JOURNAL OF THE (1569th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT October 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

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1 JOURNAL OF THE (1569th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT October 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the meeting were: Also present were: Board of Trustees Staff Members M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director J.P. Faul, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer R.T. Berry S.M. Myers, General Counsel A.K. Mandel M. M. Gee, Director of Finance R.L. Bonner T.A. Bellville, Asst Director of Finance V. E. Patton R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering Tamara Clinton MSD Ed Laux RJN Group Barbara Mohn MSD Terry Briggs SITE John Strahlman MSD Tom Sullivan Sean Hadley MSD Don Willey Liuna 110 Maria Collins MSD Doug Hickey HDR Michael Grace MSD Zaki Baruti UAPO Lance LeComb MSD Steve Lewis AGC Vicki Taylor-Edwards MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110 Betsy Schubert MSD Makal Ali AABCA Todd Loretta MSD Claude Brown Shonnah Paredes MSD Jeff King RJN Bret Berthold MSD Jim Coll Jacobs Mary Gonzales MSD Jim Sahaida MCU Todd Aschbacher MSD Jo Thiele IDCS Lisa Treat MSD John Welch MSD Marnita Spight MSD Jacqueline Weddington MSD Dave Bunch Black & Veatch Carole Willis MSD Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Engineering Anthony Thomspon KWAME Adolphus Pruitt NAACP Carmen Guynn KWAME Rich Wilburn AECOM Lew Moye CBTU John Choinka HR Green Mark Kowitz Burns & McDonnell Susan Sneed MCU Rebecca Losli Burns & McDonnell Gerry Ryan IDCS Tim Kratz SEIU Local 1 J.P. Mayors Office Michael Murphy SEIU Local 1 Paula Hart Hart Engineering Michael Augustine CDG Engineers Trustee Yates opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. Motion made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Berry, that the Board go into closed session to discuss personnel actions under (3), RSMo 1988 Supp. Pg. 1

2 Upon motion made by Trustee Yates, that the Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. and asked for the approval of Journal from proceeding meeting. Motion was made by Ms. Bonner and seconded by Mr. Berry to approve the September 10, 2015 and September 29, 2015 Journals. The Journals were approved by unanimous voice vote. The Board Chair, Trustee Yates shared his comments: I would like to briefly comment on some of the accusations made against the MSD Board of Trustees at the September 10, 2015 Board Meeting. I have asked the Executive Director to review the situation described at the last meeting and provide a factual review of the circumstances leading up to that accusation. The Public will find that the Board of Trustees are not guilty of the accusations made against them at the last Board meeting. Finally, I would like to remind everyone about the rules for the public comment period. We ask that members of the public who wish to make comments please keep their remarks to 5 minutes. Also, if a group has come to speak on the same topic, we ask that they select a spokesman for the group. If a member of the public has questions for MSD, we asked that they be presented in writing so that MSD can research and respond. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on September 29, 2015 at 8:04 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Faul, Bonner, Mandel, Yates, Berry, and Patton. The minutes of the September 1, 2015 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Items 29 Baumgartner and Black Forest Sanitary Relief There were comments from the Committee regarding the lack of bids received on the private inflow removal projects. Generally, only two or three bids per project are being received. Staff indicated that it would be providing some statistics later in the meeting regarding this issue. Item 30 Black Creek Sanitary Relief The Committee questioned if Fred M. Luth and Sons had been meeting the 17% African American MBE goal at the completion of their projects. Staff indicated that this contractor has been successfully meeting their committed goals. Item 35 Firethorne Drive Storm Improvements The Committee asked if staff was familiar with Crusade Construction, a minority firm being proposed for this project. Staff indicated that this was a relatively new firm certified by the City of St. Louis. Pg. 2

