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A G E N D A
1544th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
February 13, 2014 – 3:30 P.M.
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ROLL CALL
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE IN CLOSED SESSION BETWEEN 3:30 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 January 9, 2014 (1543rd)
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
9 CONSENT AGENDA – Item Nos. 10 through 20
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Ordinances
10 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13784 appropriating $4,150,000.00 from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in Deer Creek Public I/I Reduction (2014) (11849) in the Cities of Crestwood, Webster Groves, Oakland,
Clayton and University City, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20093
with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid rehabilitation. (Intro. 01/09/14) 11 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13785 making a supplemental appropriation of $4,500,000.00
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and $500,000.00 from the General Fund for Infrastructure
Repairs (Sanitary/Combined - FY2014) (11772) at various locations throughout the District. (Intro.
01/09/14) 12 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13786 appropriating $3,550,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in Lemay
Public I/I Reduction (2014) Contract A (11855) in the Cities of Webster Groves and Shrewsbury,
the Village of Marlborough and 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 Contract No. 20089 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid
rehabilitation. (Intro. 01/09/14)
13 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13787 appropriating $4,100,000.00 from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for public and private I/I removal in Rock Hill Public I/I Reduction (SKME-618) (11885), in The Cities of Ladue, Kirkwood, Rock Hill and
Warson Woods, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20081 with SAK
Construction, LLC for the aforesaid public and private I/I removal. (Intro. 01/09/14) 14 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13788 authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20096 with
Gaehle Grading, LLC for the construction of storm sewers in Patterson Lane #480 Storm Sewer
(Infrastructure Repair) (10734), in the City of Florissant, Missouri. (Intro. 01/09/14) 15 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13789 appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to be
used for CCTV Inspection of Sewers (2014) (11810) throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District Service area, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20126 with ADS Environmental Services, LLC for CCTV Inspection of Sewers (2014) (11810) throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service area. (Intro. 01/09/14)
16 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13790 making an appropriation of $85,000.00 from the General
Fund for property appraisal services for General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (FY2013) Contract A (11782) and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract
No. 11025 with Przada Appraisal Services, LLC, for the aforesaid property appraisal services.
(Intro. 01/09/14)
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17 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13791 making an appropriation of $85,000.00 from the General
Fund for property appraisal services for General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal
(FY2013) Contract B (11783) and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract No. 11026 with Sutton Realty Company, LLC, for the aforesaid property appraisal services. (Intro.
01/09/14)
18 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13792 making an appropriation of $55,000.00 from the General Fund for property appraisal services for General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (FY2013) Contract C (11784) and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract
No. 11027 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Inc., for the aforesaid
property appraisal services. (Intro. 01/09/14) 19 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13793 making an appropriation of $55,000.00 from the General
Fund for property appraisal services for General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal
(FY2013) Contract D (11785) and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract No. 11028 with Real Estate Analysts Limited, for the aforesaid property appraisal services. (Intro. 01/09/14)
20 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13794 authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Vertex Business Services whereby Vertex will perform outsourced billing services; call center services and implementation services to upgrade the billing and collection technology system for
the District. (Intro. 01/09/14)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
None Resolutions
None
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New Business
Agenda Item Number Name Page Number Ordinances
21 – Proposed Ord. No. 13799 Cedarcrest Sanitary Relief (SKME-561) 8
I/I Reduction (11722) Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13799 appropriating $3,100,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers
in Cedarcrest Sanitary Relief (SKME-561) I/I Reduction (11722), in the Cities of Ladue,
Olivette and University City and St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20108 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary
sewer rehabilitation.
22 – Proposed Ord. No. 13800 Dacey Branch I/I Reduction (BP-313) (11116) 10 Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13800 appropriating $42,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for private I/I removal in Dacey Branch
I/I Reduction (BP-313) (11116), in the Cities of Dellwood, Ferguson and 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 Contract No. 20128 with Dizdar Brothers Sewer & Const., Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
23 – Proposed Ord. No. 13801 Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (FY2014) 11
Contract B (11864) Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13801 appropriating $4,900,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers
in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (FY2014) Contract B (11864), in various
municipalities in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20110 with Insituform Technologies USA,
LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
24 – Proposed Ord. No. 13802 Lynn Haven I/I Reduction (11652) 12 Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13802 appropriating $50,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for private I/I removal in Lynn Haven
I/I Reduction (11652), in the Cities of Hazelwood and Florissant, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20127 with Gershenson Construction Co. for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
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25 – Proposed Ord. No. 13803 Critical Infrastructure Assessment (11125) 13 Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13803 appropriating $1,200,000.00 from the
General Fund of the District for Critical Infrastructure Assessment (11125) throughout
the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area, and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20133 with the RJN Group, Inc. for the aforesaid services.
