JOURNAL OF THE (1358 TH ) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT AUGUST 9, :00 P.M.

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1 JOURNAL OF THE (1358 TH ) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT AUGUST 9, :00 P.M. The Trustees of the District met at the District s offices, 2000 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri on the above date. Present at meeting: Board of Trustees Staff Members M. G. Reichert, Chair W. R. Horton, Executive Director C. D. Seward, Vice Chair C. M. Etwert, Asst. Executive Director T. W. Purcell R. E. Hayman, General Counsel A. J. Soukenik K. J. Tyminski, Secretary-Treasurer J. W. Siscel, excused T. A. Follmer, Internal Auditor M. C. Williams J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance R. G. Butchko, Director of Engineering C. R. Wieting, Director of Operations Also present were Tim Drury, Drury Development; Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Tom Heffernan, Sverdrup/Kwame/Metcalf & Eddy; Eugene Reese, Citizen; Robert Bella, HDR; Jerry McCiffy, Citizen; Tim Tappendorf, CMT; David Eike, Farnsworth Group; E. J. Donahue, O Brien & Gere; Ron Krusie, O Brien & Gere; Greg Bridger, OR Colan; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Steve & Diana Piantanida, Citizens; Robert Patterson, Union Representative; G. White, Kwame Building Group; Jim Kohman, HDR; Jody Bass, RJN Group; Tom Ratzki, Black & Veatch; Phil Sutin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Terry Briggs, Director of Public Affairs; Don Moschenross, Director of Administration; Larry Carpenter, Director of Information Systems; Bernie Rivers, Director of Diversity; Bernie Rains, Director of Environmental Compliance; Bruce Kozozenski, Director of Risk Management; Jeff Theerman, Assistant Director of Operations; Paula Eckrich, Attorney III; Linda Grady, Attorney II; Susan Myers, Attorney II; Carole Willis, Accounting Manager; Aniceto Ramirez, Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Victor Johnson, Emergency Crew Foreman; Helen Williams, Secretary to the Executive Director; and Sheri Nackley, Secretary to Board of Trustees. Ms. Reichert opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call and indicated that an individual would be present to provide a transcript of the meeting which will be incorporated by reference into the journal. She also noted that she was unable to find a member of the faith-based community to provide an invocation for this meeting. 1

2 (Mr. Williams had not yet arrived.) Ms. Reichert indicated that a number of the changes that were requested for the June 14 meeting had been incorporated into the minutes as provided. However, she felt that the title for Ordinance No should reflect the fact that it was an ordinance for program planning. There was a discussion between Ms. Reichert, Mr. Soukenik, Mr. Purcell and Mssrs. Tyminski and Etwert regarding this issue where it was agreed that the title would stay as introduced and the change of wording would be incorporated by reference to the transcript. Upon motion made by Mr. Soukenik, seconded by Mr. Purcell, the Journal of the June 14, 2001 (1355 th ) meeting was unanimously approved. Upon motion made by Ms. Seward, seconded by Mr. Purcell, the Journal of the July 9, 2001 (1356 th Spec.) meeting was unanimously approved. Upon motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, the Journal of the July 12, 2001 (1357 th ) meeting was unanimously approved. (Mr. Williams arrived.) Ms. Reichert, in her comments by the Chair, requested a status report on the appointment to the Civil Service Commission. this time. Mr. Etwert indicated that the District has not received any applications at Ms. Reichert asked if the openings are being advertised on the Internet. Mr. Etwert indicated that they were. Ms. Reichert urged individuals to participate in the civic process and requested volunteers to serve on the Civil Service Commission. She also requested that the District evaluate the lateral insurance program being sponsored by the various municipalities and that a full report be brought to the Board by December. Mr. Tyminski agreed and indicated that a survey will be sent to the various municipalities to try to identify the cost and type of program that is being sponsored. 2

