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AGENDA
1682nd MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
March 14, 2024
5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL & PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
MSD OFFICES
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1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PRECEDING MEETINGS:
• February 8, 2024 • 1681st Meeting
3. COMMENTS BY THE CHAIR
4. REPORT OF THE BOARD COMMITTEES:
• Finance Committee
• Program Management Committee
• Stakeholder Relations Committee
• Audit Committee Meeting
5. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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7. SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. CONSENT AGENDA: - Items 10 through 18
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item # ORDINANCES
10 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16314 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Crossroads Senior Living at Bevo Mill (14088)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Tower Grove Community Development Corporation, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Crossroads Senior Living at Bevo
Mill (14088) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
11 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16315 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Foster Funeral Home
(13810)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Foster’s Services for Funerals, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Foster Funeral Homes (13810) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
12 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16316 - SCADA System Upgrade (13467)
A supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for planning, design, and engineering during construction phase services in SCADA System Upgrade (13467) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 22010 with EMA, Inc. for planning, design, and engineering during construction phase services.
13 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16317 - Friedens (Partial) I/I Reduction (Chain Of Rocks Dr and Fontaine Pl) (12185)
An appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Friedens (Partial) I/I Reduction (Chain of Rocks Dr and Fontaine Pl) (12185) in the Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors and St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53074 with Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
14 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16318 - Spoede Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements (13623)
An appropriation of Five Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($580,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Spoede Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements (13623) in the Cities of Frontenac and Creve Coeur, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53071 with Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
15 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16319 - Glenmary to White Rose Storm Improvements (11314)
An appropriation of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of University City to be used for storm sewer construction in Glenmary to White Rose Storm Improvements (11314) in the City of Olivette, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53073 with J.H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for storm sewer construction.
16 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16320 - Lambert Airport Restricted Access Assets Inspection and Repair (13747)
An appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Lambert Airport Restricted Access Assets Inspection and Repair (13747) 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 Contract No. 53095 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for
design.
17 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16321 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Frontenac
Agreement) (13487)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Frontenac, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Frontenac Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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18 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16322 - CSO Brentwood and Red Bud Ave CSO Interceptor (I-118)/Outfall (L-111)
Elimination and Sewer Separation (12139)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 CSO - Brentwood and Red Bud Ave CSO Interceptor (I-118)/Outfall (L-111) Elimination and Sewer Separation (12139) in the Cities of Clayton and Richmond Heights, Missouri 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 and/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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
• None RESOLUTIONS
• None
NEW BUSINESS
Item # ORDINANCES Pg #
19 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16323 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Jennings Single Family Development (14069) 8
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with LMAC Holdings LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Jennings Single Family Development (14069) in the City of Jennings, Missouri.
20 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16324 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Urban League Parking Lot (14066) 9
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Urban League Parking
Lot (14066) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
21 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16325 - Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (Design)
(12565) 10
A supplemental appropriation of Fifteen Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($15,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for engineering during construction phase services in Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (Design) (12565) in the City of St. Louis 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 Amendment No. 10 to Contract No. 21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for engineering during construction phase services.
22 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16326 - Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) 12
A supplemental appropriation of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction Management Services—Lower
Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for construction management services.
23 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16327 - Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump
Station Facilities (11151) 14
A supplemental appropriation of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities (11151) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20100 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for construction management services.
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24 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16328 - Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to
Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) 16
A supplemental appropriation of Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Lower Meramec River System Improvements—Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, the Cities of Sunset Hills and Fenton, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21914 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
25 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16329 - Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2024) (12990) 18
A supplemental appropriation of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for repair and replacement of manholes, sewers and other infrastructure in Infrastructure Repairs
(Wastewater) (2024) (12990) in various locations throughout the District.
26 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16330 - Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) 19
An appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53090 with Unnerstall Contracting Co, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
27 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16331 - Daniel Road Storm Sewer Relief (12703) 20
An appropriation of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Daniel Road Storm Sewer Relief (12703) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53091 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for storm sewer construction.
28 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16332 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) (13129) 21
An appropriation of Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,100,000.00) from the District Stormwater Fund to be used for sewer rehabilitation in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) (13129) in the City of St. Louis and various municipalities in St. Louis County 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. 53089 with SAK Construction, LLC for sewer rehabilitation.
29 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16333 - Lower Middle River Des Peres ORS SCADA PLC and Network Upgrades (13832) 22
An appropriation of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lower Middle River Des Peres ORS SCADA PLC Network Upgrades (13832) in the City of St. Louis 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. 53055 with Corrigan Company for pump station improvements.
30 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16334 - Grantwood Storm Sewer Improvements (13911) 23
An appropriation of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance,
Construction and Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for cost share for municipal stormwater expenditures in Grantwood Storm Sewer Improvements (13911) within the Town of Grantwood Village, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with the Town of Grantwood Village for cost share for municipal stormwater expenditures..
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31 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16335 - CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023)
(12804) 24
A supplemental appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for CCTV inspection and physical inspection of sewers and sewer cleaning in CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023) (12804) throughout the Metropolitan Sewer District service area.
32 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16336 - Cedarhurst Drive Creek Bank Stabilization (11259) 25
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Cedarhurst Drive Creek Bank Stabilization (11259) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri 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 and/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.
33 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16337 - Dellwood Creek Bank Stabilization- West Florissant Ave. to Hudson Rd. (11255) 26
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Dellwood Creek Bank Stabilization - West Florissant Ave. to Hudson Rd. (11255) in Ferguson, Missouri 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 and/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.
34 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16338 - Dellwood Creek Streambank Stabilization (MCDW-15) (11060) 27
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property and the fee simple acquisition of one real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the project known as Dellwood Creek Streambank Stabilization (MCDW-15) (11060) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri 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 and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or
documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements, temporary construction easements, and fee simple rights by purchase or by the institution of condemnation proceedings.
35 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16339 - Ferguson Branch Streambank Stabilization – Church to Darst (11291) 28
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Ferguson Branch Streambank Stabilization - Church to Darst (11291) in Ferguson, Missouri 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 and/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.
36 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16340 - Maline Creek Bank Stabilization (St. Louis Place to Florissant
Road) (11292) 29
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Maline Creek Bank Stabilization (St. Louis Place to Florissant Road) (11292) in Ferguson, Missouri 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 and/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.