26 – Proposed Ord. No. 13804 FF-11 Fee Fee Creek Sanitary Relief (10014) 15
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 13804 declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related
appurtenances in the project known as FF 11 Fee Fee Creek Sanitary Relief (10014)
to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further
condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase &/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary
construction easements.
27 – Proposed Ord. No. 13805 Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up 16 Insurance Program
Introduction and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13805 amending Ordinance No. 13619,
as adopted June 13, 2013, to amend the Overcharged Sewer Line Back-Up Insurance
Program to a per claim limit of $3,000.00 with a $100.00 deductible per claim. 28 – Proposed Ord. No. 13806 Banking Procedure 17
Introduction and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13806 repealing Ordinance No. 13623,
and Ordinance No. 12010 and Resolution No. 3009, to provide for the selection of Approved Depositary Banks and Approved Securities Dealers, the making and terms of time and demand deposits and Authorized Investments, the form of security for
safekeeping of District funds, the approval of Authorized District Representatives for
purposes of signing of checks and making of transfers of District funds, the furnishing
of surety bonds for Authorized District Representatives, and reports of the Secretary- Treasurer to the Board of Trustees of the District with respect to the deposit and investment of District funds.
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29 – Proposed Ord. No. 13807 Classification Plan 18 Introduction and adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13807 repealing Ordinance No. 13609,
as adopted June 13, 2013, and enacting a new Ordinance with an emergency clause in
lieu thereof, prescribing the Classification Plan for all employees in the Classified Service
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, and specifying any changes to the A and B Schedule classifications covered by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 410 and United Wastewater Workers Association, a division of Service
Employees International Union, Local 1 per amendments approved by the Civil Service
Commission, and designating those classifications which are eligible for payment of
overtime compensation.
Resolutions
30 Adoption of Resolution No. 3131 whereas the Executive Director on behalf of The 19 Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has entered into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. whereby Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. will provide rate design
software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony
for anticipated future rate commission proceedings and preparation of financial feasibility
studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds. 31 Adoption of Resolution No. 3138 the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has 20
established an Employee Pension Plan in accordance with the Charter Plan, as
amended June 5, 2012, Section 3.020(22). Article 9 of the Pension Plan allows
the Board of Trustees to appoint investment managers and direct the Trustee of the Pension Plan to invest a specified portion of the Pension Fund in a particular asset or assets.
32 Adoption of Resolution No. 3132 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Robert Barnhouse for his 37 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 23, 1976, to his retirement effective February 1, 2014.
33 Adoption of Resolution No. 3133 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
David G. Brusca for his 28 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from September 10, 1985, to his retirement effective February 1, 2014. 34 Adoption of Resolution No. 3134 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Marcus E. Hightower for his 21 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District from August 10, 1992, to his retirement effective February 1,
2014. 35 Adoption of Resolution No. 3135 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Beverly K. Hoyt for her 17 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from March 4, 1996, to her retirement effective February 1, 2014.
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36 Adoption of Resolution No. 3136 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Lawrence J. Magee for his 18 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 1, 1995, to his retirement effective February 1, 2014.
37 Adoption of Resolution No. 3137 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Elizabeth Mollenkamp for his 12 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 29, 2001, to his retirement effective February 1, 2014.
38 ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
39 ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
40 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); 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).
41 ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 21 – Proposed Ord. No. 13799
NAME OF PROJECT: Cedarcrest Sanitary Relief (SKME-561) I/I Reduction (11722) LOCATION: Within the District’s boundaries in the Cities of Ladue, Olivette, and University City and St. Louis County,
Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (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, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: SAK Construction, LLC Previous District Contract: Yes
864 Hoff Road O’Fallon, MO 63366
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $2,873,932.10 High Bid: $3,272,296.75
Appropriation Amount: $3,100,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $3,296,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 32.60% (MWBE Goal is 10% MBE & 5% WBE)
XL Contracting Inc. – 21.53% - MBE Luther Supply Company – 3.09% - MBE
Luther’s Supply Company (Resin distributor) – 2.67% - MBE J & J Boring – 5.06% - WBE
Kiesel Company (Fuel distributor) – 0.25% - WBE Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 340 Properties Benefiting: 1,165 Designed by: Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20108 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 59,100 lineal feet of pipe, 484 manholes and 444 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek
watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. There are no constructed SSOs to be removed/eliminated with this project. This project is scheduled to be completed in 500 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 86 Amount: $5,200,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $50,000 for utility relocation (Water - $50,000) is included in the appropriation. The private I/I reduction work was removed from the Cedarcrest Sanitary Relief (SKME-561) I/I Reduction
(11722) project to create the Cedarcrest Private I/I Reduction (SKME-561) (11884) project. This project is expected to be funded by a low interest loan from the State of Missouri under the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF).