3 Ms. Reichert also noted that Mr. Sullivan has raised an issue about increasing the cover under the current overcharged line backup insurance program. Mr. Tyminski responded that he had spoken with the insurance company who indicated that to go from $1,900 per home to $2,900 per home would increase the premium by approximately $9,000 and increase the aggregate deductible from $2.3 million to $2.367 million. Ms. Reichert asked that these issues be presented at the same time as a presentation is made on the lateral insurance program. Mr. Domeisen, of Yanni-Bilkey, provided the quarterly pension investment report. He indicated that there was good news for the quarter and that the plan was up 3.8 percent which generated $4.6 million for the quarter. On a year-to-date basis the plan is down six-tenths of one percent. He emphasized that on a reality basis the performance of our plan and our managers has improved significantly. He noted that he is closely monitoring the large cap growth manager, American Express, for possible replacement. Ms. Reichert asked about a long term return prospect for the plan. Mr. Domeisen indicated that the long term prospect would be consistent with the actuarial assumption. change. $451,000. Ms. Reichert questioned the cost of the proposed multiplier plan benefit Mr. Etwert indicated that that improvement would cost approximately Ms. Reichert questioned if the proposed cost for this benefit could be reduced by the surplus of investment gains that have accumulated in the plan. Mr. Domeisen indicated that he would review the potential returns and discuss it with Mr. Tyminski. Mr. Tyminski indicated we will review this issue and come forward in the fourth quarter to discuss this scenario. Ms. Reichert, prior to calling for Committee reports, indicated that the Board rules requires that the advisory Committee members be approved by the full Board and called upon the Committee Chairs for the names of the members to serve as advisors and noted that the Intergovernmental Relations and Customer Relations Committees have been combined. 3

4 Mr. Purcell reported on the Intergovernmental Relations/Customer Relations Committee meeting and introduced the advisory members for next fiscal year. Those members are: Mr. Ron Auer, Mr. Flint Fowler, Ms. Rita Days, and an individual, to be named at a later date, with a marketing background. He also noted that four employees of the District are included as advisory members of this Committee. Mr. Soukenik reported that he, Mr. Siscel and Mr. Williams comprise the Audit Committee and that their advisors will be: Ms. Barbara Bauman, of the Urban League, Mr. Donald Zyken, a north county business leader, and Mr. Scott Susi, the CFO of Continental Smith. Mr. Soukenik reported that at this time the Personnel Committee has only one advisor, Mr. James T. Burke, with Farnsworth Polk. Ms. Seward indicated that at this time she did not have any advisory Committee members to nominate for the MBE/WBE Committee. Motion made by Mr. Soukenik, seconded by Ms. Seward, that the Committee advisory members, that were previously mentioned, be ratified by the Board. Motion passed Voice vote - 5 ayes. Mr. Purcell, as a point of order, indicated that he did not name the four employee members but felt that they should continue to be included as part of the Intergovernmental Relations/Customer Relations Committee. The Chair agreed. Ms. Reichert called for the report of Board Committees. Mr. Soukenik called upon Mr. Follmer to report on the Audit Committee. Mr. Follmer reported that the Audit Committee met and reviewed the Request for Proposal for the District-wide risk assessment audit and heard a presentation on the status of the District s external audit. Ms. Reichert questioned when a firm would be selected to handle the risk assessment audit. Mr. Follmer replied that written proposals are due on August 14 and the oral presentations will take place prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Mr. Purcell asked if the firms would be staffing this audit with consultants from the St. Louis office or from some other national office. Mr. Follmer indicated that he believed the six firms would staff the engagement with local personnel. Mr. Purcell asked how the District came upon a group of six firms. 4

5 Mr. Follmer responded that five of the six are what is called Big 5 accounting firms and the sixth entry is Jefferson Wells. Mr. Purcell asked if all six were being considered. Mr. Follmer answered affirmatively. Mr. Purcell asked if there are any other firms that could perform this task. to help us. Mr. Follmer replied that given the task at hand, the right firms are present Ms. Seward reported that the MBE/WBE meeting was held earlier on August 9 and at that meeting the Committee acknowledged Mr. Williams for his service as Chair from September 1997 until June 2001 and complimented him for the great job that he did in terms of improving awareness and moving the District forward. She indicated that even with the hiring freeze, employees are being afforded opportunities to advance within the organization. She also noted that staff has recommended that the Disparity Study be further refined to detail the utilization and availability of specific construction categories in the area. The Committee unanimously agreed to present this to the Board later at tonight s meeting. The Committee also discussed reporting formats, trends analysis & graphics, and the names of potential guest speakers for the awards program. It was suggested by Mr. Purcell that staff be provided a list of goals to accomplish within the fiscal year which will advance the District s diversity and minority objectives. Ms. Seward concluded by noting that the next meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on September 13, Mr. Purcell indicated that the Intergovernmental Relations/Customer Relations Committee will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m, at the District s main offices. He indicated that staff has been involved in planning the strategic objectives for this Committee for the next fiscal year, and he hopes to continue the excellence in furthering the image and personality of our organization within the community. Director. Ms. Reichert called upon Mr. Horton to provide the report of the Executive Mr. Horton called upon Mr. Hayman to introduce the two new members of his legal staff. 5

