31/24 129.30 90719 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 94.0590726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/31/24 135.72 90732 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/31/24 1,150.79 90734 USA Bluebook Materials/Supplies 05/31/24 1,061.06 90735 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Services 05/31/24 394.18 Sanitation Total 45,366.84
Property Lease General Operations 255
90550 SWA Group Inc. Park Concept Plan Development 04/25/24 810.00 90551 Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. Professional Services 04/25/24 7,930.00 90656 SWA Group Inc. Park Concept Plan Development 05/16/24 5,400.00 ACH S Porter Inc Leisure Bear Fence Repair 04/25/24 11,000.00 ACH S Porter Inc Leisure Bear Gate Installation 05/02/24 4,750.00 Property Lease General Operations Total 29,890.00
Mountain Transit 282
90559 Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority No‐Fare Trolley Contribution ‐ May 05/02/24 41,666.67 Mountain Transit Total 41,666.67
Village Streetscape Maintenance 291
90539 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 04/25/24 166.62 90562 Big Bear Disposal Inc Village Litter Containers ‐ March & April 05/02/24 4,507.40 90585 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/02/24 1,041.00 90593 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power Water Usage 05/10/24 261.1490595 Big Bear Disposal Inc Village Litter Containers ‐ May 05/10/24 2,253.70 90602 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/10/24 684.72 90615 Kirby Craig Wood Carving Restorations 05/10/24 6,400.0090641 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 05/16/24 698.4490655 South Coast Ltng & Design, Inc Materials/Supplies 05/16/24 10,421.58 90708 Kelley M. Arnold Annual Backflow Test & Certification 05/31/24 386.50 90728 Montoya's Wholesale Nursery Inc Flowers 05/31/24 10,005.00 90732 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 05/31/24 761.00 Village Streetscape Maintenance Total 37,587.10
Capital Projects 321
90579 Mile High Equipment, Inc. Christmas Tree Lot Improvement Project/Boulder Bay Park Improvements 05/02/24 14,293.0690594 All Valley Environmental Environmental Services ‐ 42106 BBB Improvement Project 05/10/24 15,000.0090610 Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. Castle Rock Trailhead Project 05/10/24 13,750.00 90623 Southern California Mountains Foundation CA 4 All Youth Workforce Project 05/10/24 136,133.41 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 04/18/2024 ‐ 05/31/2024
90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Castle Rock Trailhead Project 05/16/24 5,534.7590670 Oremor of Victorville, LLC Vehicle Acquisitions & Replacements 05/17/24 64,992.25 90689 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Castle Rock Trailhead Project 05/23/24 515.00 90721 Final Touch Construction & Design Inc. City Hall Roof Restoration Project 05/31/24 14,044.12 ACH S Porter Inc Demolition Services ‐ 42106 BBB Improvement Project 05/31/24 87,238.88 Capital Projects Total 351,501.47
Street Improvement Projects 350
90537 Peter Joseph Bucknam Sign Inventory Project 04/25/24 8,660.00 90578 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Street Drainage Improvements ‐ Summit Blvd Rehab 05/02/24 580.00 90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Street Drainage Improvements ‐ Summit Blvd Rehab 05/16/24 12,024.00 90713 Peter Joseph Bucknam Sign Inventory Project 05/31/24 785.00 ACH S Porter Inc Street Drainage Improvements ‐ Summit Blvd Rehab 04/25/24 2,500.00 Capital Projects/ Street Improvements Total 24,549.00
Refuse 550
90545 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 04/25/24 5.3990553 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 04/25/24 116.79 90562 Big Bear Disposal Inc Residential Curb/Bin Service ‐ March & April 05/02/24 519,065.74 90580 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/02/24 75.15 90595 Big Bear Disposal Inc Residential Curb/Bin Service ‐ May 05/10/24 259,532.8790618 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/10/24 77.2790636 Big Bear Disposal Inc Rental Toilets 05/16/24 111.11 90650 Merrell Johnson Engineering Inc Professional Services 05/16/24 1,415.25 90652 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/16/24 44.69 90690 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/23/24 93.2590710 Big Bear Disposal Inc Environmental Waste Disposal & Recycling 05/31/24 5,044.9190724 Lynn Merrill And Associates, Inc. Professional Services 05/31/24 554.4690726 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Uniform Laundry Service 05/31/24 73.87 90735 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Services 05/31/24 116.79 Refuse Total 786,327.54
2,401,342.16
DISTRIBUTION OF TREASURY CASH Rate Amount % of Total
Demand Account - Union Bank $ 6.24% 2,224,676
Imprest Cash - Union Bank Payroll $ 0.01% 5,342
Imprest Cash $ 0.00% 1,500
Dental Self Insured Checking $ 0.44% 156,905
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4.272% 33,277,500 $ 93.30% Total Cash In Treasury: 35,665,923 $ 100.00%
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY Days Deposits Withdrawals
LAIF Average Life (Days) of Portfolio 226
LAIF Transactions $4,692,929 -$1,350,000
Interest Received for Fiscal Year 2023-24 $738,049
DISTRIBUTION OF CASH BY FUND April 2024 March 2024 Change General $ 23,704,969 25,348,759 $ 1,643,790 $
Sanitation $ 5,525,393 5,495,688 $ (29,705) $
Capital Improvement $ (337,070) (448,550) $ (111,480) $ Refuse $ 995,387 2,226,573 $ 1,231,186 $
Trust $ 1,627,690 2,309,250 $ 681,560 $
Successor Agency $ 240,023 239,873 $ (150) $
AB 3229 Supp Law Enforce $ 489,581 494,329 $ 4,748 $
Total Cash in Treasury: 35,665,923 $ 32,245,974 $ 3,419,949 $ CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT - RESERVE FUNDS Cost Basis Market Value Current Yield 2005 Revenue Refunding Bonds
Big Bear Lake Reserve Fund $ 601,099 601,099 $ 5.18%
Moonridge Reserve Fund $ 85,618 85,618 $ 5.18%
1999 IA Tax Allocation Bonds $ 289,289 289,289 $ 5.18%
- The aforementioned investments conform to the City's investment policy. (Res. 2022-64) - Cash is sufficient to meet needs of the next 6 months. - Interest earned on invested cash is accrued on a quarterly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code 53647 all local government agencies are required to report the current market value of investments under management by an outside party. The reserve funds for the aforementioned bond issues are held and managed by the City's Trustee, Union Bank.

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE

TREASURER'S REPORT
April 30, 2024

MEETING
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Erik Sund, City Manager
FROM: Erica Stephenson, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk SUBJECT: The 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Review

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review their Conflict of Interest Code biennially. A Conflict of Interest Code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

Attached for Council’s review is a memorandum from BB&K and a notice from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) including information regarding the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code update process and deadlines. These forms indicate that the City Council acts as the City’s Code Reviewing Body, and that by July 1, 2024 they must formally notify City staff to review their agency’s Conflict of Interest Code. The results of the staff review will be included in a 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice that will be provided to Council by October 1, 2024. If it is determined that amendments to the City’s Code are necessary, staff will then submit the updated Conflict of Interest Code for City Council review and adoption by December 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT
The legal fees associated with the mandatory 2024 Conflict of Interest Code update have been included in the proposed FY 2024-25 Budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

CONSIDERATION OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This item aligns with the City Council’s Strategic Priorities as it ensures fiscal responsibility.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Review.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX

2. BB&K 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Memorandum

3. FPPC 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Notice

4. 2022 Conflict of Interest Code
Item 1.2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2024 CONFLICT

OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review their Conflict of Interest Code biennially; and
WHEREAS, City Council, acting as the City’s Code Reviewing Body must formally notify City staff to review their agency’s Conflict of Interest Code by July 1, 2024.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake that the City Clerk is directed to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to determine if amendments are required, and include the results of this review in a 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice to be provided to Council by October 1, 2024.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Item 1.2
Attachment 1
May 1, 2024
Erica Stephenson
City Clerk
Big Bear Lake, City of
P.O. Box 10000
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-8900
Subject: 2024 Biennial Notice for Conflict of Interest Codes - Cities This is a reminder that 2024 is a mandatory review year for all local public agencies to review their Conflict of Interest Codes, file Biennial Notices with their code-reviewing bodies, and update their Conflict of Interest Codes, if necessary.

As the City's code-reviewing body, on or before July 1, 2024, your City Council must notify your City Manager of this and direct the review of the City’s Code. It is suggested that you place this item on your agenda as soon as convenient, but in no event later than July 1, 2024. You will then have until October 1 to complete your review and have the City Manager file the Biennial Notice with the City Clerk's office reflecting the results of the review. If you find that the City’s Code needs to be amended, you will have 90 days after the date of filing the Biennial Notice to complete the amendment and submit it to the City Council for approval. (Gov. Code § 87306.5) The Code must be reviewed and documents submitted as follows:
* No later than October 1, 2024, the Biennial Notice must be submitted to the City Clerk with the results of the review, whether or not amendments to your Code are necessary. * If amendments to the Code are necessary, submit the amended Code documents to the City Council by December 30, 2024.

A Biennial Notice must be filed regardless of how recently your City's Code has been amended. An amended code is not effective until it has been approved by the City Council.

This spring, we will begin assisting clients with this Code amendment process. If you need assistance with reviewing and amending your Code, it is important that you contact me as soon as possible at the number below so we can work on obtaining the required information and documents. We may not be able to guarantee timely processing of Code amendments if documents are received after September 1, 2024.

Sincerely,
Cathy Robles, Paralegal
Public Policy & Ethics Compliance
Cathy Robles
Paralegal
Item 1.2
Attachment 2
[email protected] 1.866.275.3772 or 916.322.5660
www.fppc.ca.gov FPPC • 076-04.2024 • Page 1 of 1

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
2024 Conflict of Interest Code
Biennial Notice Instructions for Local Agencies
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially. A conflict of interest code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

By July 1, 2024: The code reviewing body must notify agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict of interest codes.

By October 1, 2024: The biennial notice must be filed with the agency’s code reviewing body.

The FPPC has prepared a 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice form for local agencies to complete or send to agencies within its jurisdiction to complete before submitting to the code reviewing body. The City Council is the code reviewing body for city agencies. The County Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body for county agencies and any other local government agency whose jurisdiction is determined to be solely within the county (e.g., school districts, including certain charter schools). The FPPC is the code reviewing body for any agency with jurisdiction in more than one county and will contact them.

The Local Agency Biennial Notice is not forwarded to the FPPC.

If amendments to an agency’s conflict of interest code are necessary, the amended code must be forwarded to the code reviewing body for approval within 90 days. An agency’s amended code is not effective until it has been approved by the code reviewing body.

If you answer yes, to any of the questions below, your agency’s code probably needs to be amended.
• Is the current code more than five years old?
• Have there been any substantial changes to the agency’s organizational structure since the last code was approved?
• Have any positions been eliminated or re-named since the last code was approved? • Have any new positions been added since the last code was approved? • Have there been any substantial changes in duties or responsibilities for any positions since the last code was approved?
If you have any questions or are still not sure if you should amend your agency’s conflict of interest code, please contact the FPPC. Additional information including an online webinar regarding how to amend a conflict of interest code is available on FPPC’s website.

Item 1.2
Attachment 3
19361.00010\40650628.3
BBK – August 2022

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
Item 1.2
Attachment 4
19361.00010\40650628.3
1 BBK – August 2022

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended September 19, 2022)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730 which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Section 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Big Bear Lake (the “City”).

The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, may electronically file their annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall receive ethics training as required pursuant to Government Code section 53235 (AB 1234). The City’s Filing Officer shall annually provide all filers with information on training available to meet the requirements of Section 53235, and maintain required records indicating the dates that filers satisfied the training requirements and the entity that provided the training. These records shall be retained for five years after the date of training and are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. (Gov. Code § 53235.2.) 19361.00010\40650628.3
App. A-1
BBK – August 2022

APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended September 19, 2022)
PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Chief Operations Officer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the City’s Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code Section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.
1 These positions are listed here for informational purposes only.

Director of Administrative Services
Financial Consultants
1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200. 19361.00010\40650628.3
App. A-2
BBK – August 2022

DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
Administrative Analyst 4
Administrative Services Manager 4, 7
Assistant Building Official 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 3, 5, 6
Chief Building Official 2, 3, 5
Chief Operations Officer 1, 2
City Attorney (not filing under Gov. Code Section 87200) 1, 2 City Clerk 5
City Engineer 1, 2
City Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Manager 6
Code Compliance Officer (ALL) 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 6
Deputy City Clerk 5, 7
19361.00010\40650628.3
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A- 3 - BBK – August 2022
Director of Administrative Services 4
Director of Community Development 1, 2
Director of Community Services 1, 2
Director of Planning & Inspections 1, 2
Director of Public Services 1, 2
Director of Tourism Management 2, 5
Finance Manager 4
Mechanic 5
Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Project Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Information Officer 4
Public Works Crew Leader (ALL) 5
Public Works Operations Manager/Superintendent 2, 3, 5
Public Works Supervisor 2, 5
Senior Administrative Analyst 5
Senior Plans Examiner 3, 6
Senior Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Theater Supervisor 5
Theater Technician 5
19361.00010\40650628.3
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A- 4 - BBK – August 2022

MEMBERS OF BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Consultants and New Positions 2
2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.) 19361.00010\40650628.3
App. B-1 BBK – August 2022
PART “B”

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned.3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City, including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.

Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 7: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, or income from a nonprofit organization, if the source is of the type to receive grants or other monies from or through the City or its subdivisions.
3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

MEETING
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Erik Sund, City Manager
FROM: Erica Stephenson, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk SUBJECT: Resolutions Authorizing the City’s November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California and under the laws relating to Charter cities, a resolution must be adopted calling and giving notice of the City’s holding of a General Municipal Election. The purpose of this election will be to elect two members to the City Council one each from District 1 and District 5, each for a term of four years. A resolution must also be adopted requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 5, 2024.

In addition, the City needs to inform each Candidate for nonpartisan elective office in any local agency that they may prepare a candidate’s statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The candidate’s name and occupation will be printed in both English and Spanish in the Sample Ballot, which will be provided by the County of San Bernardino. If a Candidate wishes to include a Candidate Statement with the Sample Ballot, the estimated cost will be calculated by the Registrar of Voters and provided to the City Clerk’s Office by the time of Nomination Papers becoming available.

The term of Councilmember Kendi Segovia and the vacant District 5 seat will expire in November 2024. Therefore, on November 5, 2024, the City of Big Bear Lake will hold its General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two Councilmembers to serve one each from District 1 and District 5 to fill these expiring seats. The nomination filing period for those wishing to seek election for the office of City Council from these districts will open on Monday, July 15, 2024, and close at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, August 9, 2024. Nomination forms will be available from the City Clerk’s Office beginning July 15, 2024.

Under the provisions of the laws in the State of California the following documents must be approved and submitted to the San Bernardino County Registrar’s Office of Voters by July 3, 2024 in order to conduct the election:

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX - Calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the state of California relating to charter cities.

Item 1.3

2. Resolution No. 2024-XX - Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consolidate a General Municipal Election for the City of Big Bear Lake to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on said date pursuant to section 10403 of the elections code.

3. Resolution No. 2024-XX - Adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City is awaiting the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters’ Office to provide a cost estimate for the November 5, 2024 election, but historically the City’s costs have been less than $10,000. The proposed FY 2024-25 Budget includes funding for this estimated election expense.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

CONSIDERATION OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This item aligns with the City Council’s Strategic Priority to “Enhance community engagement and local advocacy strategies, while bolstering partnerships with residents, businesses and regional partners”.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following three (3) Resolutions entitled:

Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to Charter Cities; and Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to Consolidate a General Municipal Election for the City of Big Bear Lake to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on Said Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Codes; and Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters as an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX – Calling and Giving Notice of November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election

2. Resolution No. 2024-XX – Requesting Consolidation of General Municipal Election with Statewide General Election

3. Resolution No. 2024-XX – Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office

4. Big Bear Lake District Map
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF

CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS

OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to charter cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake as follows:

Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Big Bear Lake, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two Members of the City Council (one from District 1 and one from District 5) for the full term of four years.

Section 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

Section 4. That the precincts, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote center locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, the election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those utilized by the County of San Bernardino.

Section 5. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

Section 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

Section 7. In the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of San Bernardino Elections Official, the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651 (a), shall set a date, time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

Item 1.3
Attachment 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL

ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake called a General Municipal Election in said city to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of two Members of the City Council (one from District 1 and one from District 5); and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that within said city the precincts, polling places, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote center locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Registrar of the County of San Bernardino canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake as follows:

Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of two Members of the City Council (one from District 1 and one from District 5).

Section 2. That the County Registrar is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.

Section 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Registrar to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

Section 4. That the City of Big Bear Lake recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for all costs.

Section 5. That the City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of the County of San Bernardino.

Item 1.3
Attachment 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES

FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS

SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidate’s statement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake as follows:

Section 1. General Provisions. That pursuant to Sections 13307 and 13308 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, may prepare a candidate’s statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. In addition, the statement shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate’s own personal background and qualifications, and shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate’s qualifications, character, or activities. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate’s nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m., of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

Section 2. Foreign Language Policy.

A. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, the city is required to translate candidate’s statements into Spanish in addition to English.

B. Pursuant to state law, the candidate’s statement must be translated and printed in the voter information guide in any language at the candidate’s request.

C. The City Clerk shall:

1. have all candidate’s statements translated into the language specified in (A) above.

2. print any translations of candidate’s who so request printing in the voter information guide.

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Section 3. Payment.

A. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidate’s statement into English and Spanish in the voter information guide.

B. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidate’s statement into any required foreign language as specified in (A) and or (B) above pursuant to State and/or Federal Law.

C. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate’s statement in a foreign language in the voter information guide.

The City Clerk shall estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate’s statements filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the local agency his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voter information guide. In the event the estimated payment is required, the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost of candidate’s filing statements.

Accordingly, the clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred.

In the event of overpayment, the clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidate’s and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.

Section 4. Miscellaneous.

A. That all translations shall be provided by professionally-certified translators as set forth in Elections Code 13307(b).

B. That candidate's statement shall comply with the formatting and submission guidelines provided by the City Clerk and the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters.

C. That the City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.

Section 5. Additional Materials. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information guide.

Section 6. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate’s representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

Section 7. That all previous Resolutions establishing council policy on payment for candidate’s statements are repealed.

Section 8. That this Resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 5, 2024 and shall then be repealed.

Section 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
City of Big Bear Lake District Map
Adopted on April 4, 2022
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MEETING
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Erik Sund, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Approve the Statement of Investment Policy

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53646, the Investment Policy shall be reviewed and submitted annually for adoption at a public meeting. The last review of the policy was on June 14, 2023. In consideration of the strategic priorities established by the City Council for Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff reviewed this policy and made revisions to enhance the City’s ability to broaden investment strategies and to potentially achieve a higher rate of return on investments.

The Investment Policy covers all funds and investment activity under the authority of the City Council; reserve funds held by Trustees and Paying Agents for long-term debt are subject to the guidance provided in the various bond indenture agreements and are not subject to the City’s investment policy. The last revision to the policy was made in August 1999. That revision was made in an effort to emphasize the safeguarding of funds, simplify the scope, clarify the investment strategy, and conform to the Municipal Treasurers Association guidelines. As such, the policy emphasizes safety and appropriate liquidity over yield when making investments. The investment policy does allow for the diversification of investments beyond the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) provided that safety and liquidity are prioritized; however, all moneys not needed for immediate demands have remained with LAIF. By participating in LAIF, local agencies have the opportunity to participate in a major portfolio utilizing the investment expertise of the California State Treasurer’s Office. Additional information regarding LAIF can be found on the State Treasurer’s website located at https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/pmia-laif/laif/index.asp.

The current policy includes the elements necessary to meet the best practices recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). It allows for alternative investments beyond LAIF; however, to allow greater flexibility in achieving a reasonable market-average rate of return, within the guidelines of safety, liquidity and prudent investing, the policy has been updated and ensures investment vehicles are limited to those allowed by California Government Code.

