Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District public meetings in 2021

Commission

The MMSD Commission will meet to elect the 2022 Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes approving multiple funding agreements for private property infiltration reduction projects in several cities and reviewing the 2022-2024 District Strategic Plan.

• Election of 2022 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Funding agreements for Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Projects in Milwaukee, Muskego, Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, and West Allis
• Contract for Cat Engine overhauls at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Approval of the 2022-2024 District Strategic Plan
• Resolution for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission elected Eugene Manzanet as Chair and Jeff Stone as Vice Chair for 2022, both by unanimous voice vote. The Commission also approved a $9.1 million general obligation sewerage system bond issuance (9-0) and a series of contracts and agreements, including the Burnham Canal Wetland Base contract and funding agreements for infiltration and inflow reduction projects in several municipalities. All other resolutions were approved unanimously by voice vote.

• Elected Eugene Manzanet as Commission Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Stone as Commission Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $9.1M general obligation sewerage system bonds (9-0)
• Approved contract for Cat Engine overhauls at South Shore facility (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project Phase 2B (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreements for infiltration/inflow reduction in Milwaukee, Muskego, Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, West Allis (unanimous)
• Awarded Burnham Canal Wetland Base contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2024 District Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will meet to consider several contracts and funding agreements, including engine overhauls at the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, engineering services for the Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project, and multiple private property infiltration and inflow reduction projects. The committee will also discuss the Executive Director's report and may enter closed session for litigation matters.

• Contract S06052C01 for Cat Engine 1-4 in-frame overhauls at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Change order request for Contract W20028D01, Engineering Services - Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project - Phase 2B
• Funding agreements under Project M10005 for private property infiltration and inflow reduction in Milwaukee, Muskego, Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, and West Allis
• Award of Contract W29002C01, Burnham Canal Wetland Base

The Operations Committee unanimously approved all eight items on its agenda, including a contract for engine overhauls at South Shore, a change order for the Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project, and six funding agreements for infiltration and inflow reduction projects in Milwaukee-area communities. It also awarded a contract for the Burnham Canal Wetland Base. The committee approved the November 8 meeting minutes and received a report on the Green Luminaries award.

• Approved Contract S06052C01 for Cat Engine 1-4 in-frame overhauls at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility.
• Approved Change Order Request for Contract W20028D01 (Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project Phase 2B) and restored the Executive Director's original delegated authority.
• Approved Funding Agreement M10005MI03 for the 2021 City of Milwaukee Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project.
• Approved Funding Agreement M10005MU01 for the 2021 City of Muskego Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project.
• Approved Funding Agreement M10005OC01 for the 2021 City of Oak Creek Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project.
• Approved Funding Agreement M10005WA01 for the City of Wauwatosa Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project.
• Approved Funding Agreement M10005WE02 for the 2021 City of West Allis Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project.
• Awarded Contract W29002C01 for the Burnham Canal Wetland Base.

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District's Policy, Finance and Personnel Committee will consider several contracts, a bond issuance, and the 2022-2024 strategic plan. The committee will also discuss a closed-session item regarding the use of the Milorganite brand for biosolids from other jurisdictions. The meeting includes routine approval of prior proceedings and the executive director's report.

• Repeal and recreation of MMSD Rules, Chapter 14, Protection of District Facilities
• Approval of Contract W97005P04, Working Soils® and Milwaukee River Watershed Conservation Partnership Program Implementation
• Approval of Contract W97004P05, Greenseams® Program Implementation for 2022
• Award Contract P-3020 to Ecoplast, LLC for packaging materials for Milorganite® fertilizers
• Resolution authorizing sale and issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee unanimously approved all 11 new business items, including the 2022-2024 District Strategic Plan, a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation sewerage system bonds, and several contracts for watershed programs and Milorganite packaging. The committee also approved a revision to employee leave policy and a memorandum of understanding with Ducks Unlimited. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. without a closed session.

• Approved repeal and recreation of MMSD Rules, Chapter 14, Protection of District Facilities (unanimous).
• Approved contract W97005P04 for Working Soils and Milwaukee River Watershed Conservation Partnership (unanimous).
• Approved contract W97004P05 for Greenseams Program Implementation 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved contract W97005P03 for Working Soils Program Implementation 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved sponsorship of US Water Alliance One Water Summit, September 2022 (unanimous).
• Authorized MOU with Ducks Unlimited for natural infrastructure expansion (unanimous).
• Approved 2022-2024 District Strategic Plan (unanimous).
• Approved resolution for sale and issuance of general obligation sewerage system bonds (unanimous).