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate Sewer
Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
08/09/12 – Ord. No. 13447 – Amount: $768,000 – Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. – Design Contract No. 10733 – Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 22 – Proposed Ord. No. 13800
NAME OF PROJECT: Dacey Branch I/I Reduction (BP-313) (11116) LOCATION: West of Halls Ferry Road and south of Elkins Drive in the Cities of Dellwood, Ferguson, and unincorporated
St. Louis County, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Private I/I Removal (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, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Dizdar Brothers Sewer & Const., Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
4501 Oleatha Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 5 Low Bid: $36,000.00 High Bid: $61,466.00
Appropriation Amount: $42,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $50,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A – The above bid is less than $50,000 and therefore does not have a goal under the
MWBE policy. Type of Contract: Lump Sum Properties Affected: 166 Properties Benefiting: 756 Designed by: AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20128 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 27 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration in the Maline Creek watershed. This project will eliminate one (1) SSO (BP-313).
This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 90 Amount: $50,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: An additional $1,000 is also included in the appropriation in order to remove additional private inflow sources on one property that may be agreed to during construction. This project is expected to be funded by Bond
proceeds.
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:
10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13506 – Amount: $92,000 – AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. – Design Contract No. 11011 –
Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 23 – Proposed Ord. No. 13801
NAME OF PROJECT: Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (FY2014) Contract B (11864) LOCATION: Various municipalities in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (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, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Insituform Technologies USA, LLC Previous District Contract: Yes
17988 Edison Avenue
Chesterfield, MO 63005 Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 3 Low Bid: $4,652,084.70 High Bid: $5,386,834.75
Appropriation Amount: $4,900,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $5,483,000.00
MBE/WBE Participation: 15.09% (MWBE Goal is 10% MBE & 5% WBE) XL Contracting, Inc. – 10.02% - MBE
DFW Infrastructure, Inc. – 5.07% - WBE Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: 2,000 Properties Benefiting: 4,000 Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #20110 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 120,799 lineal feet of sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 54-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project
is to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated sanitary and combined sewers throughout the District’s boundaries. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 108 Amount: $5,000,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: This project is expected to be funded by a low interest loan from the State of Missouri, under the
State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF).
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Combine Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Separate Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring,
Modeling, and CCTV Inspection. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 01/09/14 – Ord. No. 13765 – Amount: $5,500,000 – Infrastructure Repairs (Rehab.) (FY2014) Contract A – Construction
Contract No. 20074
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 24 – Proposed Ord. No. 13802
NAME OF PROJECT: Lynn Haven I/I Reduction (11652) LOCATION: North of I-270 and west of Graham Road in the Cities of Hazelwood and Florissant, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Private I/I Removal (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, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Gershenson Construction Co. Previous District Contract: Yes
#2 Truitt Drive
Eureka, MO 63025 Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 5 Low Bid: $42,302.73 High Bid: $76,000.00
Appropriation Amount: $50,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $50,000
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A – The above bid is less than $50,000 and therefore does not have a goal under the MWBE policy.
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: 56 Properties Benefiting: 331
Designed by: AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20127 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 45 properties. The purpose
of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration in the Coldwater Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 154 Amount: $150,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional $3,500 is also included in the appropriation in order to remove additional private inflow
sources on seven properties that may be agreed to during construction. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
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:
10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13512 – Amount: $176,000 – AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. – Design Contract No. 11011 – Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 25 – Proposed Ord. No. 13803
NAME OF PROJECT: Critical Infrastructure Assessment (11125) LOCATION: Throughout the Metropolitan Sewer District Service Area
TYPE OF PROJECT: Investigations & Assessment of Sewer Systems (016.0 Consultant/Vendor Services)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract. What does action accomplish?: Provided investigations will determine sewer conditions and system defects and will form the basis for preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: RJN Group, Inc.