3 As a part of Other Business, staff gave a brief presentation on the District s review of current bid prices being on the rise, and the annual practice of reviewing and adjusting District construction and budget estimates. Staff indicated that even with the rising bid prices the overall CIRP remains approximately $7 million under budget for fiscal year The Committee asked staff to report back the overall per project percentage increase the District would anticipate from this annual review. Staff also provided statistical data on Private Inflow projects for which the District had been seeing limited bidder interest. Staff discussed project specifics, size, costs, total numbers of bidders, bidders per projects, and bid trends. Staff indicated that recently two additional companies had begun bidding this type work. Staff also committed to continue to explore ways to increase bidder interest. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Trustee Berry reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at the District s Headquarters on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at approximately 9:08 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Berry, Yates, Bonner, Mandel, and Faul, as well as District Directors and staff. The first item on the agenda was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding extension of the third party monitoring consultant services contract with KWAME, which satisfies Section IX.C. of the Community Benefits Agreement, and provides independent third party monitoring consultant activities not currently covered by the district s diversity staff and provides for consultant to report to CBA signatories on compliance of CBA activities through the end of fiscal year This resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the contract with KWAME Building Group and is Item Number 48 on tonight's Agenda. The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards to extend the job training program services consultant contract with SLATE to administer a sewer construction occupational training program for low income, unemployed and underemployed applicants within MSD s service area to work on MSD capital projects. A Resolution to exercise a one-year extension of the agreement is Item Number 49 on tonight's Agenda. The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards to extend the contract for SLATE'S First Source Hiring Program to source unemployed and under employed applicants in the District s service area to work on MSD capital projects in accordance with Section V of the Community Benefits Agreement. In addition, Slate will provide outreach and tracking of applicants hired within the MSD service area. This resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the contract and is Item Number 50 on tonight's Agenda. The next item was a discussion by Barb Mohn regarding Data Center Colocation Services and an Intergovernmental Agreement with REJIS Commission. In support of the District s FY2016 Strategic Business Plan objective to Enhance Reliability of Information Technology Infrastructure, the District proposes to move its current computing operation to a colocation data center provider. The purpose of this project is to improve the resiliency and sustainability of the current data center operation given the need for critical business operations to support the District s stakeholders on a 7/24/365 basis. All expenditure items will be procured in accordance with the District s Purchasing Ordinance, including the requirement to bring items for Board for approval as outlined in the Ordinance. An Ordinance for Data Center Colocation Services is Item Number 44 on tonight's Agenda. Pg. 3

4 Immediately following this appropriation, an Ordinance for the first expenditure item, an Intergovernmental Agreement with REJIS, is Item Number 45 on tonight's Agenda. The next item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher regarding the Rate Commission s Rate Proposal Recommendations for FY Brian provided a summation the District s proposed rate change and the recommendations of the Rate Commission Report dated July 30, Concurrence was given by the Board to formally acknowledge the Board of Trustees acceptance of the Rate Commission Report and is Item Number 49 on tonight's Agenda. The floor was then opened for Public Comment on the Rate Commission Recommendations for FY There were no comments made by the public. The next item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding Federal Legislative Lobbying priorities. Susan provided a summation of the priorities and goals for FY2016. There is no Board Action required at this time. The last item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding State Legislative Lobbying priorities. Lance provided a summation of the priorities and goals for FY2016. There is no Board Action required at this time. There were no further comments. Motion was made by Trustee and Chair Berry to go into Closed Session at approximately 10:15 a.m. Closed Session and the Stakeholder's meeting were adjourned at approximately 11:50 a.m. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 3, Trustee Mandel reported that the The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, September 29, In attendance were Trustees Berry, Faul, Mandel, and Yates. The Committee approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting. The Chairman had no comments. Staff presented and explained the scope, objectives and methodology used for the engagement titled, Process Review of the Payroll Function. The main focus of the engagement was to review the adequacy of the processes and controls around the District s payroll function. In addition, the engagement included procedures to review the accuracy of payroll-related data and transactions for the scope period of March 1, 2014 through February, The engagement received a satisfactory rating, as no significant issues were identified. However, the engagement did result in the identification of two Opportunities for Improvement. Questions were addressed by Staff as they were received from the Committee. Staff reported on the status of previously-issued recommendations, stating that, dating back to April of 2011, Internal Audit has issued 118 recommendations of which 105 have been implemented, resulting in an implementation rate of 89%. Staff went on to provide a status update for the thirteen recommendations that remain open. Staff continued the meeting by presenting a summary of the Internal Audit activities for fiscal 2015, stating that the fiscal 2015 audit plan provided for nine engagements, all of which have been completed and finalized. Staff went on to provide a summary of the engagement activities that are currently in progress. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, This concludes the Audit Committee Report Pg. 4