Commission

The MMSD Commission will meet to consider several infrastructure contracts, including pump replacements and design services. The agenda also includes a resolution for the sale of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes and updates to commission policies.

• Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of one series of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes
• Contract award for Battery 5 and 6 Activated Sludge Transfer Pumps Replacement at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Change order request for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility chemical mixer replacements
• Contract award for Becher Overpass Design Services
• Authorization of 2022 Capital Charges to Non-Member Communities

The Commission approved all 15 resolutions on the agenda, including 2022 capital charges to non-member communities and an update to the Cost Recovery Procedures Manual with 2022 user charge rates. It also authorized the sale of general obligation promissory notes via a roll call vote (10-0). One item, insurance coverage for the Dredged Material Management Facility, was pulled from the agenda and filed. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

• Approved Operations and Maintenance Report for October 2021 (received as presentation).
• Approved change order for Jones Island chemical mixer replacements (21-144-11).
• Awarded contract for Battery 5 and 6 activated sludge transfer pumps replacement at South Shore (21-145-11).
• Rejected bid for MH01101 gate stem replacement at Milwaukee and Mason Streets (21-146-11).
• Approved change order and restored delegated authority for 30th Street Corridor stormwater basin (21-147-11).
• Awarded contracts for Becher Overpass design services and NFPA 820 planning services (21-148-11, 21-149-11).
• Approved change order and restored delegated authority for Kletzsch Dam repair and fish passage (21-150-11).
• Approved revisions to Commission policies, contract extensions for insurance benefits, 2022 capital charges, and cost recovery manual update (21-151-11 through 21-156-11).

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee is meeting to consider several contract awards, change order requests, and a bid rejection. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting proceedings and an Executive Director's report.

• Change Order Request for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility chemical mixer replacements
• Contract award for Battery 5 and 6 activated sludge transfer pumps at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Rejection of bid for gate stem replacement at Milwaukee and Mason Streets
• Change Order Request for 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Relief Phase 2 stormwater engineering
• Contract award for Becher Overpass design services

The Operations Committee unanimously approved all seven items on the agenda, including change orders for chemical mixer replacements at Jones Island, a contract for activated sludge transfer pumps at South Shore, rejection of a bid for gate stem replacement, a change order for the 30th Street Corridor stormwater project, design services for the Becher Overpass, planning services for NFPA 820 compliance, and a change order for the Kletzsch Dam repair. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved change order for Jones Island chemical mixer replacements (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Battery 5 and 6 activated sludge transfer pumps at South Shore (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for MH01101 gate stem replacement at Milwaukee and Mason Streets (unanimous)
• Approved change order for 30th Street Corridor stormwater project and restored delegated authority (unanimous)
• Awarded Becher Overpass design services contract (unanimous)
• Awarded planning services contract for NFPA 820 compliance (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Kletzsch Dam repair and fish passage project and restored delegated authority (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider revisions to commission policies, 2022 capital charges and user charge rates, and several insurance contract extensions. It will also review a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes, which requires a two-thirds commission vote. The meeting includes a presentation on Milwaukee County parks finances and routine approval of prior minutes.

• Revisions to Commission Policies (21-151-11)
• Extend contracts for prescription drug and supplemental medical coverage for post-Medicare retirees (21-152-11)
• One-year contract for stop loss insurance for group health benefits (21-153-11)
• 2022 capital charges to non-member communities (21-155-11)
• Sale of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes, requiring 2/3 affirmative vote (21-158-11)

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee unanimously approved revisions to commission policies, contract extensions for prescription drug and supplemental medical coverage for post-Medicare retirees, a one-year stop loss insurance contract, an extension for life insurance benefits, 2022 capital charges to non-member communities, an update to the cost recovery procedures manual including 2022 user charge rates, and a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes. The committee also forwarded an insurance coverage purchase for the Dredged Material Management Facility to the full Commission without recommendation. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved revisions to Commission Policies (unanimous)
• Approved extending contracts for prescription drug and supplemental medical coverage for post-Medicare retirees (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract for stop loss insurance for group health benefits (unanimous)
• Approved extending contract for active and retiree life insurance benefits (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 capital charges to non-member communities (unanimous)
• Approved update of Cost Recovery Procedures Manual including 2022 user charge rates (unanimous)
• Forwarded insurance coverage purchase for Dredged Material Management Facility to Commission without recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing sale of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes (unanimous)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider adopting the 2022 fiscal year operations and maintenance budget and capital budget, and levying taxes for capital purposes, which requires a two-thirds affirmative vote. The agenda also includes several contract awards, change orders, and a bid rejection related to water reclamation facility improvements and other infrastructure projects.

