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A G E N D A
1490th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
August 12, 2010 – 4:00 P.M.
MSD OFFICES
2350 MARKET STREET
ROOM 109
ROLL CALL
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE IN CLOSED SESSION BETWEEN 4:00 P.M. AND 5:00 P.M.
1 CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL, CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED MATTERS
UNDER §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP.; DISCUSSIONS REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS WITH
EMPLOYEE GROUPS UNDER §610.021(9)
2 APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF PRECEDING MEETING July 8, 2010 (1488th)
July 28, 2010 (1489th)
3 COMMENTS BY THE CHAIR
4 REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES
5 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
6 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
7 SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS – None
8 COMMUNICATIONS – Quarterly Pension Report – Dion Stevens
9 CONSENT AGENDA – Item Nos. 10 through 15
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Ordinances
10 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 01-11 appropriating $6,800,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the construction of sanitary sewers in
Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section A, Phase III (10555), in unincorporated St. Louis County and
the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with J. H. Berra
Const. Co., Inc. under Contract 10415 for the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewers.
(Intro. 07/8/10)
11 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 12-11 authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Obermoeller
Design, Incorporated, whereby Obermoeller Design, Incorporated will perform Storm Water
Educational Radio Ads for the District. (Intro. 07/8/10)
Plan Approval
12 Lemay WWTP Wet Weather Expansion Outfall Sewer (10683)
This project, located in Unincorporated St. Louis County, is to provide an outfall sewer for
the Lemay Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
and the estimated construction cost is $11,480,000.
13 Upper Sugar Creek Sanitary Relief Sec C. Phase II (10477)
This project, located in the Cities of Des Peres and Kirkwood, Missouri, is to remove
inadequate pump stations. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the
estimated construction cost is $1,306,000.
14 Treadway Lane #4315 Storm Sewer (10314)
This project, located south of Interstate 70 and east of Cypress Road in the City of
Edmundson, is to relieve yard flooding. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and
the estimated construction cost is $65,000.
15 Liberty Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements (10251)
This project, located south of Page Avenue and east of Lindbergh Boulevard in
unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate frequent street and building flooding. This
project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $357,000.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
16 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 02-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Sewer & Channel Design
(FY2011) Contract A (10620) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
10405 with David Mason & Associates, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Sewer & Channel
Design (FY 2011) Contract A (10620). (Intro. 07/8/10)
17 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 03-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Sewer & Channel Design
(FY2011) Contract B (10621) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
10406 with EDM Incorporated for General Services Agreement - Sewer & Channel Design
(FY 2011) Contract B (10621). (Intro. 07/8/10)
18 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 04-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Sewer & Channel Design
(FY2011) Contract C (10622) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
10407 with MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Sewer
& Channel Design (FY 2011) Contract C (10622). (Intro. 07/8/10)
19 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 05-11 appropriating $120,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Sewer & Process Design
(FY2011) (10623) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10408 with
Horner & Shifrin, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Sewer & Process Design (FY2011)
(10623). (Intro. 7/8/10)
20 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 07-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract C (10628) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10412 with
Sabur, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011) Contract C (10628) for
the surveying services, including land surveys, property strip maps, easements and other general
surveying services. (Intro. 07/8/10)
21 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 08-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract B (10627) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10411 with
Kowelman Engineering, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract B (10627) for the surveying services, including land surveys, property strip maps,
easements and other general surveying services. (Intro. 07/8/10)
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22 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 09-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract A (10626) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10410 with
Engineering Design Source, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract A (10626) for the surveying services, including land surveys, property strip maps,
easements and other general surveying services. (Intro. 07/8/10)
23 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 10-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract D (10629) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10413 with
The Sterling Company for General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011) Contract D
(10629) for the surveying services, including land surveys, property strip maps, easements and
other general surveying services. (Intro. 07/8/10)
24 Amendment and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 11-11 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
Improvement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011)
Contract E (10630) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract 10414 with
Volz Incorporated for General Services Agreement - Survey Services (FY2011) Contract E
(10630) for the surveying services, including land surveys, property strip maps, easements and
other general surveying services. (Intro. 07/8/10)
Resolutions
None
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New Business
Agenda Item Number Name Page Number
Ordinances
25 – Proposed Ord. No. 13-11 West Watson Road – Nanell Lane 9
Phase II (10138)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13-11 appropriating $203,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for pump station improvements in West
Watson Road - Nanell Lane Phase II (10138) in the City of Sunset Hills, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Dizdar Bros. Sewer & Const. for the
construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewers.
