Wally Cole Email & Phone Number

• Managed, and led the Department of Utilities’ (DOU) rate and financial planning function, including long-range financial planning strategies, utility rate modeling, development of utility rates, fees, and grants.• Conducted operational and fiscal analysis to evaluate and develop financial strategies to achieve the department’s short and long-term operational and capital financing goals.• Developed and managed utility rate models and utility rate proposal recommendations.• Provided fiscal analysis and served as rate contact for DOU – includes performing fiscal analysis and preparing reports, projections and recommendations for asset and operational financing.• Developed and presented utility rate adjustment proposals to the Utility Rate Advisory Commission and City Council.• Led project teams and acted as project manager for department-wide rate and financial planning projects.

• Supervised, managed, and directed the administrative and fiscal support unit of the Park Operations Division..• Managed the centralized administrative functions of the Division.• Performed fiscal analyses, prepared budget projections and recommendations, and coordinated the preparation of the Division's operational, capital, and special fund budgets.• Developed and presented proposals for budget adjustments and recommendations regarding budget policy and strategy.• Managed contracts, joint-use agreements, and MOUs.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for workforce and general operational issues.