6 Board. Mr. Hayman introduced Ms. Linda Grady and Ms. Susan Myers to the Mr. Horton introduced the new Director of Risk Management, Mr. Bruce Kozozenski, to the Board. Mr. Horton, with the aide of the attached charts, discussed how long it would take for the District to implement a new wastewater user rate which is anticipated to take nineteen months; March 1, He also discussed the same time line for establishing a stormwater rate which at this point looks like There was a discussion between various Board members and Mr. Horton regarding the need to maintain consistent methods with the prior court decisions and methods to reduce the nineteen-month time frame until a new rate can be implemented. Some suggestions included running a parallel track for the storm and wastewater rate. Another suggestion was for the District staff to provide a rate analysis and bypass the rate consultant step. Mr. Horton emphasized that it is important that the experts in the field provide their experienced judgment in helping us set our rates and that he did not believe that the Rate Commission wanted to entertain two rates a storm and wastewater rate at the same time because it could confuse the public. There was a discussion about members of the Rate Commission appearing before the Board to make a presentation. It was noted that it was the preference of the Rate Commission to remain independent of the Board and because of that fact they were not willing to make a presentation at this time. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that the District proceed in conducting a stormwater rate study. Mr. Purcell asked for discussion on this issue. Mr. Williams asked what the Request for Proposal would say. Ms. Reichert indicated that it would be similar to the wastewater Request for Proposal. Mr. Horton indicated that it would be necessary to come back to the Board to amend the Rate Commission budget. There was a discussion between Ms. Reichert and Mr. Etwert about the amount allocated for the Rate Commission in the current budget where Mr. Etwert explained that $90,000 had been earmarked for professional services and $10,000 for supplies and other expenses. Mr. Soukenik asked that staff provide a graphic illustration of the differences between the stormwater and wastewater timeliness and determine the critical path for its completion. 6

7 There was a discussion between Mr. Soukenik and Mr. Horton about the timing of the retention of outside counsel to review the rate decision and its impact so that the process can proceed according to schedule. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2421, WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT DESIRES TO ENGAGE A RATE CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A STORMWATER RATE STUDY TO DETERMINE THE RATE LEVELS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE DISTRICT S CURRENT AND FUTURE STORMWATER FUNDING NEEDS. Ms. Reichert called for a vote on the motion. Voice vote 5 ayes. Mr. Horton continued the report of the Executive Director and reported the he provided the Trustees with the overtime status report and indicated that Item No. 50 on the agenda ratifies a contract with William Byrne & Associates and asked that Larry Carpenter explain a situation with that firm. Mr. Carpenter indicated that William Byrne & Associates is interested in hiring his son for a position with their firm. Mr. Horton asked if William Byrne & Associates had hired his son. Mr. Carpenter indicated they had not, but would like to. Mr. Horton requested that the Board approve this agreement and noted that Mr. Carpenter s son would not be involved in working on the MSD project. He asked how long William Byrne & Associates have been doing work for the District. Mr. Carpenter indicated that they have been working for the District for the last 12 years. Mr. Horton indicated that there are four other items that would need ratification on today s agenda. These items have been approved by the Board but need additional monies for completion. He summarized that on today s agenda five contracts totaling $1.15 million are scheduled to be approved and three contracts totaling approximately $10 million for construction services are scheduled to be introduced as well as a half million dollar professional services agreement. Mr. Horton also requested that Items 10 and 11 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. Motion made by Mr. Soukenik, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. Nos and 2-02 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 5 ayes 7