26 – Proposed Ord. No. 14-11 Wharf Street Pump Station Replacement 10
(P-110) (WW) (10049)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14-11 appropriating $370,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction as part of the Wharf
Street Pump Station Replacement (P-110) (WW) (10049) in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with TGB, Inc.
for the construction of the aforesaid sewers.
27 – Proposed Ord. No. 15-11 Sky Crest – Maple Grove Channel Improvement 11
(GCMC-120) (10058)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 15-11 appropriating $400,000.00 from the Operation,
Maintenance and Construction Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for
project costs for channel stabilization in Sky Crest - Maple Grove Channel Improvement
(GCMC-120) (10058), in the City of Crestwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into a contract with R. V. Wagner, Inc. for the aforesaid construction.
28 – Proposed Ord. No. 16-11 CSO Volume Reduction – Green Infrastructure 12
(Pilot Program) (11048)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 16-11 appropriating $3,000,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund for development and implementation of a pilot green infrastructure
plan for CSO Volume Reduction - Green Infrastructure (Pilot Program) (11048) and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of the Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an Inter-governmental Agreement with the City of
St. Louis.
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Agenda Item Number Name Page Number
29 – Proposed Ord. No. 17-11 Lower Meramec River WWTP Phase II 14
(Disinfection) (10463)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 17-11 appropriating $5,000,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs associated with the Lower Meramec
River WWTP Phase II (Disinfection) (10463) in unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Goodwin
Bros. Const. Co. for the aforesaid construction.
30 – Proposed Ord. No. 18-11 Cornell Ave. #8360 Storm Sewer 15
(Rain Gardens) (10559)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 18-11 appropriating $55,000.00 from the Operation,
Maintenance and Construction Improvement Fund of Black Creek to be used for
project costs for the construction of rain gardens in Cornell Ave. #8360 Storm Sewer
(Rain Gardens) (10559), in the City of University City, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into a contract with DJM Ecological Services for the construction
of the aforesaid rain gardens.
31 – Proposed Ord. No. 19-11 Stream Flow Gauge Operation (USGS) 16
(FY2011) (10766)
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 19-11 appropriating $550,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund of the District for the operation and maintenance of stream flow
gauges in Stream Flow Gauge Operation (USGS) (FY2011) (10766); and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to extend Agreement M-561 with the United States Department of the
Interior (U.S. Geological Survey) for the aforesaid services.
32 – Proposed Ord. No. 20-11 Suspending Stormwater User Charge Ordinance 18
Introduction and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 20-11 suspending Ordinance No.
13022, adopted January 14, 2010, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof to
reinstitute the schedule of monthly Stormwater Service Charge as approved by the
voters on March 8, 1988 with an emergency clause.