727 North First Street, Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63102 Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $1,200,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A MBE/WBE Participation: 32.00% (No MWBE Goal*)
Gonzalez Companies, LLC – 12.20% - MBE
Hart Engineering, LLC – 11.50% - WBE Losli Engineering, LLC – 8.30% - WBE
*The above bid/proposal was procured under the MWBE Program requirements for Non-
Engineering Professional Services of which there are no sub-contracting goals. This project will have established Minority Workforce Goals of 18% and Women Workforce Goals of
32%. Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20133 with RJN Group, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with detailed information regarding sewer systems by performing services such as project inspection
reconnaissance, inspection prioritization and project set-up, field verification, map updates, work order management, and post inspection review. These services will form the basis for District led preventive maintenance and rehabilitation
activities. The end result will provide for accurate mapping information that will allow for a better understanding of the sewer system assets, how it responds to dry and wet weather flows, and what future maintenance and capital improvements may
be necessary. This contract for Critical Infrastructure Assessment is for $1,200,000. This contract is renewable for up to two (2) additional years based on performance.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 18 Amount: $1,200,000
Fund Name: #1101 – General Fund
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Additional Comments: This project for Critical Infrastructure Assessment was identified in the District’s Capital
Improvement and Replacement Program to provide support for the Operations department, design and planning activities, and updates to the District asset information. Specific programs supported are the Sewer Prioritization Program, Asset Management Program, SSO Control Plans, planning and watershed studies, preliminary and final designs, pre-design studies, and level one cityshed planning.
The District, through the Purchasing division, solicited price and qualification proposals for this project. Four price and
qualification proposals were received. All proposals were evaluated based on seven weighted criteria. RJN Group, Inc. scored the highest or tied for highest on six of seven criteria, including price. Price was evaluated using hourly rates for
specific tasks to be performed by the vendor. RJN provided the lowest overall price for this project. RJN Group was selected for this contract.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 26 – Proposed Ord. No. 13804
NAME OF PROJECT: FF-11 Fee Fee Creek Sanitary Relief (10014) LOCATION: South of the Intersection of Interstate 270 and Dorsett Road in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Easement Condemnation
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of
all necessary court pleadings or documents. What does action accomplish?: Acquires permanent easement and temporary construction easement to construct a sanitary sewer project with appurtenances, as required by Consent
Decree.
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 Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 1 Properties Benefiting: 176 Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of a permanent sewer easement and a temporary construction easement
on one (1) parcel of ground located in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 4,150 feet of 8-inch to 18-inch diameter sanitary sewers and
appurtenances on several properties. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2014, Pg. 96 Amount: $4,100,000
(FY15 Contingency) $2,700,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: None
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 27 – Proposed Ord. No. 13805
NAME OF PROJECT: Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up Insurance Program LOCATION: District wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Establish New Limit On Overcharged Line Program
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Risk Management
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To amend the Overcharged Line back-up insurance program authorized under
Ordinance No. 13619. What does action accomplish?: This ordinance provides an increase in the over system capacity program
effective March 1, 2014. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc.
Agency: Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company. 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: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: N/A
To amend the Overcharged Line back-up insurance program to a per claim limit of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) with a One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) deductible per claim from Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) with a One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) deductible per claim. The change will be effective March 1, 2014. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Water Backup Insurance and Budget Year: FY2015 Amount: N/A Reimbursement Fund
Fund Name: Wastewater Revenue Fund Additional Comments: N/A PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
6/13/13 -- Ord. No. 13619 – Amount: $340,001 – Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance 6/14/12 -- Ord. No. 13416 – Amount: $351,501 – Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance
6/09/11 -- Ord. No. 13270 – Amount: $370,001 – Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 28 – Proposed Ord. No. 13806 NAME OF PROJECT: Banking Procedure Ordinance (Section 6. Authorized District Representatives)
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Office of Secretary-Treasurer
REQUESTED ACTION: $5,000.00 to $50,000.00 Requires Manual Signature
Why is this action necessary?: This Ordinance is repealing Ordinance No. 13623, and Ordinance No. 12010 and Resolution No. 3009, as well as Resolution No. 2938 in order to
update current District’s Banking Ordinance to be all encompassing. In addition this action is necessary to strengthen the Banking Policy to address
conditions as they exist in the current technological, economic, regulatory, and organizational environments.
