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Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Strategic Business and Operating Plan
Fiscal Years 2020-2024
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VISION STATEMENT
Quality Service Always MISSION STATEMENT
To protect the public’s health, safety, and water environment by responsibly
providing wastewater and stormwater management
VALUES
Integrity
Acting ethically at all times, treating everyone with honesty, fairness and respect.
Teamwork
Working together to accomplish our mission with open communication, trust, respect and diversity.
Innovation
Embracing continuous improvement and new solutions to achieve excellence.
Employees
Developing successful, responsible, and safety conscious employees and acknowledging their contributions.
Customers
Building strong relationships by keeping our commitments, providing excellent service and being transparent in everything we
do.
Vision, Mission, Value statements are important elements of a strategic business plan. The Mission statement keeps the District focused on
its essential activity, the Vision statement points to its ideal purpose, and the Value statement conveys the principles that must shape our
actions.
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Strategic Business and Operating Plan
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Strategic Business and Operating Plan (SBOP) is a business-focused blueprint for serving our ratepayers
now and into the future. It is a plan that puts the ratepayers and the St. Louis community first. The SBOP’s goals are clear:
• Deliver consistent, high quality customer service;
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements and schedules;
• Minimize customer rate increases; and
• Be accountable to the St. Louis community.
These goals build on the public input and feedback that the District has received since the first SBOP was introduced in 2001.
While the FY 2020 goals may appear similar to the original set of goals, the underlying refinements and changes in these goals are
significant. The FY 2020 SBOP is easily understood, the goals and resulting strategies are actionable, and the impact of the
strategies is measurable. Additionally, the FY 2020 SBOP continues a philosophy that intimately links budgetary expenditures and
strategic goals. Under this philosophy, the goals and strategies of the SBOP drive budgetary expenditures and succinctly support
the SBOP’s success. Further, the budgetary expenditures for the SBOP are business focused and ultimately serve the ratepayer.
To achieve these goals, the FY 2020 SBOP proposes six business-focused strategies:
Strategy 1: Educate and partner with stakeholders to build support.
Essential to our success is an active dialog with stakeholders to improve mutual understanding of the needs of the District and its
stakeholders. Education will focus on the District’s goals, needs and initiatives. When possible, we will partner with stakeholders
to achieve win-win solutions on common issues. Partnering will take many forms, including – but not restricted to – discussions
with various stakeholder groups; District organized focus groups; employee participation in civic organizations; and regulatory
advisory committees.
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Strategy 2: Manage the District’s costs and revenues to optimize financial impacts.
The District continues to face increasing fiscal demands related to regulatory issues affecting its collection and treatment systems.
In response to these demands, the District is continuing its important work to protect local waterways, ensure compliance with
State and Federal environmental regulations, and provide effective, efficient wastewater and stormwater services to the St. Louis
community. This work continues in the form of Project Clear, which includes the District’s multi-decade, multi-billion dollar
Capital Improvement and Replacement Program (CIRP). It is essential the District diligently manage costs and minimize rate
increases. Sound financial management, long-term planning, internal audit practices, and leveraging of data are critical
components of this strategy.
Strategy 3: Integrate and improve the District’s business processes.
Not accepting the status quo as justification for current and future business practices, and continually reviewing best practices
amongst contemporaries are cultural imperatives for continual improvement. The goal of this initiative focuses on identifying and
implementing process improvements that will enable the District to meet or exceed established performance, production and
customer satisfaction goals.
Strategy 4: Promote appropriate standards through proactive regulatory and legislative involvement.
The most significant factors affecting current and future rate increases are federal and state regulations and legislation. It is often
the case that implementation of multiple regulations compete for the same, scarce funding resources. As authorities in wastewater
and stormwater management, it is essential that we assist in the creation of regulations that will efficiently achieve desired results.
This extends to both regulations that govern environmental protection and regulations that are not directly linked to those duties,
but are drivers for other facets of the District’s business functions. This strategy focuses on our involvement in the formation of
regulations and legislation that impact all areas of the District's operations. It is crucial that regulations and legislation be based
on sound technical information and governance frameworks. The District and others in the regulated community are in the best
position to provide such information. New regulations and legislation – particularly those pertaining to environmental protection
– should be practical and able to be implemented in a like manner.
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Strategy 5: Address customer and regulatory needs through a comprehensive infrastructure management program.