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Agenda Item Number Name Page Number
33 – Proposed Ord. No. 21-11 2010 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis 19
Sewer District and its Various Subdistricts
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 21-11 determining the amount of taxes which shall
be levied, assessed, and collected in the year 2010 on all taxable tangible property in
the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County,
respectively, and in Subdistricts within the corporate limits of St. Louis County as
follows: Coldwater Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Gravois Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Maline
Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Watkins Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Subdistrict No. 88 (Fountain
Creek), Subdistrict No. 89 (Loretta-Joplin), Benefit Subdistrict No. 111 (Marlborough),
Subdistrict No. 325 (Paddock Creek), Subdistrict No. 342 (Clayton-Central), Subdistrict
No. 366 (University City Branch of River des Peres Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict
No. 367 (Deer Creek Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 369 (Sugar Creek),
Subdistrict No. 374 (Wedgewood Creek), Subdistrict No. 376 (Black Jack-Dellwood
Creek), Subdistrict No. 380 (Upper Paddock Creek), Subdistrict No. 448 (Missouri
River - Bonfils), Subdistrict No. 449 (Meramec River Basin - M.S.D. Southwest),
Subdistrict No. 453 (Shrewsbury Branch of River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 454
(Seminary Branch of River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 455 (Black Creek), Subdistrict
No. 1 of the River des Peres Watershed (Creve Coeur-Frontenac Area), Subdistrict No.
4 of the River des Peres Watershed (North Affton Area), and Subdistrict No. 7 of the
River des Peres Watershed (Wellston Area), with an emergency clause, except those
properties excluded by Missouri law.
Resolutions
34 Adoption of Resolution No. 2922 whereas the Executive Director of The Metropolitan 20
St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of Trustees that a
certain parcel of District real property known and numbered as 720 Sontag Road in
St. Louis, County, Missouri, is no longer necessary or useful in the District’s
operations, and therefore, should be declared as surplus property.
35 Adoption of Resolution No. 2923 whereas Ordinance No. 11546, adopted July 10, 21
2003, authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Vertex, whereby
Vertex would provide call center and billing/collection services for the District.
36 Adoption of Resolution No. 2919 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Stuart D. Hines for his 8 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from October 8, 2001, to his retirement effective August 1, 2010.
37 Adoption of Resolution No. 2920 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Michael R. Rone for his 33 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from July 24, 1977, to his retirement effective August 1, 2010.
38 Adoption of Resolution No. 2921 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Donald T. (Tim) Carter for his 5 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District from August 2, 2004 to his retirement effective August 1, 2010.
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Agenda Item Number Name Page Number
39 ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
39a – Upper Sugar Creek Sanitary Relief Sec. C Phase II (10477) 22
40 ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
41 CLOSED SESSION
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Board of Trustees may go into closed
session at this meeting if such action is approved by a majority vote of the Board
members who constitute a quorum, to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged
matters under §610.021(1), RSMo 1988 Supp.; leasing, purchase or sale of real
estate under §610.021(2); personnel actions under §610.021(3); discussions
regarding negotiations with employee groups under §610.021(9); personnel
records or applications under §610.021(13); or records under §610.021(14)
which are otherwise protected from disclosure by law; or confidential or privileged
communications with the District’s auditor, including auditor work products under
§610.021(17).
42 ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 25 – Proposed Ord. No. 13-11
NAME OF PROJECT: West Watson Road – Nanell Lane Phase II (10138)
LOCATION: North of Highway 30 and east of Rott Road in the City of Sunset Hills, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Pump Station Improvements (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Dizdar Bros. Sewer & Const. Previous District Contract: Yes
4501 Oleatha Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 6 Low Bid: $193,536.00 High Bid: $345,370.00
Appropriation Amount: $203,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $194,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 10.01%
Adams Landscaping – 3.08% - MBE
Riley Ready Mix – 6.93% - MBE
Plan Approval Date: July 8, 2010 Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 3 Properties Benefiting: 8
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #10416 consists of the construction of a duplex pump station and approximately 200
lineal feet of pipe sewers 4-inches to 8-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to upgrade a
substandard pump station. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2007, Pg. 96 Amount: $200,000
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 26 – Proposed Ord. No. 14-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Wharf Street Pump Station Replacement (P-110) (WW) (10049)
LOCATION: Leonor K. Sullivan Drive from Popular Street to Laclede’s Landing Boulevard in the City of St. Louis, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary sewer construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: TGB, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