5 Executive Director report thanked the chair and presented three(3) items to the Board. I have three items I would like to present this evening. First, I would like to address a comment made by Mr. Adolphus Pruitt regarding the Board of Trustees. He stated that because the Board of Trustees was not interested and refused to discuss his issues, he had decided to escalate his actions, including actions against the Board members and their business clients. So the public can be fully aware of the situation, let me review the facts surrounding this statement. On May 14, 2015, Mr. Pruitt sent a letter to the Board of Trustees which included 28 allegations and statements against MSD. He requested that the Board of Trustees attend the next Oversight Committee meeting or subsequent meeting to discuss these issues. On May 22, MSD sent a letter confirming receipt of his letter, acknowledging the start of the 60 day cure period as provided for in the CBA agreement, and committed to having Board members attend this next meeting. On June 16, 2015, MSD forwarded the response letter via , to Mr. Pruitt, regarding MSDs response to the information presented in Mr. Pruitt s May 14, 2015 letter. In the that forwarded the June 16th document to Mr. Pruitt, MSD identified the individual staff members who would be present at the next meeting and asked for a list of attendees Mr. Pruitt would have at the meeting. MSD also asked for recommended dates and times to meet. MSD received no response to this offer as of July 13, 2015, the end of the cure period outlined in the CBA agreement. MSD received no request to add the information presented in the May 14, 2015 letter, to the scheduled August 26, 2015 CBA meeting. Finally, the August 26th meeting was cancelled as requested by some of the CBA signatories. The offer to meet with representatives of the Board of Trustees and members of MSD staff to discuss these issues still stands. Mr. Pruitt was reminded of this sequence of events on Saturday, September 12, I would also like to apologize to the Board for not being ready to respond in a timely fashion to the allegations made against the Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 10th by Mr. Pruitt. Second, MSD is open and transparent about the continuing successes in its Diversity Program. Diverse vendor award results, by contract, are made available at the monthly public meetings held by MSD s Board of Trustees. These monthly results are also posted on our website for anyone to reference. MSD s Diversity staff reports quarterly on the status of actual diverse vendor work performed, as well as, the workforce participation by project. This is the same information that is shared quarterly as part of the CBA process. MSD s diversity program is large and has many moving parts. Director of Human Resources Vicki Edwards, Diversity Manager, Shonnah Parades, and their staff are available to review the status of program activities and results in their entirety; including field visits to demonstrate our program in action. Ms. Edwards and her staff continuously provide this service to individuals who would like a better understanding of the successes of MSD s Diversity Program. Pg. 5

6 Finally, Mr. Chair, I will spend some time going over the safety issue that seems to be the main focus of Mr. Pruitt s complaint. A lot of misinformation and false insinuations have been spread publically about this issue. Here is a simple factual run-down of events. As has always been our practice, MSD reviewed with stakeholders the new procedures to be put in place to implement the results of the Disparity Study. These meetings occurred between the completion of the Disparity Study at the end of 2012 through the issuance of the new procedures in August During that time, there was an issue raised repeatedly by a group of sewer construction contractors in reference to the safety issues involved with the immediate replacement of full time workers (regardless of race, gender, or any other demographics) on crews that normally number about 5 workers. To meet our goals, in some instances, full time crews would be required to immediately replace 3 out of the 5 individuals. Let me take a little time to discuss how dangerous it is to work on MSD s projects, especially those that require the installation of open cut sewers: 1. Workers have to make sure there is enough oxygen in their workplace to survive. 2. The workers have to check to make sure the excavation they are working in and around is secure and stable and retrieval equipment is available and operational at a moment s notice. 3. The workers have to look out for objects that could strike them upon dropping feet or more. 4. The workers have to be aware of other utilities, whose location or disruption could cause them harm. 5. Finally, workers often times have to work on jobsites with active sanitary sewer systems. Most of us who regularly work in an office setting cannot imagine what it would be like if every day you arrived at work, you had to check for breathable air, check to ensure the building walls were stable, make sure no one from 2-4 stories above you, dropped something on your head or concerned about getting electrocuted when you started your computer and worrying about avoiding the pool of sewage in your cubicle. In short, MSD worksites are very dangerous. I have not even yet mentioned the coordination required between workers on a crew when an operator or a trucker is working feet above your head and are taking hand signals from a worker on top of a trench to make sure the worker at the bottom of the trench can get the work done safely. To address these concerns regarding the dangerous working conditions, some of our contractors asked for assistance and MSD stated that it would temporarily allow full time workers to continue working on these types of projects, even if the crew make-up did not initially meet the workforce diversity goals. Pg. 6