What does this action accomplish? Fewer manual signature required.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low B id: 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 provisions contained in this ordinance shall take the place of and supersede the provisions
of all prior ordinances or resolutions relating to the same subject matter which are herewith inconsistent, including but not limited to Ordinance Nos. 13623 adopted June 13, 2013 Ordinance Nos. 12010, adopted June 6, 2005, and 7879, adopted August 9, 1989 and 10908, adopted February 8, 2001, Resolution Nos. 3009 adopted January 12, 2012, and 2938, adopted
October 14, 2010 and such ordinances and resolutions are hereby repealed. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
06/13/2013 Ordinance No. 13623 Banking Procedure Ordinance 01/12/2012 Resolution No. 3009 Investment Policy 10/14/2010 Resolution No. 2938 Approved Depository Banks/Dealers and Approved Collateral
06/09/2005 Ordinance No. 12010 Banking Procedure Ordinance
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 29 – Proposed Ord. No. 13807
NAME OF PROJECT: Classification Plan LOCATION: District-Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Classification of Positions in the Compensation Plan
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary? To have the Classification Plan reflect changes made to the A and B Schedule
employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 410 and United Wastewater Workers Association, a
division of Service Employees International Union, Local 1. These changes resulted from amendments approved by the Civil Service Commission and
submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The amendments were based upon the results of the Internal Equity & Compensation Study Results dated
February 2013 conducted by Fox Lawson & Associates. What does action accomplish? Defines position titles with corresponding salary and wage grades for all classified
positions within the District. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultants: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A Appropriation Amount: N/A District 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 District contracted with Fox, Lawson & Assoc. (FLA), a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in September, 2011 to conduct a salary/compensation study. FLA submitted the study on February 28, 2013. The results of the study were
communicated to employees and the unions. A public meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on March 28, 2013. The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved to submit the amendments to the Board of Trustees. This
Classification Plan reflects the results of the compensation study for A Schedule and certain B Schedule classified employees only at this time represented by Local 410 and Local 1 per discussions by the District and representatives of
appropriate exclusive bargaining units. Amendments approved by the Civil Service Commission for the administrative, technical and managerial positions not represented by a union has been previously enacted by Ordinance 13609 and
contained within this new Ordinance. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
06/13/13 – Ord. No. 13609 Classification Plan 06/09/11 – Ord. No. 13261 Classification Plan
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 30 – Resolution No. 3131
NAME OF PROJECT: District Rate Model Support, Feasibility Study & Rate Commission Proceedings LOCATION: Finance
TYPE OF PROJECT: Professional Services
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Finance
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To exercise the second of four (4) option years for professional services with
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for rate model support to include funding rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation
and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds. What does action accomplish?: This action provides the District modeling support during the District’s
anticipated Rate Commission deliberations and issuance of District bonds.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
1031 S. Caldwell Street, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28203
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: District’s Estimate: N/A MBE/WBE Participation: 21% Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Professional
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Finance Division Budget Budget Year: FY13/14 Amount: $118,000
Fund Name: General Fund Additional Comments: Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. will support the District for rate model funding rate design
software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: Ordinance No. 13382, March 8, 2012
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 31 – Resolution No. 3138
NAME OF PROJECT: Employees’ Pension Plan - Investment Manager Change LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Pension Investments
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This action is necessary to allow the Secretary-Treasurer’s Department to
terminate Pyramis based on the poor performance and declining fund assets and reduce the Market Neural position to 0%; reallocate funds in the Market Mutual
Asset class over the current manager structure, and set new asset allocation targets and allowable ranges. What does action accomplish?: This action formally authorizes the District to terminate Pyramis, eliminate the
Market Neutral asset class and allows the assets from the Pyramis account to
be allocated over the current manager structure, and set new asset allocation targets and allowable ranges.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
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: Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: Pavilion Advisory Group Inc.
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 2740 Chicago, IL 60661
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Pension Plan
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Amount: Based on AUM of $10,093,917 at 12-31-2013
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: The Pyramis fund had $532M as of 12/31/10, $102M as of 12/31/11, $27M at 12/31/12 and $24M
as of 12/31/13. Based on the decrease of AUM, the District’s position is approximately 37% of the fund. Since this is a mutual fund, the Investment Policy is silent on the allocation percentage allowed.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
01/09/2014 - Ord. No. 13796: Updated the Pension Plan
01/10/2013 - Res. No. 3068: Appointed investment managers 08/11/2011 - Res. No. 2986: Specified the manner in which the assets of the Pension Fund of the District’s to
be invested.