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37 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16341 - Midland Optical Lease 30
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to lease certain real property of the District in the City of St. Louis, Missouri known and numbered as 1833 Knox Industrial Ave. to MOC Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Midland Optical, for use as an employee and visitor parking lot, and to execute a Lease Agreement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set out.
38 Introduction of Ordinance No. 16342 - Classification Plan 31
Repealing Ordinance No. 16182, as adopted on August 10, 2023, and enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to update classifications to reflect the introduction of new job titles and eliminating and retitling existing job titles., all changes have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
39 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 16343 - B2G Now Diversity Reporting Application 32
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with B2G Now, whereby B2G will provide cloud-based software solutions for Diversity reporting for the District.
40 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 16344 - Tender Offer to Purchase Outstanding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds 33
Authorizing the District to make a Tender Offer to purchase a portion of the District’s outstanding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds; and authorizing certain other actions and documents and
prescribing other matters relating thereto.
41 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 16345 - Wastewater System Refunding Bonds 34
Authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of Wastewater System Refunding Revenue bonds of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; prescribing the form and details of said bonds; and authorizing certain actions and documents and prescribing other matters relating thereto.
42 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 16346 - Emergency Repair #074 (Idaho and Blow) (14107) 35
An appropriation of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair in Emergency Repair #074 (Idaho and Blow) (14107) 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 Contract No. 53103 with Bates Utility Company for emergency repair.
Item # RESOLUTIONS
43 Adoption of Resolution No. 3882 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Michael T. Hartman for his 15 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 13, 2008, to his retirement effective February 1, 2024.
44 Adoption of Resolution No. 3883– Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Susan M. Myers for her 22 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 6, 2001, to her retirement effective March 1, 2024.
45 Adoption of Resolution No. 3884 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Ronald E. Wasser for his 24 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 2, 1999, to his retirement effective March 1, 2024.
46 Adoption of Resolution No. 3885 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Robert G. Wibbenmeyer for his 35 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
February 22, 1989, to his retirement effective March 1, 2024.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3886 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Keith E. Lang for
his 30 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 6, 1993, to his retirement effective March 1, 2024.
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48 Adoption of Resolution No. 3887 – Real Property Acquisition Consultant Services – O.R. Colan
Associates, Inc. 36
The adoption of Resolution No. 3887 will exercise option year (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 16061, adopted February 9, 2023, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with O.R. Colan Associates, Inc., whereby O.R. Colan Associates will provide Real Property Acquisition Consultant Services throughout various locations within the District.
49 Adoption of Resolution No. 3888 – Banking Services Contract 37
Resolution No. 3888 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15600, adopted January 14, 2021, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with US Bank N.A., whereby US Bank N.A. would provide deposit and safekeeping services to the District.
50 Adoption of Resolution No. 3889 – Pension Investment Consultant 38
Resolution No. 3889 will authorize one (1) additional six (6) month term to the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15006, adopted August 13, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (AON), whereby AON would provide investment advisory services for the District’s Defined Benefit Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined Contribution Plan.
51 ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
• None
52 ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD:
• Board of Trustees Election of Officers
53 ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 19 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Jennings Single Family Development (14069) LOCATION: Various addresses in the City of Jennings, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Cost Share for Green Infrastructure Construction (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with LMAC Holdings LLC What does action accomplish?: Provides Green Infrastructure Grant for construction of green infrastructure to reduce combined sewer overflows, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A Consultant: N/A
Agency: LMAC Holdings LLC
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: N/A
Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with LMAC Holdings LLC to provide financial assistance
through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the Long-Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff
volume with the installation of bioretention basins and amended soils. Total cost of the project is estimated at $415,327 and LMAC Holdings LLC is requesting approximately $295,200 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 71 Amount: $5,000,000*
Fund Name: #1101 – General Fund Additional Comments: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
1/11/2024 – Ord. No. 16261 – Amount: $5,000,000 – CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) – Supplemental
*Requesting Board approval of an ordinance for which $295,200 is being encumbered from Ordinance No. 16261
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 20 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Urban League Parking Lot (14066) LOCATION: 1354 N Kingshighway Blvd in the City of St. Louis, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Cost Share for Green Infrastructure Construction (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc What does action accomplish?: Provides Green Infrastructure Grant for construction of green infrastructure to
reduce combined sewer overflows, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A Consultant: N/A Agency: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of
this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of porous pavement. Total cost of the project is estimated at $214,452 and
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc is requesting approximately $75,420 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 71 Amount: $5,000,000* Fund Name: #1101 – General Fund
Additional Comments: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 1/11/2024 – Ord. No. 16261 – Amount: $5,000,000 – CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) –
Supplemental *Requesting Board approval of an ordinance for which $75,420 is being encumbered from Ordinance No. 16261
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 21 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (Design) (12565) LOCATION: Bissell Point and Lemay Wastewater Treatment Facilities in the City of St. Louis and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Engineering During Construction Phase Services (011.0 Design Phase Project Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds and authorizes staff to amend a design contract. What does action accomplish?: Provides additional funding for a multi-year contract to provide design-build Owners Representative services during the design and construction of a CIP
fluidized bed incinerator project. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes Consultant: Black & Veatch Corporation 12400 Olive Boulevard Rd., Suite 507
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Corporate Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas Agency: N/A Number of proposers: N/A Appropriation Amount: $15,600,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 25.00% (29.52%-Overall) (No MWBE Goal) Gonzalez Companies, LLC (Hispanic) – 4.20% - MBE
Intelligent Design & Construction Services, LLC – 3.50% - WBE Kennedy Associates/Architects, Inc. (African American) – 3.90% - MBE
Kwame Building Group, Inc. (African American) – 3.40% - MBE Lion, CSG LLC – 6.40% - WBE
TSI Geotechnical, Inc. (African American) – 3.60% - MWBE
Type of Contract: Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Lump Sum Fee Work
Properties Affected: 2 Properties Benefiting: Bissell Point and Lemay WWTF Service Areas Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 10 to Contract #21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation
for the construction phase services for the Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) project. The purpose of this project is to replace the multiple hearth incinerators and solids handling facilities with fluidized bed incinerators, sludge acceptance systems and solids handling facilities at both the Bissell Point and Lemay Wastewater Treatment Facilities to meet regulatory requirements. Black & Veatch Corporation will also provide Advisory Services during the
design, construction, and start-up after the Design-Build selection is completed. Advisory Services include reviewing the Design-Build progress to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget. The construction cost for this project is $895,500,000. Construction began in FY2024.