A redlined version of the policy, showing the updates made, is attached to this agenda report. The changes simply enhance the City’s ability to make alternative investments in line with industry best practices. Should it become desirable to diversify and begin actively investing, staff will seek City Council direction regarding risk tolerance and performance standards before initiating investments and engaging an asset manager.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. No formal action is necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

CONSIDERATIONS OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This item aligns with Strategic Priority Goal No. 1, to “ensure fiscal responsibility”.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Adopting the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX

2. Statement of Investment Policy

3. Statement of Investment Policy – Redlined Version
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake was incorporated on November 28, 1980; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to annually re-adopt the City’s Investment Policy as provided in Government Code Section 53646; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake that the revised Statement of Investment Policy be adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Item 1.4
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BIG BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL POLICY

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Number: 83-20 Issued: 01-3-84 Revised: 10-29-88
12-16-92
06-27-96
08-09-99
06-12-24
Purpose:

This purpose of the Investment Policy (Policy) is to provide guidelines for the responsible management of City funds that are available for investment and outline the procedures for maximizing the efficiency of the cash management system. The ultimate goal of the Policy is to ensure prudent management and safeguarding of public funds, allow for the availability of operating and capital funds when needed, and provide an investment total return that is comparable to established benchmarks, as appropriate, in order to enhance the City’s economic status.

1.0 Policy:

It is the policy of the City of Big Bear Lake to invest public funds in a manner which provides the maximum protection of the principal of funds consistent with achieving a reasonable market-average rate of return, within the parameters of prudent risk management, while meeting the cash flow needs of the City and conforming to all Federal, State and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.

2.0 Scope:

This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the City of Big Bear Lake. These funds are accounted for in the City of Big Bear Lake’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and include:

Funds:

The General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds
Enterprise Funds
Trust and Agency Funds
Retirement Funds
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3.0 Prudence:

The standard of prudence to be used by all persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of the City of Big Bear Lake shall be the "Prudent Investor Standard” and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio, pursuant to the State of California Government Code Section 53600.3, as stated in part:
“…all governing bodies of local agencies or persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of those local agencies investing public funds pursuant to this chapter are trustees and therefore fiduciaries subject to the prudent investor standard. When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the Agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the Agency…”

4.0 Objectives:

The primary objectives, in priority order, of the City of Big Bear Lake's investment activities are:

Safety:

Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments of the City of Big Bear Lake shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.

Liquidity:

The City of Big Bear Lake's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City of Big Bear Lake to meet all operating disbursement requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.

Return on Investments:

The City of Big Bear Lake's investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a reasonable market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City of Big Bear Lake's investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.

5.0 Delegation of Authority:

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undertaken and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of subordinate employees acting on his or her behalf.

The City Treasurer and his or her employees, when exercising due diligence and acting in accordance with the investment policy and written procedures, shall be relieved of personal responsibility and liability for an individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported to the City Council in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest:

Officers, employees and financial dealers/institutions involved in the investment process shall perform in an ethical manner and shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Such officers, employees and financial dealers/institutions shall disclose to the City Manager any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within this jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City of Big Bear Lake, particularly with regard to the timing of purchases and sales.

7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions:

If the City expands its investment vehicles beyond Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) accounts, the City Treasurer will compile and maintain a list of qualified financial institutions authorized to provide investment services, including banks, savings and loans, and broker/dealers. In addition, a list will also be maintained of approved security broker/dealers, selected by credit worthiness, who are authorized to provide investment services in the State of California. These may include "primary" dealers or regional dealers that qualify under Securities & Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule). No public deposit shall be made except in a qualified public depository as established by state laws.

All financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions shall demonstrate the required knowledge and qualifications to perform said services and must supply the City Treasurer with the following documentation: audited financial statements, proof of National Association of Security Dealers certification, trading resolution, proof of state registration, completed broker/dealer questionnaire, certification of having read the City of Big Bear Lake's investment policy, depository contracts, and any other documentation the City Treasurer deems appropriate.An annual review of the financial condition and registrations of qualified bidders will be conducted by the City Treasurer.

A current audited financial statement is required to be on file for each financial institution and broker/dealer in which the City of Big Bear Lake does business.

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8.0 Authorized & Suitable Investments:

California Government Code provides basic investment limits and guidelines for government entities. Within those permitted investments, The City of Big Bear Lake, as a matter of City policy, limits investments to the following types of securities:

Securities of the U.S. Government, or its agencies
Certificates of deposit, placed with commercial banks and S&L's Commercial paper
Medium term corporate notes
Repurchase agreements
Passbook savings account demand deposits
Money market mutual funds
California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
Government sponsored pools and/or mutual funds
As a matter of past practice, the City of Big Bear Lake has favored the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF is authorized under the California Government Code as an allowable investment for local agencies even though some of the individual investments of the pool are not allowed as a direct investment by a local agency.

Common stocks are not authorized for investment.

9.0 Investment Pools:

With the exception of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), a thorough investigation of government sponsored pools and/or mutual funds is required prior to investing, and on an annual basis. A questionnaire or other method shall be developed to solicit the following information for subsequent review by the City:

A description of eligible investment securities, and a written statement of investment policy and objectives.

A description of interest calculations and how it is distributed, and how gains and losses are treated.
 A description of how the securities are safeguarded (including the settlement processes), and how often the securities are priced and the program audited.

A description of who may invest in the program, how often, and maximum/minimum deposit/withdrawal.

A schedule for receiving statements and portfolio listings.

An explanation as to how reserves and retained earnings are utilized by the pool/fund.

A fee schedule and when and how fees are assessed.

A statement as to whether the pool/fund is eligible for the investment of bond proceeds or whether it accepts such proceeds.

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10.0 Collateralization:

Collateralization will be required on two types of investments: certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements. In order to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization level will be (102%) of market value of principal and accrued interest.

As required by federal statute, banks doing business with governmental entities are required to collateralize deposits. The City of Big Bear Lake maintains a bank account with U.S. Bank. All City deposits are collateralized.

When collateralizing investments other than bank deposits, collateral will be held by an independent third party with whom the City of Big Bear Lake has a current custodial agreement. A clearly marked evidence of ownership (safekeeping receipt) must be supplied to the City of Big Bear Lake and retained.

11.0 Safekeeping and Custody:

All security transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements, entered into by the City of Big Bear Lake shall be conducted on a delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis. Securities will be held by a third party qualified custodian designated by the City Treasurer and evidenced by safekeeping receipts.

12.0 Risk Tolerance
The City of Big Bear Lake recognizes its fiduciary responsibility to protect public funds and to prudently manage investments to achieve the objectives of safety, liquidity and return on investments. The City Treasurer shall periodically review guidelines and establish strategies to control risks of default, market price changes, and illiquidity.

12.1 Diversification:

As part of its strategy to minimize risk of issuer default and market price changes, The City of Big Bear Lake will seek to diversify its portfolio of investments, including diversification by security type and institution. With the exception of U.S. Treasury securities and LAIF, no more than 50% of the City of Big Bear Lake's total investment portfolio will be invested in a single security type or with a single financial institution.

12.2 Maximum Maturities:

To mitigate market and liquidity risk, to the extent possible, the City of Big Bear Lake will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements, providing adequate liquidity for short-term cash needs. Longer term investments will only be made with funds that are not needed for current cash flow purposes. Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the City of Big Bear Lake will not make any direct investments in securities maturing more than five years from the date of purchase.

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With City Council approval, reserve funds may be invested in securities exceeding five years if the maturities of such investments are made to coincide as nearly as practicable with the expected use of the funds.

13.0 Internal Control:

The City Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review of the investments with respect to the Investment Policy, conducted by an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by reviewing compliance with policies and procedures. Additionally, regular account reconciliation and verification of general ledger balances relating to the purchasing and maturing of investment and allocation of investment to fund balances shall be performed by the Finance Department under their established system of internal controls.

14.0 Performance Standards:

The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of obtaining a reasonable market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City of Big Bear Lake’s investment risk constraints and cash flow needs, ensuring the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met.

Market Rate of Return (Benchmark): As a matter of past practice, The City of Big Bear Lake's investment strategy has been passive, favoring the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). Given this strategy, the basis used by the City Treasurer to determine whether market yields are being achieved shall be the 6 month U.S. T-Bill. The City Treasurer may choose an alternate investment strategy that is active. If an active strategy is pursued, the City Treasurer shall establish an appropriate benchmark(s) for investments with parameters that reflect the types and maturities of investments allowed under the Investment Policy. The investment portfolio’s return shall be measured using total return.

15.0 Reporting:

The City Treasurer shall provide to City Council monthly investment reports which provide a clear picture of the status of the current investment portfolio. The management report should include comments on the fixed income markets and economic conditions, discussions regarding restrictions on percentage of investment by categories, possible changes in the portfolio structure going forward and thoughts on investment strategies.

Schedules in the monthly report should include the following:

A listing of individual securities held at the end of the reporting period by authorized investment category
Average life and final maturity of all investments listed Coupon, discount, or earnings rate
Par value, Amortized Book Value, and Market Value
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16.0 Legislative Changes
Any State of California legislative action that further restricts allowable maturities, investment type or percentage allocations, will be incorporated into this investment policy and supersede any and all applicable language.

17.0 Investment Policy Adoption:

The City of Big Bear Lake's Investment Policy shall be adopted by resolution of the City of Big Bear Lake City Council. The policy shall be reviewed annually by the City Council and any modifications made thereto must be approved by the City Council.

GLOSSARY OF TREASURY TERMS:

Accrued Interest- Interest earned but not yet received.

Active Deposits- Funds which are immediately required for disbursement.

Amortization- An accounting practice of gradually decreasing (increasing) an asset's book value by spreading its depreciation (accretion) over a period of time.

Asked Price- The price a broker dealer offers to sell securities.

Basis Point- One basis point is one hundredth of one percent (.01).

Bid Price- The price a broker dealer offers to purchase securities.

Bond- A financial obligation for which the issuer promises to pay the bondholder a specified stream of future cash flows, including periodic interest payments and a principal repayment.

Book Value- The value at which a debt security is shown on the holder's balance sheet. Book value is acquisition cost less amortization of premium or accretion of discount.

Certificate of Deposit- A deposit insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC at a set rate for a specified period of time.

Collateral- Securities, evidence of deposit or pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposit of public moneys.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)- The official annual financial report for the City. It includes five combined statements and basic financial statements for each individual fund and account group prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP).

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Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT)- An average yield of a specific Treasury maturity sector for a specific time frame. This is a market index for reference of past direction of interest rates for the given Treasury maturity range.

Coupon- The annual rate of interest that a bond's issuer promises to pay the bondholder on the bond's face value.

Credit Analysis- A critical review and appraisal of the economic and financial conditions or of the ability to meet debt obligations.

Current Yield- The interest paid on an investment expressed as a percentage of the current price of the security.

Custody- A banking service that provides safekeeping for the individual securities in a customer's investment portfolio under a written agreement which also calls for the bank to collect and pay out income, to buy, sell, receive and deliver securities when ordered to do so by the principal.

Delivery vs. Payment (DVP)- Delivery of securities with a simultaneous exchange of money for the securities.

Discount- The difference between the cost of a security and its value at maturity when quoted at lower than face value.

Diversification- Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns and risk profiles.

Duration- The weighted average maturity of a bond's cash flow stream, where the present value of the cash flows serves as the weights; the future point in time at which on average, an investor has received exactly half of the original investment, in present value terms; a bond's zero-coupon equivalent; the fulcrum of a bond's present value cash flow time line.

Fannie Mae- Trade name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Federal Reserve System- The central bank of the U.S. which consists of a seven member Board of Governors, 12 regional banks and 5,700 commercial banks that are members.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)- Insurance provided to customers of a subscribing bank which guarantees deposits to a set limit (currently $100,000) per account.

Fed Wire- A wire transmission service established by the Federal Reserve Bank to facilitate the transfer of funds through debits and credits of funds between participants within the Fed system.

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Freddie Mac- Trade name for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Ginnie Mae- Trade name for the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), a direct obligation bearing the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Inactive Deposits- Funds not immediately needed for disbursement.

Interest Rate- The annual yield earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage.

Investment Agreements- An agreement with a financial institution to borrow public funds subject to certain negotiated terms and conditions concerning collateral, liquidity and interest rates.

Liquidity- Refers to the ability to rapidly convert an investment into cash.

Market Value- The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be purchased or sold.

Maturity- The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable.

New Issue- Term used when a security is originally "brought" to market.

Perfected Delivery- Refers to an investment where the actual security or collateral is held by an independent third party representing the purchasing entity.

Portfolio- Collection of securities held by an investor.

Primary Dealer- A group of government securities dealers that submit daily reports of market activity and security positions held to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are subject to its informal oversight.

Purchase Date- The date in which a security is purchased for settlement on that or a later date.

Rate of Return- The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.

Repurchase Agreement (REPO)- A transaction where the seller (bank) agrees to buy back from the buyer (City) the securities at an agreed upon price after a stated period of time.

Reverse Repurchase Agreement (REVERSE REPO)- A transaction where the seller (City) agrees to buy back from the buyer (bank) the securities at an agreed upon price after a stated period of time.

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Risk- Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset.

Safekeeping- see custody.

Sallie Mae- Trade name for the Student Loan Marketing Association (SLMA), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Secondary Market- A market made for the purchase and sale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

Settlement Date- The date on which a trade is cleared by delivery of securities against funds.

Treasury Bills- U.S. Treasury Bills which are short-term, direct obligations of the U.S.

Government issued with original maturities of 13 weeks, 26 weeks and 52 weeks; sold in minimum amounts of $10,000 in multiples of $5,000 above the minimum. Issued in book entry form only. T-bills are sold on a discount basis.

U.S. Government Agencies- Instruments issued by various US Government Agencies most of which are secured only by the credit worthiness of the particular agency.

Yield- The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. It is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price of the security.

Yield to Maturity- The rate of income return on an investment, minus any premium or plus any discount, with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond, expressed as a percentage.

Yield Curve- The yield on bonds, notes or bills of the same type and credit risk at a specific date for maturities up to thirty years.

BIG BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL POLICY

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Number: 83-20 Issued: 01-3-84 Revised: 10-29-88
12-16-92
06-27-96
08-09-99
06-12-24
Purpose:

This purpose of the Investment Policy (Policy) is statement is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment responsible management of the City's funds that are available for investment temporary idle cash and outline the procedures for maximizing the efficiency of the cash management system. The ultimate goal of the Policy is to ensure prudent management and safeguarding of public funds, allow for the availability of operating and capital funds when needed, and provide an investment total return that is comparable to established benchmarks, as appropriate, in order to enhance the assets of the City’s while enhancing its economic status.

1.0 Policy:

It is the policy of the City of Big Bear Lake to invest public funds in a manner which will provides the maximum protection of the principal of funds consistent with achieving a reasonable market-average rate of return, within the parameters of prudent risk managementsafeguard these monies, while meeting the daily cash flow needs demands of the City and , conforming to all Federal, Sstate and llocal statutes governing the investment of public funds., while seeking the highest investment return within the aforementioned constraints.

2.0 Scope:

This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the City of Big Bear Lake. These funds are accounted for in the City of Big Bear Lake’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and include:

Funds:

The General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds
Enterprise Funds
Trust and Agency Funds
Retirement Funds
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3.0 Prudence:

Investments shall be made with judgment and care — under circumstances then prevailing — which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.

The standard of prudence to be used by the Treasurerall persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of the City of Big Bear Lake shall be the "Pprudent Iinvestor" Sstandard” and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio, pursuant to the State of California Government Code Section 53600.3, as stated in part: . “…all governing bodies of local agencies or persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of those local agencies investing public funds pursuant to this chapter are trustees and therefore fiduciaries subject to the prudent investor standard. When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the Agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the Agency…” The Treasurer and his employees, when exercising due diligence and acting in accordance with the investment policy, shall be relieved of personal responsibility and liability for an individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

4.0 Objectives:

The primary objectives, in priority order, of the City of Big Bear Lake's investment activities shall beare:

Safety:

Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments of the City of Big Bear Lake shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.

Liquidity:

The City of Big Bear Lake's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City of Big Bear Lake to meet all operating disbursement requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.

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Return on Investments:

The City of Big Bear Lake's investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a reasonable market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City of Big Bear Lake's investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.

5.0 Delegation of Authority:

Authority to manage the City of Big Bear Lake's investment program is derived from the City Council. Management responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the City Treasurer. The City Treasurer shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of subordinate employees acting on his or her behalf.

The City Treasurer and his or her employees, when exercising due diligence and acting in accordance with the investment policy and written procedures, shall be relieved of personal responsibility and liability for an individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported to the City Council in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest:

Officers, eEmployees and financial dealers/institutions involved in the investment process shall perform in an ethical manner and shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Such officers, employees and financial dealers/institutions shall disclose to the City Manager , any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within this jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City of Big Bear Lake, particularly with regard to the timing of purchases and sales.

7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions:

If the City expands its investment vehicles beyond Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) accounts, the City Treasurer will compile and maintain a list of qualified financial institutions authorized to provide investment services, including banks, savings and loans, and broker/dealers.. In addition, a list will also be maintained of approved security broker/dealers, selected by credit worthiness, who are authorized to provide investment services in the State of California. These may include "primary" dealers or regional dealers that qualify under Securities & Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule). No public deposit shall be made except in a qualified public depository as established by state laws.

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All financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions shall demonstrate the required knowledge and qualifications to perform said services and must supply the City Treasurer with the following documentation: : (e.g. audited financial statements, proof of National Association of Security Dealers certification, trading resolution, proof of state registration, completed broker/dealer questionnaire, certification of having read the City of Big Bear Lake's investment policy, and depository contracts, and any other documentation the City Treasurer deems appropriate..)
An annual review of the financial condition and registrations of qualified bidders will be conducted by the City Treasurer..

A current audited financial statement is required to be on file for each financial institution and broker/dealer in which the City of Big Bear Lake investsdoes business.

8.0 Authorized & Suitable Investments:

California Government Code provides basic investment limits and guidelines for government entities. Within those permitted investments, The City of Big Bear Lake, is empowered by the California Government code to, and as a matter of City policy, limitsy may, investments to in the following types of securities:.

Securities of the U.S. Government, or its agencies
Certificates of deposit, placed with commercial banks and S&L's Commercial paper
Medium term corporate notes
Repurchase agreements
Passbook savings account demand deposits
Money market mutual funds
California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
Government sponsored pools and/or mutual funds
As a matter of past practice, the City of Big Bear Lake has shall favored the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF is authorized under the California Government Code as an allowable investment for local agencies even though some of the individual investments of the pool are not allowed as a direct investment by a local agency.

Common stocks are not authorized for investment.,

9.0 Investment Pools:

With the exception of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), aA thorough investigation of government sponsored pools and/or mutual funds is required prior to investing, and on an annual basis.. A questionnaire or other method shall be developed to solicit the following information for subsequent review by the City:

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A description of eligible investment securities, and a written statement of investment policy and objectives.

A description of interest calculations and how it is distributed, and how gains and losses are treated.
 A description of how the securities are safeguarded (including the settlement processes), and how often the securities are priced and the program audited.

A description of who may invest in the program, how often, and maximum/minimum deposit/withdrawal.

A schedule for receiving statements and portfolio listings.

An explanation as to how reserves and retained earnings are utilized by the pool/fund.

A fee schedule and when and how fees are assessed.

A statement as to whether the pool/fund is eligible for the investment of bond proceeds or whether it accepts such proceeds.

10.0 Collateralization:

Collateralization will be required on two types of investments: certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements. In order to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization level will be (102%) of market value of principal and accrued interest.

As required by federal statute, banks doing business with governmental entities are required to collateralize deposits. The City of Big Bear Lake maintains a bank account with Union Bank of CaliforniaU.S. Bank. All City deposits are collateralized.

When collateralizing investments other than bank deposits, collateral will be held by an independent third party with whom the City of Big Bear Lake has a current custodial agreement. A clearly marked evidence of ownership (safekeeping receipt) must be supplied to the City of Big Bear Lake and retained.

11.0 Safekeeping and Custody:

All security transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements, entered into by the City of Big Bear Lake shall be conducted on a delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis.

Securities will be held by a third party qualified custodian designated by the City Treasurer and evidenced by safekeeping receipts..

12.0 Risk Tolerance
The City of Big Bear Lake recognizes its fiduciary responsibility to protect public funds and to prudently manage investments to achieve the objectives of safety, liquidity and return on investments. The City Treasurer shall periodically review guidelines and establish strategies to control risks of default, market price changes, and illiquidity.