7 However, MSD would continue to require further diversification of the work crews when openings occurred or when contractors expanded their workforce. At all times, staff expressed to the contractors and vendors who work with MSD, the importance of the workforce goals. As of today, MSD s H.R. Department expects that 85% of the projects being tracked for minority workforce compliance are on target to meet those requirements by the end of the project. A little over a year after the issuance of the new procedures in August 2013, staff examined changes to the program to address issues that needed attention. Ultimately 9 changes were identified. One of which was to stop allowing full time crews to not fully meet the workforce requirements. Data showed that a majority of the contractors were making good progress towards diversification and MSD no longer felt this provision was needed. Staff first publically discussed these proposed changes along with 8 other changes to the program with the Board of Trustees at the quarterly Diversity update in December, Staff began to fully develop the proposed procedure changes with the goal of having them ready by July 1, Ultimately, they went into effect on August 4, During this time, as MSD has always done, meetings were held with stakeholders to discuss the proposed changes. This included construction contractor groups and the CBA signatories. Some comments have been made implying some kind of secret agreement between District staff and stakeholders. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mr. Adolphus Pruitt and others have stated in public meetings and in the media, that the dangerous worksite concerns originally addressed by MSD were somehow a sign that MSD staff felt that minority workers were less safe. MSD has never made that statement. That idea has only been expressed by Mr. Pruitt and others outside of MSD. At a meeting held with the American Newspaper on Thursday, September 24, 2015, MSD again explained that it would have the same concern about the inherit dangers on MSD worksites regardless of ethnicity or gender of the existing or new workers. A comment was made at the September 24th meeting claiming that if a new worker on a project got hurt, so what? He was the one who wanted to do the work. That will never be the position of MSD. MSD will always consider the health and safety of any worker new or otherwise to be of the utmost importance. Mr. Pruitt has also stated that MSD does not have to worry about playing HR manager for our stakeholders. MSD should just publish rules and let the stakeholders figure it out. That will also never be our position. MSD does not believe this is the way to implement a diversity program that is strong, sustainable, and builds partnerships within and serves the St. Louis community. It seems that MSD s diversity program is being used to try and address other issues and conflicts within the St. Louis community. MSD staff will not allow actions like these to keep us from continuously improving a program whose vision is to be the best in the St. Louis area. Thank you Mr. Chairman, this concludes my report. Pg. 7

8 The Chair asked for comments from the public. There were five(5) comments: 1. Anthony Thompson, Chairman & Ceo of Kwame Building Group addressed the Board about his business relationship with Brian Hoelscher and offered to answer any questions from the Board about this business relationship. He stated that he believes the allegations are senseless as he has relationships with many others currently in the room. Mr. Thompson clarified that he is the CEO & Chairman of Kwame, but he is no longer the President. He stated that he is still involved with contractual related issues with the company and believes his 25 years of experience and history as construction management company allows him to be involved with various monitoring roles, as Kwame has been involved as either a prime, sub or joint venture partner in many organizations. Mr. Thomson also emphasized that the program that MSD currently has in place, in his opinion, is one of the best programs in St. Louis, although not perfect and improvements are still being made; but as a 3 rd party monitor his company is working with the staff to improve and correct. Mr. Thompson congratulates MSD on spending the money and dedicating the time to train individuals to work for MSD and the organization should not be criticized for their efforts. Mr. Thompson agreed that MSD is very transparent by providing a lot of data, but emphasized that people will use this data against MSD, but his concern is mostly the personal attacks and slanderous remarks. Mr. Thompson agreed that he has a working relationship and is friends with Mr. Hoelscher, but that he has lost more jobs than he has won during Brian Hoelschers time as the Executive Director. Mr. Thompson reiterated that he invites anyone to ask him questions and is upset that there have been insinuations that the Kwame building group does not want African American s to work or obtain work is ridiculous. Mr. Thompson also noted that his company is 90% African American and his organization is based on the improvement and education for African Americans. 2. Jim Sahaida, President of Metropolitan Congregations United stated that he is here on behalf of the CBA, Community Benefits Agreement signatories. He read aloud the letter from the Signatories addressed to the Board of Trustees and thanked the board. (see letter below): Pg. 8