1104 South Jefferson Ave., Rear
St. Louis, MO 63104
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 3 Low Bid: $334,937.00 High Bid: $581,133.00
Appropriation Amount: $370,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $433,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 100% - WBE
Engineered Construction Services – 5.0% - MBE
TGB, Inc. – 95.0% - WBE
Plan Approval Date: July 8, 2010 Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 2 Properties Benefiting: 12
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #10417 consists of the replacement of a pump station and the rehabilitation of 12
riverboat utility connections. The purpose of this project is to relocate controls for a pump station above flood levels to
alleviate bypasses during flood stage of the Mississippi River. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2009, Pg. 62 Amount: $500,000
(FY2011, Pg. 74) ($650,000)
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 27 – Proposed Ord. No. 15-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Sky Crest – Maple Grove Channel Improvement (GCMC-120) (10058)
LOCATION: West of Sky Crest Drive and south of Meadowfern Drive in the City of Crestwood, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Channel stabilization (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: R. V. Wagner, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
4712 Green Park Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 5 Low Bid: $376,254.00 High Bid: $482,389.00
Appropriation Amount: $400,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $470,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 10.13%
Roden’s Landscaping – 4.92% - WBE
Taylor Trucking – 5.21% - MBE
Plan Approval Date: July 8, 2010 Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 22 Properties Benefiting: 22
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #10418 consists of the construction of approximately 904 square yards of bank
protection biostabilization, 142 cubic yards of grade control channel, 66 lineal feet of wall removal, 110 lineal feet of new wall
construction and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce streambank erosion at rear property lines. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2010, Pg. 174 Amount: $425,000
Fund Name: #571 – Gravois Creek OMCI
Additional Comments: Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 28 – Proposed Ord. No. 16-11
NAME OF PROJECT: CSO Volume Reduction – Green Infrastructure (Pilot Program) (11048)
LOCATION: Various locations in the City of St. Louis, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: CSO Long Term Control Plan (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into an Inter-governmental
Agreement with the City of St. Louis.
What does action accomplish?: Implements a Green Infrastructure Pilot Program in support of the anticipated
requirements of a future Long Term Control Plan.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: City of St. Louis
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $3,000,000.00 District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: Future MSD contracts will be required to meet MWBE participation requirements.
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Inter-governmental Agreement
Properties Affected: 200-400 Properties Benefiting: Entire Watershed
Designed by: N/A
This Contract #10423 authorizes the District to enter into an Inter-governmental Agreement with the City of St. Louis and its
agencies to develop a green infrastructure pilot program. In MSD’s 2009 Long Term Control Plan submittal, green
infrastructure was selected as part of the long-term Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) controls that discharge directly to the
Mississippi River. The purpose of the green infrastructure is to reduce CSO discharge volumes during rain events by
capturing and diverting stormwater to locations where it is detained, infiltrated into the ground, evaporated, taken up by
plants, or reused.
The scope of the pilot program is to partner with the City of St. Louis in order to perform site or block area retrofitting using
green infrastructure in the combined sewer area on properties currently owned by the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA), one
of the City of St. Louis’ seven economic development authorities. Many of these properties are in the Bissell Point service
area.
Source control (green infrastructure) facilities may include, but are not limited to, bioretention, green streets, curb extensions,
pervious paving, etc. Results of the pilot program will be used to develop a plan for the full-scale implementation of a green
infrastructure program. The District anticipates the retrofits to take three general forms:
1. Site-scale Development – Single lots with habitable structures to remain: The District will construct source
control facilities to capture runoff from the lot’s impervious area and adjacent impervious roadways and
alleyways to the extent practicable.
2. Site-scale Development – Single or multiple lots with uninhabitable structures to be demolished: The District will
pay for demolition of the structures on the lots, and the District will construct source control facilities to capture
runoff from the anticipated impervious area when the lot is re-developed and adjacent impervious roadways and
alleyways to the extent practicable.
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3. Neighborhood-scale Development – Multiple lots: The District will construct source control facilities to capture
runoff from the anticipated impervious area when the area is re-developed and adjacent impervious roadways
and alleyways. MSD will own the properties used for the neighborhood scale facilities.