12.1 Diversification:

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As part of its strategy to minimize risk of issuer default and market price changes, The City of Big Bear Lake will seek to diversify its portfolio of investments, including diversification by security type and institution. With the exception of U.S. Treasury securities and LAIF, no more than 50% of the City of Big Bear Lake's total investment portfolio will be invested in a single security type or with a single financial institution.

12.2 Maximum Maturities:

To mitigate market and liquidity risk, to the extent possible,, the City of Big Bear Lake will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements, providing adequate liquidity for short-term cash needs. Longer term investments will only be made with funds that are not needed for current cash flow purposes. . Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the City of Big Bear Lake will not make any directly investments in securities maturing more than five years from the date of purchase.

With City Council approval, resave reserve funds may be invested in securities exceeding five years if the maturitiesy of such investments are made to coincide as nearly as practicable with the expected use of the funds.

13.0 Internal Control:

The City Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review of the investments with respect to the Investment Policy, conducted by an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring reviewing compliance with policies and procedures. Additionally, regular account reconciliation and verification of general ledger balances relating to the purchasing and maturing of investment and allocation of investment to fund balances shall be performed by the Finance Department under their established system of internal controls.

14.0 Performance Standards:

The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of obtaining a reasonable market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City of Big Bear Lake’s investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs, ensuring the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met..

Market Yield Rate of Return (Benchmark): As a matter of past practice, The City of Big Bear Lake's investment strategy has been is passive, favoring the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). . Given this strategy, the basis used by the City Treasurer to determine whether market yields are being achieved shall be the 6 month U.S. T-Bill. The City Treasurer may choose an alternate investment strategy that is active.

If an active strategy is pursued, the City Treasurer shall establish an appropriate benchmark(s) for investments with parameters that reflect the types and maturities of investments allowed under the Investment Policy. The investment portfolio’s return shall be measured using total return.

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15.0 Reporting:

The City Treasurer shall provide to City Council , monthly investment reports which provide a clear picture of the status of the current investment portfolio. The management report should include comments on the fixed income markets and economic conditions, discussions regarding restrictions on percentage of investment by categories, possible changes in the portfolio structure going forward and thoughts on investment strategies.

Schedules in the monthly report should include the following:

A listing of individual securities held at the end of the reporting period by authorized investment category
Average life and final maturity of all investments listed Coupon, discount, or earnings rate
Par value, Amortized Book Value, and Market Value
Percentage of the Portfolio represented by each investment category

16.0 Legislative Changes
Any State of California legislative action, that further restricts allowable maturities, investment type or percentage allocations, will be incorporated into this investment policy and supersede any and all applicable language.

17.0 Investment Policy Adoption:

The City of Big Bear Lake's Iinvestment Ppolicy shall be adopted by resolution of the City of Big Bear Lake City Council. The policy shall be reviewed annually by the City Council and any modifications made thereto must be approved by the City Council.

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GLOSSARY OF TREASURY TERMS:

Accrued Interest- Interest earned but not yet received.

Active Deposits- Funds which are immediately required for disbursement.

Amortization- An accounting practice of gradually decreasing (increasing) an asset's book value by spreading its depreciation (accretion) over a period of time.

Asked Price- The price a broker dealer offers to sell securities.

Basis Point- One basis point is one hundredth of one percent (.01).

Bid Price- The price a broker dealer offers to purchase securities.

Bond- A financial obligation for which the issuer promises to pay the bondholder a specified stream of future cash flows, including periodic interest payments and a principal repayment.

Book Value- The value at which a debt security is shown on the holder's balance sheet. Book value is acquisition cost less amortization of premium or accretion of discount.

Certificate of Deposit- A deposit insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC at a set rate for a specified period of time.

Collateral- Securities, evidence of deposit or pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposit of public moneys.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)- The official annual financial report for the City. It includes five combined statements and basic financial statements for each individual fund and account group prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP).

Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT)- An average yield of a specific Treasury maturity sector for a specific time frame. This is a market index for reference of past direction of interest rates for the given Treasury maturity range.

Coupon- The annual rate of interest that a bond's issuer promises to pay the bondholder on the bond's face value.

Credit Analysis- A critical review and appraisal of the economic and financial conditions or of the ability to meet debt obligations.

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Current Yield- The interest paid on an investment expressed as a percentage of the current price of the security.

Custody- A banking service that provides safekeeping for the individual securities in a customer's investment portfolio under a written agreement which also calls for the bank to collect and pay out income, to buy, sell, receive and deliver securities when ordered to do so by the principal.

Delivery vs. Payment (DVP)- Delivery of securities with a simultaneous exchange of money for the securities.

Discount- The difference between the cost of a security and its value at maturity when quoted at lower than face value.

Diversification- Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns and risk profiles.

Duration- The weighted average maturity of a bond's cash flow stream, where the present value of the cash flows serves as the weights; the future point in time at which on average, an investor has received exactly half of the original investment, in present value terms; a bond's zero-coupon equivalent; the fulcrum of a bond's present value cash flow time line.

Fannie Mae- Trade name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Federal Reserve System- The central bank of the U.S. which consists of a seven member Board of Governors, 12 regional banks and 5,700 commercial banks that are members.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)- Insurance provided to customers of a subscribing bank which guarantees deposits to a set limit (currently $100,000) per account.

Fed Wire- A wire transmission service established by the Federal Reserve Bank to facilitate the transfer of funds through debits and credits of funds between participants within the Fed system.

Freddie Mac- Trade name for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Ginnie Mae- Trade name for the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), a direct obligation bearing the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Inactive Deposits- Funds not immediately needed for disbursement.

Interest Rate- The annual yield earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage.

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Investment Agreements- An agreement with a financial institution to borrow public funds subject to certain negotiated terms and conditions concerning collateral, liquidity and interest rates.

Liquidity- Refers to the ability to rapidly convert an investment into cash.

Market Value- The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be purchased or sold.

Maturity- The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable.

New Issue- Term used when a security is originally "brought" to market.

Perfected Delivery- Refers to an investment where the actual security or collateral is held by an independent third party representing the purchasing entity.

Portfolio- Collection of securities held by an investor.

Primary Dealer- A group of government securities dealers that submit daily reports of market activity and security positions held to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are subject to its informal oversight.

Purchase Date- The date in which a security is purchased for settlement on that or a later date.

Rate of Return- The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.

Repurchase Agreement (REPO)- A transaction where the seller (bank) agrees to buy back from the buyer (City) the securities at an agreed upon price after a stated period of time.

Reverse Repurchase Agreement (REVERSE REPO)- A transaction where the seller (City) agrees to buy back from the buyer (bank) the securities at an agreed upon price after a stated period of time.

Risk- Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset.

Safekeeping- see custody.

Sallie Mae- Trade name for the Student Loan Marketing Association (SLMA), a U.S. sponsored corporation.

Secondary Market- A market made for the purchase and sale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

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Settlement Date- The date on which a trade is cleared by delivery of securities against funds.

Treasury Bills- U.S. Treasury Bills which are short-term, direct obligations of the U.S.

Government issued with original maturities of 13 weeks, 26 weeks and 52 weeks; sold in minimum amounts of $10,000 in multiples of $5,000 above the minimum. Issued in book entry form only. T-bills are sold on a discount basis.

U.S. Government Agencies- Instruments issued by various US Government Agencies most of which are secured only by the credit worthiness of the particular agency.

Yield- The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. It is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price of the security.

Yield to Maturity- The rate of income return on an investment, minus any premium or plus any discount, with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond, expressed as a percentage.

Yield Curve- The yield on bonds, notes or bills of the same type and credit risk at a specific date for maturities up to thirty years.

MEETING
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Erik Sund, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Since the 1979 passage of Proposition 4, legislative bodies of taxing agencies are required to adopt an appropriation limit for their agencies. The required action must comply with Article XIII B of the State Constitution and Government Code 7900 et. seq. The limit specifies the maximum appropriations that may be funded by proceeds of taxes.

The first year that the appropriations limit was required to be adopted (“Base Year”) was Fiscal Year 1980-81. The Base Year Limit was established by taking the actual appropriations financed by the proceeds of taxes in Fiscal Year 1978-79 and subtracting certain items that, by statute, were not subject to the limit. Proposition 111 later adjusted the Base Year beginning with Fiscal Year 1990-91 and established the new Base Year limit using the entity’s Fiscal Year 1986-87 limit adjusted annually as specified by Article XIII B and as amended by Proposition 111.

The adopted limit is adjusted annually by a “change factor” that is tied to growth indicators specified by the State. One indicator is the change in state per capita income. The other is population growth of the City, or alternatively, the County. The formula provided by the State calls for conversion of each indicator to a ratio. The two ratios multiplied together produce the factor by which to change the appropriations limit. By applying the change factor to the prior year’s appropriations limit, the new limit is calculated.

The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriation Limit is calculated using the California per capita personal income factor which increased 3.62% and the County population growth factor which grew 0.42%.

The combination of these factors results in an increase in the appropriations limit of 4.06% over the prior year established limit of $49,795,135. Applying this growth factor to the previously established limit results in an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 of $51,816,817.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to adopt the appropriations limit. Proceeds from taxes which are subject to the limit are $18,720,721 leaving $33,096,096 available for appropriation.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

Item 1.5

CONSIDERATIONS OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This item aligns with Strategic Priority Goal No. 1, to “ensure fiscal responsibility”.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX

2. Calculation of Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FY 2024-25
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at the special statewide election held on November 6, 1979 provides that the total annual appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year be adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and,
WHEREAS, the State legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 111, the Traffic Congestion Relief and Spending Limitation Act of 1990 which was authorized on June 5, 1990, modified the calculation method for the limitation; and, WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly scheduled meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and, WHEREAS, Section 7902 (a) and 7902.6 of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the 2024-25 fiscal year; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake wishes to establish the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the City of Big Bear Lake.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake, as follows:

1. That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Big Bear Lake for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was available to the public in the Finance Department at least fifteen days prior to this date.

2. That the appropriations limit for the City of Big Bear Lake as established in accordance with Section 7902 (a) and 7902.6 of the California Government Code for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $51,816,817.

3. That the cost of living factor selected was the California per capita personal income factor which was an increase of 3.62% for 2024-25.

4. That the population growth factor for 2024-25 was that of the County which grew by

0.42%.

Item 1.5
Attachment 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
CITY
APPROPRITATIONS LIMIT 2023-24 49,795,135
City County
Per capita Personal Income (Converted to a ratio) 1.0362 1.0362 Population Growth (Converted to a ratio) 1.0020 1.0042
Combined Factor 1.0383 1.0406
Factor Applied (Higher of City or County) 1.0406
APPROPRITATIONS LIMIT 2024-25 51,816,817
CITY
Estimated Proceeds of Taxes 2024-25 21,545,721
Capital Projects Excludable (streets) (2,825,000)
Total Subject to the Limit 18,720,721
APPROPRITATIONS LIMIT 2024-25 51,816,817
Amount Available from Limit 33,096,096
COMPARISON: APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT VS. PROCEEDS OF TAXES
CALCULATION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
Item 1.5
Attachment 2

MEETING
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Erik Sund, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Award of Contract – Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
State and local governments commonly charge user fees to fund the provision of goods and services. The amount of user fees charged may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services. In establishing the fee amount, it is appropriate and reasonable to factor in the expense of the direct services which includes employee labor and benefits, supplies, materials, etc., as well as any indirect expenses such as overhead costs. Government organizations must have objective cost allocation plans to support indirect costs estimated for user fees that are periodically reviewed and updated.

The City’s current user fee schedule is based on a user fee study dated February 27, 2002. The City awarded its last Cost of Services plan in 2000, and implemented the new fee structure in 2002, which included Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments that were applied in the first few years.

With those adjustments factored in, user fees have not been updated since 2006.

The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 3, 2024, seeking proposals from qualified professional firms with proven experience to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study (Fee Study) and Cost Allocation Plan (CAP). The purpose of the requested study is to ensure the City assesses appropriate fees and rates that will allow the City to recover the actual costs incurred for fee-related services.

The scope of services requested in the RFP includes reviewing and updating all fees and charges for services provided by the city, as well as recommending additional fees. The study will evaluate the cost of providing each service and ensure a reasonable relationship between the cost and the current service fees. The goal is to recover the actual costs incurred for fee-related services and develop user fees that comply with Proposition 26, Proposition 218, and other applicable statutory requirements. The study will also compare rates and fees with similar cities and identify best practices in establishing user fees.

The proposal received by Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. meets the mandatory elements which require the firms to be independent and free of conflicts of interest with the City, Department of Water (DWP), and Fire Protection District (FPD). City staff evaluated the proposal based on the cost of services to be provided, approach to working with City staff, timing to accomplish services requested, overall experience, client referrals, and the ability for City staff to internally update the Item 1.6
cost allocation rates and user fees in future years.

Based on the evaluation of proposals, it is recommended that the City Council approve the professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. with a fixed not-to-exceed total contract cost of $49,990.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal year 2024-25 budget appropriation includes the cost for professional services to support a comprehensive user fee study and cost allocation plan. No additional appropriation is being requested as the approved budget supports the cost of the contract.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION
This action has no impact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

CONSIDERATION OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This item aligns with Strategic Priority Goal No. 1, to “ensure fiscal responsibility.”

RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. to Conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2024-XX

2. 2024 RFP for a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan

3. Matrix Consulting Group Proposal for a Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
TO MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. TO CONDUCT A

COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City assesses appropriate fees and rates that will allow the City to recover the actual costs incurred for fee related services; and,
WHEREAS, the City last conducted a comprehensive user fee study and implemented the resulting fee structure in 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the City last updated user fees with an inflationary adjustment in 2006; and, WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on April 3, 2024 seeking proposals from qualified professional firms with proven experience to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan outlining the scope of work; and, WHEREAS, in seeking to identify the firm best qualified to provide the requested scope of services, as described in the RFP, the technical qualifications are weighted more heavily and the remaining score is based on price; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal was evaluated using the criteria outlined in the RFP which included cost of services provided, methodology, approach to working with City staff, timing to accomplish services requested, overall experience, client referrals and the ability for City staff to internally update the cost allocation rates and user fees in future years; and, WHEREAS, based on the evaluation of proposals, the firm being recommended for an award of contract to provide a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan to the City is Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. with a fixed not-to-exceed total contract cost of $49,990; and, WHEREAS, the Professional Services Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and aligns with Strategic Priority Goal No. 1, to “ensure fiscal responsibility”; and,
WHEREAS, the scope of services are included in the adopted budgets for professional services to support a comprehensive user fee study and cost allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council that:

1. Professional Services Agreement is awarded to Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. for a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan provided to the City of Big Bear Lake in the amount of $49,990.

2. The City Manager is authorized to execute all contract documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Item 1.6
Attachment 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June, 2024 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Finance/Treasury Services
39707 Big Bear Boulevard, PO Box 10000, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 • (909) 866-5831 • www.citybigbearlake.com

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY, COST

ALLOCATION PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEE STUDY
Services starting with fiscal year ending
June 30, 2025

QUESTIONS / INQUIRIES
Kimberly Graf
[email protected]
Item 1.6
Attachment 2
City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Page | 2

INTRODUCTION
The City of Big Bear Lake (City) is seeking proposals from qualified professional firms with proven experience to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study (Fee Study), Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and Development Impact Fee Study (DIF). The City is seeking to engage a single qualified professional firm to conduct all three studies. All proposals must be received by the City, no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024. Late proposals will not be considered.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse respondents for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). Materials submitted by respondents are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act, unless exempt. Any language purporting to render the entire proposal confidential or proprietary will be ineffective.

During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers, to allow corrections of errors or omissions, and to amend this RFP, as necessary.

All materials submitted to the City in response to this RFP shall remain the property of the City.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in this request for proposals, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the selected firm.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive minor irregularities in any proposal, to negotiate with qualified sources, or cancel this request in total or in part. Please see the Proposal Requirements in this document for further information.

BACKGROUND
The City is located in Southern California and is a popular four-season resort community nestled in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest at an elevation of 6,752’ only a couple of hours away from major metropolitan cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. The City’s jurisdictional boundaries cover a 6.95 square mile area on Big Bear Lake’s south shore.

The City’s year-round population is approximately 5,000, but the community welcomes between 20,000 and 100,000 weekend and holiday visitors depending upon the season and special events schedule. As a popular tourist destination, major revenues (Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, and Transient Occupancy Taxes) not only support the services and infrastructure needed for our businesses, residents and second homeowners, but also the influx of visitors throughout the year.

The City was incorporated as a Charter City on November 28, 1980, and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. All five councilmembers are elected, by district, for overlapping terms of four years. The Council serves as the policy-making body and is responsible for selecting the City Manager.

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The City Manager oversees a full-time staff of approximately 70 employees and is responsible for carrying out the policies of the Council, overseeing the daily operations and appointing management personnel to administer and direct the affairs of the various departments. Services provided by the City include street maintenance, solid waste, sewer, community and economic development and general services. Law enforcement services are provided through a contract with the County of San Bernardino. The City has a Department of Water (DWP) and Fire Protection District (FPD) which are operated independently.

The City awarded its last Cost of Services plan in 2000, and implemented the fees from the study in 2002, with changes reflected in user fees and service delivery costs. User fees were updated in accordance with Consumer Price Index (CPI) up until 2006. The City currently has no further rate adjustments scheduled, therefore future rate and fee adjustments will be considered with this Study. The purpose of the requested study is to ensure the City assesses appropriate fees and rates that will allow the City to recover the actual costs incurred for fee related services.

Regarding Development Impact Fees, they were first adopted in 1985, to address new development’s impact on infrastructure needs. Amendments in 1991, including adjustments in response to AB 1600, aimed to ensure fair cost distribution. Most recent updates occurred in 2009, resulting in a five-year tiered fee structure. Additionally, a separate fee for fire suppression facilities was introduced in 2005. From 2009 to 2013, fees underwent a phased increase to address changing economic climates. Ongoing studies ensure fees meet infrastructure demands as well as compliance with Government Code Section 66006 (b)(1); which mandates transparent accounting of fee usage. Continual updates reflect the City's commitment to managing growth responsibly and equitably distributing infrastructure costs.

OBJECTIVE
The City’s primary objective is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to establish a contract to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study (Fee Study), Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and Development Impact Fee Study (DIF). The study aims to review and update all fees and charges for services provided by the City, as well as recommend additional fees. The study will evaluate the cost of providing each service and ensure a reasonable relationship between the cost and the current service fees. The goal is to recover the actual costs incurred for fee-related services and develop user fees that comply with Proposition 26, Proposition 218, and other applicable statutory requirements. The study will also compare rates and fees with similar cities and identify best practices in establishing user fees. The Consultant will provide a well-documented and legallydefensible plan, including recommendations for new fees and revenue sources. Both the User Fee Study (Fee Study) and Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) are expected to be completed within FY24-25, with the Development Impact Fee Study (DIF) being completed within FY25-26.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR USER FEE STUDY
Project tasks shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ones set forth below:

Note: If the Consultant fees for additional tasks are warranted, those additional tasks must be clearly identified in the Consultant’s proposal.

1. Work and meet with City staff to refine the project scope, purpose, schedule, use, and goals of the User Fees to ensure that study will be accurate and appropriate for the City’s needs.

Review the project schedule and answer questions regarding the development of the fee study.

2. Conduct a comprehensive review of the City’s current fee structure to establish a consistent and objective based fee structure. The review shall include:
a) Meetings or interviews with staff as needed for an understanding of the services the City provides and the City’s processes and operations;
b) Review current fee schedules for all departments and services; c) Collect and document comments and concerns from staff and incorporate those comments as directed.

3. Identify the total cost of providing City services at the appropriate level and in a manner that is consistent with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations governing the collection of fees, rates, and charges by public entities including, but not limited to Proposition 26 and 218. The Consultant shall refer to the suggested “CAP” model to calculate the costs of providing City services.

4. Compare service costs with existing recovery levels. This should include any service areas where the City is currently charging for services in addition to areas that the City does not currently collect fees for services, considering the City and similar city practices; a) Identify and recommend changes to current fee structure, including deposit accounts;
b) Identify and recommend potential new fees and charges for services that the City currently provides but does not have an established fee; c) Identify and recommend fees and charges based on the firm’s analysis and appropriate subsidy percentages for fees for which full cost recovery may be unrealistic;
d) Recommendations should be based on practices by similar cities that charge for similar services, industry best practices, or the Consultant’s professional opinion.