9 3. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board regarding a minor item. He voiced his concerns about the condensed version of the Agenda, distributed at the Agenda meeting and the organizations efforts as it relates to transparency. Mr. Sullivan argues that fewer and fewer copies are being made and the condensed version doesn t provide all the information or dollar amounts and asks that Board consider bringing back the full agendas, as it takes more time and effort to produce a condensed version. The Board thanked Mr. Sullivan for his comments. 4. Adolphus Pruitt addressed the board with questions regarding the policy that states only one person can speak within the group and asked what constitutes a group? He asked the Chair to provide further clarification. Trustee Yates explained that if a group were to be present to discuss an issue that they should designate one individual to do so. Mr. Pruitt argued that he didn t want to be mistaken to have a group present if it happens that the individuals who may know him, talk about the same thing. Trustee Berry noted that the Board is not here to prevent individuals from speaking and that is not what the Chair was trying to convey. Mr. Pruitt argued that the chair seems to be the person to decide what constitutes as a group. Mr. Pruitt stated that he has never heard this policy before and he believes the policy should be revisited. Pg. 9

10 Mr. Pruitt addressed the Executive Directors report and the issue regarding safety. Mr. Pruitt stated that there is a list that consists of first source individuals that MSD has compiled and noted that several people on the list are African American operating engineers with years experience. Mr. Pruitt stated that according to the policy, they wouldn t be allowed to work on the site due to safety, but that their credentials are just as comparable and have equal experience as those who are white. He argued that the African American engineers are also able to work on MSD work sites, but because one group was there before the other group; and the diversity study dictates that they must meet their diversity and workforce goals, the only individuals who are involved and meet the criteria and diversify the work groups are minorities and women. He argued that this makes the issue about a race and gender specific policy as it only impacts those who are brought in to diversify the work group. Mr. Pruitt addressed the safety issue and noted that if the MSD projects are unsafe and new people are allowed to be added, but then now new people CAN be brought in; Mr. Pruitt claims that there isn t anything to dictate what has been done differently to make things safer for new people, which again he argues negates safety. Mr. Pruitt also argued that Osha has a strategic partnership program, the onsite consultants program. He states that the program was offered free to MSD and subcontractors to work directly with Osha to ensure disadvantaged groups obtain the training and information they need to ensure safety, but this program was not brought up as a potential possibility to implement the diversity policy that was approved. Mr. Pruitt states that at the end of the day, he believes that contracts are determined and no one wanted to meet the policy, so MSD came up with a rationale, which the Executive Director initiated without the knowledge of the Board, which negated the policy approved and impacted females and minorities. Mr. Pruitt then raised the issue regarding the 3rd party monitor, Kwame. The Lemay project had a 30% goal, reduced from 30% to 11% based on good faith effort. Normally, the 3rd party monitor would be asked to review this change to determine if it was legitimate to discover if it justified subtraction of 19% of economic opportunity from black businesses, based on good faith effort. Mr. Pruitt argued that no one could go to the 3rd party monitor to ask this question, because the 3rd party monitor is the CM for the project and the same individual that signed off on the good faith effort. Mr. Pruitt stated that this is a conflict. He argued the similarities to the conflict that BJC with Marks & Associates when Sandra Marks went to Clayco. Mr. Pruitt then shared that in his opinion BJC has the best diversity program. (Mr. Thompson interrupted Mr. Pruitt to argue that the accusations made are incorrect). The Chair informed Mr. Thompson that Mr. Prutt has the floor and notified Mr. Pruitt that his 5 minutes had ended and confirmed the receipt of his letter and the Board will arrange to meet with him. 5. Zaki Baruti, President and General of the Universal African Peoples Organization, clarified why he asked to speak after Mr. Pruitt. He stated that at the last meeting and listening to the comments and observations regarding diversity, he was disturbed by what is taking place in the community, as it relates to African American people. Mr. Baruti states that there is a disproportionate number of unemployed African Americans and MSD receives a great amount of dollars from those black homes and if that s not reflected in terms of the percentage of dollars, in terms of our population and as it relates to hiring, then something is amiss and needs to be addressed. Pg. 10