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FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 1 Amount: $15,600,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: The appropriation for design services is equal to the proposed funding for this project presented in the CIP Budget Supplement. The appropriation includes $10,091,660.00 for the Owner’s Representative Services during the Design-Builder design and construction of the fluidized bed incinerators, sludge acceptance systems and solids handling facilities at both the Bissell Point and Lemay Wastewater Treatment Facilities; and $5,508,340.00 in contingencies. Future
supplemental appropriations will be required for Owner’s Representative Services during Design-Build for responding to questions during construction; for assisting in equipment start up and operator training; and assisting with the certification
performance process and meeting regulatory compliance. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds. This contract is for the sixth year of a planned multi-year project that will require additional appropriations and contract amendments in future years. Extension of the contract is contingent upon acceptable performance by the consultant team
and is subject to the District’s discretion.
The consultant’s overall scope of services will allow them to meet their total project MWBE commitment on subsequent amendments. The total project MWBE commitment of 25% for this project duration per the original proposal is summarized
in the following table:
MWBE Firm Overall Minimum MWBE Commitment This Amendment Gonzalez Companies, LLC 4.20% 0.00% Intelligent Design & Construction Solutions, LLC* 0.00% 0.00% Electrical Design & Control Systems, LLC** 3.50% 1.37% Kennedy Associates/Architects, Inc. 3.90% 23.50% Kwame Building Group, Inc. 3.40% 8.21% Lion, CSG LLC 6.40% 4.50% TSI Geotechnical, Inc. 3.60% 5.13% Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc.*** 0.00% 0.00% TOTAL 25.00% 42.71%
• *Intelligent Design & Construction Solutions, LLC is no longer classified as a certified WBE firm.
• **Electrical Design & Control Systems, LLC is being added as a certified WBE firm under contract Amendment No. 2.
• *** Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc is being added as a certified MBE firm under contract Amendment No. 7.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 04/11/19 – Ord. No. 15134 – Amount: $577,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Original Design Contract No. 21783 11/14/19 – Ord. No. 15298 – Amount: $5,979,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 21783
– Amendment No. 1 10/08/20 – Ord. No. 15505 – Amount: $3,125,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 21783 – – Amendment No. 2 09/09/21 – Ord. No. 15736 – Amount: $2,050,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 21783 –
– Amendment No. 3 07/13/23 – Ord. No. 16091 – Amount: $8,600,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation - Design Contract No. 21783 -
– Amendment No. 9
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 22 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) LOCATION: Various Locations Within the District TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction Management Services (016.0 Consultant/Vendor Services) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds and authorizes staff to amend an existing construction management contract. What does action accomplish?: Provides for a multi-year contract to provide construction management support during the design and construction of several CIP tunnel projects, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes Consultant: Black & Veatch Corporation 16305 Swingley Ridge Rd., Suite 230
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Corporate Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas Agency: N/A Number of proposers: N/A Appropriation Amount: $3,000,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 30.00% (38.32% Overall) (MWBE Goal is 30%) Kwame Building Group, Inc. (African American) – 20.00% - MBE
EPC Consultants, Inc. (Asian American) – 5.00% - MBE Lion CSG, LLC – 3.00% - WBE
TSI Geotechnical, Inc. (African American) – 2.00% - MWBE Type of Contract: Cost Plus Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: The entire Bissell Point and Lower Meramec Service Areas and portions of the Lemay Service Area Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to provide construction management services for projects associated with the Lower Meramec Tunnel System, River Des Peres Tributaries CSO projects, and the Deer Creek and University City Sanitary
Sewer projects. The preliminary construction estimate for the tunnel projects is $630,000,000. This project consists of bidability and constructability review during the design of the tunnel projects and construction management services during
construction. The value of the construction management contract for the entire program is estimated to be between $40 and $60 million. This contract amendment of $3,000,000 brings the current contract value to $33,990,000. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 8 Amount: $4,500,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
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Additional Comments: The appropriation of $3,000,000 for construction management services is $1,500,000 below the proposed funding presented in the CIP Budget Supplement. This funding will provide construction management services during construction for the Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746), DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief Phase 3 & 4 (12472), Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746), Mary Avenue CSO (12140), Black Creek – Haddington Court (11847), and Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief PH I (12334) projects; and CM services during design for the Upper RDP (University City) CSO Storage
Tunnel (12440), RDP Tributaries CSO Storage Tunnel (12441), Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief PH I (12334) and Mary Avenue CSO (12140) projects. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds. The total project MWBE commitment of 30% for the project duration per the original proposal is summarized in the following
table.
MWBE Firm Overall Minimum MWBE Commitment This Amendment
Kwame Building Group, Inc. 20.00% 21.19%
EPC Consultants, Inc. 5.00% 0.00%
Lion CSG, LLC 3.00% 10.55%
TSI Geotechnical, Inc. 2.00% 1.87%
TOTAL 30.00% 33.62%
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 12/12/13 – Ord. No. 13750 – Amount: $390,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Original Design Contract No. 20099 11/13/14 – Ord. No. 13989 – Amount: $1,400,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
01/14/16 – Ord. No. 14307 – Amount: $2,600,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment 01/12/17 – Ord. No. 14585 – Amount: $6,300,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
01/11/18 – Ord. No. 14849 – Amount: $3,600,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
01/10/19 – Ord. No. 15089 – Amount: $4,000,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment 01/09/20 – Ord. No. 15341 – Amount: $5,200,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
12/10/20 – Ord. No. 15563 – Amount: $2,500,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
12/09/21 – Ord. No. 15811 – Amount: $2,000,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
12/08/22 – Ord. No. 16028 – Amount: $3,000,000 – Black & Veatch Corporation – Design Contract No. 20099 – Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 23 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities (11151) LOCATION: Various Locations Within the District TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction Management Services (016.0 Consultant/Vendor Services) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds and authorizes staff to amend an existing construction management contract. What does action accomplish?: Provides for a multi-year contract to provide construction management support during the design and construction of several CIP tanks, treatment, and pump
station facility projects, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes Consultant: KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC 2060 Craigshire Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
Corporate Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri Agency: N/A Number of proposers: N/A Appropriation Amount: $3,500,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 48.00% (66.00% Overall) (MWBE Goal is 30%) Project Controls Group, Inc. (African American) – 6.00% - MBE
Losli Engineering, LLC – 4.00% - WBE Cowell Engineering, LLC – 3.00% - WBE
Hudson & Associates, LLC (African American) – 2.00% - MBE KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC (African American) – 33.00% - MBE Prime Type of Contract: Cost Plus
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: District-wide Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #20100 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to provide construction management services for Tanks, Treatment, and Pump Station Facilities associated with the District’s CSO and SSO programs. The preliminary construction estimate for the
facilities is approximately $500,000,000. The project consists of biddability and constructability review during the design of the facility projects and construction management services during construction. The value of the construction management
contract for the entire program is estimated to be between $40 and $60 million. This contract amendment of $3,500,000 brings the current contract value to $43,150,000. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 09 Amount: $5,500,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
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Additional Comments: The appropriation for Construction Management services is $2,000,000 less than the proposed funding presented in the CIP Budget Supplement. This funding will provide construction management services during construction for the Coldwater Creek WWTF Repairs and Improvements (12552) projects , Bissell Point WWTF Fine Screen, Concrete and Gate Improvements (12548), Bissell WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement PH II (13691), LMRDP SCADA and Telemetry Upgrade (13832), Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817), Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd To RDP) Pump Station (12615), and Lemay WWTF Repairs and Improvements (13153). In addition, it
will provide CM services during design for the Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751) Relocation (12114). Additionally, this year’s CM services include funding for additional inspectors to assist in supplementing MSD’s inspection staff with the inspection of the Capital Improvement projects. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds. The total project MWBE commitment of 48% for the project duration per the original proposal is summarized in the following table.