5. Prepare a draft “Fee Study” report and participate in various presentations to select City staff and the City Council as deemed necessary by staff. The draft “Fee Study” and subsequent fee schedules shall:
a) Include fee schedules separated by City departments. For example, building and safety, planning, public works, finance, engineering, etc.; b) Identify each fee at full cost, recommended cost, and current cost recovery levels; c) Identify the direct cost, indirect cost, and the overhead cost for each service; d) Identify the present fees, recommended fees, percentage of change, cost recovery percentage, revenue impact and fee comparison with other San Bernardino County City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Page | 5
cities, or other California cities that are comparable to the City of Big Bear Lake.

A comparison survey of rates and fees of similar cities shall be included; e) Include an option for annual inflator based on the application of a generally accepted measure, such as the Consumer Price Index;
f) Include any other matters that are identified during the implementation of the Consultant’s work plan that the City should consider.

6. Prepare and deliver the draft “Fee Study” presentation(s) to the City Council in order to facilitate their understanding of the fee study and its implications for the City and the community and make necessary adjustments as requested.

7. Prepare a base model in Microsoft Excel of the fee schedules in order to allow the City to adjust fees and charges as the City’s organizational structure and service model change:
a) The model shall allow for the “Fee Study” changes to be applied to the fee schedules;
b) The model shall allow for the application of the annual inflator; c) Provide training to staff in order to facilitate the annual update to fees.

8. Provide the City with an electronic copy of the final comprehensive review, including related schedules and cost documentation in a format that can be edited and updated by City staff to accommodate organizational changes.

9. Report on other matters that come to the Consultant’s attention during the course of the study that in their professional opinion the City should consider.

10. Consult with City staff, should the need arise, to defend the “Fee Study” as a result of legal, audits, and other challenges.

11. The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services before the contract is awarded.

SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE COST ALLOCATION PLAN Project tasks shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ones set forth below:

Note: If the Consultant determines that additional tasks are warranted, those additional tasks must be clearly identified in the Consultant’s proposal.

1. Work and meet with City staff to refine the project scope, purpose, schedule, use and goals for an overhead cost allocation plan, ensuring that the development of the plan will be both accurate and appropriate for the City’s current needs.

2. Meet with various departmental staff to conduct interviews as needed to gain an understanding of the City's practices and operations. This includes identifying services that overlap different departments so that costs are allocated to and tracked to the appropriate department.

3. Identify the total cost of providing City services at the appropriate level and in a manner that is consistent with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations governing the collection of fees, rates, and charges by public entities including, but not limited to the State Controller’s Office and Code of Federal Regulations (OMB 2 CFR) Part 225 Standards.

4. Identify all staff positions whose time can be allocated to or among City departments, funds, programs, activities, and/or fees charged for City services.

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5. Determine each staff position’s direct cost (stated in dollars per hours) that includes fringe benefits (stated both in dollars per hour and as a percentage of salary) and overhead rate.

6. Work with the Finance and Treasury Services Division in developing service provisions, cost categories, and allocation criteria for current and future activities and programs.

7. Develop a model and methodology in Microsoft Excel for calculating the full costs of providing each City service. The requirements of the model shall allow for the following:
a) The addition or removal of direct and overhead costs so that the overhead cost allocation plan can be developed from current city operations and adapt to changes as the City continues to grow;
b) The addition of hypothetical service area information for future service enhancements and the ability to calculate the estimated costs for providing the service under consideration;
c) The ability to calculate a fully burdened hourly rate of a position that includes salary, benefits and applicable overhead;
d) The ability to document changes in the City’s authorized personnel, including personnel additions, salary schedule changes, and step changes for current personnel;
e) The ability to include an option for an annual inflator based on benefit increases for personnel such as retirement contributions, insurance premiums, and payroll taxes; f) The ability to include an option for annual inflator based on contracted services rate increases;
g) Provide training to staff in order to facilitate the annual update to fees; h) The “CAP” should be prepared in accordance with the Uniform Guidance in the event the City wishes to allocate and claim the indirect cost against federal and state grant programs.

8. Prepare a draft “CAP” and participate in various presentations to select City staff and the City Council as deemed necessary by staff. Collect and document comments and concerns from staff and Council members and incorporate those comments as directed:
a) Costs shall be identified so they can be allocated to and tracked by the appropriate departments and divisions;
b) The draft “CAP” shall identify direct, indirect, and overhead costs at full cost and recommended cost;
c) The draft “CAP” shall include any other matters that are identified during the implementation of the Consultant’s work plan that the City should consider; d) The Consultant shall prepare and deliver draft Plan presentation(s) to the City Council to facilitate understanding of the Plan and the implications for the City and the community and make adjustments as requested.

9. Provide the City with an Excel copy of the final “CAP”, including related schedules and cost documentation in a format that can be edited and updated by City staff to accommodate changes in the organization, or changes in costs, or indexing. Develop a model for adjusting the plan to include the addition of hypothetical service area information for future service enhancements, and the ability to calculate the estimated costs of providing the service under consideration. (Scenario and “what if” analyses).

10. Consultant should recommend other tasks that it deems appropriate to achieve the objectives set forth in this RFP and report on other matters that come to the Consultant’s City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Page | 7
attention during the course of the study that in their professional opinion the City should consider.

11. Consult with City staff, should the need arise, to defend the “CAP” as a result of legal, audits and other challenges.

12. The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services before the contract is awarded.

SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY
The City assesses a variety of cost recovery-based fees. The Consultant (or Consultants) will conduct a comprehensive update of the nexus analysis for these fees and explore updating development impact fees as appropriate. The City’s fees must comply with any applicable state and federal law including but not limited to the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq., also known as Assembly Bill 1600).

As part of the planned scope of work for the “DIF”, project tasks shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Note: If the Consultant determines that additional tasks are warranted, those additional tasks must be clearly identified in the Consultant’s proposal.

1. Review the following City documents:
a) Current DIFs
b) 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
c) General Plan, Municipal Code, and other relevant City documents

2. Findings and Fees: Provide enough information and the necessary findings to help the City determine a full slate of the DIFs based on the proposed infrastructure requirements to support the City’s General Plan growth projections and the City’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Consultant will work with City staff to determine other supporting infrastructure (i.e., equipment, vehicles, etc.) or other operational services that could rightfully be included in the fee program to ensure the costs of such supporting infrastructure are paid by development.

3. Meetings: The Consultant shall attend the following meetings, at a minimum. Should the Consultant identify a meeting that they feel is necessary to achieve the results and is beyond the meetings described below, they shall describe those meetings in their proposal. Unless otherwise determined by the City, Consultant shall plan on meetings being held at Big Bear Lake City Hall.
a) Kick-off meeting between Consultant and City staff to review objectives of the study, agree to methodology, exchange information, timing and schedule for all tasks, and to determine information to be provided by City staff. The interview/meeting with City staff shall include discussion regarding acceptable level of service for specific facilities and functions and the related fees for such services including but not necessarily limited to:

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• Traffic Impact & Circulation
• Drainage Infrastructure
• Public & General Facilities
• Sewer & Water Infrastructure
• Public Parks & Open Space
• Public Safety Services
b) Meeting to review findings with City staff. Consultant to provide information supporting findings to date and proposed fees.
c) Consultant shall prepare a draft “DIF” report and participate in various presentations to select City staff and the City Council or other interested parties as deemed necessary by staff.
d) At least one City Council meeting to present the draft “DIF” report. Discuss methodology, findings, formal presentation, answer questions about findings, collect input for preparation of final report.
e) An additional, final City Council meeting to present a final report. f) Other meetings: Public meetings and outreach to present the draft “DIF” report to the community. Meetings to share findings with stakeholders. Consultant to facilitate meeting, provide exhibits and formal presentation, collect input and prepare meeting minutes capturing public input.
g) One additional public meeting.

4. Consultant shall assist with staff reports and any presentations developed.

5. Report Deliverables. Prepare draft and final reports to submit to the City containing background information, methodology, findings, and recommendations. More specifically, Consultant shall prepare a report containing, but not limited to, the following:
• Background information
• Description of the overall methodology
• Supporting justification
• Recommended DIFs
• The analysis and calculations that provide each legal nexus between the recommended fee and the impact created by the new development. • The relationship between the fee’s use and the type of project on which it would be imposed.
• The need for any additional facilities and the type of project on which the fee would be imposed. The amount of the fee and the cost of the facility (or portion of the facility) attributable to new development. • Identify the purpose of the proposed new fee.
• Identify how the fee would be used
• The final report should summarize key results and findings and explain the . methodology used and documentation compliance with the “reasonable . . . . . relationship” requirements of AB 1600.
• Any additional matters that City staff should be made aware of.

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6. Report on other matters that come to the Consultant’s attention during the course of the study that in their professional opinion the City should consider.

7. Consult with City staff, should the need arise, to defend the “DIF” as a result of legal, audits and other challenges.

8. The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services before the contract is awarded.

RFP SCHEDULE
The following is a list of key dates regarding this request for proposals:

Date Activity
April 3, 2024 Request for Proposal issued
May 1, 2024 Due Date for Proposals (by 5:00 p.m.)
June 12, 2024 City Council Award of Contract (Tentative) Following award of contract, all proposers will be notified of the decision and City will begin working with the selected firm to execute a contract. Refer to Attachment A for a sample Professional Services Agreement (PSA). The PSA template is in the process of being updated; therefore, the final form of this agreement may differ from the sample provided. Upon execution of the agreement and receipt of all required elements, the selected firm will be given authorization to begin services.

If awarded, the contract will commence with the agreed upon dates and established project timeline after the contract is signed and filed by the City representatives.

NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON
Any questions and requests for clarification/additional information shall be submitted by email to Kimberly Graf, Finance Manager, at [email protected] no later than April 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Responses to specific questions will be posted no later than April 26, 2024 via addendum. All information regarding this RFP, including questions and responses, will be available on the City’s website: www.citybigbearlake.com. It is the responsibility of proposers to check the City’s website for information pertaining to this RFP.

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Technical Proposal
The purpose of the Technical Proposal is to demonstrate the qualifications, competence, and capacity of the firm as well as the qualifications of particular staff to be assigned to this contract.

Proposals should provide a straightforward, concise description of the vendor’s company, qualifications, proposed solution, and capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP.

Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. The Technical Proposal shall also be concise, excluding excessive or irrelevant material, and at a minimum, contain the following:

1. Title Page
Title page showing the request for proposals subject; the firm's name; the contact person’s name, address, telephone number and title; and the date of the proposal.

2. Table of Contents
Include a clear and complete identification of the materials submitted by section and page number.

4. Independence
The firm should provide an affirmative statement that it is independent of the City, DWP, and FPD.

5. Business License
The firm is required to possess a City of Big Bear Lake Business License (Business License) while conducting any work under this contract. The firm does not have to possess an active Business License to submit a proposal; instead, the firm shall provide an affirmative statement that it will obtain a Business License if awarded a contract.

6. Insurance
The selected firm shall comply with the insurance requirements of the City prior to commencement of work. The firm must maintain no less than the City’s minimum insurance requirements during the entire term of their engagement. Refer to the sample professional services agreement included in this RFP as Attachment A.

7. Experience and Technical Competence
To qualify, the proposal shall provide a description of how the Proposer’s experience, technical and professional skills will meet the goals and fulfill the requirements identified in this RFP.

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The proposal shall provide the number of years the firm has conducted the services in the RFP and at least three references including the name and telephone number of each reference.

8. Proposed Method and Timing to Accomplish Services requested in RFP The proposal shall describe the management approach in partnership with the City and the timeline associated with the services from inception to completion of project. Proposer shall consider the scope of the goals of the City and general functions required. In reviewing the scope of services, the proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention within the discussion of the proposed method to accomplish the services.

Cost Proposal
The Cost Proposal should contain all pricing information relative to performing the services as described in the RFP. The total all-inclusive maximum price is to contain all direct and indirect costs including all out-of-pocket and travel expenses for the full term of this agreement. The City will not be responsible for expenses incurred in preparing and submitting the proposal.

The Cost Proposal should include the following information:

1. Name of Firm. Certification that the person signing the proposal is authorized to represent the firm, empowered to submit the cost proposal, and authorized to sign a contract with the City.

2. Total all-inclusive cost not to exceed maximum price: The cost proposal should contain all pricing information relative to performing the scope of work as described in this request for proposals. The total all-inclusive maximum not to exceed price is to contain all direct and indirect costs including all out-of- pocket expenses. Provide a budget for each major milestone (Fee Study, CAP, and DIF) and for the entire scope of services. The proposed budget should be inclusive of all meetings, conference calls, site visits and deliverables. The budget should include a list of anticipated reimbursable expenses with rates charged for each.

3. Component Costs: Include separate schedules of all fees and expenses for each of the work tasks and deliverables described in this RFP (Fee Study, CAP, and DIF). These schedules should include hourly rates and number of hours anticipated for each staff level; as well as outof-pocket expenses such as transportation, meals, communications, and duplication costs. The total of these separate schedules should have a direct relationship to the total all-inclusive maximum price.

4. Rates for Additional Professional Services: If it should become necessary for the City to request the successful Consultant to render any additional services to either supplement services requested in this RFP or to perform any additional work as a result of the specific recommendations included in any report issued resulting from this engagement, then such additional work shall be performed only if set forth in an addendum to the contract between City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Page | 12
the City and the Consultant. Any such additional work would be performed at the same rates submitted in the dollar cost bid unless otherwise noted in the proposal.

5. Manner of Payment: Progress payment will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in accordance with the Consultant’s proposal. Interim billings shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024. Any proposals received after this deadline will be returned unopened to the firm. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must clearly state, “Proposal for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan and Development Impact Fee Study” on the outside of the package or envelope. Proposals should include four (4) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy (thumb drive or CD).

Proposals should be addressed as follows:

City of Big Bear Lake
Kelly Ent, Chief Financial Officer
PO Box 10000
39707 Big Bear Blvd.

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

EVALUATION PROCESS
Proposals will be evaluated using three sets of criteria: Mandatory Elements, Technical Qualifications, and Fees. Proposals meeting the mandatory criteria will have their proposal evaluated and scored for both technical qualifications and price. The following represent the principal selection criteria, which will be considered during the evaluation process:

1. Mandatory Elements
a. The consulting firm is independent.
b. The consulting firm has no conflict of interest with the City.

2. Technical Qualifications: (60% of scoring)
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a. Expertise and Experience

1. The firm's thoroughness and understanding of the tasks to be completed.

2. The firm’s background and experience in organizational analysis evaluation.

3. The quality of the firm's assigned staff, including proposed key personnel, expertise and qualifications.

4. The firm’s positive reference checks.

3. Proposed Fees and Charges for Service: (40% of scoring) During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers, as necessary.

The City reserves the right to interview any or all responding proposers and/or to award a contract without conducting interviews.

A recommendation for Consultant selection will be made to the City Council based on the “best value” evaluation of the proposals/qualifications, which will take into account the Consultant’s team’s qualifications, reference checks, comparable experience and cost, as well as Consultant’s availability to undertake the project, complete the tasks timely and deliver a high-quality work product, and ability to comply with the City’s standard professional service agreement.

All interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals to the RFP, as the award is not based solely on the lowest cost proposal submitted. Total cost will be taken into consideration, but the Consultant’s capabilities, competence and capacity will be considered as well. The City reserves the right to choose the overall best proposer according the to the City’s criteria. The City, and its designated representatives, shall be the sole judge of its own best interest, the proposal, and the resulting negotiated agreement. The City’s decisions will be final.

The above factors, along with other factors that the City may deem appropriate, will be used to identify the proposal that represents the best value, which will be the basis for the contract award. The decision of whether to award a contract and selection of a Consultant will be in the sole discretion of the City Council.

City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Attachment A
Professional Services Agreement:

The firm selected through this RFP process will be expected to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the City. A sample PSA template for these services is included on the following page. This template is in the process of being updated; therefore, the final form of the executed agreement may differ from the sample provided herein. Please refer to this document for insurance requirements and performance expectations.
[Sample PSA included on the following page.]

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of ________________, 20____ by and between the City of Big Bear Lake, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California 92315 (“City”), and [***INSERT NAME***], a [***INSERT TYPE OF

ENTITY - CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY***] with its principal place of business at [***INSERT ADDRESS***] (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services for the following project: Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan and Development Impact Fee Study (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).

B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.

C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the services described herein.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Services.

Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit “B.” b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $ [Insert amount of compensation]. This amount is to cover all direct and indirect costs including out-of-pocket and travel expenses. The City will not pay any additional fees. Periodic payments shall be made within 45 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Additional Work may be authorized, as described below; and if authorized, said Additional Work will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

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3. Additional Work.

If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.

4. Maintenance of Records.

Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.

5. Term
Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”).

Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within [Insert number of calendar days for performance of the services – if more detail is required attach “Activity Schedule” as Exhibit C, otherwise delete Exhibit C.] The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.

6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the nonperforming party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint.
b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.

7. Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements.

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8. Standard of Care
Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions.

9. Assignment and Subconsultant
Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates, and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

10. Independent Contractor
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided.

11. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain, during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein, Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. (ii) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as the following:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. (iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage

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(iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. (vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City, and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured. b. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention.
c. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act,” Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain, for the period required by this Agreement, workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section.

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d. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein.

This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend. e. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required for the Agreement:

Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement. f. Evidence Required
Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds, where appropriate, the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
g. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the Consultant

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shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration.
(ii) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each contain a provision stating that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.
(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.

Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
h. Qualifying Insurers
(i) All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies, as determined by the City, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(1) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
i. Additional Insurance Provisions
(i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.

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(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
j. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section.

Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.

12. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b. To the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s obligations under the above indemnity shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, but shall not otherwise be reduced. If Consultant’s obligations to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arise out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional services” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication that liability under a claim is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant’s obligations shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability of the City and shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the

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performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.

14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

15. Laws and Venue.

This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of San Bernardino, State of California.

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16 Termination or Abandonment
a. City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.

17. Documents. Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,” above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.

18. Organization
Consultant shall assign _________________________ as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the City.

19. Limitation of Agreement.

This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described above.

20. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:

CITY:

City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Attn: Kelly Ent, Chief Financial Officer
CONSULTANT:
[***INSERT NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT
PERSON***]
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

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21. Third Party Rights
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

22. Equal Opportunity Employment.

Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

23. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an integrated Agreement.

24. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.

25. Successors and Assigns
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

26. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.

27. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

28. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants
City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with this Project or other projects.

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29. Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
AND [***INSERT NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE [***INSERT NAME***]
Erik Sund
City Manager
PRINTED NAME:

TITLE:

ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson
City Clerk
PRINTED NAME:

TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Stephen Deitsch
City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
The City’s goal is to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study (Fee Study), Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and Development Impact Fee Study (DIF). The study aims to review and update all fees and charges for services provided by the City, as well as recommend additional fees. The study will evaluate the cost of providing each service and ensure a reasonable relationship between the cost and the current service fees. The consultant will be required to perform the following tasks:

Scope of Services for User Fee Study within FY24-25:

1. Refine project scope with City staff.

2. Review current fee structure comprehensively.

3. Identify total cost of services considering legal requirements.

4. Compare service costs and recommend changes.

5. Provide Excel model for fee adjustments and staff training.

Scope of Services for Comprehensive Cost Allocation Plan within FY24-25:

1. Refine project scope with City staff.

2. Conduct interviews to understand City's practices.

3. Identify total cost of services considering legal requirements.

4. Identify staff positions for cost allocation.

5. Determine direct costs and overhead rates for staff positions.

6. Develop Excel model for calculating service costs and provide staff training.

Scope of Services for Development Impact Fee Study FY25-26:

1. Review relevant City documents.

2. Provide findings for DIFs based on infrastructure requirements.

3. Prepare draft and final reports containing methodology, findings, and recommendations.

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All projects will require the following of the Consultant:

1. Report on other matters that come to the Consultant’s attention during the course of the study that in their professional opinion the City should consider.

2. Consult with City staff, should the need arise, to defend the as a result of legal, audits and other challenges.

3. Deliver final plan in editable format to the City.

4. Present draft plan to City staff and Council. This may include attending various meetings with City staff and Council; assist with staff reports and presentations.

