08.01 - Request for Proposals for Water/Sewer Rate Study

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References,March 1,2007,Page 4 of 4 (573) 576-28og.This is an environmental justice project focused on drinking water quality and sewer service. Other References Mr. Brown serves as Vice-chairman of the Missouri Rural Foundation and on the board of directors of Missouri Rural Development Partners.These non-profit organizations focus on improving economic conditions,infrastructure and opportunities in rural communities. For more information,contact: Doug Hermes, Planning Administrator, Missouri Rural Development Partners, P.O. Box 564, Liberty, MO 64o6g, Telephone/Fax: (816) 781-8631,E-mail DJHermesPkc.rr.com,Website www.MRDP.net Publications Mr. Brown has written numerous articles on infrastructure asset management and user charge analysis such as: • "Asset Management Goes Country" http://carlbrownconsulting.com/AMGoesCountry.pdf published in Underground Infrastructure Management magazine, • "But,It's Not in the Budget" http:/Iwww.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/articles/OT/SUo6/OT o6 SU web.pdf,page 38 published in On-Tap magazine, and • Numerous self-published articles and and several cost and return on investment calculators in Microsoft Excel available at htti)://carlbrownconsulting.com/ArticlesandResources.htm. Mr. Brown is the developer of the"Show-me Ratemaker"rate analysis programs for water and sewer systems.These are public domain(free)rate analysis programs originally created for and distributed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. They are now distributed by the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse.Visit http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/and scroll down to download the water version of the program.Visit http://carlbroAnconsulting.comIShow-me%2oRatemaker.htm to get more information. Carl Brown Consulting,u,c 1014 Carousel Drive,Jefferson City,Missouri 65101 www.caribrownconsulting.com carlbrown @mchsi.com (573)619-3411