MWBE Firm Overall Minimum MWBE Commitment This Amendment
KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC 33.00% 53.00%
Project Controls Group, Inc. 6.00% 2.00%
Losli Engineering, LLC 4.00% 0.00%
Cowell Engineering, LLC 3.00% 0.00%
Hudson & Associates, LLC 2.00% 0.00%
Lion CSG, LLC N/A 4.00%
Gonzalez Companies, LLC N/A 0.00%
M3 N/A 3.00% TOTAL 48.00% 66.00%
• N/A – The firm was not included in the MWBE goal in the original proposal.
• Losli Engineering, LLC is no longer in business.
• Cowell Engineering, LLC has notified KAI that they have better opportunities on other projects and have chosen not
to participate in this project.
• Hudson & Associates, LLC has notified KAI that they have changed their core focus and will no longer provide Diversity Compliance services.
• Gonzalez Companies, LLC is no longer a certified MWBE Firm. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 12/12/13 – Ord. No. 13751 – Amount: $1,050,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Original Design Contract No. 20100 11/13/14 – Ord. No. 13990 – Amount: $4,000,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 01/14/16 – Ord. No. 14308 – Amount: $4,800,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 01/12/17 – Ord. No. 14586 – Amount: $4,000,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 01/11/18 – Ord. No. 14850 – Amount: $4,500,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 01/10/19 – Ord. No. 15090 – Amount: $2,100,000 – Kennedy Associates/Architects – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 01/09/20 – Ord. No. 15342 – Amount: $2,400,000 – KAI 360 Construction Services LLC – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 12/10/20 – Ord. No. 15564 – Amount: $4,800,000 – KAI 360 Construction Services LLC – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 12/09/21 – Ord. No. 15812 – Amount: $7,000,000 – KAI 360 Construction Services LLC – Design Contract No. 20100 – Amendment 12/08/22 – Ord. No. 16029 – Amount: $5,000,000 – KAI 360 Construction Services LLC – Design Contract No. 20100 - Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 24 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) LOCATION: East of the Intersection of Baumgartner Road and Old Baumgartner Road to the Fenton Wastewater Treatment Facility in Unincorporated St. Louis County, the Cities of Sunset Hills and Fenton, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds. What does action accomplish?: Provides additional funding for 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: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A Appropriation Amount: $62,000,000 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 24.17% (MBE Goal is 10% - WBE Goal is 10%) TSI Geotechnical, Inc. (African American) – 0.10% - MWBE
Phillips Concrete Services (African American) – 0.12% - MBE Williams Tunneling Industries, Inc. (African American) – 11.83% - MBE
Girdner Contracting, LLC (Native American) – 0.28% - MWBE The Kiesel Company – 0.14% - WBE
Kolb Grading, LLC – 0.42% - WBE D & K Welding Services, Inc. – 0.03% - MWBE
K.A. Pazdera Hauling & Excavating, LLC – 0.21% - WBE B & P Construction, Inc. (African American) – 0.25% - MWBE
J & J Boring, Inc. – 10.58% - WBE McKay’s Hauling Company Inc. – 0.05% - MWBE
Midwest Turf Contractors, Inc. – 0.02% - WBE MTL Excavating Services, LLC – 0.09% - WBE
TSI Geotechnical, Inc. (African American) – 0.05% - MWBE Type of Contract: Lump Sum Properties Affected: 109 Properties Benefiting: Lower Meramec Service Area Designed by: HDR Engineering, Inc. The work to be done under Contract #21914 consists of the mining of approximately 35,849 feet of minimum 11-foot excavated diameter Lower Meramec Tunnel through rock utilizing a rock tunnel boring machine; providing 35,961 feet of an 8-foot inside diameter tunnel carrier pipe; construction of the Fenton Construction Shaft; final lining of the existing Baumgartner Construction Shaft; construction of six (6) drop structures including near surface structures, drop shafts, vent shafts, deaeration chambers, and adits; connection to existing Baumgartner Tunnel; installation of bulkhead at Fenton Construction Shaft; demolition of existing pump stations; and near surface sewer connections to drop structures. The purpose of this project is to allow for the elimination of the interim Fenton Wastewater Treatment Facility and several pump stations. This project is scheduled to be completed in November 2025.
