Finance Committee Agenda and Packet 2013 10 15

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The detailed Scopes of Work set forth in this proposal provide the plans for how the above are accomplished. These include: (i) our understanding of the data needed and necessary to execute the job; (ii) the tools we have in the form of proprietary software, methods and models to analyze the data and quantify any discrepancies: (iii) our knowledge of the latest revenue streams and methods of tracking those revenues; and (iv) our ability to work as a team to collect the amounts due to the City. Why Allixa is the Right Choice far the City We have listed the core strengths that identify why we believe we are the best choice for the City, and what differentiates us from our competition. These strengths include: 1. Successful Results — We have unparalleled experience in meeting the needs of our clients in these areas that has resulted in retaining several major clients for well over a decade. Our combined experience has achieved recoveries exceeding $25 million. 2. Unique Tools — We have proprietary software and methods that accurately identify the franchise fee base, as well as analyze the correct amount of franchise fees to be paid to the City. 3. Personal Service — We are a cohesive team dedicated to personal service and excellence. We are the individuals that will do the actual work and be in contact with the City to discuss issues, resolutions, and any concerns. This intimate level of personal service is the trademark of our work. With Dick Treich being located in Castle Rock, we will be able to attend face to face meetings with the City for minimal out -of- pocket expenses. 4. Experience with Franchisees - We have worked with both types of companies named in the RFP and have unparalleled experience with Comcast. We have established contacts and working relationships with Comcast's accounting staff. We have negotiated and executed non - disclosure agreements with franchisees for over a decade. 5. Expertise — We bring over 60 years of combined experience with documented results. Garth Ashpaugh, the project manager, and Dick Treich have provided expert testimony before city and county councils, public utility commissions, and state and federal courts on the same issues that we anticipate we will find in the City. 6. Effective Negotiators — The dollars identified and reported as underpayments may be different from the actual recovery payments to the City. We are effective negotiators and will ensure that the City obtains the maximum recovery. 7. No Conflicts of Interest — Allixa works exclusively with municipalities. Other audit and recovery firms also have commercial or utility firms as their clients. These relationships create interests that compete with the interests of a municipal client. By working exclusively with municipalities, the Louisville Allixa Audit Team is able to deliver a highly unique and beneficial service without concerns of conflicts of interest. 2 18