Contracting and management of the demolition portion of this program will be done by the City of St. Louis with funding
provided by MSD. In exchange, MSD will be given easements and/or property for construction of source green infrastructure
control facilities. Easements and necessary deed restrictions will be recorded with the properties and limits will be placed on
the impervious area of any future construction on the properties or tributary area to the facilities.
All design, plan development, construction, inspection and reporting tasks will utilize MSD staff and, as necessary,
contracted resources. Long-term maintenance requirements of the infrastructure and responsibilities will be defined and will
include MSD, the City of St. Louis, and future land owners depending on the location of the facility and if the facility is
servicing multiple lots or a single lot.
MSD will work with the City of St. Louis and its agencies to determine the locations and timing of site retrofitting with green
infrastructure. Demolition locations and redevelopment opportunities will play a significant role in this decision making
process as well as physical and hydrologic parameters such as location in the watershed, soil characteristics, general land
elevations, slopes and adjacent street and alleyway capture potential, and impacts to the CSO for the area. While the core
of the pilot project will be the above-described program, MSD will seek to build partnerships with other entities to identify joint
opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure into ongoing programs and future redevelopment projects.
It is anticipated that by June 30, 2011, the entire pilot program will have been initiated with complete implementation of green
infrastructure and reporting on the pilot program finished by December 31, 2015. The budget for the pilot program is
$3,000,000 with approximately half to fund demolition and half to fund evaluation and monitoring equipment, and
construction of green infrastructure source control facilities. Expenditures for construction of green infrastructure source
controls, or groups of controls, will be acquired through the requirements of the District’s purchasing ordinance or submitted
to the Board of Trustees for construction appropriation approval as appropriate.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2011, Pg. 48 Amount: $3,000,000
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area Flow
Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, Radar Rainfall Data, and General Services Surveying.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
10/11/07 – Res. No. 2743 – Recognizes the benefits of using green infrastructure in mitigating overflows from combined and
separate sewers and reducing stormwater pollution and encourages the use of green infrastructure, where appropriate, as a
prominent component of its various programs.
08/13/09 – Res. No. 2863 – Supporting and authorizing District staff to submit the MSD Combined Sewer Overflow Long-
Term Control Plan to the U.S. EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources in accordance with all applicable clean
water regulations.
4/08/10 – Res. No. 2907 – Approving a list of proposed expenditures that included this project for the Capital Improvement
and Replacement Program as a result of the Program Planning efforts.
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 29 – Proposed Ord. No. 17-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Lower Meramec River WWTP Phase II (Disinfection) (10463)
LOCATION: South of Telegraph Road and west of Fine Road in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Wastewater treatment plant construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Goodwin Bros. Const. Co. Previous District Contract: Yes
1766 Highway 61 South
Crystal City, MO 63019
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $4,273,000.00 High Bid: $5,394,414.00
Appropriation Amount: $5,000,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $5,800,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 21.07%
City Design - .19% - MBE
Taylor Trucking - .47% - MBE
Pazdera Trucking – 1.17% - WBE
K. Bates (MTC) – 9.36% - WBE
D & K Distributors – 9.60% - MBE
Macklin Hauling (Metro Redimix) .28% - MBE
Plan Approval Date: June 10, 2010 Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: 1 Properties Benefiting: All property in the Meramec
River watershed
Designed by: HDR Engineering, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #10419 consists of the construction of a disinfection building for chemical storage, a
chlorine contact basin, piping, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to provide disinfection per the MDNR and
NPDES permit requirements. This project is scheduled to be completed in 410 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2011, Pg. 62 Amount: $7,150,000
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: This appropriation includes an additional $100,000 for St. Louis County and Mehlville Fire
Protection District building permits and inspection fees. Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility
Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
06/14/07 – Ord. No. 12449 – Amount: $2,500,000 – HDR Engineering, Inc. – Design contract
06/10/10 – Ord. No. 13088 – Amount: $470,000 – HDR Engineering, Inc. – Amendment No. 5
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 30 – Proposed Ord. No. 18-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Cornell Ave. #8360 Storm Sewer (Rain Gardens) (10559)
LOCATION: East of Interstate 170 and north of Delmar Boulevard in the City of University City, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Rain Garden construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: DJM Ecological Services Previous District Contract: No*
1001 Pratt Place
Florissant, MO 63031
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 3 Low Bid: $49,138.82 High Bid: $86,880.00
Appropriation Amount: $55,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $54,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A – The above bid, less utility relocation, is less than $50,000 and therefore does not have a
goal under the MBE/WBE policy.