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FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 92 Amount: $ 62,000,000 (Planned) Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: This planned supplemental appropriation of $62,000,000 will bring the total appropriation for this project to $180,000,000 and fully fund the construction for this 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). PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
08/08/19 – Ord. No. 15241 – Amount: $600,000 – HDR Engineering, Inc. – Design Contract No. 20202 – Amendment 11/12/20 – Ord. No. 15519 – Amount: $32,000,000 – SAK Construction, LLC – Original Construction Contract No. 21914 02/10/22 – Ord. No. 15851 – Amount: $48,000,000 – SAK Construction, LLC – Construction Contract No. 21914 – Supplemental
04/13/23 – Ord. No. 16074 – Amount: $38,000,000 – SAK Construction, LLC – Construction Contract No. 21914 – Supplemental
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 25 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2024) (12990) LOCATION: Various Locations Throughout the District TYPE OF PROJECT: Repair and Replacement of Manholes, Sewers, and Other Infrastructure (017.0 Work Order Repair Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through Purchasing. What does action accomplish?: Implements a CIP project, 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: $1,500,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: As appropriate for individual projects Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement and construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as
identified by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District. This work is part of the District’s ongoing CMOM program and complies with the acute defect repair requirements outlined in the Consent
Decree. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 86 Amount: $7,000,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund $ 750,000 #1101 – General Fund $ 750,000 Additional Comments: Recent immediate needs and acute defects have resulted in several costly repairs of high priority
that had to be addressed in specific timeframes. This appropriation is to continue implementation of the small repair program. As projects are identified, contractors will be hired by the rules of the Purchasing Ordinance. This ordinance
appropriates an additional $1,500,000 to allow the repair program to continue and brings the total appropriation to $8,500,000. Staff will regularly notify the Board of Trustees of the status of the appropriation. The Sanitary Replacement Fund will be used for capital expenditures, the General Fund for non-capital. The capital portion of this project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A 07/13/23 – Ord. No. 16149 – Amount: $7,000,000 – Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2024) (12990) – Original Appropriation
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 26 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) LOCATION: North of Interstate 64 and east of Lindbergh Boulevard in the City of Ladue, 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, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: Unnerstall Contracting Co, LLC Previous District Contract: Yes 2803 West Osage Pacific, MO 63069 Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 6* Low Bid: $469,773.00 High Bid: $787,712.65 Appropriation Amount: $550,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $ 433,000 Total MWBE Participation: 20.01% (MBE Goal is 10%) (WBE Goal is 10%) McKay's Hauling Company, Inc. (African American) – 10.00% - MBE Superior Industrial Coatings LLC dba TPC Infrastructure – 4.68% - WBE Site System Landscaping, LLC – 5.32% - MBE ) Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: 11 Properties Benefiting: 75 Designed by: Hanson Professional Design, Inc. The work to be done under Contract #53090 consists of the construction of approximately 1,024 lineal feet of pipe sewers, varying in size from 6-inch to 15-inch in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging and bulding backups. This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY 2024, Pg. 69 Amount: $ 551,000 Fund Name: 6660 - Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $50,000 for utility relocation (Electric - $5,000, Gas - $10,000, Water - $30,000, ATT/Spectrum $5,000) is included in the appropriation. The designer’s estimate decreased due to a reduction in scope. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds. *Six bids received; lowest bid deemed non-responsive due to MWBE participation percentage. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 11/10/21– Ord. No. 15789 – Amount: $128,000 - Hanson Professional Design, Inc. - Design Contract No. 22110
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 27 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT Daniel Road Storm Sewer Relief (12703) LOCATION: West of McKnight Road and north of Litzsinger Road in the City of Ladue, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Storm 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: Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes 680 Himmel Road Moscow Mills, MO 63362 Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 7 Low Bid: $339,070.00 High Bid: $492,741.00 Appropriation Amount: $450,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $ 402,000 Total MWBE Participation: 20.05% (MBE Goal is 10%) (WBE Goal is 10%) Top to Bottom Cleaning Solution and Landscaping LLC (African American) – 10.03% - MBE Superior Industrial Coatings, LLC dba TPC Infrastructure – 10.03% - WBE Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: 8 Properties Benefiting: 17 Designed by: HR Green, Inc. The work to be done under Contract #53091 consists of the construction of approximately 618 lineal feet of storm sewer, varying in size from 12-inch to 27-inch in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building and yard flooding at #1 Daniel Road and roadway flooding along Daniel Road. This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY 2024, Pg. 150 Amount: $ 624,000 Fund Name: 5566 - Deer Creek OMCI Fund Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $75,000 for utility relocation (Gas - $20,000, Water - $30,000, ATT/Fiber Optic - $25,000) is included in the appropriation. The designer’s estimate decreased due to a reduction in scope. This project was one of 9 design projects included in OMCI Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (2021) (13193). PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 02/11/21– Ord. No. 15611 – Amount: $955,000 - HR Green, Inc. - OMCI Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (2021) (13193) - Design Contract No. 22011
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 28 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) (13129) LOCATION: All Five Service Areas of the District in the City of St. Louis and Various Municipalities in St.Louis County and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
TYPE OF PROJECT: 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. 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: 3 Low Bid: $1,966,425.00 High Bid: $2,124,943.66 Appropriation Amount: $2,100,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $2,000,000 Total MWBE Participation: 25.73% (MBE Goal is 10%) (WBE Goal is 10%) David Mason & Associates (African American) – 9.16% - MBE Traffic Management, Inc (Hispanic American) – 1.03% - MBE Girdner Contracting LLC – 11.94% - WBE Sweenco LLC – 3.61% - WBE Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: 250 Properties Benefiting: 1000 Designed by: District Staff The work to be done under Contract #53089 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 15,439 lineal feet of storm sewers, varying in size from 8-inches to 30-inches in diameter utilizing cured-in-place (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated storm sewers throughout the District boundaries. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY 2024, Pg. 166 Amount: $2,000,000 Fund Name: #5120-District Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: None PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 29 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT Lower Middle River Des Peres ORS SCADA PLC and Network Upgrades (13832) LOCATION: Various Sites along River Des Peres in the City of St. Louis and unincorporated St. Louis County, 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, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: Corrigan Company Previous District Contract: Yes 3545 Gratiot St St. Louis, MO 63103 Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 2 Low Bid: $2,545,768.00 High Bid: $4,199,000.00 Appropriation Amount: $2,700,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $2,742,200 Total MWBE Participation: 68.88% (MBE Goal is 10%) (WBE Goal is 10%) BRK Electrical Contractors, LLC (African American) 34.31% - MBE Electric Controls Company – 34.57% - WBE Type of Contract: Lump Sum Properties Affected: 27 Properties Benefiting: Entire River Des Peres Watershed Designed by: EMA, Inc. The work to be done under Contract #53055 consists of the removal of existing Motorola RTUs and replacement with Allen-Bradley Logix PLCs at 27 District pump station/ORS facilities, installation of cellular modems and antennas, rennovation of the Lemay 1 control room, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace aging instrumentation, communications, and controls equipment with modern technology and provide for improved monitoring and control capabilities to optimize the use of available infrastructure to reduce future costs in the capital program. This project is scheduled to be completed in 360 days. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY 2024, Pg. 94 Amount: $3,067,000 Fund Name: 6660 - Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $10,000 for building permits in the City of St. Louis is included in the appropriation. The Designer’s estimate decreased due to identifying various control panels which were suitable for reuse and less work required to complete the control room remodel. This project is expected to be funded by Bond