Maintaining customer service expectations and meeting regulatory requirements are paramount concerns within the District’s
mission. However, these must be balanced against the need to cost effectively maintain the District’s wastewater, stormwater, and
supporting assets. This can only be achieved through investigation, planning, maintenance and capital replacement programs. A
model infrastructure management program effectively integrates these processes while considering risk and required service
levels. The resulting program minimizes the life-cycle costs of infrastructure assets at an acceptable level of risk, while continually
delivering established levels of service.
Strategy 6: Create a learning and business oriented culture based on competency and accountability.
The District’s success is dependent upon employees having appropriate competencies and skills within a culture of accountability
- a culture that is rooted in ethical integrity and seeks a balance between effectiveness, efficiency and cost management.
Improving employee and organizational performance at all levels is the core of this strategy. Special emphasis will be placed on
leadership development, management/supervisory skill training, open communications, general operational and administrative
needs, and building awareness of individual employees’ role in the success of the overall organization.
FISCAL YEAR 2020 OBJECTIVES
The District has developed a set of specific objectives that support these strategies and, thus, achieve the goals of the Strategic
Business and Operating Plan. Objectives are segmented into “Year 1”, “Year 2” and “Years 3-5” categories. Combined, these
objectives make up the tactical blueprint that we will engage in during FY 2020 and beyond, as we strive to protect the public’s
health, safety and water environment by responsibly providing wastewater and stormwater management.
Achieving these objectives is the responsibility of various departments within the District. These departments are shown on the
following organizational chart:
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rate Commission
Internal Auditor Secretary-Treasurer
Civil Service Commission
Executive Director
General Counsel
Engineering Human
Resources
Information
Technology Operations Finance
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 1: Execute Community Outreach Programs
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Evaluate Project Clear and its role in the District’s communication
strategy.
b) Maintain relationships with stakeholders and engage additional
stakeholders with message synergy to educate and inform on MSD’s
mission.
c) Educate and engage stakeholders regarding the outcome of the
Stormwater Capital Rate vote.
d) Review and revise public communication and outreach programs
goals and staffing.
e) Convene the Charter Plan Amendment Commission and review
their recommendations.
f) Consider and implement the outcome of the Wastewater Rate
Commission Process.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
f) Q2, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
f) Q4, FY 2020
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 1: Execute Community Outreach Programs
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Evaluate Project Clear and its role in the District’s
communication strategy.
b) Maintain relationships with stakeholders and engage
additional stakeholders with message synergy to educate
and inform on MSD’s mission.
c) Review and revise public communication and outreach
programs goals and staffing.
d) Plan election for additional bond authorization.
e) Plan election for any Plan Amendment recommendations.
f) Maintain communication and relationships with
stakeholders following the stormwater, wastewater, and
plan amendment ballot outcomes.
a) Evaluate Project Clear and its role in the District’s
communication strategy.
b) Maintain relationships with stakeholders and engage
additional stakeholders with message synergy to educate
and inform on MSD’s mission.
c) Review and revise public communication and outreach
program goals and staffing.
d) Plan for and implement activities for the Wastewater Rate
Commission Process.
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 2: Execute Outreach Programs for Elected Representatives and Other Municipal Officials
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Develop legislative agenda for both State and Federal activities.
b) Conduct meetings with St. Louis City (Mayor’s office and Board of
Aldermen) and St. Louis County (County Executive’s office and
County Council) regarding District goals and needs.
c) Enhance relationships with local governments through briefings on
projects and other topics of mutual concern with a focus on
expanding peer to peer relationships with staff counterparts.
d) Provide annual review of the Legislative Outreach Program results
and assess future activities for enhancing effectiveness.
e) Conduct annual outreach and Jefferson City briefings for State of
Missouri legislators.
f) Conduct annual legislative briefing for Federal legislators.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q2, FY 2020
f) Q3, FY 2020
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
f) Q4, FY 2020
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 2: Execute Outreach Programs for Elected Representatives and Other Municipal Officials
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 - 2024
a) Develop legislative agenda for both State and Federal
activities.
b) Continue meetings with St. Louis City (Mayor’s office and
Board of Aldermen) and St. Louis County (County
Executive’s office and County Council) regarding District
goals and needs.
c) Continue to enhance relationships with local governments
through briefings on Projects and other topics of mutual
concern with a focus on expanding peer to peer
relationships with staff counterparts.
d) Conduct annual legislative outreach and Jefferson City
briefings for State of Missouri legislators.
e) Conduct annual legislative briefing for Federal legislators.
f) Provide annual review of the Legislative Outreach Program
results and assess future activities for enhancing
effectiveness.
a) Develop legislative agenda for both State and Federal
activities.
b) Conduct meetings with St. Louis City (Mayor’s office and
Board of Aldermen) and St. Louis County (County
Executive’s office and County Council) regarding District
goals and needs.
c) Continue to enhance relationships with municipalities
through briefings on projects and other topics of mutual
concern with elected officials and administration.
d) Conduct annual legislative outreach and Jefferson City
briefings for State of Missouri legislators.
e) Conduct annual legislative briefing for Federal legislators.
f) Provide annual review of the Legislative Outreach Program
results and assess future activities for enhancing
effectiveness.