Plan Approval Date: July 8, 2010 Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 6 Properties Benefiting: 6
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #10420 consists of the construction of seven rain gardens that vary in size from 90 to
370 square feet. The purpose of this project is to relieve yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60
days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2011, Pg. 133 Amount: $82,000
Fund Name: #594 – Black Creek OMCI
Additional Comments: Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
*DJM Ecological Services is a division of DJM Grounds Maintenance, Inc. that was established on September 25, 1987. The
company is located in Florissant, Missouri and has a bonding capacity of $250,000 through CNA/Western Surety. The
company specializes in ecological restorations and channel biostabilization.
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 31 – Proposed Ord. No. 19-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Stream Flow Gauge Operation (USGS) (FY2011) (10766)
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Stream Flow monitoring (016.2 Vendor Services)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To extend contract with USGS for stream flow gauging
What does action accomplish?: Continues partnership with USGS for collection of flow data necessary for
stormwater management, SSO and CSO programs, and the Phase II
Stormwater Regulation program.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: U. S. Geological Survey
Missouri Water Science Center
1400 Independence Rd., MS100
Rolla, MO 65401
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $550,000.00 District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Lump Sum Fee
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
The work to be done under Contract #10422 is to continue to collect stream gauging information in 25 watersheds. For
FY2011, the USGS will continue the operation and maintenance of the existing network of 36 stream gauging stations in 25
watersheds within the District’s area. Stream stage (water surface) and rainfall amounts will be collected with stream
discharges (flow rates) determined for each gauging station. Stream stage will be measured and recorded at 5-minute
intervals and transmitted via satellite to the USGS and automatically downloaded into a database. Stage and discharge
values will be displayed in a real-time fashion on the USGS public web page. In addition, data reports or evaluations are
provided by the USGS as an extension of staff, as requested for use by the District. The data will be used to more reliable
flood peak estimates for use in hydrologic and hydraulic models or calculations at project locations within a drainage basin.
Stream gauging information and flood peak estimates are used for the District’s stormwater, CSO LTCP, water quality
modeling, and watershed planning and design of projects in area streams, creeks and tributaries. The data and calculation
methods are typically used for projects such as: Water quality, streambank stabilization; storm sewer and channel sizing;
stream geomorphic assessments and stability; flood proofing and buyout evaluations; review and validation of private
development projects (subdivisions, culvert, and bridge replacements); floodplain study evaluations; flooding complaint
evaluations; Phase II Stormwater program; Operations support; legal lawsuit defense and support; and Stormwater and
Watershed Facilities planning.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2011, Pg. 117 Amount: $550,000
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
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Additional Comments: The appropriation for Stream Flow Gauging will be equal to the proposed funding presented in the
CIP Budget Supplement. Stream Flow gauge data and reports for the Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec Rivers are also
available for use by the District for monitoring flood heights and flow. The total cost for stream flow gauging is $706,200.00
with the District contributing $550,000 and the USGS contributing $156,200 in matching funds for this program. Additional
funds for stream flow gauging are identified in the FY2011 – FY2012 CIRP.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring,
Separate Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 4/08/10 – Res. No. 2907 – Approving a list of proposed
expenditures that included this project for the Capital Improvement and Replacement Program as a result of the Program
Planning efforts.