proceeds. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
04/14/22– Ord. No. 15878 – Amount: $1,000,000 - EMA, Inc. - Design Contract No. 22010 - Amendment No. 1
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 30 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Grantwood Storm Sewer Improvements (13911) LOCATION: Various sites within the Town of Grantwood Village, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Cost Share for Municipal Stormwater Expenditures (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Grantwood Village, Missouri. What does action accomplish?: Provides financial assistance to the Town of Grantwood Village for
stormwater repair/improvement related expenses.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: Town of Grantwood Village
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $500,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: N/A
Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Grantwood Village,
Missouri. The Town of Grantwood Village will repair/improve the storm sewer system as part of street improvement projects. This agreement provides reimbursement up to $500,000 to the Town of Grantwood Village for repairing/improving the storm
sewer system and bringing the system up to MSD standards. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg 157 Amount: $500,000 Fund Name: #5571 – Gravois Creek Additional Comments: N/A
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 31 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023) (12804) LOCATION: Throughout the Metropolitan Sewer District Service Area TYPE OF PROJECT: CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers and Sewer Cleaning (016.0 Consultant/Vendor Services) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds and authorizes staff to amend a contract. What does action accomplish?: Provides internal investigations of the sewer system. Sewer cleaning will also
be performed, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
6601 Universal Ave. Kansas City, MO 64120
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of proposers: (1) Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $1,500,000.00 District’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 12.00% (Overall - 7.62%) (No MWBE Goal) Gonzalez Companies, LLC (Hispanic) – 4.00% - MBE Hart Engineering, LLC – 4.00% - WBE Synergy (African American) – 3.00% - WBE
David Mason & Associates, Inc. (African American) – 1.00% - MBE Type of Contract: Unit Cost Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: N/A This ordinance authorizes the District to add supplemental funding to Contract #22187 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV) inspection, physical inspection, and sewer cleaning. These inspections will determine sewer conditions and will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system models. Sewer cleaning will also be performed. After this amendment, the total contract appropriation will be $7,500,000. This contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional year based on performance.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2024, Pg. 5 Amount: $1,500,000
Fund Name: #1101 – General Fund
Additional Comments: This project for CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023) was identified in the District’s Capital Improvement and Replacement Program to provide support for operations, design, and planning activities. This supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 is necessary due to the unanticipated inspection and cleaning of various large diameter sewers post-flood of 2022. This will bring the total appropriation for this project to $7,500,000.00, and fully fund this option year without postponing assigned and scheduled work. This project is expected to be funded from the
General Fund.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
08/11/22 – Ord. No. 15948 – Amount: $ 3,000,000 – Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. – Original Contract No. 22187 08/10/23 – Ord. No. 16174 – Amount: $3,000,000 – Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. – Original Contract No. 22187 - Amendment
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 32 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Cedarhurst Drive Creek Bank Stabilization (11259) LOCATION: South of Hudson Road, East of Halls Ferry Road, North of Chambers Road, and West of Viscount Drive in Unincorporated St. Louis County, 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 easements and temporary construction easements to
construct a storm 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 Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 5 Properties Benefiting: 8
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 permanent easement and/or temporary construction easements on five (5) parcels of ground located in the City of Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. The easements and temporary
construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 1,320 lineal feet of natural channel stabilization, 154 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 18-inch to 48-inch in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate stream bank erosion occurring along a reach of Blackjack Creek behind the properties of Cedarhurst Drive. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a
settlement with the owners. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2025 Pg. 172 Amount: $2,530,000 Fund Name: #5120 – Districtwide Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: This project will be a priority project as part of MSD’s ARPA Grant Project.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 33 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Dellwood Creek Bank Stabilization- West Florissant Ave. to Hudson Rd. (11255) LOCATION: South of Hudson Road, East of North Elizabeth Ave., North of Chambers Road, and West of West Florissant Ave. in the City of Ferguson, 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 easements and temporary construction easements to
construct a storm 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 Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 4 Properties Benefiting: 3
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 permanent easement and/or temporary construction easements on four (4) parcels of ground located in the City of Ferguson, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction
easements are needed to construct 140 feet of 25-foot high Biostabilization, 360 feet of 8-foot high Biostabilization, and 140 feet of 4-foot-high rock lining. The purpose of this project is to alleviate stream bank erosion occurring along a reach
of Dellwood Creek. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2025 Pg. 44 Amount: $1,035,000 Fund Name: #5120 – Districtwide Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: This project will be a priority project as part of MSD’s ARPA Grant Project. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 34 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Dellwood Creek Streambank Stabilization (MCDW-15) (11060) LOCATION: South of I-270, East of West Florissant Avenue, North of Chambers Road, and West of Halls Ferry Road. in Unincorporated St. Louis County, 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 easements and temporary construction easements to
construct a storm 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 Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 4 Properties Benefiting: 5
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 permanent easement and/or temporary construction easements on three (3) parcels of ground and the purchase of one (1) property located in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of 1,110 feet of 10-foot to 20-foot-high retaining wall and 210 feet of bank stabilization. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate stream bank erosion and threatened structures occurring along a reach of Blackjack Creek. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2025 Pg. 43 Amount: $1,444,000
Fund Name: #5120 – Districtwide Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: This project will be a priority project as part of MSD’s ARPA Grant Project.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 35 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Ferguson Branch Streambank Stabilization – Church to Darst (11291) LOCATION: South of Darst Road, East of North Florissant Road, North of Church Street, and West of North Elizabeth Avenue. in the City of Ferguson, 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 easements and temporary construction easements to
construct a storm 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 Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 5 Properties Benefiting: 2
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 permanent easement and/or temporary construction easements on five (5) parcels of ground located in the City of Ferguson, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction
easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of 740 feet of 12-foot-tall modular block retaining wall and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate stream bank erosion occurring along a reach
of Ferguson Branch Creek. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2025 Pg. 46 Amount: $1,902,000 Fund Name: #5120 – Districtwide Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: This project will be a priority project as part of MSD’s ARPA Grant Project. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 36 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Maline Creek Bank Stabilization (St. Louis Place to Florissant Road) (11292) LOCATION: South of Paul Avenue, East of South Florissant Road, North of Lee Avenue, and West of Bermuda Drive. in the City of Ferguson, 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 easements and temporary construction easements to