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 3: Execute Diversity and Outreach Programs
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Participate in networking events and other community events to
increase stakeholder relationships and participation with the
District’s Diversity Programs.
b) Identify opportunities to increase women workforce participation
on CIRP construction projects.
c) Report on the progress of MSD’s Diversity Programs.
d) Evaluate all investments made as part of the CBA and make
adjustments to programs and funding, as appropriate.
e) Complete the update and begin implementation of the Disparity
Study results and recommendations.
f) Report on the effectiveness of the On The Job Training (OJT)
programs for capital tunneling projects.
g) Implement Workforce Development Grant Program.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
f) Q1, FY 2020
g) Q1, FY2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q2, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
f) Q4, FY 2020
g) Q4, FY2020
STRATEGY 1: EDUCATE AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD SUPPORT
Objective 3: Execute Diversity and Outreach Programs
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Continue participating in networking events and other
community events to increase stakeholder relationships and
participation with the District’s Diversity Program.
b) Continue to identify and evaluate efforts to increase woman
workforce participation on CIRP construction projects.
c) Continue to report on the progress of MSD’s Diversity
Program and make adjustments for improvements as
necessary.
d) Continue to implement the Disparity Study results and
recommendations.
e) Continue to report on the effectiveness of the On The Job
Training (OJT) programs for capital tunneling projects.
f) Evaluate the effectiveness of the Workforce Development
Grant Program.
a) Maintain relationships and dialogue with external
stakeholders.
b) Review effectiveness of diversity utilization initiatives and
recommend appropriate adjustments.
c) Based on the Disparity Study findings, update the diversity
program, as necessary.
d) Continue to evaluate all investments made as part of the
CBA and make adjustments to program and funding, as
appropriate.
e) Continue assessment of opportunities to adjust the Job
Training Program to increase opportunities for contractors
to hire low income, unemployed and underemployed
individuals for District projects.
f) Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the Workforce
Development Grant program.
STRATEGY 2: MANAGE THE DISTRICT’S COSTS AND REVENUES TO OPTIMIZE
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Objective 1: Increase Collection of Delinquent Revenue
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Implement pilot water shutoff solution to increase collection of
delinquent sewer service charges.
b) Implement changes to the Customer Assistance Program.
c) Continue to assess and modify collection process to achieve net
average collection period for receivables to 45 days or less.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q3, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 - 2024
a) Continue to assess and modify collection process to achieve
net average collection period for receivables to 45 days or
less.
b) Complete implementation of the water shut-off program,
and then assess effectiveness.
a) Continue to assess and modify collection process to achieve
net average collection period for receivables to 45 days or
less.
b) Re-evaluate the effectiveness of the Customer Assistance
Program and adjust accordingly.
STRATEGY 2: MANAGE THE DISTRICT’S COSTS AND REVENUES TO OPTIMIZE
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Objective 2: Identify and Implement Cost Savings Initiatives
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Maintain annual operating budgets that are aligned with approved
Rate Commission report.
b) Evaluate occupational injury trends.
c) Evaluate results of the Wellness Program.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q2, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q3, FY 2020
c) Q2, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 - 2024
a) Maintain annual operating budgets that are aligned with
Approved Rate Commission report.
b) Implement modifications to occupational injury prevention
program.
c) If applicable, implement adjustments to Wellness Program.
a) Maintain annual operating budgets that are aligned with
Approved Rate Commission report.