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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Charges/Payments
Consultant will invoice City for services performed. Consultant will include with each invoice a detailed progress report that indicates the amount of budget spent on each task. The agreed upon budget for each service is included in the table below. The total compensation annually shall not exceed the amount set forth in the table below:

City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Attachment B
Master Fee Schedule:

Please refer to this document for the City’s most current Master Fee Schedule. [Master Fee Schedule included on the following page.]

DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
F-00100A CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION
(Commercial)
FIRE $182 <= 5,000 sq. ft.

F-00100B CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION
(Commercial)
FIRE $374 5,000-25,000 sq. ft.

F-00100C CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION
(Commercial)
FIRE $103 each add'l 25,000 sq. ft or portion thereof
F-00100D CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK SFR FIRE $93
S-00100 CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK B&S Variable Construction plan check fee is 85% of building permit fee
F-00200 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION & PERMIT SFR FIRE $75
S-00200 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B&S 104.00/sq ft. Construction permit is based on valuation of residence and the Uniform Administrative
Code table for Building & Safety and is
broken out as follows:

Valuation Cost $104.00 per sq. ft.

Garage, porch & deck cost based on
Uniform Admin. Code; Staff time to be
charged at the hourly rate (including direct
overhead), plus other direct costs
S-00300 REQUESTED BUILDING INSPECTION B&S $154 Plus add'l $75 for Fire Inspection F-00400 OCCUPANCY INSPECTION FIRE $63
S-00400 OCCUPANCY INSPECTION B&S $97
S-00500 MOBILE HOME PERMITS B&S $138 includes $20 filing fee( Mandated by State) S-00600 MOBILE HOME PARK PERMIT B&S $41 Fee is set by the State F-00700 GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT (if applicable) FIRE $142 S-00700 GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT PLANNING $2,022 If filed with Zone Map Change, reduce fee by 50%.

S-00707 GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT PLANNING $2,186 For the first 5 acres plus $45 for each add'l 5 acres or portion thereof.

S-00717 STAFF INTERPRETATION PLANNING $115
S-00727 PLANNING COMM. INTERPRETATION PLANNING $288
S-00745 ZONING CLEARANCE PLANNING $65
F-00750 ZONING TEXT CHANGE ( if applicable) FIRE $155
S-00750 ZONING TEXT CHANGE PLANNING $1,914
F-00760 ZONING MAP CHANGE/PRE-ZONE FIRE $168
S-00760 ZONING MAP CHANGE/PRE-ZONE PLANNING $2,123 For the first 5 acres plus $45 for each add'l 5 acres or portion thereof
F-00800 ANNEXATION REVIEW: UNINHABITED FIRE $124
S-00800 ANNEXATION REVIEW: UNINHABITED(within the sphere of influence)
PLANNING $2,172 Outside sphere of influence charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct
overhead) plus out-of-pocket expenses.

F-00810 ANNEXATION REVIEW: INHABITED FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-00810 ANNEXATION REVIEW: INHABITED PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
F-00850 C.U.P.-RESIDENTIAL FIRE $155
S-00850 PLOT PLAN REVIEW/C.U.P. RESIDENTIAL PLANNING $1,966 For the first four units plus $17 each add'l unit
F-00860 C.U.P./SITE APPROVAL-COM'L/IND'L FIRE $155
S-00860 PLOT PLAN REVIEW/C.U.P. COMM'L PLANNING $1,997 For the first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $17 each add'l 1,000 sq. ft or portion thereof
S-00863 HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE PMT-INITIAL PLANNING $346
S-00865 VEHICLE-FOR-HIRE PERMIT-INITIAL PLANNING $346
S-00870 LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE PERMIT PLANNING $241
Certain fees may be eligible for Low Income Housing reimbursement. Inquire at the City of Big Bear Lake, 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Phone: (909) 866-5831 All other community development and user service fees adopted by the City Council or Fire Protection District Board pursuant to prior ordinances or resolutions, as may be amended from time to time, or any future ordinances or resolutions adopted for such purposes, shall remain in full force and effect.

Direct overhead costs include: photocopy, data processing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle depreciation contribution, insurance, utilities, building occupancy ($1.39/sq. ft.)

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Effective 11/27/2006
Updated 3/31/14

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
S-00880A T.U.P.-OVER THE COUNTER (residential yard sale) PLANNING $0 S-00880B T.U.P.-OVER THE COUNTER (Commercial yard sale by resident/local business)
PLANNING $28
S-00880C T.U.P.-OVER THE COUNTER (commercial yard sales by others)
PLANNING $42
S-00883 T.U.P.-STOCKPILING PLANNING $403
S-00885A T.U.P.-MINOR SPECIAL EVENT (non-profit) PLANNING $0 S-00885B T.U.P.-MINOR SPECIAL EVENT( local City for-profit) PLANNING $150 S-00885C T.U.P.-MINOR SPECIAL EVENT( outside City for-profit) PLANNING $222 F-00890A T.U.P.-MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT FIRE $0 Non- profit S-00890A T.U.P.-MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT ( non-profit) PLANNING $0 F-00890B T.U.P.-MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT FIRE $69
S-00890B T.U.P.-MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT ( local City for-profit) PLANNING $835 S-00890C T.U.P.-MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT (outside City for-profit) PLANNING $1,229 Plus the cost of City Attorney fees S-00895A T.U.P.-TEMP STRUCTURES & USES (non-profit) PLANNING $0 S-00895B T.U.P.-TEMP STRUCTURES & USES (others) PLANNING $845 F-00895 T.U.P.-TEMP STRUCTURE & USES FIRE $65
F-00900 MINOR DEVIATION FIRE $64
S-00900 MINOR DEVIATION PLANNING $697 Reduce fee to $389 if filed with another application
F-00950 VARIANCE FIRE $87
S-00950 VARIANCE PLANNING $1,800
F-00955 VARIANCE W/OTHER APPLICATION. FIRE $45 If included as part of another application.

S-00955 VARIANCE W/OTHER APPLICATION PLANNING $472
F-01000 MINOR MODIFICATION FIRE $155
S-01000 MINOR MODIFICATION PLANNING $679
S-01200 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PLANNING $45
S-01205 INITIAL STUDY PLANNING $330 Plus filing fee
S-01215 PREPARATION/COORDINATION/REVIEW OF

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RPT
PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate
(including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs; plus outside consultant costs; staff
cost not to exceed 30% of consultant costs.

S-01220 SUBSEQUENT USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RPT PLANNING $238 S-01225 MITIGATION MONITORING PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs.

F-01300 PREDEVELOPMENT REVIEW FIRE $56
S-01300 PREDEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNING $115
F-01350 SPECIAL DEVEL.REV.COMM.MEETING FIRE $109
S-01350 SPECIAL DVLPMNT REVIEW COMM. (DRC) MEETING PLANNING $404 F-01400 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (4 lots or less) FIRE $155 S-01400 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (4 lots or less) PLANNING $2,056 S-01410 FINAL PARCEL MAP ENGINEERING $1,482
F-01500 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP-SFR (5 or more lots) FIRE $282 S-01500 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP-SFR (cost assumes 5 lots) PLANNING $2,925 For the first 5 lots plus $17 for each add'l lot S-01502 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP-CONDO PLANNING $1,129
S-01505 FINAL MAP (cost assumes 5 lots) ENGINEERING $1,639 For first 5 lots plus $51 per lot for each add'l lot
F-01515 MAJ.MODIF/TIME EXT-P.C. APP'D PLAN FIRE $135
S-01515 MAJ.MODIF/TIME EXT-P.C. APP'D PLAN PLANNING Same as original fee or $2,109 whichever is less
F-01516 MAJ.MODIF/TIME EXT-STAFF APP'D PLAN FIRE $91
S-01516 MAJ.MODIF/TIME EXT-STAFF APP'D PLAN PLANNING Same as original fee or $991 whichever is less
S-01540 ST.FISH & GAME ADMIN. CHARGE PLANNING $14
S-01550 PLANNING SECOND & SUBSEQUENT REINSPECTION PLANNING $57 For the first hour which includes 1/2 hr field inspection plus $27 for each add'l 1/2 hour
or portion thereof
F-01560 DEFERRED IMPROVEMENT AGMT-PLANNING FIRE $209 Plus any City Attorney time beyond 1 hr.

S-01560 DEFERRED IMPROVEMENT AGMT-PLANNING PLANNING $325 Plus any City Attorney time beyond 1 hr.

S-01565 DEFERRED IMPROVEMENT AGMT-ENG. ENGINEERING $291 plus any City Attorney time beyond 1/2 hr.

S-01570 DEVELOP.AGMT.-NEGOTIATION/DRAFTING PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-01575 DEVELOP.AGMT.-ANNUAL REVIEW PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
S-01580 AFFORDABLE HOUSING/DENSITY BONUS-NEGOT/DRFT PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-01585 AFFORDABLE HOUSING/DENSITY BONUS-ANN.REV. PLANNING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-01600 SIGN PERMIT PLANNING $58
S-01606 SIGN PERMIT APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING $115 S-01616 SIGN PROGRAM PLANNING $139
S-01650 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT PLANNING $28
S-01700 APPEAL OF STAFF DECISION TO PLANNING

COMMISSION
PLANNING $115
S-01710 APPEAL OF PL. COMM. DECISION TO CITY COUNCIL PLANNING $115 S-01770 REVERSION TO ACREAGE ENGINEERING $2,673
S-01805A ENCROACHMENT-DRIVEWAY APPROACH ENGINEERING $137 S-01805B ENCROACHMENT-DRIVEWAY APPROACH ENGINEERING $28 With an ongoing construction project S-01815 ENCROACHMENT-UTILITY STREET CUT ENGINEERING $519 $519 for first 2,000 sq. ft. plus $45 each add'l 500 sq. ft. or portion thereof
S-01825A ENCROACHMENT-OBJECT IN R.O.W. (newsrack) ENGINEERING $53 S-01825B ENCROACHMENT-OBJECT IN R.O.W. (other) ENGINEERING $246 S-01835 ENCROACHMENT-STREET (LATERAL) CUT ENGINEERING $246 S-01850 RIGHT OF WAY (R.O.W.) VACATION PLANNING $779
F-01860 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/LOT MERGER FIRE $45
S-01860 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/LOT MERGER ENGINEERING $548 Includes $400 initial deposit for plan check charges, plus additional plan check charges
at actual cost
S-01870 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING $453 Includes $300 initial deposit for 3 hours of Engineering Plan Checks, plus additional
plan check charge at actual cost
S-01900 ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK ENGINEERING $900 $900 for the first 3 sheets plus $282 for each add'l sheet
S-01950A NPDES Inspection - Restaurant ENGINEERING $84 To be charged upon initial application for business license and also payable upon
renewal of business license when the
business location is in the City, excluding
home occupations. Covers cost of two (2)
inspections. Additional inspections will be
charged at actual cost.

S-01950B NPDES Inspection - Commercial ENGINEERING $106 To be charged upon initial application for business license and also payable upon
renewal of business license when the
business location is in the City, excluding
home occupations. Covers cost of two (2)
inspections. Additional inspections will be
charged at actual cost.

S-01950C NPDES Inspection - Industrial ENGINEERING $128 To be charged upon initial application for business license and also payable upon
renewal of business license when the
business location is in the City, excluding
home occupations. Covers cost of two (2)
inspections. Additional inspections will be
charged at actual cost.

S-02012 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INSPECTION ENGINEERING $288 $288 minimum 2 hrs; plus $35 each add'l 1/2 hr.

S-02051 GRADING PLAN CHECK-RES'L (Over 50 cubic yards) ENGINEERING $479 Includes $300 initial deposit for 3 hours of Engineering Plan Checks, plus additional
plan check charge at actual cost
S-02056 GRADING PLAN CHECK-COMMC'L/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING $598 For the first acre plus $85 each add'l acre or portion thereof. Includes initial deposit of
$300 of plan check charges for 3 hours plus
additional plan check cost at actual cost.

S-02061 GRADING INSPECTION-RES'L (Over 50 cubic yards) ENGINEERING $181 $181 for 1st hour, plus actual cost for add'l time

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
S-02220 DRAINAGE REPORT REVIEW ENGINEERING Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-02650A FILM PERMIT FILM $173 For motion pictures
S-02650B FILM PERMIT FILM $117 For still shots
F-02700A BUSINESS LICENSE-NEW/MOVED/CHGD (include
specialty permits with business permits; such as, Massage Tech, Massage Parlor, Peddler and Bingo permit)
FIRE $46 For a business located inside the City
(includes cost of inspections) plus any
outside direct costs; No charge for nonprofit. In addition, charge NPDES Inspection fee to businesses located in the City (S01950A, B & C), excluding home occupations (non-profit status is NOT an
exceptions for NPDES Inspection Fee).

S-02700A BUSINESS LICENSE-NEW/MOVED/CHGD (include
specialty permits with business permits; such as, Massage Tech, Massage Parlor, Peddler and Bingo permit)
FINANCE $227 For a business located inside the City
(includes cost of inspections) plus any
outside direct costs; No charge for nonprofit. In addition, charge NPDES Inspection fee to businesses located in the City (S01950A, B & C), excluding home occupations (non-profit status is NOT an
exceptions for NPDES Inspection Fee).

Includes F-02700A inspection fees.

S-02700B BUSINESS LICENSE-NEW/MOVED/CHGD (include
specialty permits with business permits; such as, Massage Tech, Massage Parlor, Peddler and Bingo permit)
FINANCE $70 For a business located outside the City plus any outside direct costs (for renewal fee see
S-04650); No charge for non-profit.

S-02700C BUSINESS LICENSE-NEW/MOVED/CHGD (include
specialty permits with business permits; such as, Massage Tech, Massage Parlor, Peddler and Bingo permit)
FINANCE $70 For a home office located inside the City
plus any outside direct costs (for renewal
fee see S-04650); No charge for non-profit.

S-02720 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT-NEW PLANNING $161 For economic development review of an application to conduct a business within the
residential zone.

S-02740 TRANSIENT PRIV.HOME RENTAL INSPECTION CODE $235 Fee increased per Resolution No. 2011-21 F-02800 FIRE STANDBY FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate of top step Engineer
F-02810 FIRE MOVIE STANDBY FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate of top step Engineer
F-03005 HAZ.MAT.-ALT.FUEL DISPENSING SYS. FIRE $393
F-03010A UFC-COMPRESSED GASES FIRE $211 <=500 cubic feet F-03010B UFC-COMPRESSED GASES FIRE $301 >500 cubic feet F-03015 UFC-CRYOGENS FIRE $301
F-03020 HAZ.MAT.-EXPLOSIVE/BLASTING AGENT FIRE $256
F-03023 HAZ.MAT.-FLAM./COMBUS.-PIPELINE FIRE $176
F-03025A HAZ.MAT.-CLASS I,FLAM./COMBUS.LIQ. FIRE $211 5 to 54 gallons F-03025B HAZ.MAT.-CLASS I,FLAM./COMBUS.LIQ. FIRE $301 > 54 gallons F-03030A HAZ.MAT.-CLASS II+IIIA F.& C. LIQ. FIRE $119 25 to 59 gallons F-03030B HAZ.MAT.-CLASS II+IIIA F.& C. LIQ. FIRE $211 > 59 gallons F-03035 HAZ.MAT.-CLASS I/II LIQ.REMOVAL FIRE $119
F-03040A HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK,PART 1 FIRE $119 1st tank, 60 to 660 gallons F-03040B HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK,PART 1 FIRE $211 1st tank, >660 gallons F-03040C HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK,PART 1 FIRE $119 each add'l tank F-03045A HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK,PART 2 FIRE $348 1st tank F-03045B HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK,PART 2 FIRE $211 each add'l tank F-03047 HAZ.MAT.-TANK EQPT.MODIFICATION FIRE $131
F-03050A HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK,PART 1 FIRE $119 1st tank F-03050B HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK,PART 1 FIRE $74 each add'l tank F-03055A HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK,PART 2 FIRE $119 1 to 3 tanks F-03055B HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK,PART 2 FIRE $74 each add'l tank F-03060A HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK REMOVAL FIRE $119 1st tank F-03060B HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK REMOVAL FIRE $74 each add'l tank F-03065A HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK INSTAL. FIRE $485 1st tank F-03065B HAZ.MAT.-ABOVEGRND.TANK INSTAL. FIRE $164 each add'l tank F-03070A HAZ.MAT.-TANK LINING FIRE $474 1st tank
F-03070B HAZ.MAT.-TANK LINING FIRE $156 each add'l tank F-03072A HAZ.MAT.-TANK SITE CLOSURE FIRE $211 1st hour
F-03072B HAZ.MAT.-TANK SITE CLOSURE FIRE $119 each add'l hour F-03074A HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK INSTAL. FIRE $758 1st tank F-03074B HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK INSTAL. FIRE $164 each add'l tank F-03076A HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK REMOVAL FIRE $301 1st tank

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
F-03076B HAZ.MAT.-UNDERGRND.TANK REMOVAL FIRE $164 each add'l tank F-03080 HAZ.MAT.-LPG-PLAN CHECK FIRE $209
F-03082A HAZ.MAT.-LPG-DISPENSING OPERATION FIRE $199 125 to 499 gallons, 1st tank F-03082B HAZ.MAT.-LPG-DISPENSING OPERATION FIRE $108 125 to 499 gallons, each add'l tank F-03082C HAZ.MAT.-LPG-DISPENSING OPERATION FIRE $292 >500 gallons, 1st tank F-03082D HAZ.MAT.-LPG-DISPENSING OPERATION FIRE $108 >500 gallons, each add'l tank F-03084A HAZ.MAT.-LPG-FIXED SYSTEM OPERATION FIRE $200 125 to 499 gallons F-03084B HAZ.MAT.-LPG-FIXED SYSTEM OPERATION FIRE $109 125 to 499 gallons, each add'l tank F-03084C HAZ.MAT.-LPG-FIXED SYSTEM OPERATION FIRE $293 >500 gallons, 1st tank F-03084D HAZ.MAT.-LPG-FIXED SYSTEM OPERATION FIRE $109 >500 gallons, each add'l tank F-03100A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLAN CHECK + INSP.

MODIFICATION
FIRE $155 <= 5 devices
F-03100B FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLAN CHECK + INSP.

MODIFICATION
FIRE $245 6 to 10 Devices
F-03100C FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLAN CHECK + INSP.

MODIFICATION
FIRE $336 >10 devices
F-03100D FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLAN CHECK + INSP. NEW FIRE $383 >=20,000 sq. ft.

F-03100E FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLAN CHECK + INSP.-NEW FIRE $336 <20,000 sq. ft.