8 C. D. Seward aye A. J. Soukenik aye M. C. Williams aye through 23. Ms. Reichert indicated that the Consent Agenda is now Item Nos. 12 ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Ordinances 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 CONTRACT WITH SCHUSTER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN ACORN AND VINE STORM SEWER (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) , IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. FUNDED FROM THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT BUDGET - $38, ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $135, FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES IN HEMPLINE COURT SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH R & R FINISH GRADING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS. 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 CONTRACT WITH R & R FINISH GRADING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN PLATTE DRIVE STORM SEWER (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) , IN THE CITY OF GREEN PARK, MISSOURI. FUNDED FROM THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT BUDGET - $56, 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 CONTRACT WITH THE NORTHEAST PUBLIC SEWER DISTRICT WHEREBY THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT WILL TREAT SANITARY SEWAGE FROM REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE NORTHEAST PUBLIC SEWER DISTRICT WHERE THE TOPOGRAPHY HAS RENDERED IT IMPRACTICAL AND ECONOMICALLY INFEASIBLE FOR SAID REAL PROPERTY TO CONNECT TO THE SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OF THE NORTHEAST PUBLIC SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE NORTHEAST PUBLIC SEWER DISTRICT WILL TREAT SANITARY SEWAGE FROM REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT WHERE THE TOPOGRAPHY HAS 8

9 RENDERED IT IMPRACTICAL AND ECONOMICALLY INFEASIBLE FOR SAID REAL PROPERTY TO CONNECT TO THE SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Plan Approval Upper Grand Glaize Sanitary Relief Phase III (90079C) This project, located in the City of Ballwin, is to alleviate basement backups and relieve overloaded sanitary sewers. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $546,000. Carson Villa Woods Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II (89176) This project, located in the Villages of Bel-Ridge and Bel-Nor, is to alleviate basement backups due to deteriorated and overloaded sewers. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $1,188,000. Shoppers Lane Storm Sewer (99035) This project, located in the City of Crestwood, is to alleviate erosion and flooding. This project is in the Fiscal 2001 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $115,000. Old Town Florissant Sewer Rehabilitation Phase I (89195) This project, located in Florissant, is to rehabilitate an existing deteriorated sanitary sewer system. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $1,400,000. Hancock & Regal Combined Sewer Relief (99085) This project, located in the City of St. Louis, is to alleviate home and street flooding. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $120,000. Resolutions Adoption of Resolution No expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation to Joel R. Hollocher for his 11 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 8, 1990 to his retirement effective August 1, Adoption of Resolution No expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation to Fred H. Hartmann for his 26 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 20, 1975 to his retirement effective August 1,

10 Adoption of Resolution No expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation to Shelby H. Garner for his 28 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 9, 1973 to his retirement effective September 1, Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed 5 ayes, no nays. C. D. Seward aye A. J. Soukenik aye M. C. Williams aye The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted and proposed Ordinance Nos. 5-02, 6-02, 7-02, and 8-02 were assigned Ordinance Nos , 11034, 11035, and Mr. Piantanida addressed the Board and indicated that the sewer lateral on his property has a flat grade which creates problems in draining sewage from his house. Since he purchased the property, he has experienced various sewer backups which has created property damage and fostered the growth of mold at his house. Prior to purchasing his house, he contacted MSD to determine if this property had experienced sewer backups. MSD indicated that two sewer backups had occurred but did not disclose the true number of sewer backups on this property because of a computer system problem. He requested that MSD look into his situation and try to help him resolve this problem. (Mr. Soukenik left during Mr. Piantanida s comments.) Mr. Horton indicated that staff would meet with Mr. Piantanida and report back to the Board. Mr. Drury addressed the Board and indicated that an ordinance on today s agenda deals with the condemnation of one of his properties. He asked the District to defer action on this ordinance to allow for more time to negotiate a settlement. Mr. Williams asked where the negotiations stood at this point. Mr. Drury indicated that he believes his property is worth $345,000 and the District is offering $250,000. Mr. Horton noted that this ordinance is only being introduced at this point in time and will be adopted next month. In the interim, further negotiations can take place. 10