• Adopting the Operations and Maintenance Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year
• Adopting the Capital Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year
• Levying of Taxes for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Capital Purposes for the 2022 Fiscal Year (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Award of Contract J01028C01, Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Primary Clarifiers Drive Improvements
• Reject Bids for Contract C98055C01, DC0101 Gate Replacements at South 27th Street and Howard Avenue

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission unanimously approved the 2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget, the 2022 Capital Budget, and a tax levy for capital purposes. The commission also approved a series of contracts and change orders for infrastructure projects, including clarifier and aeration basin work at Jones Island and upgrades at South Shore. All actions were approved unanimously, with the tax levy passed by a 10-0 roll call vote.

• Approved 2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax levy for 2022 capital purposes (10-0)
• Awarded Contract J01028C01 for Jones Island Primary Clarifiers Drive Improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract J02015C01 for Jones Island Aeration Basin Concrete Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract S03004C01 for South Shore Effluent Pump Motor Control Center and VFD Upgrades (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for Contract C98055C01, DC0101 Gate Replacements at South 27th Street and Howard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Contract M98001D01 for Engineering Services, Dredged Material Management Facility (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will consider awarding several construction and engineering contracts, including work at the Jones Island and South Shore Water Reclamation Facilities. The committee will also review change orders, reject bids for gate replacements, and receive an update on the Kletzsch Dam fish passage. All items are for committee action or discussion at the October 11, 2021 meeting.

• Award of Contract J01028C01, Jones Island Primary Clarifiers Drive Improvements
• Award of Contract J02015C01, Jones Island Aeration Basin Concrete Rehabilitation
• Award of Contract S03004C01, Effluent Pump Motor Control Center and VFD Upgrades at South Shore
• Reject Bids for Contract C98055C01, Gate Replacements at South 27th Street and Howard Avenue
• Change Order to 2021 Green Solutions Program, Wauwatosa 2020 Green Alleys

The Operations Committee approved all 10 items on its agenda, including contracts for improvements at the Jones Island and South Shore water reclamation facilities, a change order for the Green Solutions Program, and rejection of bids for gate replacements. All approvals were by unanimous voice vote. The committee also received a presentation on the Kletzsch Dam fish passage update.

• Approved contract J01028C01 for Jones Island Primary Clarifiers Drive Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract J02015C01 for Jones Island Aeration Basin Concrete Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Jones Island Dewatering and Drying Dryers 1-12 Blade Replacements (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director Change Order Authority for Jones Island Interplant Solids Pipeline Pumps repairs (unanimous)
• Approved contract S03004C01 for Effluent Pump Motor Control Center and VFD Upgrades at South Shore (unanimous)
• Approved change order for DC0705 N. Canal Street (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for Contract C98055C01, DC0101 Gate Replacements at South 27th Street and Howard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved contract M98001D01 for Engineering Services, Dredged Material Management Facility (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider adopting the Operations and Maintenance Budget and the Capital Budget for the 2022 fiscal year, along with a tax levy for capital purposes that requires a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Commission. The committee will also approve job content values and job titles, which requires only committee approval. The meeting includes approval of prior proceedings and the executive director's monthly report.

• Adopting the Operations and Maintenance Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year
• Adopting the Capital Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year
• Levying of Taxes for MMSD Capital Purposes for the 2022 Fiscal Year (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Approval of Job Content Values and Job Titles (committee approval only)