F-03105 FIRE FLOW TEST FIRE $63
F-03110A SPEC'L EXTING.SYSTEM P.CK.+ INSP.(Modification) FIRE $199 F-03110B SPEC'L EXTING.SYSTEM P.CK.+ INSP.(new system) FIRE $292 F-03115 SPRAY BOOTH PLAN CK. + INSP. FIRE $199
F-03120A SPRINK.SYS/STAND PIPE PLAN CHECK+ INSP.
(modification <4)
FIRE $155
F-03120B SPRINK.SYS/STAND PIPE PLAN CHECK+ INSP.
(modification >20)
FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate
(including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
F-03120C SPRINK.SYS/STAND PIPE PLAN CHECK+ INSP.
(modification 5-20)
FIRE $199
F-03120D SPRINK.SYS/STAND PIPE PLAN CHECK+ INSP.
(Residential)
FIRE $336
F-03120E SPRINK.SYS/STAND PIPE PLAN CHECK+
INSP.(Commercial)
FIRE $383
F-03196A UFC-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY (A-1) FIRE $256
F-03196B UFC-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY (A-2) FIRE $211
F-03196C UFC-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY (A-4) FIRE $301
F-03196D UFC-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY( A-2.1) FIRE $164
F-03196E UFC-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY( A-3) FIRE $119
F-03197 UFC-AUTO WRECKING/STORAGE YARD FIRE $83
F-03198 UFC-BOWLING PIN/ALLEY REFINISHING FIRE $83
F-03199 UFC-OPEN FIRE PERMIT FIRE $83
F-03200 UFC-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL STORAGE FIRE $83
F-03201 UFC-COMMC'L RUBBISH - HANDLING OPERATION FIRE $83 F-03202 UFC-DRY CLEANING PLANT FIRE $83
F-03203 UFC-DUST PRODUCING OPERATION FIRE $83
F-03204 UFC-FIRE HYDRANT/WATER CONTROL VALVE FIRE $83
F-03206 UFC-FUMIGATION/THERMAL FOGGING FIRE $83
F-03207 UFC-FIREWORKS PERMIT FIRE $83
F-03208A UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $83 501 to 12,000 sq. ft. low hazard F-03208B UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $129 12,001 to 500,000 sq. ft. low hazard F-03208C UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $175 > 500,000 sq. ft. low hazard F-03208D UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $105 501 to 2,500 sq. ft. high hazard F-03208E UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $129 2,501 to 300,000 sq. ft. high hazard F-03208F UFC-HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE FIRE $175 > 300,000 sq. ft. high hazard F-03209 UFC-LIQ/GAS VEH/EQUIPMENT IN ASSEMBLY BLDG FIRE $83 F-03210 UFC-LUMBER YARD FIRE $83
F-03211 UFC-COVERED MALL FIRE $83
F-03212 UFC-MOTOR VEHICLE DISPENSING STATION FIRE $83
F-03213 UFC-RADIOACTIVE MAT'L STORAGE/USE FIRE $83
F-03214 UFC-REPAIR GARAGE FIRE $83
F-03220A UFC-SPECIAL EVENT INSPECTION FIRE $83
F-03220B UFC-SPECIAL EVENT INSPECTION FIRE $0 Non-profit F-03221 UFC-SPRAYING OR DIPPING FIRE $83
F-03222 UFC-MOVIE SPECIAL EFFECTS FIRE $83
F-03223 UFC-ST.INSP.- DAY CARE FIRE $75 Includes pre-inspection F-03224A UFC-ST.INSP.- ELDERLY CARE ( 6 or less persons) FIRE $0 Per state mandate F-03224B UFC-ST.INSP.- ELDERLY CARE (7 or more persons) FIRE $75 F-03225A UFC-ST.INSP.- APARTMENT/PLEXES FIRE $75 3 to 20 rooms F-03225B UFC-ST.INSP.- APARTMENT/PLEXES FIRE $98 21 to 100 rooms F-03225C UFC-ST.INSP.- APARTMENT/PLEXES FIRE $121 > 100 rooms F-03226A UFC-ST.INSP.- MOTEL/HOTEL/B&B FIRE $75 3 to 20 rooms F-03226B UFC-ST.INSP.- MOTEL/HOTEL/B&B FIRE $98 21 to 100 rooms F-03226C UFC-ST.INSP.- MOTEL/HOTEL/B&B FIRE $121 > 100 rooms

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
F-03227A UFC-ST.INSP.- OTHERS FIRE $75 Assembly pre-inspection with less than 25 occupants
F-03227B UFC-ST.INSP.- OTHERS FIRE $121 Assembly pre-inspection with more than 25 occupants
F-03227C UFC-ST.INSP.- OTHERS FIRE $75 Assembly final inspection F-03228 UFC-TANK VEHICLES FIRE $121
F-03229 UFC-TENTS/CANOPIES/TEMPORARY MEMBRANE

STRUCTURE
FIRE $84
F-03230 UFC-VEGETATION ABATEMENT FIRE $84
F-03231 UFC-WELDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS FIRE $75
F-03275 GENERAL USE PERMIT/INSPECTION FIRE $83
F-03300 FIRE REPORT SALES FIRE Actual cost up to the max allowed by the public records act
F-03500A EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FIRE $321 Outside Valley F-03500B EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FIRE $116 Valley residents, but not City Residents F-03500C EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FIRE $0 City Residents F-03700 FIRE FALSE ALARM FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs for the 3rd, and each additional false
alarm, within 12 months; No charge for 1st
& 2nd Fire False Alarm within 12 months
F-03710 NEGLIGENTLY CAUSED FIRE SUPPRESSION FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
F-03720 HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILL RESPONSE FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
F-03730 FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO DUI FIRE Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
F-03750 FIRE SECOND REINSPECTION FIRE $99
F-03801A UFC-AEROSOL PRODUCT PERMIT FIRE $53 Net weight > 500 lbs. to 999 lbs.

F-03801B UFC-AEROSOL PRODUCT PERMIT FIRE $103 Net weight >1,000 lbs.

F-03802 UFC-AIRCRAFT REFUELING PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03803 UFC-AIRPORTS,HELISTOPS AND HELIPORTS PERMIT FIRE $75 F-03804 UFC-ASBESTOS REMOVAL PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03805 UFC-CANDLES & OPEN FLAME IN ASSEMBLY AREAS FIRE $75 F-03806 UFC-COMBUSTIBLE FIBER STORAGE PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03807 UFC-MAGNESIUM WORKING PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03808 UFC-OVENS, INDUSTRIAL BAKING OR DRYING PERMIT FIRE $75 F-03809 UFC-ORGANIC COATING PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03810 UFC-REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT PERMIT FIRE $75
F-03812A WATER SYSTEM PLANS REVIEW FIRE $75 Hydrants only F-03812B WATER SYSTEM PLANS REVIEW FIRE $111 Fire Pump with tank F-03814A INSPECTIONS - OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS FIRE $80
F-03814B INSPECTIONS - FAILURE TO KEEP APPT FIRE $75
F-03814C INSPECTIONS - FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER PERMIT FIRE $80 F-03814D INSPECTIONS - SHORT NOTICE SAME DAY FIRE $75
F-03814E INSPECTIONS - UNSCHEDULED FIRE $75
F-03814F INSPECTIONS - FIELD INSPECTION OF SELF

INSPECTION OCCUPANCIES, FAILURE TO COMPLY
FIRE $75
F-03815 HAZARD INSPECTION FIRE $75
F-03816 HAZARD ABATEMENT FIRE 1ST & 2ND INSPECTION FREE; Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including
direct overhead) plus other direct costs after
2nd inspection
F-03817 HAZARDOUS TREE INSPECTION FIRE 1ST & 2ND INSPECTION FREE; Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including
direct overhead) plus other direct costs after
2nd inspection
F-03818 POST FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORT FIRE Actual cost up to the max allowed by the public records act
F-03819 FILE RESEARCH FIRE Actual cost up to the max allowed by the public records act
S-04600 NSF CHECK PROCESSING FINANCE $23

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DEPARTMENT CURRENT
REF# SERVICE RESPONSIBLE UNIT FEE COMMENTS
S-04650 BUSINESS LICENSE-RENEWAL ( includes: Businesses, Massage Tech, Massage Parlor, Peddler, Bingo & Dance
Permits)
FINANCE $40 Plus any add'l outside direct costs
associated with completing application (i.e.
credit report, background check); No charge
for non-profit. In addition, charge NPDES
Inspection fee to businesses located in City
(S-01950A, B & C), excluding home
occupations.

S-04800A CITY COUNCIL TAPE SALES - AUDIO CITY CLERK $27 Per audio tape, plus cost of tape S-04800B CITY COUNCIL TAPE SALES - VIDEO CITY CLERK $39 Per video tape, plus cost of tape S-04900A AGENDA/MINUTE SUBSCRIPTION CITY CLERK $22 Per year for agenda subscription (free if downloaded from website)
S-04900B AGENDA/MINUTE SUBSCRIPTION CITY CLERK $70 Per year for minute subscription S-05100 RESEARCH SERVICE ALL Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-05200 PRINTED MATERIAL SALE CITY CLERK Charge actual time at the hourly rate (including direct overhead) plus other direct
costs
S-05300A PHOTOCOPY SERVICE CITY CLERK $0.25 Per page for the first 4 pages S-05300B PHOTOCOPY SERVICE CITY CLERK $0.10 Per page for pages 5 to 50 S-05300C PHOTOCOPY SERVICE CITY CLERK $0.05 Per page for pages 50 and above S-05300D PHOTOCOPY SERVICE CITY CLERK $3 Per page for Large copies (i.e. blueprints)

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City of Big Bear Lake RFP for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Attachment C
Impact Fee Schedule:

Please refer to this document for the City’s most current Impact Fee Schedule (five-year phase in). [Impact Fee Schedule included on the following page.]
Circulation
(streets, signals
and bridges)
Storm
Drainage
Facilities
Gen'l Facilities
Vehicles and
Equipment
Public Use
Facilities
Development
Parkland
Acquisition &
Improvements
Fire Facilities,
Vehicles and
Equipment
Schedule 4.2 Schedule 5.2 Schedule 6.3 Schedule 7.1 Schedule 8.1 Schedule 3.2 Fee Category: 2069 2062 2068 2063 2064 2067
General Ledger Account: 341‐0000‐3471 342‐0000‐3471 340‐0000‐3471 343‐0000‐3471 344‐0000‐3471 345‐0000‐3471 Detached Dwellings $ 595 $ 630 $ 305 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 393 $ 1,923 per Unit Attached Dwellings $ 400 $ 588 $ 307 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 475 1,770$ per Unit Mobile Home (in Parks) $ 430 $ 386 $ 421 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 294 1,531$ per Unit Commercial Lodging $ 150 $ 133 $ 60 No Fee No Fee $ 167 510$ per Unit Commercial Uses $ 0.568 $ 0.156 $ 0.070 No Fee No Fee $ 0.038 0.832$ per S. F.

Office Uses $ 0.223 $ 0.155 $ 0.070 No Fee No Fee $ 0.038 0.486$ per S. F.

Industrial Uses $ 0.186 $ 0.133 $ 0.070 No Fee No Fee $ 0.043 0.432$ per S. F.

Detached Dwellings $ 1,191 $ 1,260 $ 610 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 786 3,847$ per Unit Attached Dwellings $ 801 $ 1,176 $ 614 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 949 $ 3,540 per Unit Mobile Home (in Parks) $ 747 $ 671 $ 731 $ 183 $ 218 $ 511 3,061$ per Unit Commercial Lodging $ 300 $ 264 $ 121 No Fee No Fee $ 334 1,019$ per Unit Commercial Uses $ 1.137 $ 0.311 $ 0.140 No Fee No Fee $ 0.075 1.663$ per S. F.

Office Uses $ 0.447 $ 0.311 $ 0.140 No Fee No Fee $ 0.075 $ 0.973 per S. F.

Industrial Uses $ 0.373 $ 0.265 $ 0.140 No Fee No Fee $ 0.086 0.864$ per S. F.

Detached Dwellings $ 1,428 $ 1,512 $ 731 $ 527 $ 630 $ 942 5,770$ per Unit Attached Dwellings $ 953 $ 1,399 $ 731 $ 500 $ 598 $ 1,130 5,311$ per Unit Mobile Home (in Parks) $ 747 $ 671 $ 731 $ 880 $ 1,052 $ 511 $ 4,592 per Unit Commercial Lodging $ 451 $ 397 $ 181 No Fee No Fee $ 500 1,529$ per Unit Commercial Uses $ 1.706 $ 0.467 $ 0.209 No Fee No Fee $ 0.113 2.495$ per S. F.

Office Uses $ 0.671 $ 0.466 $ 0.209 No Fee No Fee $ 0.113 1.459$ per S. F.

Year #1 AT 20% [Effective 09/01/2009 ‐ 06/30/2010]
Year #2 AT 40% [Effective 07/01/2010 ‐ 6/30/2011]
Year #3 AT 60% [Effective 07/01/2011 ‐ 06/30/2012]
City of Big Bear Lake
Impact Fee Schedule
Five‐Year Phase In
Development
Impact Fee Total
Per Unit or Square Foot
Section 66006 (b) Annual Report Page 1 of 2
Attachment C
Circulation
(streets, signals
and bridges)
Storm
Drainage
Facilities
Gen'l Facilities
Vehicles and
Equipment
Public Use
Facilities
Development
Parkland
Acquisition &
Improvements
Fire Facilities,
Vehicles and
Equipment
Schedule 4.2 Schedule 5.2 Schedule 6.3 Schedule 7.1 Schedule 8.1 Schedule 3.2 Fee Category: 2069 2062 2068 2063 2064 2067
General Ledger Account: 341‐0000‐3471 342‐0000‐3471 340‐0000‐3471 343‐0000‐3471 344‐0000‐3471 345‐0000‐3471 City of Big Bear Lake
Impact Fee Schedule
Five‐Year Phase In
Development
Impact Fee Total
Per Unit or Square Foot
Industrial Uses $ 0.559 $ 0.398 $ 0.209 No Fee No Fee $ 0.129 1.295$ per S. F.

Detached Dwellings $ 1,428 $ 1,512 $ 731 $ 1,403 $ 1,678 $ 942 7,694$ per Unit Attached Dwellings $ 953 $ 1,399 $ 731 $ 1,306 $ 1,562 $ 1,130 7,081$ per Unit Mobile Home (in Parks) $ 747 $ 671 $ 731 $ 1,577 $ 1,885 $ 511 6,122$ per Unit Commercial Lodging $ 600 $ 529 $ 242 No Fee No Fee $ 667 2,038$ per Unit Commercial Uses $ 2.275 $ 0.622 $ 0.279 No Fee No Fee $ 0.150 3.326$ per S. F.

Office Uses $ 0.895 $ 0.622 $ 0.279 No Fee No Fee $ 0.150 1.946$ per S. F.

Industrial Uses $ 0.746 $ 0.530 $ 0.279 No Fee No Fee $ 0.172 1.727$ per S. F.

Detached Dwellings $ 1,428 $ 1,512 $ 731 $ 2,317 $ 2,687 $ 942 9,617$ per UnitAttached Dwellings $ 953 $ 1,399 $ 731 $ 2,148 $ 2,490 $ 1,130 8,851$ per Unit Mobile Home (in Parks) $ 747 $ 671 $ 731 $ 2,312 $ 2,681 $ 511 7,653$ per Unit Commercial Lodging $ 751 $ 661 $ 302 No Fee No Fee $ 834 $ 2,548 per Unit Commercial Uses $ 2.843 $ 0.778 $ 0.349 No Fee No Fee $ 0.188 4.158$ per S. F.

Office Uses $ 1.118 $ 0.777 $ 0.349 No Fee No Fee $ 0.188 2.432$ per S. F.

Industrial Uses $ 0.932 $ 0.663 $ 0.349 No Fee No Fee $ 0.215 2.159$ per S. F.

Year #4 AT 80% [Effective 07/01/2012 ‐ 06/30/2013]
Year #5 AT 100% [Effective 07/01/2013 until superseded] Section 66006 (b) Annual Report Page 2 of 2
Attachment C
Proposal for a Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost
Allocation Plan

BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA
May 1, 2024
Richard Brady, President
Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd.
1650 S. Amphlett Blvd. Suite 213
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 858-0507
Item 1.6
Attachment 3
Table of Contents
Letter of Transmittal i
1 Independence, Business License, Insurance 1
2 Experience and Technical Competence 2
3 Proposed Method and Timing 13
4 Cost Proposal 27
May 1, 2024
Kelly Ent, Chief Financial Officer
City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Blvd.

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Dear Ms. Ent:

The Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. is pleased to have this opportunity to submit a proposal to conduct a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Big Bear Lake. While the City has included a Development Impact Fee Study scope of work within its RFP, we will not be including that service in our proposal, due to the City’s lack of updated facility and master plans. This proposal is based on our review and understanding of the City’s Request for Proposals.

We understand the importance of establishing documented and defensible studies to recover direct and indirect costs. We have conducted over 300 cost of service studies, mostly in California, and have been providing this service to our client for over 21 years. Our experience in providing similar services and understanding of the impact and implementation issues comes from working with clients across California, including Adelanto, Blythe, Calimesa, Downey, Glendale, Manhattan Beach, Menifee, Port of Long Beach, Redlands, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino.

At Matrix Consulting Group, we distinguish ourselves from our competitors through our commitment to delivering unparalleled value. Our staff thoroughly understand service and process assumptions behind the cost of service. This dual expertise allows us to provide comprehensive insights and solutions that optimize efficiency and maximize our clients’ value.

I am the firm’s President, authorized to negotiate on its behalf and bind it contractually.

Courtney Ramos, a senior vice president and financial services practice leader, can clarify information in this proposal during the review process. We can be reached at the address and phone number below or via email at [email protected] and [email protected].

Richard Brady, President
Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd.
matrix
consulting group
Proposal for Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Study Big Bear Lake, CA Matrix Consulting Group 1
1 Independence, Business License, and Insurance
The section contains required statements related to our independence from the City, business license information, and insurance compliance.

Independence
The Matrix Consulting Group is independent of the City, the Department of Water and Power (DWP) and Fire Protection District (FPD).

Business License
We understand that a City of Big Bear Lake Business License will be required while conducting any work under this contract.

Insurance
We have reviewed the City’s sample Professional Services Agreement (RFP Attachment A). We can comply with all terms and conditions except the insurance requirement requiring coverage for owned automobiles. Our firm does not own automobiles, as such we cannot provide coverage for this. Our insurance otherwise complies with contract requirements, and we would request an exception for this coverage.

Proposal for Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Study Big Bear Lake, CA Matrix Consulting Group 2
2 Experience and Technical Competence
This section of our proposal provides an overview of our firm and relevant experience, including references, as well as an introduction to the proposed project team.

Introduction to the Matrix Consulting Group
The Matrix Consulting Group specializes in providing analytical services to local governments to assist them in providing highly responsive, efficient, and effective services to their residents. Our firm’s history and composition are summarized below:
• We are a corporation, incorporated in the State of California in 2003, and have our headquarters there (the Bay Area) and regional offices in Irvine (CA), Edwardsville (IL), the Dallas Metroplex (TX), Portland (OR), and the Tampa (FL) area. • We are comprised of 28 full time and seven part time highly experienced management consultants who specialize in the analysis of local government functions encompassing the entire spectrum of critical operational areas. We have a dedicated financial services team.
• We have worked with over 1,700 government agencies, conducting cost of service and management studies and providing recommendations for operations, improvements, and cost recovery.
• The market and service focus of the Matrix Consulting Group has always been financial, management, staffing, and operations analysis of local government. The following outlines the core financial services provided by our firm:

OMB 2 CFR Part 200 Cost Plans User Fee Studies
Full Cost Plans Development Impact Fee Studies
Indirect Cost Rate Proposals Fully Burdened Hourly Rates Internal Service Fund Analyses Revenue Projections
No other firm better understands how public agencies operate or how to help them thrive.

Cost Allocation Plan Experience
Our firm has extensive experience developing Full Cost and OMB compliant Cost Allocation Plans, as well as Indirect Cost Rate Proposals for various municipal organizations across the United States. Whether we are working with large cities, small towns, special districts, or individual departments, our goal is to document and define the services being provided, and accurately allocate costs to all beneficiaries. The following points highlight our experience with developing cost allocation processes and metrics:

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• Administrative Functions: Our firm has extensive experience in evaluating processes and functions associated with Finance, Human Resources, and Purchasing. From basic tasks and responsibilities to process improvement and oversight controls, our project teams can:
- Identify core service functions, such as payroll, employee benefits, budget preparation, agenda, and Council support.
- Review current data metrics, and work with staff to ensure resulting allocations are appropriate, fair, and equitable.
- Recognize services that are not in direct support of departments, including land acquisition and stewardship, and ensure they are accurately identified, but not further allocated.

Our project teams understand the core services associated with administrative functions, as well as the time associated with process completion, and are adept at helping staff determine daily, weekly, monthly, or annual time spent on a task.

These assumptions form the core basis of a cost allocation plan, and should be defensible not only through documentation, but also by City staff. • Governmental Functions: The Matrix Consulting Group has worked with and been a part of managerial studies relating to Manager and Legal services. Additionally, we have extensive experience working with, and presenting to various boards, councils, subcommittees, and the public. Our understanding of the various types of services provided allow our project teams to assess what services are best for allocation, including:
- Categorizing services and support that benefit the City as an organization, such as contract negotiation, and approval of internal policies. - Identifying services that benefit the City economically, such as lobbying, and economic development, which should not be allocated.

Our team understands how these costs can and should be treated in both a Full Cost Plan and OMB compliant plan, including making staff aware of common practices, as well as aggressive allocation options.
• Internal Services: The Matrix Consulting Group has significant experience evaluating services and functions associated with facilities maintenance, fleet services, and information technology. While these services can be part of the general fund or internal services, their allocation is important when trying to understand the indirect costs associated with any fund, department, or program.