04/18/96 – Ord. No. 9840 – Amount: $200,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
03/13/97 – Ord. No. 10056 – Amount: $650,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
09/10/98 – Ord. No. 10431 – Amount: $415,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
10/14/99 – Ord. No. 10644 – Amount: $450,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
10/12/00 – Ord. No. 10830 – Amount: $450,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
09/13/01 – Ord. No. 11053 – Amount: $500,000 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
12/13/01 – Ord. No. 11137 – Amount: $90,380 – Deer Creek Stream Flow and Water Quality Study
10/03/02 – Ord. No. 11340 – Amount: $608,125 – USGS Stream Gauging and Water Quality
10/09/03 – Ord. No. 11603 – Amount: $700,000 – USGS Stream Flow Gauge Operations & Maintenance
10/14/04 – Ord. No. 11858 – Amount: $735,000 – USGS Stream Flow Gauge Operations & Maintenance
10/13/05 – Ord. No. 12095 – Amount: $800,000 – Stream Flow Gauge Operations & Maintenance
10/12/06 – Ord. No. 12323 – Amount: $850,000 – Stream Flow Gauge Operations & Maintenance
10/11/07 – Ord. No. 12524 – Amount: $575,000 – Stream Flow Gauge Operation & Maintenance
09/11/08 – Ord. No. 12728 – Amount: $575,000 – Stream Flow Gauge Operation
09/10/09 – Ord. No. 12953 – Amount: $550,000 – Stream Flow Gauge Operation
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 32 – Proposed Ord. No. 20-11
NAME OF PROJECT: Suspending Stormwater User Charge Ordinance
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Finance
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To reinstitute the schedule of monthly Stormwater Service Charge as approved by
the voters on March 8, 1988.
What does action accomplish?: It allows the District to reinstitute the schedule of monthly Stormwater Service
Charge as approved by the voters on March 8, 1988.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Amount: N/A
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: The Stormwater Service Charge rate schedule is attached as Appendix II. The Zweig, et al v
MSD, Cause No. 08SL-CC3051, case was initially filed on July 18, 2008 concerning the MSD stormwater user charge as
adopted in MSD Ordinance No. 12560. The judge entered an order in the first phase of this case on July 9, 2010, which
declared that the stormwater user charge violated Missouri’s Hancock Amendment. Pursuant to this ruling, MSD finds it
necessary to suspend the stormwater user charge and to reinstitute the Stormwater Service Charges approved by the voters
on March 8, 1988.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
01/14/10 – Ord. No. 13022 – Stormwater user Charges
06/11/09 – Ord. No. 12906 – Stormwater user Charges
12/11/08 - Ord. No. 12789 – Stormwater user Charges
12/13/07 - Ord. No. 12560 – Stormwater user Charges
01/12/94 - Ord. No. 9183 – Stormwater user Charges
06/16/93 - Ord. No. 9030 – Stormwater user Charges
05/03/92 - Ord. No. 8657 – Stormwater user Charges
05/08/91 - Ord. No. 8370 – Stormwater user Charges
02/22/89 - Ord. No. 7687 – Stormwater user Charges
09/14/88 - Ord. No. 7547 – Stormwater user Charges
08/24/88 - Ord. No. 7536 – Stormwater user Charges
05/11/88 - Ord. No. 7450 – Stormwater user Charges
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 33 – Proposed Ord. No. 21-11
NAME OF PROJECT: 2010 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and its Various Subdistricts
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary/ Treasurer and Finance
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To reinstitute taxes.