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee unanimously approved the 2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget, the 2022 Capital Budget, and the levy of taxes for capital purposes for fiscal year 2022. It also approved job content values and job titles. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved 2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax levy for 2022 capital purposes (unanimous)
• Approved job content values and job titles (unanimous)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission approved a 2021 capital budget amendment creating Project W61003 for Fish Creek Flood Management related to the I-43 expansion, with a 9-0 roll call vote. The Commission also adopted a resolution commending Commissioner LaTonya Johnson for her service, and approved a series of operational items including purchase orders, change orders, contract awards, and a funding agreement, all by unanimous voice votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 2021 capital budget amendment creating Project W61003, Fish Creek Flood Management - I-43 Expansion (9-0)
• Adopted resolution commending Commissioner LaTonya Johnson for dedicated service (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase order for Jones Island hatch replacements, Project J06075 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Jones Island dewatering/drying building sludge booster pumps and motors replacements (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Phase 1 Motor Control Center Replacements at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Aeration Basin Diffuser Replacement at South Shore (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Edgewood Avenue Near Surface Collector Extension (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for 2021 City of Mequon Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider authorizing purchase orders, contract awards, and change orders for capital repairs and replacements at Jones Island and South Shore water reclamation facilities, as well as other infrastructure projects. Items include hatch replacements, pump and motor replacements, engineering services, and a green schoolyards program change order. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive director's report.

• Purchase orders for Jones Island hatch replacements (Project J06075)
• Change order for Phase 1 Motor Control Center Replacements at Jones Island (Contract J06081D01)
• Award of contract for Edgewood Avenue Near Surface Collector Extension (C05051C01)
• Award of contract for Access Hatch Replacement Phase 7 (C98047C07)
• Approval of funding agreement for City of Mequon Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Project (M10005ME02)

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee approved all 10 items on its agenda, including purchase orders for capital repairs at the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, change orders for engineering services, contract awards for sewer extensions and access hatch replacements, and a funding agreement for a private property infiltration and inflow reduction project in Mequon. All approvals were by unanimous voice vote. The committee also approved the minutes from its July 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved purchase order for hatch replacements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for sludge booster pumps and motors replacements at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Phase 1 Motor Control Center Replacements at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Aeration Basin Diffuser Replacement at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Edgewood Avenue Near Surface Collector Extension (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Access Hatch Replacement Phase 7 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for inline storage system dropshaft and hydraulic gate cylinder replacements (unanimous)
• Approved contract for preliminary engineering for disinfection improvements at water reclamation facilities (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several contracts and administrative items, including a lab support contract with UWM, a public hearing on proposed sewer rules, and insurance renewal. The committee will also receive an executive director's report with a 2022 budget update. The agenda is mostly routine business, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Authorization of Contract M03111P02 with UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences for lab support for Corridor Study Phase VI
• Authorization of public hearing on proposed repeal and recreation of MMSD Rules, Chapter 14 (Protection of District Facilities)
• Allocation of Commission appointments and Federal 2020 Census
• Insurance coverage purchase or renewal for general operations
• Change order to Contract P-2650 for auditing services extending through fiscal years 2021 and 2022

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved all five new business items by unanimous voice vote. These included a contract with UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences for lab support for Corridor Study Phase VI, a public hearing on proposed changes to MMSD Rules Chapter 14, allocation of commission appointments based on the 2020 Census, insurance coverage purchase or renewal, and a change order extending an auditing services contract. The committee also approved the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes and received an executive director's report with a 2022 budget update.

• Approved contract M03111P02 with UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences for lab support for Corridor Study Phase VI
• Approved authorization of a public hearing on proposed repeal and recreation of MMSD Rules, Chapter 14
• Approved allocation of commission appointments and the Federal 2020 Census
• Approved insurance coverage purchase or renewal for general operations
• Approved change order to Contract P-2650 extending auditing services through fiscal years 2021 and 2022
• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2021 regular committee meeting

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a range of operational and capital items, including awarding contracts for sewer system improvements, approving the 2022 meeting calendar, and amending the 2021 capital budget for a flood management project. The agenda includes reports from the Operations and Policy, Finance & Personnel committees, as well as the Executive Director's report.

• Award of Contract C06022C01, Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer System Conveyance Structures Improvements
• Award of Contract J06075C20, Dryer 1 Ring and Pinion Gear Replacement at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of Contract S06038C17, Stop Logs for the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Amend 2021 Capital Budget and create Project W61003, Fish Creek Flood Management - I-43 Expansion (requires 2/3 vote)
• Approval of 2021 Green Solutions Program Projects with change orders

The Commission approved a block of 14 items including contracts for sewer system improvements, water reclamation facility repairs, and engineering services, all by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and the June 2021 operations report. Action on amending the 2021 capital budget for the Fish Creek Flood Management project was deferred due to insufficient quorum for a two-thirds vote.