construct a storm 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 Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 22 Properties Benefiting: 4
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 permanent easement and/or temporary construction easements on twenty-two (22) parcels of ground located in the City of Ferguson, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction
easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of 870 feet of 14-foot-high modular block wall and 1,020 feet of 14 foot high biostabilization. The purpose of this project is to alleviate stream bank erosion
occurring along a reach of Maline Creek. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2025 Pg. 47 Amount: $1,876,000
Fund Name: #5120 – Districtwide Stormwater Fund Additional Comments: This project will be a priority project as part of MSD’s ARPA Grant Project.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 37 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16341 NAME OF PROJECT: Midland Optical Lease LOCATION: 1833 Knox Industrial Ave., STL MO 63139 (strip of ground along River Des Peres) TYPE OF PROJECT: Lease of District-owned property DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: General Counsel & Engineering REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To lease a small strip of District-owned property adjacent to the River Des Peres for use by a neighboring business for employee parking. What does action accomplish?: Prior lease with tenant expired by its terms and had no renewal terms remaining. The original lease was with Boxes, Inc. but was assigned when
business was sold to MOC Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Midland Optical. 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: This Ordinance authorizes staff to enter into a lease agreement with MOC Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Midland Optical for a small strip of real property owned by the District along the River Des Peres at Knox
Industrial Drive west of Knox Ave (located in the River Des Peres right-of-way). Midland will continue to lease the property for employee and visitor parking. The lease is for an initial five-year term with one five-year renewal option. Annual rental is
$2,400. The District has the right to terminate the Lease at any time and the tenant cannot use the property for any purpose other than parking PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 38 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16342 NAME OF PROJECT: Classification Plan LOCATION: District Wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Update Multiple Classified Positions DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary? To update the Classification Plan. What does action accomplish? To update classifications to reflect retitling and eliminating of existing positions and introduce new job titles. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Consultants: N/A Agency: Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid High Bid: Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: MBE/WBE Participation: N/A Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Budget Year: Amount: Fund Name: Additional Comments: All changes have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. Job Title Change Operations/Engineering:
• Assistant Operations Supervisor. 7149 change to Assistant Supervisor. 7149 Eliminated Jobs
Operations:
• Operations Analyst.1412 New Positions Engineering:
• GIS Coordinator.3126 - Grade C.3 PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 08/10/2023 - Ordinance No. 16182
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 39 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16343 NAME OF PROJECT: B2G Now Diversity Reporting Application LOCATION: District-wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Professional Services DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Information Technology in partnership with Diversity REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary? The current diversity reporting application no longer meets the needs of the District. A replacement application that meets the current needs and provides for enhancements to meet future Diversity goals for the District is required. What does action accomplish? This action authorizes the District to enter into a contract with B2G Now for one year with five option years, to provide a cloud-based software
solution for Diversity reporting. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: B2G Now Previous District Contract: Nova Software 725 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix AZ 85007 Consultants: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 2 Low Bid: $153,810 High Bid: $1,248,659.52 Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A MBE/WBE Participation: N/A Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Fixed Annual Contract Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Information Technology Budget Year: FY2024 Amount: $246,635 Fund Name: General Fund Additional Comments: This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with B2G Now for one-time implementation services of $71,535 and a one-year SaaS cloud subscription of $175,100. The contract includes five option years for SaaS cloud subscription. Information Technology prepared a business case for FY24 and planned for the implementation and software expense. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 40 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16344 NAME OF PROJECT: Tender Offer to Purchase Outstanding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds LOCATION: District-Wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Capital Project Financing DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary? Board authorization is required for the District to purchase a portion of its outstanding Taxable Wastewater System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C. What does action accomplish? Authorizes the District to take all actions, execute all documents, enter into
such engagements, and prepare or approve such forms, certificates, documents, notices, or agreements as may be necessary to carry out the
terms of the Tender Offer and the purchase and payment thereof. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/ BACKGROUND: The District will finance the transaction with proceeds from its Wastewater System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A for overall debt service
savings. Contractor: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (dealer-manager) Previous District Contract: Yes Consultant: PFM Financial Advisors, LLC Cleveland, OH
Co-Municipal Advisor
Independent Public Advisors Johnston, IA
Co-Municipal Advisor
Gilmore & Bell, P.C. St. Louis, MO
Bond Counsel 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: NA Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Bond Contract Properties Affected: District-wide Properties Benefitting: District-wide Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Bond Refunding Budget Year: 2024 Amount: Approx. .30% of Par amount Fund Name: NA Additional Comments: Amount of bonds purchased via this transaction will depend on amount tendered and certain market conditions and the recommendation of the District’s financial advisors. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
04/22/2004 - Ordinance 11713 Established Master Bond Ordinance 11/14/2019 - Ordinance 15312 Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 41 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16345 NAME OF PROJECT: Wastewater System Refunding Bonds LOCATION: District-Wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Capital Project Financing DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Board authorization is required for the District to issue Refunding Bonds. What does action accomplish? This Ordinance provides parameters for The District to issue Refunding bonds and execute the necessary documents on or before 7/31/2024. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/ BACKGROUND: The Ordinance provides parameters around authorization period, maturity,
costs, savings and relevant terms of the issuance to reduce the need for further approval of terms. The Ordinance provides The District the
authorization to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a Bond Refunding with any Bank currently in The District’s Underwriter’s Pool as
long as the terms fall within the parameters. Refundings are market rate driven and it is important to execute a BPA when optimal savings can be
achieved. Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes Consultant:
PFM Financial Advisors, LLC Cleveland, OH Co-Municipal Advisor
Independent Public Advisors Johnston, IA Co-Municipal Advisor
Gilmore & Bell, P.C. St. Louis, MO Bond Counsel 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: NA Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Bond Contract Properties Affected: District-wide Properties Benefitting: District-wide Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Bond Refunding Budget Year: 2024 Amount: Approx. .60% of Par amount Fund Name: NA Additional Comments: The Refunding Bonds may refund a portion of the bonds originally issued and the final amount of refunding will be determined closer to pricing and will be based partially on current market rates and
recommendation from the District’s financial advisors. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 04/22/2004 - Ordinance 11713 Established Master Bond Ordinance
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:42 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16346 NAME OF PROJECT: Emergency Repair #074 (Idaho and Blow) (14107) LOCATION: Intersection of Idaho Avenue and Blow Street in St. Louis, Missouri TYPE OF PROJECT: Emergency Repair (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter an emergency construction contract. What does action accomplish?: Restores reliable sewer service and repairs existing sewers. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: Bates Utility Company Previous District Contract: Yes 841 Westwood Industrial Park Dr.