STRATEGY 2: MANAGE THE DISTRICT’S COSTS AND REVENUES TO OPTIMIZE
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Objective 3: Maximize Long-Term Financial Plans for District Needs
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Manage capital program (wastewater and stormwater) within
supporting revenue while assuring Consent Decree compliance and
regulatory requirements.
b) Manage District’s key financial ratios to maintain current bond
ratings and Consent Decree compliance.
c) Manage multi-decade financing plan to support current and future
requirements.
d) Pursue external sources of funding, where available.
e) Pursue implementation of predictive analytics to enhance decision
making to enhance financial forecasting used in strategic decision
making.
f) If approved by voters, implement necessary processes to begin
billing new stormwater capital rate.
g) Continue work on wastewater rate commission process.
h) Implement strategies relating to OMCI taxes based on the feedback
received from municipalities.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
f) Q1, FY 2020
g) Q1, FY 2020
h) Q1, FY2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
f) Q2, FY 2020
g) Q2, FY 2020
h) Q4, FY2020
STRATEGY 2: MANAGE THE DISTRICT’S COSTS AND REVENUES TO OPTIMIZE
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Objective 3: Maximize Long-Term Financial Plans for District Needs
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Manage capital program (wastewater and stormwater)
within supporting revenue while assuring Consent Decree
compliance and regulatory requirements.
b) Manage District’s long-term Debt Program to meet key
bond financial ratios to maintain current bond ratings.
c) Implement Wastewater Rate Commission Proposal.
d) Manage multi-decade financing plan to support current and
future requirements.
e) Pursue external sources of funding, where available.
f) Refine application of predictive analytics to enhance
decision making.
a) Continue to manage capital program within supporting
revenue while assuring Consent Decree compliance.
b) Continue to manage District’s long-term Debt Program to
meet key bond financial ratios to maintain current bond
ratings.
c) Continue to refine and report on multi-decade financing
plan to support Consent Decree.
d) Continue to refine application of predictive analytics to
enhance decision making.
e) Start wastewater rate commission process.
STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATE AND IMPROVE THE DISTRICT’S BUSINESS PROCESS
Objective 1: Implement Regional Development Review/Permitting Business Process Improvements
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Evaluate and use customer survey results to improve business
processes.
b) Work with regional partners to identify opportunities for
improvement.
c) Support regional partners’ efforts to expand utilization.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 – 2024
STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATE AND IMPROVE THE DISTRICT’S BUSINESS PROCESS
Objective 2: Implement Information Governance Program That Meets the District’s Records & Information
Discovery, Compliance and Information Security Policies
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Continue communication and change management, marketing and
messaging campaigns for the IG Program “Electronic Records
Cleanup” rollout.
b) Continue training and phased implementation of the “Electronic
Records Cleanup” pursuant to the Record Retention Schedule (RRS).
c) Continue implementation of the Enterprise Content Management
(ECM) software solution.
d) Continue implementation of business process and organizational
changes.
e) Finalize policies and procedures related to business processes.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY2 020
e) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Continue implementation of the Enterprise Content
Management (ECM) software solution.
b) Complete implementation of business process and
organizational changes.
a) Complete implementation of the ECM software solution.
b) Perform cost/benefit analysis to access improvements
gained as a result of the IG Program.
STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATE AND IMPROVE THE DISTRICT’S BUSINESS PROCESS
Objective 3: Integrate Asset Information Across Systems (Oracle, Maximo and GIS)
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Using analysis completed in FY19, develop plan for the
implementation of a new asset book in the Oracle system.
b) Begin the implementation of a new asset book in the Oracle system
that is based on the revised business and system interface processes.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q2, FY 2020
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Complete the implementation of the new asset book in the
Oracle system that fully represents the District’s collection
system and plant assets.
b) Ensure that the Oracle/Maximo/GIS system interfaces and
reporting is in place to support the ongoing synchronization
of the District’s collection system and plant assets.
STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATE AND IMPROVE THE DISTRICT’S BUSINESS PROCESS
Objective 4:Implement Updated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Identify LIMS needs, system integration requirements and business
process changes that would enhance productivity and data quality.
Obtain funding for updated Laboratory Information Management
System (LIMS).
b) Develop Request for Proposal, solicit bids and select a vendor to
provide updated LIMS.
c) Begin implementation of updated LIMS.
a) Q1, FY2020
b) Q2, FY2020
c) Q4, FY2020
a) Q2, FY2020
b) Q4, FY2020
c) Q4, FY2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Complete implementation of updated LIMS, Including
integration with other software systems.
b) Provide training on updated LIMS and affected software
systems.
a) Review laboratory business processes and look for
additional ways to enhance productivity and quality.