11 Mr. Baruti expressed his great respect for Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Thompson and commented on Mr. Thompson s statement that MSD is not perfect, but says that the whole issue should be perfection, especially as it relates to the fair distribution of wealth generated from contracts and workforce. Mr. Baruti expressed that the UAPO organization maintains that wherever the fair share of dollars are going into the pot, then African Americans should be receiving those percentages and if that is not happening then it is wrong. Mr. Baruti stated that he is here to say that we have to confront the racial bias because the community is devastated by unemployment, which leads to all the crime in the community and the people in the corporate world aren t affected but the people in the community are catching hell. Mr. Baruti expressed dealing with fair employment within the community. Mr. Baruti asked if he could be brought into this situation-taking place and he would like to be involved and asks for information on how his organization can become part of the CBA agreement. In the future, Mr. Baruti says he will invite people to come to MSD to call for fair trade and fair disposition of economic resources. The Chair stated that the board would get back to Mr. Baruti and asked Mr. Baruti to provide his contact information so that the Board can contact him. Trustee Yates moved to review the Consent Agenda. Pg. 11

12 CONSENT AGENDA: ORDINANCES ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,570,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN BISSELL - COLDWATER - MISSOURI - MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2016) CONTRACT E (11923) IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT 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 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY - EVERGREEN GLEN WATERSHED RESTORATION (12658), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,620,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN NORTH BADEN CREEK I/I REDUCTION (BP-532) (WINCHESTER DR) (11693) IN THE CITIES OF NORMANDY, NORTHWOODS, AND PASADENA HILLS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,970,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN UNIVERSITY CITY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION EAST (WC-02 & WC-03) (12063) IN THE CITIES OF PAGEDALE AND WELLSTON AND THE VILLAGE OF HILLSDALE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,450,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION PHASE IV (PART 1) (11678) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,350,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION PHASE IV (PART 2) (11678) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH BI-STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Pg. 12

13 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,220,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN ROCK HILL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-618) (11069) IN THE CITIES OF ROCK HILL AND KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH BI-STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($310,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN HERMITAGE HILLS BANK STABILIZATION (FRONTENAC 3-1) (11003) IN THE CITY OF FRONTENAC, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID CHANNEL STABILIZATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($290,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN RALEIGH DRIVE #8829 STORM SEWER (11338) IN 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 CONTRACT NO WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN WHITEHAVEN AND RALEIGH STORM SEWER (11350) IN 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 CONTRACT NO WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($822,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN COLDWATER CREEK WWTF FINAL CLARIFIERS REPLACEMENT (12504) 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 WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,696,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN COMPREHENSIVE AMMONIA AND NUTRIENT REMOVAL MASTER PLAN (12070) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION FOR THE AFORESAID MASTER PLAN PREPARATION. Pg. 13

14 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($687,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF COMBINED SEWERS IN DEGIVERVILLE COMBINED SEWER RELOCATION (11136) 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 WITH FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID COMBINED SEWER DESIGN. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($441,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF A PUMP STATION IN LEMAY PUMP STATIONS 1 AND 2 IMPROVEMENTS (12488) 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 WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PUMP STATION DESIGN. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($210,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN BIG BEND TO PAPIN STORM SEWER PHASE I (10035) IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH HART ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER DESIGN. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CHANGE ORDER FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY NEEDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS. Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the Ordinance Nos & be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,700,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN LACKLAND I/I REDUCTION (11712) IN THE CITIES OF BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, OVERLAND, ST. JOHN AND CHARLACK, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH PANGEA, INC. D/B/A PANGEA GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Ordinance Nos be adopted. Pg. 14