11 Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and asked what the staffing level for the legal department is with the addition of the new attorneys. Mr. Hayman indicated that the legal department consists of five attorneys including himself. chosen. Mr. Sullivan asked how the members of the Stormwater Committee were Mr. Horton indicated that it was a staff committee that was established in the early 90 s and reactivated for this purpose. Some of the membership was expanded to include non-profit and religious organizations. Committee. Mr. Purcell asked Mr. Sullivan if he was asked to be a member of that Mr. Sullivan indicated that he was not asked. Staff and Board members indicated that Mr. Sullivan had been asked to be a member of this Committee and would be happy to provide documentation of the invitation. Mr. Sullivan questioned the following agenda items: Item #10, proposed Ord. No. 1-02; Item #11, proposed Ord. No. 2-02; Item #25, proposed Ord. No ; Item #34, proposed Ord. No ; Item #41, proposed Ord. No 31-02; Item #42, proposed Ord. No ; Item #43, proposed Ord. No ; Item #44, proposed Ord. No ; Item #45, proposed Ord. No ; Item #46, proposed Ord. No ; Item #47, proposed Ord. No ; Item #48, proposed Ord. No ; Item #49, proposed Ord. No ; Item #50, proposed Ord. No ; and Item #52, proposed Ord. No Mr. Horton indicated that there would not be enough votes to adopt the ordinances at this time and requested that Item Nos. 10 and 11 be deferred to a future meeting and that the items for Closed Session dealing with real estate be addressed before the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Ms. Reichert agreed that items could only be introduced at this time and also noted, to expedite the process, a more abbreviated version would be read into the record. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances None. 11

12 NEW BUSINESS Ordinances INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $9,800, FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR LOWER MERAMEC RIVER WWTP SITE PRELOADING PHASE I (95066D), IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J. H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PROJECT. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project includes placement of approximately 1,100,000 cubic yards of structural fill to elevate the wastewater treatment plant site above the 100-year flood elevation. The site will be used for the treatment plant, a master lift station, the educational center, and appurtenances. Motion made by Ms. Seward, seconded by Mr. Purcell, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $150, FROM THE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF LOWER MERAMEC RIVER WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS-BAUMGARTNER (95066B); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF CONTRACT E-898 WITH HORNER & SHIFRIN, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction plans and contract documents for the Lower Meramec River System Improvements including a lift station to pump all the flows into the proposed Lower Meramec River Wastewater Treatment Plant and a deep tunnel to convey flows from Baumgartner Lagoons. The lift station and deep tunnel will allow the District to decommission and abandon the Baumgartner Lagoons, Baumgartner Pump Station and Telegraph Interceptor Pump Station. The City of Arnold could, at their expense, eliminate at least two of their eight pump stations and connect by gravity sewers to the deep tunnel. These two pump stations are the largest within the City of Arnold=s sewer system. The deep tunnel is also being designed with future capacity to allow decommissioning of the Fenton and Grand Glaize Wastewater Treatment Plant. 12

13 Based on preliminary analysis, the tunnel needs to be approximately 20 to 40 feet deeper to remain in good quality bedrock all the way to Grand Glaize. Additional boring depth is required by the geotechnical engineer for development of an accurate Base Line Report that defines associate risks for the District and the tunnel contractor. The additional cost to drill the borings deeper and to drill an angle boring under the Meramec River is $150,800. Of this total, $143,620 is the fee for TSI Engineering (a MBE/WBE geotechnical subconsultant) to perform the drilling activities, and $7,180 is the fee for Horner & Shifrin, Inc. The MBE/WBE participation for this project would increase from % ($1,050,000/$2,930,000) to 38.74% ($1,193,620/$3,080,800) for the entire design project. Ms. Reichert questioned the wisdom of appropriating funds for the Meramec project prior to having a funding mechanism in place. Mr. Butchko responded that the ordinance before the Board deals with preloading site preparation for that project and emphasized that the Baumgartner Lagoon has experienced compliance problems, and it is important from an environmental standpoint to move forward on this issue. He also indicated that to finance this work, the District will either have to move forward with a rate increase or defer other capacity projects until funding becomes available. Ms. Reichert asked Mr. Butchko to comment on Mr. Sullivan s concern that the cost of the plant has gone from $50 to $150 million. Mr. Butchko responded the original estimate that he was referring to was $46 million in 1997 for a treatment plant which has undergone many changes. At that time, the plant was designed to be a 12 mgd plant. Today s plant is a 15 mgd plant or a 25 percent increase in the capacity of the plant. He emphasized that the peak flows in this watershed are much larger than those anticipated in 1997 or even in 1984 when they first talked about a plant in this area. Because of the increase in flows, both the size of the plant and the size of the pump station had to be enlarged. He indicated that the entire cost differential of this plant was related to the increase in capacity to meet the increased flows in this watershed. There was a discussion between Mr. Butchko, Ms. Seward, and Mr. Purcell where it was emphasized that the work on the Lower Meramec Plant is a high priority project and needs to be completed for environmental reasons. Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Purcell, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. 13