STRATEGY 4: PROMOTE APPROPRIATE STANDARDS THROUGH PROACTIVE
REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE INVOLVEMENT
Objective 1: Participate in Stakeholder Groups to Develop Sound Technical Basis for Regulatory Issues
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Advocate in regulatory stakeholder groups created to address
nutrient criteria, ammonia criteria, bacteria criteria, wet weather
issues, Impaired Waters (303d) Listing & Methodology and other
changes to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
effluent regulations and water quality standards.
b) Advocate in state and local environmental and economic
organizations such as the Association of Missouri Cleanwater
Agencies (AMCA).
c) Advocate in the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water
Environment Research Foundation (WERF) and the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) on water quality
issues.
d) Identify upcoming regulatory issues and develop an appropriate
strategy.
e) Maintain a dialog with the Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) on critical water quality issues in the St. Louis area.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
STRATEGY 4: PROMOTE APPROPRIATE STANDARDS THROUGH PROACTIVE
REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE INVOLVEMENT
Objective 1: Participate in Stakeholder Groups to Develop Sound Technical Basis for Regulatory Issues
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Participate in regulatory stakeholder groups, report on
results, and identify upcoming regulatory issues.
b) Begin stakeholder process for submitting a Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) application and
Stormwater Management Plan.
a) Participate in regulatory stakeholder groups.
STRATEGY 4: PROMOTE APPRORIATE STANDARDS THROUGH PROACTIVE
REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE INVOLVEMENT
Objective 2: Promote Appropriate Regulatory and Legislative Initiatives that Impact All Areas of District
Operations
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Evaluate and report on upcoming regulatory issues that need
Integrated Watershed Planning.
b) Work with MDNR as required to develop scientifically-based Total
Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) with reasonable implementation
plans for the St. Louis area.
c) Advocate the Missouri Clean Water Commission to adopt a revised
208 Water Quality Management Plan for the Lower Meramec
watershed that makes the Grand Glaize Wastewater Treatment Plant
a permanent facility.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Evaluate and report on upcoming regulatory issues that
need Integrated Watershed Planning.
b) Work with MDNR to develop scientifically-based Total
Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) with reasonable
implementation plans for the St. Louis area.
a) Evaluate and report on upcoming regulatory issues that
need Integrated Watershed Planning.
b) Work with MDNR to develop scientifically-based Total
Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) with reasonable
implementation plans for the St. Louis area.
STRATEGY 5: ADDRESS CUSTOMER AND REGULATORY NEEDS THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Objective 1: Implement Stormwater Operating and Capital Improvement Program
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Implement FY 2020 stormwater CIRP program based on results of
approved Rate Commission report (assuming positive election
results).
b) Review Stormwater CMOM results and consider adjustments to I/R
funds and internal staffing needs.
c) Develop and implement stormwater credit manual, flood mitigation
guidelines (buyouts), and stormwater green infrastructure grant
program guidelines (assuming positive election results).
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q2, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 - 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Continue to implement stormwater program commensurate
with anticipated stormwater revenues and completed
guidelines.
a) Continue to implement stormwater program.
b) Develop and complete follow-up survey on stormwater
services and consider adjustments based on survey results.
STRATEGY 5: ADDRESS CUSTOMER AND REGULATORY NEEDS THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Objective 2: Implement Wastewater Operating and Capital Improvement Program
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Implement the FY 2020 CIRP commensurate with anticipated
wastewater revenues. Continue to analyze results of completed
program and identify potential modifications to the Requirements of
the Consent Decree.
b) Transition the use of Watershed Consultants to best fit the changing
CIRP design and construction management needs.
c) Continue the implementation of specific green infrastructure projects
in accordance with the approved program, including both the Bissell
and Lemay watersheds, per the revised Consent Decree.
d) Continue to monitor progress and adjust resources, schedule,
delivery method and funding as needed to ensure that CMOM
requirements per the Consent Decree are met and propose changes
as warranted.
e) Continue to implement the updated solids handling plan and adjust
the capital program accordingly.
f) Develop strategies to address potential future nutrient requirements
as identified by the Nutrient Study.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
f) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
f) Q4, FY 2020
STRATEGY 5: ADDRESS CUSTOMER AND REGULATORY NEEDS THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Objective 2: Implement Wastewater Operating and Capital Improvement Program
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022-2024
a) Implement the CIRP commensurate with anticipated
wastewater revenues.
b) Evaluate progress and rate of spending for green
infrastructure projects program; adjust program as needed.
a) Implement the CIRP commensurate with anticipated
wastewater revenues.
b) Evaluate progress and rate of spending for green
infrastructure projects program; adjust program as needed.