• Approved 2022 Committee/Commission Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved contract C06022C01 for Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer System improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders for Jones Island facility fan and baghouse valve replacements (unanimous)
• Approved contract J06075C20 for Dryer 1 gear replacement at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for contract J06080C06, Tunnel 271 piping replacement (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contracts for HVAC, flood resiliency, and Kinnickinnic River design (unanimous)
• Approved Green Solutions Program projects and process modeling services contract (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Fish Creek Flood Management capital budget amendment due to insufficient quorum

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will consider awarding several contracts for sewer system and water reclamation facility improvements, including work at the Jones Island and South Shore facilities. The committee will also review engineering services contracts, approve Green Solutions Program projects, and consider a funding agreement with the City of Mequon. The meeting includes a public portion with the option to go into closed session for legal consultation.

• Award of Contract C06022C01 for Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer System Conveyance Structures Improvements
• Purchase orders for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility exhaust fans and baghouse rotary valve replacements
• Award of Contract J06075C20 for Dryer 1 Ring and Pinion Gear Replacement at Jones Island
• Reject bids for Contract J06080C06, Tunnel 271 Piping Replacement at Jones Island
• Approval of 2021 Green Solutions Program projects with multiple change orders

The Operations Committee approved all 14 items on the agenda by unanimous voice vote, including contracts for sewer system improvements, equipment replacements at Jones Island, engineering services, and Green Solutions projects. No items were denied or tabled. The committee also approved the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved Contract C06022C01 for Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer System Conveyance Structures Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for belt filter press exhaust fan replacements at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for baghouse rotary valve replacements at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved Contract J06075C20 for Dryer 1 ring and pinion gear replacement at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved rejection of bids for Contract J06080C06, Tunnel 271 piping replacement (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contracts for HVAC and flood resiliency improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract S06038C17 for stop logs at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Kinnickinnic River sewer modifications and Green Solutions projects (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider awarding two construction contracts, one for upgrades at the 13th Street facility and another for new asphalt pavement, sidewalks, concrete stairs, and loading docks at administrative facilities. It will also vote on amending the 2021 capital budget to create a project for Fish Creek flood management related to the I-43 expansion, which requires a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Commission. The committee will also hear the executive director's report, including the Baker Tilly financial audit.

• Award of Contract M01040C01 for 13th Street Facility Upgrades
• Award of Contract M01037C06 for administrative facilities asphalt, sidewalks, concrete stairs, and loading docks
• Amend 2021 Capital Budget and create Project W61003 for Fish Creek Flood Management - I-43 Expansion (requires 2/3 vote)
• Baker Tilly Report on Financial Audit

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a six-year levy increase requirement, award multiple construction and engineering contracts for water reclamation facilities, and authorize the sale of four series of general obligation promissory notes. The agenda also includes reports on operations, green infrastructure projects, and a 2022 budget update.

• Authorizing a levy increase requirement for a six-year period
• Award of Contract J06075C17 for bar screen rehabilitation at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of Contract S06038C16 for waste activated sludge pump replacements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility
• Resolution authorizing sale of four series of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Approval of 2021 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Projects

The Commission approved a six-year levy increase requirement and a series of contracts and change orders for water reclamation facility upgrades, including a $16M contract for bar screen rehabilitation and replacement. It also authorized the sale of four series of general obligation promissory notes and approved several other items, including a green infrastructure partnership program and a memorandum of understanding for educational signs.

• Approved levy increase requirement for six-year period (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $16M contract for bar screen rehabilitation and replacement at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved contract for waste activated sludge pump replacements at South Shore (unanimous)
• Approved contract for programmable logic control upgrade in dewatering facility (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program projects (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of four series of general obligation promissory notes (9-0 roll call)
• Approved funding agreement for City of Milwaukee private property infiltration/inflow reduction (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Miller Compressing for Burnham Canal Wetland Project (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will meet to consider several contract awards, change orders, and project approvals related to water reclamation facilities and sewer infrastructure. The agenda includes items for the Jones Island and South Shore facilities, as well as green infrastructure partnership projects and a funding agreement with the City of Milwaukee. The committee will also review annual compliance reports submitted to the Wisconsin DNR.

