Via Electronic Mail
April 15, 2026
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
Erick Cheung, Chief Financial Officer
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSULTING SERVICES FY 2026-27 THROUGH 2028-29 Dear Messrs. Bindernagel, Cheung, and Fujimoto:
RSG is pleased to submit a proposed work program for the next three fiscal years to provide the City of Pleasant Hill and its Successor Agency continued services to wind-down the former redevelopment agency. RSG has worked with Pleasant Hill since 2015 and our current threeyear contract expires on June 30, 2026.
RSG began as one of the most recognized experts in California redevelopment until its dissolution in 2012. Today, RSG remains a leader working with successor agencies on redevelopment dissolution. We currently work for nearly 30 successor agencies in California, which we believe is the most of any professional firm. More information may be found at https://rsgsolutions.com/.
Our role would be to provide technical, management, and administrative services to enable staff to respond to ongoing reporting requirements, comply with the Dissolution Act, conduct financial and strategic planning, and assist with other services related to the dissolution of the former redevelopment agency. The proposed scope of work and fee proposal are as follows:
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Preparation of three annual Prior Period Adjustment (“PPA”) due on October 1 annually, beginning with PPA for FY 2024-25 due October 1, 2026.
2. Preparation of three annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (“ROPS”) (due February 1 of each year) beginning with ROPS 2027-28 due February 1, 2027, and transmittal to staff, the Oversight Board, and finally the Department of Finance, including a review and analysis on suggested next steps.
3. Respond to technical and factual inquiries from staff, the Oversight Board, the Department of Finance, and the County Auditor-Controller.
4. Computation and assistance with RPTTF (reimbursement) payments to DPH Noteholder LLC (Downtown Pleasant Hill), Beaufort Partners LP (Kohl’s), and PH Holdings (Friedman’s).
Ethan Bindernagel, et. al.
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL / PLEASANT HILL SUCCESSOR AENCY
April 15, 2026
5. Prepare staff reports, resolutions, policy documents, and other supporting materials, as necessary, for Oversight Board and Successor Agency meetings.
6. Other Successor Agency items as directed by staff.
Fee Proposal, Billing Rates, and Invoices:
Based on the forgoing, RSG is proposing a 3-year budget as shown below. Successor Agency services are paid from the Successor Agency’s administrative allowance that is funded through the ROPS.
2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 3 Year Total
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $75,000
Services will be charged on a time and materials basis based on the fee schedule below:
Fee Schedule
RSG does not charge clients for travel or mileage (except direct costs related to field work/surveys), parking, standard telephone/fax expenses, general postage, or incidental copies. However, we do charge for messenger services, overnight shipping/express mail costs, and teleconferencing services. We also charge for copies of reports, documents, notices, and support material in excess of five copies. These costs are charged back at the actual expense plus a 10% surcharge.
RSG issues monthly invoices payable upon receipt, unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.
Invoices identify tasks completed to date, hours expended, and the hourly rate.
Principal $305
Director $295
Senior Associate $250
Associate $205
Senior Analyst $185
Analyst $170
Research Assistant $145
Technician $120
Clerical $100
Reimbursable Expenses Cost plus 10%
Ethan Bindernagel, et. al.
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL / PLEASANT HILL SUCCESSOR AENCY
April 15, 2026
If the work program meets your needs send a contract in the form of your choice and we can proceed with formal approval and execution per your requirements.
Sincerely,
James C. Simon, Principal