STRATEGY 5: ADDRESS CUSTOMER AND REGULATORY NEEDS THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Objective 3: Implement Asset Management Program
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Continue implementation of a monetized rating process that
incorporates business risk exposure into the prioritization of CIRP
projects.
a) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Ensure that Asset Management is incorporated into CIRP
process.
b) Continue implementation of remaining asset management
plans for other asset classes identified (both linear and
vertical).
a) Continue to monitor and adjust asset management process
for efficiency and effectiveness.
STRATEGY 5: ADDRESS CUSTOMER AND REGULATORY NEEDS THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Objective 4: Enhance Reliability of Information Technology Infrastructure
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Complete the implementation of the enterprise hosted phone/video
(HCS) solution.
b) Complete the implementation and testing of the updated IT disaster
recovery strategy.
c) Complete the development of an upgrade plan for the District’s
Enterprise Systems architecture strategy.
d) Implement an IT Service Management System that is foundational to
building operational excellence in asset management, service
delivery and core IT processes.
e) Continue to develop the Technology Security Risk Program through
the introduction of additional governance processes, policies, and an
employee security awareness program to further protect MSD
hardware/software/information assets.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
d) Q1, FY 2020
e) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q2, FY 2020
b) Q3, FY 2020
c) Q3, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
e) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 - 2024
a) Begin the implementation of the District’s upgrade plan for
the Enterprise System environment.
b) Continue to enhance the Technology Security Risk Program.
a) Complete the implementation of the District’s Enterprise
System environment in accordance with the upgrade plan.
STRATEGY 6: CREATE A LEARNING AND BUSINESS-ORIENTED CULTURE BASED ON
COMPETENCY AND ACCOUNTABLILITY
Objective 1: Increase Organizational Performance through Improved Communications
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Work with departments to identify mandatory new employee
compliance training to be administered in first 90 days as well as
department specific training for new employees.
b) Institute a process and tool to track compliance training giving
consideration to the District’s current Learning Management System
(LMS)
c) Based on management team input, develop goals for survey on
effectiveness of management communication
d) Identify and develop an effective survey tool and distribute to
employees.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q2, FY 2020
c) Q2, FY 2020
d) Q2, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q2, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
STRATEGY 6: CREATE A LEARNING AND BUSINESS-ORIENTED CULTURE BASED ON
COMPETENCY AND ACCOUNTABLILITY
Objective 1: Increase Organizational Performance through Improved Communications
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Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Execute biannual compliance training for new employees.
b) Communicate high-level management communication
survey results to employees.
c) Outline specific management team action items to address
development areas identified in management
communication survey results.
d) Communicate implementation plan to employees to
promote transparency and accountability.
a) Implement action items from management communication
survey results.
STRATEGY 6: CREATE A LEARNING AND BUSINESS-ORIENTED CULTURE BASED ON
COMPETENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Objective 2: Improve Organizational Effectiveness through Leadership Development
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Implement the MSD Leadership Institute.
b) Survey Participation in Leadership Webinars and Online discussions.
c) Develop cross-departmental training opportunities.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
d) Q4, FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 - 2024
a) Assess the MSD Leadership Institute and modify as needed.
b) Publish results of Survey Participation and make
recommended changes.
c) Implement cross-departmental training recommended
changes.
STRATEGY 6: CREATE A LEARNING AND BUSINESS-ORIENTED CULTURE BASED ON
COMPETENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Objective 3: Increase Individual Accountability and Job Satisfaction through Continual Performance
Coaching and Training
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Milestones Year 1: 2020 Initiation Timeframe Completion Timeframe
a) Develop training – Writing Effective Performance Improvement
Plans and Impact of Changed Behavior.
b) Implement online annual compliance training for all employees.
c) Establish a District Safety Council to review training topics.
a) Q1, FY 2020
b) Q1, FY 2020
c) Q1, FY 2020
a) Q4, FY 2020
b) Q4, FY 2020
c) Q4 FY 2020
Milestones Year 2: 2021 Milestones Years 3 – 5: 2022 – 2024
a) Implement training– Writing Effective Performance
Improvement Plans and Impact of Changed Behavior.
b) Review metrics of online annual compliance training for all
employees to insure goals are met.
c) Review District Safety Council impact of reducing Worker
Compensation Claims through training.
a) Develop Surveys to assess impact of Effective Performance
Improvement Plans and Impact of Changed Behavior.