• Change order for Thickened Activated Sludge Flow and Density Meters Upgrade at Jones Island (Contract J04037C01)
• Award of contract for Programmable Logic Control 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (J04061C03, rebid)
• Award of contract for Bar Screen rehabilitation and replacement at Jones Island (J06075C17)
• Award of contract for Waste Activated Sludge Pump Replacements at South Shore (S06038C16)
• Approval of 2021 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program projects (G98004P69, P72, P78, P80, P81)

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee approved all 11 items on its June 14, 2021 agenda, including change orders, contract awards, and project approvals. All motions passed by voice vote, with most being unanimous. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved change order for Thickened Activated Sludge Flow and Density Meters Upgrade at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (Contract J04037C01).
• Awarded contract for Programmable Logic Control 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (Rebid) and approved changes in total project cost (Contract J04061C03).
• Approved change order for Preliminary Engineering, Jones Island Chaff System Improvements (Contract J04064E01).
• Awarded contract for Bar Screen Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8 Rehabilitation and Bar Screen No. 6 Replacement at Jones Island (Contract J06075C17).
• Awarded contract for Waste Activated Sludge Pump Replacements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (Contract S06038C16).
• Approved 2020 Wisconsin DNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Reports for Jones Island and South Shore facilities.
• Approved 2021 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Projects (G98004P69, G98004P72, G98004P78, G98004P80, G98004P81).
• Awarded contracts for Impact of Water Levels on District Assets (M03108P01), Jones Island Space Planning Analysis (J06085P01), Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Condition Assessment (C01006E02), and approved funding agreement for 2021 City of Milwaukee Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project (M10005MI02).

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved all five new business items, including authorizing up to 15 purchase orders for the residential infiltration and inflow reduction program through 2026, providing an additional personal day to employees who reported during the pandemic, entering into memoranda of understanding for educational signs and the Burnham Canal Wetland Project, issuing four series of general obligation promissory notes, and approving job content values and titles. All approvals were by unanimous voice vote. The committee also entered closed session to discuss a dredged material management facility.

• Approved up to 15 purchase orders for private property infiltration/inflow reduction program (unanimous)
• Approved one additional personal day for employees required to report during 2020 pandemic (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Milwaukee and Spirit of Milwaukee for six educational signs (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Miller Compressing Company for Burnham Canal Wetland Project (unanimous)
• Approved sale and issuance of four series of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes (unanimous)
• Approved job content values and job titles (unanimous)
• Convened closed session to discuss dredged material management facility (unanimous)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission is meeting to review and act on a range of items, including engineering contracts, a lease replacement, an affirmative action plan, and several change orders. The agenda also includes a closed session for contract negotiations and potential litigation, including trademark infringement against Menard's. The meeting will begin with approval of the previous meeting's minutes and an operations report.

• Contract TS-2684, On-call Engineering Services for Water Reclamation Facilities
• Restore Executive Director's delegated authority for Contract J04067C01, Dewatering and Drying South Cake Loadout Addition at Jones Island
• Contract C06023D01, Engineering Services for Veterans Affairs Grounds Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Relocation
• Approval to replace a lease with One Outdoor, LLC, with a lease with Lamar Company, LLC, for billboard at 4331 South 6th Street
• Closed session: negotiations with Central Garden and Pet on licensing Milorganite® brand; authorization to sue Menard's for trademark infringement

The Commission approved all 12 resolutions on the agenda, including contracts for engineering services, a change order for the Enterprise Resource Planning system, the 2021 Affirmative Action Plan, and a billboard lease replacement. All votes were unanimous voice votes. The Commission also heard the April 2021 Operations and Maintenance Report and went into closed session for three items, including preliminary negotiations with Central Garden and Pet regarding Milorganite licensing and authorization to sue Menard's for trademark infringement.

• Approved Contract TS-2684, on-call engineering services for water reclamation facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Contract C06023D01, engineering services for Veterans Affairs Grounds interceptor sewer relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Contract I05002D01, engineering services for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 relocation (voice vote)
• Approved change order and restored delegated authority for Contract W45002D01, Wilson Park Creek Reach 3 engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved change in total project cost for Project C98044 and amended cost for Project M99001 (unanimous)
• Approved Assignment and Step-in Rights Agreement with Corvias and Goldman Sachs for Fresh Coast Protection Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Affirmative Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved replacing lease with One Outdoor, LLC with Lamar Company, LLC for billboard at 4331 South 6th Street (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several contracts and engineering service agreements related to water reclamation facilities, sewer relocations, and pipeline improvements. Items include on-call engineering services, restoring delegated authority for specific contracts, and approving a change order for Wilson Park Creek Reach 3. The committee will also review the executive director's monthly reports.