What does action accomplish?: Levies tax rates to be applied to customers’ Real and Personal Property
Assessed Values to produce required revenues for operation and infrastructure
projects.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: 2010-2011 Amount: N/A
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: Pursuant to the ruling in Zweig, et al v MSD, Cause No. 08SL-CC3051, this action is necessary to
reinstitute the MSD customer tax levies. The Zweig, et al v MSD, Cause No. 08SL-CC3051, case was initially filed on July
24, 2009, concerning the MSD stormwater user charge as adopted in MSD Ordinance No. 12560. The Judge in this case
entered an order on July 9, 2010 declaring MSD Ordinance No. 12560 invalid and unconstitutional. Pursuant to this ruling
MSD finds it necessary to reinstitute tax levies.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
06/10/10 – Ordinance No. 13091 – 2010 Tax Ordinance
03/12/09 – Ordinance No. 12834 – 2009 Tax Ordinance
06/12/08 – Ordinance No. 12661 – 2008 Tax Ordinance
10/11/07 – Ordinance No. 12526 – 2007 Tax Ordinance
06/08/06 – Ordinance No. 12222 – 2006 Tax Ordinance
06/09/05 – Ordinance No. 11990 – 2005 Tax Ordinance
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 34 – Resolution No. 2922
NAME OF PROJECT: Castlewood
LOCATION: 720 Sontag, Ballwin, MO 63021
TYPE OF PROJECT: Declaration of Surplus Property
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Legal & Right of Way
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To declare surplus property at 720 Sontag, Ballwin, MO 63021
What does action accomplish?: Authorizes the District to declare property as surplus so bids may be entertained
and the property sold.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: $0
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Consulting
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Amount: $0
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: This resolution authorizes the District to declare the property at surplus
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 35 – Resolution No. 2923
NAME OF PROJECT: Billing/Collection & Call Center System Services
LOCATION: Finance
TYPE OF PROJECT: Professional Services
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Finance
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To provide call center services and Billing/Collection System services for the
District
What does action accomplish?: This action provides system and support services for the District’s customer call
center and system services and support for our Billing & Collection operations
associated with the District’s monthly wastewater and stormwater bills.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Vertex (formerly known as Alliance Data Systems) Previous District Contract: Yes
P.O. Box 852757
Richardson, TX 75085-2757
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Transactional
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Finance Accounts Receivable Division Budget Year: FY11 Amount: $3,278,655
Projected based historical transaction
history
Fund Name: General Fund
Additional Comments: This resolution will authorize the District to exercise the fifth of seven optional years and enter into
a contract with Vertex for outsourced billing services associated with the District’s monthly sewer bills and call center from
July 25, 2010 to July 24, 2011.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
7/9//09 – Resolution 2860 – exercise 4th renewal option – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
7/10/08 – Resolution 2797 – amending Resolution 2782 – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
6/12/08 – Resolution 2782 – exercises 3rd renewal option – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
6/14/07 – Resolution 2713 – exercise 2nd renewal option – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
6/08/06 – Resolution 2652 – exercise first renewal option – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
7/10/03 – Ord. No. 11546 – Amount $12,062,893 (3 year cost) – Alliance Data (Formerly ORCOM)
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 39A – INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
NAME OF PROJECT: Upper Sugar Creek Sanitary Relief Sec. C Phase II (10477)
LOCATION: West of Interstate 270 and north of Big Bend Boulevard in the Cities of Des Peres and Kirkwood, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary sewer construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: Low Bid: $ High Bid: $
Appropriation Amount: $ Designer’s Estimate: $1,306,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation:
Plan Approval Date: August 12, 2010 Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 4 Properties Benefiting: 25
Designed by: Civil Design, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #10421 consists of the construction of approximately 3,577 lineal feet of 8-inch to 10-
inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to remove two inadequate pump stations
and one pump station emergency overflow. This project is scheduled to be completed in 165 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2011, Pg. 69 Amount: $2,000,000
Fund Name: #660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: Construction time is limited through Greenbriar Hills Country Club due to easement agreements.
The contractor will need to begin construction by October in order to complete construction in April 2011. There is an
additional $7,500 included in the appropriation to pay for geotechnical testing that the Country Club may perform during
construction, and $6,000 for potential private inflow reduction work that may be added to the contract during construction.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Separate Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate Sewer
Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
01/08/09 – Ord. No. 12802 – Amount: $343,000 – Civil Design, Inc. – Design contract