Weldon Spring, MO 63304 Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A Appropriation Amount: $800,000 Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: N/A Type of Contract: Force Account Properties Affected: 2 Properties Benefiting: Numerous Designed by: District staff FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Amount: N/A Fund Name: #4122 - Emergency Fund Additional Comments: The work to be done under Contract #53103 consists of repairs to a 30-inch combined sewer and structure located adjacent to a 40-Foot-wide sink hole that developed in front of 6948 Idaho Avenue on the exit
ramp from I-55N to Loughborough. The suspected cause of the failure is a watermain break and City Water will be using Bates Utility Company, Inc. to complete the watermain repair. The 30-inch sewer main, as well as the combined sewer inlets and inlet laterals at the four corners of the intersection, require repair or replacement. Rehabilitation or partial replacement of Structure 25G3-038C is also needed. The completion of the work as an Emergency Repair is recommended because
the Repair is 30-feet deep, the repair needs to be made before City Water can complete their repairs, and the location of the repair in the exit ramp to I-55 (interstate currently closed in this section due to upgrades to the interstate). Bates Utility
Company, Inc. is also an approved emergency contractor for the District and based on Bates’ repair work for City Water on the watermain, it is recommended that the District utilize their services for the sewer repair as well. Based on recommendations from staff, the Executive Director declared this an emergency on March 1, 2024. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: NA
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 48 Adoption of Resolution No 3887 3/14/2024 NAME OF PROJECT: Real Property Acquisition Consultant Services – O.R. Colan Associates, Inc. LOCATION: Various locations within the District TYPE OF PROJECT: Real Property Acquisition (013.2 Property Acquisition) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This resolution will authorize staff to exercise the first option year (1) of two additional one (1) year renewal terms of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 16061 with O.R. Colan Associates for Real Property Acquisition Services. What does action accomplish?: Authorizes the first option year (1) of two additional one (1) year renewal terms with O.R. Colan to provide said Real Property Acquisition Services
to allow the District to obtain property rights, as required by the consent decree. The contract may be extended further with prior written approval by the District.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Consultant: O.R. Colan Associates 3050 West Clay St Suite 200 St. Charles, Mo 63301 Previous District Contract: Yes
Agency: N/A Number of proposers: Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: 100% (No MWBE Goal) O.R. Colan Associates, Inc – 100% WBE
Type of Contract: General Services Agreement 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: This resolution will authorize the District to execute the first option year (1) of two additional one (1) year renewal terms of Real Property Acquisition Services Agreement with O.R. Colan Associates. The original contract under Ordinance Number 16061 provided for an initial term of one (1) year with two (2) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District. This contract will provide the District with easement acquisition services.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 02/09/2023 – Ord. No. 16061 – Real Property Acquisition Services initial contract 09/08/2022 – Ord. No. 15965 – Amount $3,500,000 – Easement Acquisition for Sanitary Projects (FY2023) (12820)
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 49 RESOLUTION NO. 3888 NAME OF PROJECT: Banking Services Contract LOCATION: District Wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Banking Services DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer REQUESTED ACTION: Why is this action necessary?: The District desires to retain US Bank N.A. to provide deposit and safekeeping services to the District. What does action accomplish?: This action enters into a banking services contract with US Bank, N. A. for the first one-year renewal term of five possible renewals. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: US Bank N.A.
Consultants: US Bank N.A.
7th and Washington St. Louis, MO 63101
Number of bidders: Low Bid: High Bid: Appropriation Amount: None District Estimate:
MBE/WBE Participation: 0% (There is no MBE/WBE Goal) Plan Approval Date: Not Applicable Type of Contract: Unit Price (paid via ECR) Properties Affected: Not Applicable Properties Benefiting: All
Designed by: Not Applicable
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Budget Year: Amount: Fund Name: Banking Services Additional Comments: US Bank holds the cash (depository) and investments (safekeeping) of the District’s
Operating fund, bond project fund, and bond reserve fund. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 01/14/2021 - Ord. No. 15600 - Authorizes contract between The District and US Bank N.A.
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 50 RESOLUTION NO. 3889 NAME OF PROJECT: Pension Investment Consultant LOCATION: District Wide TYPE OF PROJECT: Pension and Retirement Plan Consulting DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This action is necessary to authorize one additional six (6) month term to the contract with AON Consulting to monitor the District’s pension investments and provide investment advisory services for the District’s Defined Benefit Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined
Contribution Plan. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes a flat fee contract with AON consulting for
investment monitoring and consulting services for one additional six (6) month term. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND: Contractor: Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: AON Hewitt Investment Consulting
200 E. Randolph St., Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60601
Agency: N/A Number of Proposers: NA Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: 0% (There are no MBE/WBE Goals) Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Flat annual fee, no increases for base services
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Pension Plan & Secretary-Treasurer Budget Year: 2024/25 Amount: $62,000
Fund Name: N/A Additional Comments: One additional 6-month renewal term is necessary to provide time to issue an RFP,
evaluate proposals and select a pension investment consultant. Due to a manpower shortage the RFP process has not been started and the initial term of the contract has been exhausted, including 4 option years and a 6-month extension
period granted beyond the 5-year term of the contract. This 6-month term will conclude September 30, 2024. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 09/08/2022 - Res No. 3784 - Authorizing renewal of option year 4
09/09/2021 - Res No. 3701 - Authorizing renewal of option year 3 09/10/2020 - Res No. 3616 - Authorizing renewal of option year 2 09/08/2019 - Res No. 3539 - Authorizing renewal of option year 1 09/13/2018 - Ord No. 15006 - Authorizing District to enter into contract with AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.