14 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH R & R FINISH GRADING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN WILLOW HILL ROAD - MCKNIGHT ROAD STORM SEWER (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) , IN THE CITY OF LADUE, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under this contract consists of the construction of approximately 381 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inch to 15-inches in diameter and appurtenances to alleviate yard and structure flooding at #24 Willow Hill Road in the City of Ladue, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $1,300, FROM THE IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMBINED SEWERS IN GUSTINE AVENUE COMBINED SEWER RELIEF (99084), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID COMBINED SEWERS. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project includes construction of approximately 1,639 lineal feet of pipe sewers, varying in size from 6- inches to 66-inches in diameter and appurtenances to be constructed in an area located north of Delor Street and within Gustine Avenue in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This project will alleviate basement and street flooding in the vicinity of Itaska and Gerritt Streets and also along Gustine Avenue north of Itaska Street. The work for this project will be completed in 270 days. Motion made by Ms. Seward, seconded by Mr. Williams, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. 14

15 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $155, FROM THE IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMBINED SEWERS IN GARNER & PRATHER RELIEF SEWER PHASE II ( ), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KARSTEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID COMBINED SEWERS. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under this contract consists of the construction of approximately 580 lineal feet of 12- inch diameter sewers. This project, located in the City of St. Louis, is to eliminate basement backups and relieve overloaded combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days. Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $25, FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UPPER PADDOCK CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN MEADOWLAND STORM SEWER ( ), IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRUSS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under this contract consists of the construction of approximately 146 lineal feet of pipe sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances to alleviate yard and structure flooding at #4035 and #4045 Meadowland Drive in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed within 30 days. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. 15

16 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DIRTBUSTERS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN STIMSON DRIVE STORM SEWER (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) , IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The work to be done under this contract consists of the construction of approximately 239 lineal feet of 12- inches in diameter storm sewers and appurtenances to alleviate street and structure flooding at #10068 and #10080 Stimpson Drive in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 30 days. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $1,850, FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF COMBINED SEWERS IN REPAIR AND REPLACE SEWER SYSTEMS IN CITY PARKS - SEWER LINING WITH CIPP PHASE 2 (99123C1), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, USA, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project includes the rehabilitation of approximately 7,340 lineal feet of pipe sewers, varying in size from varying in size from 30-inch diameter circular to 48@ x 67@ oval; construction, rehabilitation, replacement or abandonment of 31 manholes, and appurtenances to be constructed in Forest Park in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. 16

17 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA IN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS WILLIAMS CREEK SANITARY FACILITIES (99092) AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR BY THE INSTITUTION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to enter into condemnation proceedings for easement and license acquisitions on two (2) parcels of ground located in southwest St. Louis County at or near Meramec Station Road and Smizer Mill Road, this location is generally located 3,000 feet west of Highway 141 and south of Interstate 44. These easement/license acquisitions are needed to construct a pump station, appurtenances, gravity and force main sewers, and roadway. These easements and licenses have been appraised and final offers have been made. The District has been unable to negotiate settlements. This project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction later this fiscal year. It should be noted, this phase of construction is needed to help eliminate an existing moratorium in this area known as Williams Creek watershed. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $243, FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF HARLEM-BADEN RELIEF PHASE III (HIGHLAND) ( ); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT E-986 WITH AFRAM CORPORATION FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction documents for approximately 3,000 feet of 12-inch to 60-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The preliminary construction cost is $1,330,000. A watershed study will also be prepared to identify other stormwater problems in the watershed and to develop cost effective recommendations to alleviate basement backups, which will still occur after this project is constructed. 17