15 NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCES INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14248, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,375,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN BAUMGARTNER & BLACK FOREST SANITARY REPLACEMENT PHASE II (10407) 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 WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20326 consists of the construction of approximately 3,630 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary backups, overflowing manholes, and overcharged sanitary sewers during wet weather events. This project is scheduled to be completed in 720 days. Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14249, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,450,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BLACK CREEK SANITARY SEWER AND I/I REDUCTION (11883) IN THE CITIES OF CLAYTON, LADUE, OLIVETTE, AND UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20334 consists of the construction of approximately 1,120 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources at 251 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sewer mains. This project is scheduled to be completed in 431 days. Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. Pg. 15

16 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14250, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN FORESTATE AND TEXAS SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-513) (11750) IN THE VILLAGE OF GRANTWOOD VILLAGE 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 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20322 consists of the construction of approximately 2,985 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 27-inches in diameter, removal of inflow at 57 private properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Gravois Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-389) after construction. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days. Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14251, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($326,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND FIVE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($509,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN MEADOWRIDGE AND EASTWOOD STORM AND SANITARY RELIEF (11840) IN THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20325 consists of the construction of approximately 615 lineal feet of reinforced concrete box culvert, varying in size from 6 feet wide by 3 feet high to 6 feet wide by 4 feet high; approximately 756 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 24-inches in diameter; and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overland flooding at multiple properties and to relieve the adjacent sanitary system within the area of the storm sewer improvement. This project is scheduled to be completed in 250 days. Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. Pg. 16

17 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14252, APPROPRIATING NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY AND ONE MILLION SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,060,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN UNIVERSITY CITY I/I REDUCTION WEST (11672) IN THE CITIES OF OLIVETTE, OVERLAND, CREVE COEUR, 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 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20314 consists of the construction of approximately 310 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in diameter, the removal of private inflow sources at 282 properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University City watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days. Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14253, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN DACEY BRANCH I/I REDUCTION (BP-313) (PIR) STORM SEWER (12448) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20329 consists of the construction of approximately 183 lineal feet of pipe sewers 12-inches in diameter, the removal of private inflow sources at 2 properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed, reduce building backups, relieve overcharged sanitary sewers, and address potential stormwater issues. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14254, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED NINETY- FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($195,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN FIRETHORN DRIVE #1901 STORM IMPROVEMENTS (11216) IN THE CITY OF DES PERES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20315 consists of the construction of approximately 415 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard and structure flooding near homes in the Firethorn Drive area. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Pg. 17

18 Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14255, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00) FROM THE WASTEWATER EMERGENCY FUND TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR IN EMERGENCY REPAIR #052 (CHESTERFIELD COMMONS PUMP STATION NO.4, P-810) (12669) IN THE CITY OF CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #20323 consists of the dewatering, excavation and repair of approximately 150 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and repair of the damaged Chesterfield Commons Pump Station No. 4. District staff declared this project an emergency on July 24, The contractor, Fred M. Luth & Sons has been selected per MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is expected to be complete by November 15, Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14256, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT A) (11129) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DEER CREEK WATERSHED; 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 WITH REITZ & JENS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract #20004 with Reitz & Jens Inc. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction documents for multiple stormwater improvements in the Deer Creek watershed. This design contract consists of seven (7) channel protection and stabilization projects at different locations utilizing rock walls, modular block walls, composite revetment, and bank stabilization. This project includes coordination with the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance where bio-stabilization might be a feasible alternative. The existing design appropriation was depleted due to multiple scope expansions and modifications throughout the design process. There is not adequate funding for construction phase services for the projects. This contract is for a total maximum contract amount of $714, Construction is scheduled over several years and has commenced on several projects. Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Proposed Ordinance No be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14257, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - FACILITY & SEWER DESIGN (2016) (11760) IN 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 CONTRACT NO WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20350 for one (1) year with one option year with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the design of various projects in the CIP and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer, and treatment plant projects as needed throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal design effort. This Pg. 18