Our project teams work with these departments to:

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- Review existing allocation processes and metrics to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Determine if newer metrics, or metric alterations could provide more accurate allocations.
• Indirect Cost Rate Proposals: Our firm’s experience with indirect cost rate proposals ranges from developing citywide proposals to departmental and divisional proposals. We look at all indirect costs related to the service and program area, determine if it is allowable and then set up the indirect cost rate calculation. Based upon the jurisdiction’s rate methodology we are versed in provisional, fixed final, and fixed carry forward rates. We work with our clients to review rates, outline appropriate applications, and customize templates based upon cognizant agency guidelines.

Our project team members are well versed in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines for cost allocation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and best management practices outlined by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) relating to cost allocation and cost recovery. We are committed to ensuring that all cost centers being allocated comply with state and local laws, use fair and equitable allocation metrics, and are documented and defensible.

The following table provides a sampling of California jurisdictions for whom we have provided similar services, including the types of services provided to each jurisdiction, relevant to cost allocation services:

Jurisdiction Full Cost OMB Indirect Rates Annual Plan
Adelanto, CA X
Citrus Heights, CA X X
Cupertino, CA X X
Daly City, CA X
Dixon, CA X X
Downey, CA X X
Elk Grove, CA X X X
Fairfield, CA X X
Livermore, CA X X X
Manhattan Beach, CA X X X
Menifee, CA X X
Millbrae, CA X X
Pacific Grove, CA X X
Redlands, CA X
Redwood City, CA X X
Riverside, CA X X
San Mateo, CA X X X
Santa Clara, CA X X
South San Francisco, CA X X
Sunnyvale, CA X X X
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Details about any project listed in this section are available upon request.

User Fee Study Experience
Our firm has extensive experience conducting comprehensive user fee studies for a variety of municipal organizations and departments. When conducting comprehensive user fee studies, the focus is often on Community Development (building, planning, and engineering) and Parks and Recreation services. The following points highlight our experience in these areas:
• Community Development: Our firm has extensive experience in evaluating development review permitting functions for Building, Planning, Engineering, and Fire Prevention. From the basic process steps for submitting, reviewing, inspecting, and approving applications and permits to development of processes, procedures, and cost recovery goals, our project teams can address topics as:
– The best metric for assessing fees, such as building valuation, square footage, construction estimate, or number of fixtures.
– Appropriate deposit amounts, guidelines, and processes to ensure actual cost recovery is achieved.
– Setting fees at levels that both recover costs but are not cost prohibitive. – Cost recovery and implementation options for support services including General Plan Updates, Technology Fees, GIS, etc.

Beyond understanding processes and assessing time estimates provided, our project teams are aware of the cross-departmental support associated with application and permit services. These costs are included in the full cost calculation and can be expressed as part of the established fee or a separate fee. • Parks and Recreation: The Matrix Consulting Group has worked with every type of recreation function, including traditional parks and recreation, libraries, and open space preserves. Our experience spans master and strategic planning, park condition assessments, and program staffing and cost recovery. Our project teams are well versed in the areas that most impact cost recovery, including:
– The best use of a tiered recovery approach, such as resident versus nonresident, or profit versus non-profit. – Setting fees according to the cost recovery pyramid to ensure that premium services have a higher cost recovery.

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The goal in reviewing parks and recreation costs for service, is to ensure that fees and rates are set at a level that allows the City to continue to serve the community in a manner consistent with current goals and commitments.

Our firm also has extensive experience in calculating cost of services for administrative functions such as Finance and City Clerk, as well as public safety services relating to Police, Fire Prevention, and EMS.

All our cost of service and user fee studies are developed in compliance with California State regulations including Propositions 218 and 26, as well as government codes 66014 and 66016 which stipulate that user fees charged by local agencies “…may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged”.

The following table includes a sampling of California clients for whom we have conducted user fee studies, including the types of departments and services reviewed:

Jurisdiction
Planning
Fees
Building
Fees
Engineering
Fees
Fire
Fees
Admin
Fees
Utility
Fees
Police
Fees
Recreation
Fees
Adelanto, CA X X X X X
Capitola, CA X X X X
Citrus Heights, CA X X X X X X
Cupertino, CA X X X X
Dixon, CA X X X X X X
Downey, CA X X X X X X X X
Elk Grove, CA X X X
Glendale, CA X X X X X X X X
Livermore, CA X X X X
Los Altos Hills, CA X X X X
Manhattan Beach, CA X X X X X X X X
Menifee, CA X X X X X X X
Millbrae, CA X X X X X X
Mill Valley, CA X X X X X X
Montebello, CA X X X X X X X X
Orange, CA X X X X X X X X
Pacific Grove, CA X X X X X X
Redwood City, CA X X X X X X X X
San Mateo, CA X X X
Santa Clara, CA X X X X X X X X
South Pasadena, CA X X X X X X X
So. San Francisco, CA X X X X X X X X
Stockton, CA X X X X
Vacaville, CA X X X X X X X
Winters, CA X X X X X X X
References
The following table references three (3) clients for whom similar services were provided and managed by our project executive and project manager.

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Client Client Contact Project Type/Details
Menifee, CA Margarita Cornejo
Deputy Finance Director
(951) 723-3716
[email protected]
Cost Allocation Plan
Citywide User Fee Study
Development Impact Fee Study
South San Francisco, CA Jason Wong
Deputy Finance Director
(650) 877-8505
[email protected]
Full Cost Allocation Plan
OMB Cost Allocation Plan
Citywide Fee Study
Development Impact Fee Study
Walnut, CA Joelle Guerra
Senior Planner
(909) 595-7543
[email protected]
Development Fee Study
Additional details are available upon request.

Proposed Project Team
All proposed project team members are full-time permanent employees of Matrix Consulting Group. The table below includes brief professional summaries of each team member.

Courtney Ramos
Vice President,
Project Executive
Experience:
18 years
Ms. Ramos is our Financial Services Practice Leader, who oversees cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements. Her tenure has also included participation in operational audits focusing on organizational / staffing structure enhancements.

Courtney has completed over 250 cost of service studies. Clients include Chula Vista, Glendale, Riverside, Manhattan Beach, South Pasadena, South El Monte, and Adelanto.

Her role on this project would be to serve as the Project Executive involved in reviewing and presenting results.

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Khushboo Ingle
Senior Manager,
Project Manager
Experience:
12 years
Ms. Ingle is a Senior Manager who manages cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements. Her experience with the firm also includes participation in operational audit engagements focusing on organization, staffing, and internal processes.

Khushboo has completed over 150 cost of service studies. Clients that she’s worked with include Pomona, Chula Vista, Riverside, Burbank, Pasadena, Lemon Grove, Redlands, and San Bernardino.

Her role on this project would be to serve as the Project Manager, involved in leading meetings, developing draft results, and reviewing results.

Madison Dixson
Sr. Consultant,
Data Analyst
Experience:
2 years
Ms. Dixson is an analyst who assists our senior staff on cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements.

Madison has participated in numerous cost allocation and cost of service studies. Recent clients include Menifee, Calimesa, South San Francisco, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena.

Her role on this project would be to serve as an Analyst, involved in attending meetings, data input, and developing models.

Abnash Minhas
Consultant,
Analyst
Experience:
1 year
Ms. Minhas is an analyst who has recently joined our firm to assist our staff on cost-of-service engagements including cost allocation plan, user fee, and development impact fee studies.

Abnash has recently assisted the project team with Glendale, Burbank, Menifee, and Pomona.

Her role on this project would be to serve as an Analyst, involved in attending meetings, data input, and model development.

Resumes for each team member begin on the following page.

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COURTNEY RAMOS

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Courtney Ramos is our Financial Services Practice Leader, who oversees cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements. Her tenure with the firm has also included participation in operational audit engagements focusing on reviewing organizational and staffing structures to enhance services.

Courtney’s relevant experience include:
• Completed over 250 cost of service studies for clients across the United States.
• Analysis focuses on development and documentation of direct and indirect costs, fair and equitable allocation methodologies, and defensible results.
• Expertise also includes development of fiscal policies and procedures relating to cost of service and cost recovery.

Experience Highlights
Manhattan Beach CA: Courtney served as the project manager on this engagement which determined the overhead allocation and full cost of providing city fee-based services. Key analysis included:
• Identifying services provided by City staff, including documenting services, and service levels.
• Ensuring fair and equitable allocations of support services. • Recommending capital project allocation through direct engineering charges.

Riverside, CA: This study reviewed the City’s overhead review practices.

Key analysis included:
• Ensuring all central services are appropriately accounted for in the plan.
• Identifying best practices for cost allocation.

Role on This Engagement:

Courtney will serve as the Project Executive on this engagement, ensuring timely project deliverables, quality control, and presentation support to stakeholders.

Relevant CA Clients:

Citrus Heights
Cupertino
Dixon
Elk Grove
Fairfield
Humboldt County
Livermore
Long Beach
Manhattan Beach
Orange
Pacific Grove
Redwood City
San Bernardino County
San Pablo
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
Sonoma County
South San Francisco
Stanislaus County
Sunnyvale
Vacaville
Winters
Willits
Years of Experience: 18
Education:

A.A. Administration of
Justice, A.A. Sociology
Santa Barbara City College
(CA).

Professional Association /
Certification:

Government Finance
Officers Association
California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
OMB Cost Plan Best
Practices
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KHUSHBOO INGLE

VICE PRESIDENT
Ms. Ingle is a Vice President who manages cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements. Her experience with the firm also includes participation in operational audit engagements focusing on reviewing organizational, staffing, and internal processes to enhance services.

Khushboo’s relevant experience include:
• Completed over 150 cost of service studies for clients across the United States.
• Analysis focuses on verifying and reviewing cost of service assumptions and ensuring compliance with best practices. • Expertise also includes impact fee studies and development feestudies.

Experience Highlights
Menifee, CA: Khushboo served as the Project Manager on this engagement which looked at conducting a full cost allocation plan, OMB compliant cost plan, citywide fee study and development impact fee analysis. Key analysis includes:
• Reviewing and identifying indirect support areas.
• Determining the full cost of building permit and plan review fees. • Conducting outreach with the BIA on approval of study results.

Pomona, CA: Khushboo served as the project manager on this engagement which developed an OMB Compliant Cost Plan, Indirect Cost Rate, and Citywide Fully Burdened Hourly Rates. Key analysis included:
• Ensuring compliance with OMB 2 CFR Part 200 Compliant Guidelines.
• Assigning defensible metrics to ensure appropriate indirect rate. • Calculating overhead costs for inclusion in fully burdened rates.

Role on This Engagement:

Khushboo will serve as the Project Manager on this engagement, leading interviews and coordinating necessary data collection for the financial analysis, policy discussions, and working with the Data Analyst to compile and analyze data.

Relevant CA Clients:

Adelanto
Citrus Heights
Cupertino
Dixon
Elk Grove
Fairfield
Humboldt County
Livermore
Long Beach
Manhattan Beach
Menifee
Orange
Redlands
Redwood City
San Bernardino County
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
Sonoma County
South San Francisco
Sunnyvale
Vacaville
Winters
Years of Experience: 12
Education:

B.A., University of
California – San Diego,
International Economics
M.A., University of
California – San Diego,
International Affairs
Professional Association /
Certification:

California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
Revenue Enhancement
Best Practices
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MADISON DIXSON

SENIOR CONSULTANT
Ms. Dixson is a lead analyst on cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements.

Madison’s relevant experience include:
• Completed over 50 cost of service studies for clients across the United States.
• Analysis focuses on comparative review of services and fee levels. • Expertise also includes narrative analysis of cost of service studies.

Experience Highlights
Riverside, CA: Madison served as a project analyst on this engagement. She worked with the project team to input data into the model to develop the OMB Compliant Cost Plan for the City of Riverside.

Glendale, CA: Madison supported our senior team members in collection, analysis, and distillation of allocation metrics for input into the Citywide Fee Model. This ensured accurate development of fee results, as well as clear backup documentation for the City.

Redlands, CA: Madison worked as a project analyst, participating in interviews discussing support areas, reviewing and compiling agenda statistic information, and developing a cost allocation narrative to describe the services being allocated.

Role on This Engagement:

Madison will serve as the Lead Analyst on this engagement, collecting and reviewing data, inputting data into analytical models, and producing final results.

Relevant CA Clients:

Adelanto
Burbank
Cupertino
Daly City
Dixon
Fairfield
Fort Bragg
Glendale
Menifee
Millbrae
Palo Alto
Pasadena
Port of Long Beach
Redlands
Redwood City
Riverside
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Stockton
South San Francisco
Sunnyvale
Years of Experience: 3
Education:

B.A., University of
California, Irvine,
Anthropology
Professional Association /
Certification:

California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
Revenue Cost Allocation
Best Practices
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ABNASH MINHAS

CONSULTANT
Ms. Minhas is an analyst on cost allocation plan, user fee, development impact fee, and cost of service engagements.

Abnash’s relevant experience include:
• Completed over 20 cost of service studies for clients across the United States.
• Analysis focuses on data analysis of metrics.
• Expertise also includes narrative analysis of cost-of-service studies.

Experience Highlights
Calimesa, CA: Abnash supported the project team on this engagement. She worked with the project team to clean up data and conduct comparative analyses for the fee study.

Redlands, CA: Abnash worked as a project analyst, participating in comparative analyses, and putting together workbooks for city staff review.

Malibu, CA: Abnash is currently assisting on a project for the City of Malibu, working on gathering comparative information, calculating hourly rates, and inputting data into models.

Role on This Engagement:

Abnash will serve as an Analyst on this engagement, collecting data, inputting data into analytical models, and assisting with development of reports.

Relevant Clients:

Burlingame
Calimesa
Chula Vista
Glendale
Los Altos
Malibu
Pacific Grove
Pomona
Redlands
Redwood City
San Mateo
San Ramon
Sonoma Fire
South San Francisco
Years of Experience: 3
Education:

B.A., University of
California – San Diego,
Economics
Professional Association /
Certification:

OMB Cost Allocation Best
Practices
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3 Proposed Method and Timing
The Matrix Consulting Group works with various clients ranging from small towns to major metropolitan cities in over 46 states across the U.S. and Canada. Every project is unique but is managed according to the following essential project approach:

The above approaches allow us to provide services to our clients that not only meet their needs and adhere to state and local guidelines but also educate staff about uses and applications of fees and provide guidance for future updates or increases.

Quality Control
We believe very strongly in the science of our craft, especially as it relates to cost allocation and cost of service studies. As such, our firm utilizes quality control techniques which include:
• Project Management: Ensuring our projects meet the needs and timelines of our clients are accomplished through the following:
- The project manager and lead analyst develop general and project specific data collection plans and interview guides.
- All project work activities are defined in advance and tied to each project team member, deliverables, the schedule, and the budget. - We have frequent client review meetings to discuss the quality and direction of the project through interim deliverables and draft documents.

Understanding City-specific financial data.

Working collaboratively wtih City staff through meetings and workshops.

Applying industry standards, best management practices, and technical expertise for cost allocation and user fee application.

Calculating defensible results with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.

Providing recommendations and transferring knowledge and work products to City staff for successful implementation.

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• Numerical Results: Financial analyses are used to develop budgets and projections, and often are subject to public oversight and review. For this reason, our firm ensures data determined quality control through the following:
- Expenditure data entered into cost models are tied to budget documents. - Allocation metrics are tied to published reports / data outputs and workload is used to cross-check true cost associated with services.

These project management approaches have resulted in all our projects being delivered at a high level of quality, on time and on budget.

Work Plan
The City of Big Bear Lake is requesting three scopes of work: 1) Cost Allocation Plan; 2) Comprehensive User Fee Study; and 3) Development Impact Fee Study. We are only proposing to bid on two of the three scopes of work – the Cost Allocation and User Fee Studies. We are foregoing bidding on the Development Impact Fee Study due to the City’s lack of current (within the last five years) data such as development project projections, and master plans for facilities and infrastructure. The unavailability of these materials makes it difficult to establish a strong nexus for impact fees in compliance with new regulations relating to AB602.

The Cost Allocation and Fee Study scopes of work can be conducted concurrently as there are economies of scale that can be achieved by conducting them in this way. The following subsections outline the tasks broken out by Project-Wide Tasks, Cost Allocation Plan Tasks, Comprehensive User Fee Study Tasks, Development Impact Fee Study Tasks.

Project-wide Tasks
The following tasks would be conducted for all scopes of work.

Task 1 Data Collection
Prior to any initial meetings, the Matrix Consulting Group will provide the City with a list of initial data requirements for the study. This will allow our project team to review this information thoroughly in preparation for initial discussions with staff. A common list of data collection items include:
• Budgeted Expenditures per Fund and Department.
• Staffing per Fund and Department.
• List of current fees to be included in the scope.

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• Copy of any previous studies / analyses.
• List of comparable jurisdictions for the comparative analysis.

The provision of these items will allow our project team to familiarize themselves with the City’s structure.

Deliverable List of basic data requirements for the Study Meetings None
Task 2 Study Objectives and Project Schedule
Once the data has been collected, the project team will then meet with designated City staff to discuss any issues identified by the project team, as well as to clarify any existing issues or concerns held by the City regarding the current user fee study and impact fee study methodology. Discussions will include:
• Review of the City’s specific needs and critical issues surrounding development and implementation of the cost allocation and fee study. • Opportunities for improvement and restructuring of previous fee analyses. • Discussion of cost recovery goals and targets, as well as infrastructure needs.

At the culmination of the meeting, the project team and the designated City staff will leave with a greater understanding of the overall approach and methodology that will be taken by the project team to conduct the cost allocation and comprehensive fee study.

Deliverable Project Schedule
Meetings Kickoff
Task 3 Excel-Based Models and Training
The City of Big Bear Lake has requested an excel-based model for updating the cost allocation and user fee study. Our Excel-based models would provide the ability for the City to adapt and continuously update results from year to year as the organization changes.

After the final drafts are approved, at the discretion of City staff, the project team would meet with and train designated City employees on use of the models. Staff will be provided with training, which walks through the model tabs, includes instructions tab in the model, a user guide for the cost allocation model, and discusses specific customizations made for the City.

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Deliverable Cost Allocation and Fee Study Model(s)
Meetings Model Training
Cost Allocation Plan Tasks
The City of Big Bear Lake is interested in developing a Cost Allocation Plan to capture the indirect costs associated with direct programs and services. The plan's results will provide the city with the direct and indirect costs associated with the operations of its services, as well as fully burdened hourly rates by staff position. The City is interested in both a Full Cost Allocation Plan, used as overhead in fee studies and reimbursement from non-general fund sources, and an OMB Compliant Cost Plan used for reimbursement for federal and state grants. The following provides an overview of the tasks to be conducted, deliverables, and any meetings.

Task 1 Interview Staff and Gather Allocation Metrics
The project team would review the City’s budget and financial structure to identify City departments and services to be allocated. To structure a custom cost allocation model, our project team would perform the following:
• Review and discuss the accounting (fund and organizational levels) structure of the City based upon the budgeted expenditures to identify any anomalies from previous years.
• Identify and meet specific central services departments to develop allocation bases and ensure that the plan reflects the following aspects:
- All current services provided by the Department are identified and documented within the Cost Allocation Plan.
- Allocation bases discussed to be utilized are reflective of the current level of effort and most relatable to the service being performed.

The following is a sample flowchart visually representing the discussion outcome, the first level is the central services department, the second level is the identified service category, and the third level is the basis by which costs will be allocated:

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• Discuss alternative allocations, including outcomes and potential impacts.

The points above provide examples of the types of detailed and in-depth discussions that the project team will have with City departments involved in the cost allocation process.

At this point in the process, the project team would reach out to each department and ask for specific allocation metrics such as purchase orders, invoices, sq. ft. per facility, etc.

Deliverable Allocation Metric Requests from Support Departments Meetings 1 Meeting per Support Department
Task 2 Review of Draft Cost Allocation Metrics
Based on the units of service identified in Task 1 and the allocation metrics collected, the project team would put together allocation statistic workbooks for review with specific central service departments. The purpose of these workbooks is to review the initial results of the allocation metrics gathered by the project team. The following graphic shows an example of the allocation workbook:

Fund Dept Desc
# of AR Transactions
per Fund/Dept Allocation %
1 10 City Manager 3 0.87%
1 16 Human Resources 30 8.75%
1 20 City Attorney 30 8.75%
1 30 Police 68 19.83%
1 35 Fire 1 0.29%
1 40 Development Services 7 2.04%
1 50 Public Works Streets 5 1.46%
1 50 Public Works Facilities 1 0.29%
1 50 Public Works Community Services 185 53.94%
10 Water 1 0.29%
14 Sewer 8 2.33%
29 Self-Insured Liability Fund 4 1.17%
TOTAL 343 100.00%
Finance
Payroll
# of Employees per
Division
Accounts Payable
# of Invoices per
Division
Financial Reporting
Actual Expenses per
Division
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In the sample graphic provided, based on the number of AR Transactions per fund/department, the primary support is for Public Works Community Services (54%) for all the Parks and Recreation transactions, followed by Police (20%). Based upon the results of this sample, the project team would verify with Finance that the statistics were allocated to the appropriate fund/department and that the resulting percentage is reflective of the support being provided by the Accounts Receivable staff and function.