18 Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT E-987 WITH FRENCH & ASSOCIATES, LTD FOR FLOODPROOFING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ( ). Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The Stormwater System Master Improvement Plan identified several sites as appropriate for floodproofing where traditional flood protection techniques would not be appropriate or cost effective. The objective of this project is to prepare a comprehensive floodproofing program for the District. The District has not designed floodproofing projects and this contract will provide the guidelines, policies, and technical manuals for a comprehensive program. Motion made by Ms. Seward, seconded by Mr. Purcell, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. Motion passed 3 ayes, 1 nays. Poll taken: T. W. Purcell aye M. G. Reichert nay INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO APPROPRIATING $98, FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SUGAR CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF CORONA PARK STORM SEWERS PHASES 4A & 4B ( ); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT E-988 WITH FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction documents for 2,010 feet of 12-inch to 30- inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate flooding and erosion. The preliminary estimated cost is $564,000. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. 18

19 INTRODUCTION 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, M-561 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY) FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM FLOW GAUGES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The purpose of this contract is to continue to collect stream gauging information in 25 watersheds and water quality data in 16 of those watersheds. The District is developing a baseline of stream stage, discharge and water quality information for several watersheds from the data collected. The data provides the District and the USGS an indication of what impacts urban stormwater runoff and Sanitary Sewer Overflows have on our creeks and streams. The data will be used by the District to develop stormwater management strategies that will address concerns resulting from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency=s issuance of the Phase II stormwater, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and pending Sanitary Sewer Overflow regulations and the Clean Water Act. This flow monitoring initially began as part of the Storm System Master Improvement Plan study initiated in 1994 to study and prepare a stormwater master plan for development and capital projects in the District=s 25 watersheds. This information is used to calibrate stormwater models. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Mr. Williams, that proposed Ord. No be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO VACATING ANY RIGHTS, TITLE, OR INTEREST OF THE DISTRICT IN THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATED BY CITY OF ST. LOUIS ORDINANCE 52049, JUNE 20, 1963, IN CITY BLOCK 1949 IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, TO WIT: VACATED FIFTEEN FOOT (15') WIDE ALLEY FROM THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF EWING AVENUE (60' WIDE) WESTWARDLY FOR AND FEET. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. A new easement is being provided by the property owner. The existing alley right-of-way is not being used and the District has no future use for the existing alley right-of-way to be vacated. 19

20 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO VACATING A TEN FOOT (10') WIDE EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT AB@, BEING PART OF LOT 38 AND ALL OF LOTS 39 AND 40 OF HOME HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 7, LOCATED IN THE U.S. SURVEYS 912, 48, AND 1896, CITY OF ST. JOHN, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND IN DEED BOOK 12571, PAGE 2502 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY RECORDS, IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The property owner has requested that the ten-foot (10=) wide easement requested for construction of a sewer not built be vacated. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO VACATING A VARIABLE WIDTH EASEMENT LOCATED IN A PART OF LOT A1" OF A LOT SPLIT PLAT OF LAKEVIEW PLAZA PLAT ONE, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 343, PAGES 34 AND 35 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY RECORDS, IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The property owner has requested the District to vacate the variable width easement after those sewers covered by this easement have been removed and relocated. This will provide accurate site information of property. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO VACATING A PORTION OF A TEN FOOT (10') WIDE EASEMENT IN PART OF LOT 39 OF EAST KIRKWOOD, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND EASEMENT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 264, PAGE 123 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY RECORDS, IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. The property owner has requested the District to vacate an easement along the north property line that has been changed. This easement is no longer required at the location shown hachured on the AExhibit A@ provided. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Mr. Williams, that proposed Ord. Nos , 28-02, 29-02, and be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO 20