This type of detailed review is critical for the development of a defensible cost allocation plan. It also ensures that departmental staff and City staff are comfortable with the use of the allocation metrics and the support that those metrics represent.

Deliverable Draft Allocation Workbooks
Meetings 1 Draft Allocation Meeting per Department
Task 3 Structure and Prepare Draft Full Cost Allocation Plan Once the central service departments and administrative functional areas have agreed upon, the appropriate allocation metrics for services, allowable administrative or other indirect costs are allocated to each benefiting department, operating unit, or fund. At this point the project team would begin customizing the Cost Plan to ensure methodologies and assumptions comply with Federal regulations and general accounting principles.

During the development of the cost allocation plan, the project team will ensure that any expenses included in the plan are vetted and reviewed with Finance staff, as well as incorporate any direct reimbursements. The results of the draft cost allocation plan will be provided to staff in numerical format in Excel prior to the development of a draft report.

Deliverable Draft Cost Allocation (Excel Results)
Meetings Draft Results Meeting with Finance
Task 4 Finalize the Cost Allocation Plan
Upon review and approval of the draft cost plan by central service departments and the Finance Department, the project team will finalize the Cost Allocation Plan and report.

The final deliverables associated with the Cost Allocation Plan will be:
• Cost allocation plan report: including all detailed allocation schedules, cost schedules, summary schedules, and narrative information regarding the central services included.
• Excel summary schedule: the results of the full cost allocation plan in Excel format for ease of calculations, incorporation into City documents, and review by staff.

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This type of final work product ensures that information is available in a variety of formats for City staff to use. The detailed report serves as backup documentation; whereas the excel results can be input into budget documents.

Deliverable Final Cost Allocation Report
Meetings None
Task 5 Structure Draft OMB Cost Allocation Model
The City is also interested in the development of an OMB 2 CFR Part 200 Compliant Cost Allocation. The OMB Compliant Cost Allocation Plan has the following key requirements:

1. Expenditures Allocated: The OMB 2 CFR Part 200 must be based upon the most recent fiscal year’s audited actual expenditures.

2. Types of Services Included: Services such as lobbying, legislative costs, and certain Treasurer costs, cannot be included in the OMB 2 CFR Part 200 plan.

The draft 2 CFR Part 200 Compliant Cost Allocation Plan will provide clear documentation regarding the basis for allocations, and the methodologies applied to achieve the plan’s final result. The Draft Cost Allocation Plan will be discussed and reviewed with each participating department as well as City staff to ensure appropriate metrics and expenditures have been included.

Deliverable Draft OMB Excel Results
Meetings Draft Results Review
Task 6 Draft OMB Cost Allocation Plan Report
Upon approval of the excel draft results of the cost allocation model, the project team will put together a Cost Allocation Report. This draft report will include a narrative description of all City departments and services included in the cost plan and the methodology used to allocate those services. In addition to the narrative portion, the excel portion will be included identifying how each cost was allocated.

Deliverable Draft OMB Report
Meetings Draft Meeting Review
Task 7 Finalize OMB Cost Plan
Any revisions or edits from the draft cost allocation study would be incorporated into the Final Cost Allocation study report.

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Deliverable Final OMB Report
Meetings None
Task 8 Develop Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
The project team will calculate fully burdened hourly rates inclusive of direct and indirect costs. The following points highlight the cost components and factors included in fully burdened rates:
• Direct costs: This component accounts for salary and benefits associated with each employee or position and is reflective of staffing and salary reports provided by the City.
• Indirect costs - departmental: This component accounts for operational services and supplies which are used in the execution of job duties. This cost component is developed through analysis of services and supply budgets. • Indirect costs - citywide: This component accounts for citywide support such as Finance, HR, and Attorney support provided by other city departments. This cost component is derived from the Cost Allocation Plan.

Additionally, we will review MOU’s or labor agreements and talk with staff to determine appropriate productive hour calculations. This reduction in available hours will ensure that fully burdened hourly rates account for leave accruals (holiday, vacation, and sick), as well as any meetings or trainings. The results of this analysis will be fully burdened hourly rates by position.

Deliverable Fully Burdened Hourly Rates (Full Cost & OMB) Meetings Meeting to Discuss Hourly Rate Assumptions
Task 9 Present the Final Report to Key Stakeholders
While Cost Allocation Plans are typically not presented to Council or external stakeholders, the project team would work with the City to determine the appropriate group to present the results of the cost allocation plan, as well as discuss implementation options.

Deliverable Presentation
Meetings 1-3 City Meetings
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Comprehensive User Fee Study Tasks
The City of Big Bear Lake is requesting a comprehensive fee analysis. The purpose of these studies is to ensure compliance with existing state rules and regulations as well as future pending state rules and regulations. The following tasks provide an overview of the level of detail utilized to conduct the comprehensive fee study.

Task 1 Develop a Schedule of Current and Potential Fees for Service The project team will work with staff to review their current fee schedules in line-item detail. This meeting is critical in ensuring staff can incorporate any updates or changes to the fee study based on code, regulation, staffing, process, or technological changes.

The focus of this meeting will be the following:
• Renaming fees: Rewording or renaming fees to identify services more clearly. • Eliminating fees: Removing any outdated services or fees. • Adding new fees: Capturing any new services or breaking out existing fee categories to identify all the services being provided by City staff more clearly and identify potential fees for services that the City would like to provide. • Recategorization of fees: Collapsing or expanding multiple fee ranges to better capture the services provided. For example, eliminate lot ranges or acreages if those do not impact the review amount, but add categories based upon the approval level (i.e., Council vs. Director level).

It is important to note that this meeting occurs first to ensure that any significant proposed structural changes are captured prior to collecting time estimate information or developing draft fee results. However, there is the ability to make future adjustments.

Deliverable Proposed Fee Structure(s)
Meetings Fee Structure Meeting
Task 2 Conduct Time Data Gathering Workshops
The project team will conduct workshops to gather time estimates for each service included in the study, interview key personnel from each department, and analyze the various activities being performed. Below is an example of the steps involved in permit processing and the time associated with each step.

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Basic process steps in application/permit processing will be documented and provided in detail for each department / division represented in the study. The project team will try to minimize the impact on staff by incorporating any baseline assumptions from prior city studies.

The project team will conduct multiple time estimate workshop(s) for each department / division included in the study, and the workshop results will be Excel-based workbook(s) that staff can review. Staff will be provided time for any edits or comments on time estimate information.

Deliverable Time Estimate Workbook(s)
Meetings 2-3 Time Estimate Workshops
Task 3 Perform Total Cost Analysis
The Matrix Consulting Group’s costing model is built based on the City’s operations, budget details, and intended uses for the results. This method is a customized approach specific to each jurisdiction for cost analysis of user fee services. It is a “bottom-up” approach, the most defensible methodology for calculating user fees. The methodology incorporates the time estimate information and fully burdened hourly rate (from cost allocation plan task) information. The following graphic shows the cost calculation:

This costing method uses time and annual activity level data to establish the cost of providing services on both a unit and an annual level. Once the time spent for a fee activity is determined for each individual or position, the team uses its fee and rate software to apply the fully burdened hourly rates calculated in the previous task.

Resulting costs are presented on a unit and annual level and are compared to the existing fee schedule and revenue reports. The City will obtain detailed information regarding cost recovery surpluses and deficits on both a detailed (per unit) and global (annualized) level, as well as an understanding of cost components for each service.

Intake
Permit Tech:
15 mins
Routing
Permit Tech:
10 mins
Initial Review
Plan Checker:
1 hour
Final Review
Plan Checker:
30 mins
Issue Permit
Permit Tech:
15 mins
Time
Estimate
Fully
Burdened
Rate
Full Cost
Fee
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Deliverable Per Unit and Annual Fee Study Results
Meetings 1-2 Draft Results Meetings
Task 4 Conduct a Market Rate Survey
We will work with the City to identify jurisdictions in San Bernardino County to conduct a comparative survey of fees. This comparative survey activity will include:
• Developing fee scenarios for each department included in the study to be compared to other jurisdictions.
• Graphing the results of the fee analysis for easy visual comparison purposes. • Collecting contextual information such as population size, budget, staffing, last time fee study was done, and last fee schedule update.

As market surveys do not provide adequate or objective information about the relationship between a jurisdiction’s costs and fees, these steps ensure we provide the City with the most information possible.

Deliverable Comparative Graphs (included in Draft Report) Meetings None
Task 5 Review / Revise Fee Study Results
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costs of providing services, City management can review the results. At this point, the project team will provide City staff with Recommended Fee Workbooks. The Recommended Fee Workbooks will provide departments / divisions with the fee study results in MS Excel. The following shows an example of the workbook:

Current - Per Unit Results
Fee Title Current Fee Total Cost
Surplus/(Deficit)
Per Unit
Cost Recovery
%
Lot Line Adjustment $900 $1,557 ($657) 58%
Temporary Use Permit $40 $325 ($285) 12%
Recommended Fee
Fee Title
Recommended
Fee
$ Change to
Recommended
Fee
% Change to
Recommended Fee
Recommended
Fee Cost
Recovery %
Lot Line Adjustment $1,200 $300 33% 77%
Temporary Use Permit $100 $60 150% 31%
Recommended Fee Annual
Fee Title Workload
Revenue at
Current Fee
Revenue at
Recommended Fee
Potential
Change in
Revenue
Lot Line Adjustment 4 $3,600 $4,800 $1,200
Temporary Use Permit 60 $2,400 $6,000 $3,600
TOTAL $6,000 $10,800 $4,800
As the graphic indicates, the recommended fee workbook allows the City to input information into the Recommended Fee column and see its impacts, such as the dollar increase, percentage increase, and what percentage of their current costs they will recover. Additionally, the workbook allows the City to calculate potential increases or declines in revenue because of the recommended fees.

Deliverable Recommended Fee Workbooks
Meetings None
Task 6 Prepare a Draft User Fee Study Report
Upon conclusion of the fee study, we will prepare a detailed report summarizing the results of each of the previous work tasks described above. This report will include:
• A concise executive summary discussing the study, methodology, results, and narrative describing the services included in the study. • A section on proposed modifications to the current fee schedule, including removal or addition of new fees for service.

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• A section on per unit and annual results for each fee is included in the analysis, as well as where workload data is available.
• A comparative survey section outlining key fees, their comparison to other local jurisdictions, and contextual information regarding budget, staffing, and when they last conducted fee studies.

The draft report will be provided to City staff for comments.

Deliverable Draft Fee Study Report
Meetings None
Task 7 Finalize Fee Study Report
Any edits or revisions to the draft user fee study report will be incorporated into the finalized fee study report. This finalized fee study report will include all elements of the draft fee study report and any additional cost recovery considerations and policy considerations for the City Council’s review.

Deliverable Final Fee Study Report
Meetings None
Task 8 Master Fee Schedule
Once the final user fee study report is approved, the project team will develop a master fee schedule, consolidating all fees in a singular location. The master fee schedule will include a numbering system, the department name, the fee title, the unit of application, the current fee, the total cost per unit calculated through the study, the difference, the cost recovery, the relevant rule / regulation that applies to the fee type, the staff recommended fee, and staff recommended cost recovery level. This attachment is extremely helpful as part of the staff report provided to the Council upon adoption.

Deliverable Master Fee Schedule
Meetings None
Task 9 Present the Final Report to Key Stakeholders
The presentation of results to City officials and/or stakeholders is critical to the success of the overall engagement. Because the product from the study is often controversial, the objective of this final step is to present a succinct summary that provides decision makers with key information. The Matrix Consulting Group will attend and present the Study at up to three (3) Committee or Council Meetings, including any fee adoption Proposal for Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Study Big Bear Lake, CA Matrix Consulting Group 26
hearings. We believe that these number of meetings is typically sufficient to ensure that there is buy-in from the stakeholders.

Deliverable Presentation
Meetings 1-3 City Committee / Commission / Council Meetings Project Timeline
This project is anticipated to take approximately 6 months to complete. All studies can be conducted concurrently. For each task included, we have identified the time frame during the 6-month period in which the analysis will be completed.

Month
Tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6
Project-Wide
Data Collection
Study Objectives & Schedule
Excel-Based Model & Training
Cost Allocation Plan
Interview Staff and Gather Data
Review Allocation Metrics
Structure Draft Cost Plan
Finalize Full Cost Plan
Structure OMB Model
Draft OMB Report
Final OMB Report
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
Presentation
User Fee Study
Current & Potential Fees
Data Workshops
Total Cost Analysis
Comparative Survey
Review/Revise Results
Draft Fee Study Report
Prepare Final Report
Develop Master Fee Schedule
Present Final Report
All proposed timelines can be adjusted based on City staff priorities and in accordance with City preferences and timelines.

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4 Cost Proposal
The Matrix Consulting Group proposes to develop a Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan for a fixed not-to-exceed fee of $49,990. The following table provides a breakdown of hours by team member and task.

Project Exec. Project Mgr. Analyst (2) Total Cost
Project-Wide Tasks
Data Collection 0 4 6 $1,830
Study Objectives 2 4 2 $1,870
Excel-Based Model & Training 2 6 12 $3,800
Project-Wide Subtotal 4 14 20 $7,500
Cost Allocation Plan Tasks
Interview Staff and Gather Data 0 2 4 $1,060
Review Allocation Metrics 0 2 6 $1,350
Structure Draft Cost Plan 0 2 4 $1,060
Finalize Full Cost Plan 2 2 4 $1,680
Draft OMB Model 0 2 4 $1,060
Draft OMB Plan 0 2 4 $1,060
Final OMB Report 2 2 4 $1,680
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates 2 6 18 $4,670
Presentation 2 2 0 $1,100
Project-Wide Subtotal 8 22 48 $14,720
Comprehensive Fee Study Tasks
Current & Potential Fees 0 2 4 $1,060
Data Workshops 0 4 6 $1,830
Total Cost Analysis 2 8 18 $5,150
Comparative Survey 0 0 18 $2,610
Review/Revise Results 2 4 12 $3,320
Draft Fee Study Report 4 6 24 $6,160
Prepare Final Report 2 5 8 $2,980
Develop Master Fee Schedule 0 4 8 $2,120
Present Final Report 2 8 0 $2,540
Fee Study Subtotal 12 41 98 $27,770
Total Hours 24 77 166
Hourly Rate $310 $240 $145
Total Professional Fees $7,440 $18,480 $24,070 $49,990
Our typical practice is to bill for hours worked monthly, with our contracts set up as fixed not-to-exceed price contracts. We are open to billing on a task or deliverable basis as well.

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understanding of the results and how to incorporate those results into budget and policy documents, informational handouts, and other City materials.

Our Client support continues even after a final report has been issued. We understand that questions can arise about the development of a study well after project completion and are committed to working with our clients to answer any questions about methodologies and applications of results. This support is provided to our clients at no extra cost.

I am the firm’s President and I am authorized to submit this proposal, represent the firm, and sign a contract with the City.

Richard Brady, President
Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd.

AGENDA REPORT
Service, Quality, Community
DATE: June 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Erik Sund, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Reginald A. Lamson, DWP General Manager
RE: Incorporation of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Budget into the Fiscal Year 2025 City of Big Bear Lake Budget Background:

Attached for consideration is a resolution incorporating the Fiscal Year 2025 DWP Budget into the City of Big Bear Lake’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. On May 28, 2024, after the close of a Public Hearing, the DWP Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2024-07 adopting DWP’s FY 2025 Budget. On May 13-15, 2024, the City Council had an opportunity to review the draft budget in Joint Budget Workshops.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution incorporating the DWP’s fiscal year 2025 budget into the City’s fiscal year 2025 budget.

Attachments: 1. Proposed City Resolution DWP Budget FY 2024-XX

2. Resolution No. DWP 2024-07

3. DWP FY 2025 Budget Report
Item 1.7
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCORPORATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER’S APPROVED BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 INTO THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake was incorporated on November 28, 1980; and WHEREAS, the electorate in June of 1985 did amend the Charter by the addition of Section 805 et seq., where Section 813 requires the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioner ("Commissioners") to adopt a Department Budget; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners presented the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget to the City Council on May 13-15, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners have conducted a public hearing on May 28, 2024, and adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Departmental Budget as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake, that the City Council does hereby incorporate the City of Big Bear Lake, Department of Water and Power Budget, as presented herein into the City’s Budget.

Projected Revenues 13,480,200
Appropriations
Personnel Expenses 6,476,500
Operating Expenses 3,340,000
Debt Service 1,058,700
Contributions to Other Governments 15,900
Division Well No. 9 1,243,500
Wolf Reservoir/Booster 1,852,000
Pontel Hydropneumatic Tank 175,000
Garstin Operations Facility 100,000
Capital Improvement Program 3,370,500
Mobile Generator 50,000
Site Security Surveillance 28,200
Capital Machinery & Equipment 78,200
Total Appropriations $ 14,339,800
Item 1.7
Attachment 1
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June 2024.

Perri Melnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is four; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2024-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 12th day of June and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS

OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER,

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE DWP BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

AND CONFIRMING ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake was incorporated on November 28, 1980, and WHEREAS, the electors of the City of Big Bear Lake did in 1985 adopt an Amendment to the City of Big Bear Lake Charter which created a Department of Water and Power (DWP); and WHEREAS, Section 813 of the City Charter states that the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) shall "adopt an annual Department Budget" prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, the Board reviewed the Draft Budget for Fiscal Y ear 2025 at a Regular Board Meeting on April 23,2024. The City Council reviewed the Draft Budget on May l3-15 of 2024.

The Board concluded a Public Hearing on May 28, 2024; arld WHEREAS, the Board confirmed that a prudent adjustment to DWP's Water Rates effective Inly I,2024 is four percent (4%);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Water and Power Commissioners of the City of Big Bear Lake, Department of Water and Power does hereby adopt the DWP Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit *A".

NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Water and Power Commissioners of the City of Big Bear Lake, Department of Water and Power does hereby confirm the adoption of an increase to DWP's Water Rates effective July l,2024 shall be four percent (4%).

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 28th day of May 2024. ares:C5\ror k, \{is'/or, Svnilcn, fu@, to; \le3
NOES: \,
ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST
Leeanne Eagleson, Secret
Robert Tarras, Chair
DWP Board of Commissioners
DWP Board of Commissioners
RESOLUTION NO. DWP 2024-07
WHEREAS, the Board considered the Water Rates as set forth in Resolution No. DWP 2023-04; and
Item 1.7
Attachment 2
Budget
7/1/2024
Through
6/30/2025
Projected Revenues:

Water Sales $ 10,916,200
Administrative Fees 960,000
Standby Fees 122,000
Use of Property 230,700
Other Revenue 30,000
Grants 1,221,300
Total Projected Revenues 13,480,200
Appropriations:

Administration $ 1,348,600
Water Operations 901,500
Water Procuction 824,000
Transmission & Distribution 1,023,800
Field Services 863,000
Accounting 563,500
Conservation 303,500
Customer Service 648,600
Personnel Expenses 6,476,500
Administration 1,052,700
Water Operations 432,100
Water Procuction 895,100
Transmission & Distribution 316,400
Field Services 226,300
Accounting 188,700
Conservation 120,000
Customer Service 108,700
Operating Expenses 3,340,000
Debt Service 1,058,700
Contributions to Other Governments 15,900
Division Well No. 9 1,243,500
Wolf Reservoir/Booster 1,852,000
Pontel Hydropneumatic Tank 175,000
Garstin Operations Facility 100,000
Capital Improvement Program 3,370,500
Mobile Generators (replace) 50,000
Site Security Surveillance (new) 28,200
Capital Machinery & Equipment 78,200
Total Appropriations $ 14,339,800
EXHIBIT A (As Amended)
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

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