21 AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF CONTRACT E-951 WITH CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (DESIGN) ( ). Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. for the design of various projects in the CIP and Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer and treatment plant projects as needed throughout the District. The consultant for this project is Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. The total percent of MBE/WBE on this project is 35% with AFRAM Corporation (MBE-15%) and Kowelman Engineering (WBE-20%). This amendment adds $200,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s Operating Budget for a total maximum contract amount of $450, Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF CONTRACT E-952 WITH MADISON MADISON INTERNATIONAL OF MISSOURI FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (DESIGN) ( ). Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 with Madison Madison International of Missouri for the design of various projects in the CIP and Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, combined, and storm sewer projects as needed throughout the District. Madison Madison International of Missouri is a Minority Business Enterprise. This amendment adds $200,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s Operating Budget for a total maximum contract amount of $450, Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRIC T TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF CONTRACT E-957 WITH KWAME BUILDING GROUP, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) ( ). Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 with Kwame Building Group, Inc. for various construction management services on an Aas needed@ basis to supplement the District=s work force. The projects are located throughout the District in various cities and the County. The estimated construction cost varies. Kwame Building Group, Inc. is a Minority Business Enterprise. Funds were previously approved in the Engineering Department=s Operating Budget. 21

22 This amendment adds $100,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s Operating Budget for a total maximum contract amount of $200, Ms. Reichert asked why these ordinances cannot be dealt with on an as needed basis or with additional staff. Mr. Butchko indicated that it is more expedient for the District to augment its staff during times of peak workloads with individuals from other organizations. This is especially necessary where the District does not have the expertise in certain areas. Because of the fluctuation in the workload, it is more cost beneficial to use outside consultants than to enlarge the engineering staff. Ms. Reichert asked if there is a way to quantify the amount we are going to spend for these output arrangements. Mr. Purcell indicated that the District has attempted to quantify the anticipated amount in the agenda package but because of the fluctuation in workload, which may be unanticipated, it is difficult to come up with a more exact number. Mr. Butchko concluded by indicating that this process has been used successfully for our geotechnical firms and the maximum expenditures are limited by the budgeted amounts. Motion made by Mr. Purcell, seconded by Mr. Williams, that proposed Ord. Nos , 32-02, and be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 5 OF CONTRACT E-803 WITH GEOTECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING SOIL BORINGS, LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND OTHER GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 5 with Geotechnology, Inc. to be used by the District=s Engineering Department for geotechnical engineering advice and consultation for District design projects, plan review submittals, and other District related investigations. This consultant is retained for small specific projects where geotechnical advice and assistance is needed in the form of compaction requirements, soils evaluation for bedding, and foundation and retaining wall design. This amendment adds $75,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s FY2001 Operating Budget for a total contract amount of $325,

23 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF CONTRACT E-857 WITH TSI ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING SOIL BORINGS, LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 with TSI Engineering, Inc. to be used by the District=s Engineering Department for geotechnical engineering advice and consultation for District design projects, plan review submittals, and other District related investigations. This consultant is retained for small specific projects where geotechnical advice and assistance is needed in the form of compaction requirements, soils evaluation for bedding, and foundation and retaining wall design. This firm is a MBE/WBE certified company. This amendment adds $75,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s FY2001 Operating Budget for a total contract amount of $250, Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Purcell, that proposed Ord. Nos and be introduced. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 7 OF CONTRACT E-878 WITH DAVID MASON & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SURVEYING SERVICES INCLUDING LAND SURVEYS, PROPERTY STRIP MAPS AND OTHER GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 7 with David Mason & Associates, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project by project basis. This amendment adds $70,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s FY2001 Operating Budget for a total contract amount of $420, INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 4 OF CONTRACT E-880 WITH VOLZ ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. FOR SURVEYING SERVICES INCLUDING LAND 23

24 SURVEYS, PROPERTY STRIP MAPS AND OTHER GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 4 with Volz, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project by project basis. This amendment adds $15,000, which is included in the Engineering Department?s FY2001 Operating Budget for a total contract amount of $375, INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT E-905 WITH SABUR SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR SURVEYING SERVICES INCLUDING LAND SURVEYS, AS BUILT VERIFICATION AND OTHER GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 with Sabur Surveying & Engineering, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, structure elevations, other as-built information to update the GIS data base and locate interceptors and CSO locations. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys. Work will be assigned on a project by project basis. This firm is a MBE certified survey company. This amendment adds $195,000, which is included in the Engineering Department=s FY2001 Operating Budget for a total contract amount of $495, INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF CONTRACT E-906 WITH THE STERLING COMPANY FOR SURVEYING SERVICES INCLUDING LAND SURVEYS, PROPERTY STRIP MAPS AND OTHER GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 with The Sterling Company for surveying services associated with the as-built verification of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project by project basis. 24