• Contract TS-2684: On-call Engineering Services for Water Reclamation Facilities
• Contract J04067C01: Dewatering and Drying South Cake Loadout Addition at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Contract C06023D01: Engineering Services - Veterans Affairs Grounds Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Relocation
• Contract I05002D01: Engineering Services, Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation
• Change Order Request, Contract W45002D01: Engineering Services - Wilson Park Creek Reach 3 - Phase 1

The Operations Committee unanimously approved all seven new business items, including contracts for on-call engineering services, dewatering and drying at Jones Island, sewer relocations, and pipeline cleaning, as well as a change order and project cost adjustments. All votes were unanimous voice votes, with no substantive discussion or opposition recorded.

• Approved Contract TS-2684 for on-call engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved restoring delegated authority for Contract J04067C01, dewatering/drying at Jones Island (unanimous)
• Approved Contract C06023D01 for engineering services, VA Grounds sewer relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Contract I05002D01 for engineering services, CSO 195 relocation (unanimous)
• Approved restoring delegated authority for Contract P01005C04, pipeline cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Contract W45002D01, Wilson Park Creek Reach 3, and restored delegated authority (unanimous)
• Approved change in total project cost for C98044 and amended cost for M99001 (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including an assignment and step-in rights agreement for the Fresh Coast Protection Partnership, change orders for HVAC maintenance and ERP system contracts, the 2021 Affirmative Action Plan, and a billboard lease replacement. The committee will also hear the Executive Director's report.

• Assignment and Step-in Rights Agreement with Corvias and Goldman Sachs for Fresh Coast Protection Partnership, Contract G98011P01
• Change order and restoration of Executive Director's delegated authority for HVAC maintenance contract P-2760
• Approval of the 2021 MMSD Affirmative Action Plan
• Lease replacement with Lamar Company, LLC for billboard at 4331 South 6th Street
• Change order requests for ERP system implementation contracts with Ciber Global and Plante & Moran

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved all five new business items by unanimous voice vote, including the Assignment and Step-in Rights Agreement for the Fresh Coast Protection Partnership, a change order for HVAC maintenance services, the 2021 Affirmative Action Plan, a billboard lease replacement, and change orders for the Enterprise Resource Planning system. Commissioners requested a staff report on issues prompting the ERP change orders before approval.

• Approved Assignment and Step-in Rights Agreement with Corvias and Goldman Sachs for Fresh Coast Protection Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved change order and restored Executive Director's delegated authority for HVAC maintenance contract P-2760 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Affirmative Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved replacing billboard lease with One Outdoor, LLC, with lease with Lamar Company, LLC at 4331 South 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for ERP system contracts with Ciber Global and Plante & Moran, with staff report requested (unanimous)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider authorizing the sale of $46,000,000 in General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds (Series 2021A, Green Bonds - Climate Bond Certified), which requires a 2/3 affirmative vote. The Commission will also review reports from its Operations and Policy, Finance & Personnel committees, including multiple contract awards, change orders, and bid rejections. Additionally, the agenda includes an executive director's report and a closed session to discuss executive director performance measures.

• Resolution to issue $46,000,000 in Green Bonds (Series 2021A)
• Award of Contract J06075C09 for traveling water screens replacement at Jones Island
• Award of Contract S02008C05 for front secondary clarifier improvements at South Shore
• Agreement with City of Wauwatosa for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project
• Closed session for executive director 2021 performance measures

The Commission approved the sale and issuance of $46,000,000 General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds, Series 2021A (Green Bonds - Climate Bond Certified), with a 9-0 vote. It also approved a block of 12 operations items, including contracts, change orders, and bid rejections, and a block of 4 policy/finance items, including an agreement with Wauwatosa and budget transfers. All votes were unanimous (10-0) except the bond issuance, which had one commissioner out of room.

• Approved $46M General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds, Series 2021A (Green Bonds) (9-0)
• Approved contracts for bar screen repair at Jones Island (10-0)
• Rejected bids for PLC 5 upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (10-0)
• Approved change order for Milorganite transport and silo storage equipment (10-0)
• Approved change order for Milorganite transporters 1-4 repairs (10-0)
• Approved change order for Milorganite packaging facility preliminary engineering (10-0)
• Awarded contract for North Utility Pump Station traveling water screens replacement (10-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Wauwatosa for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B project (10-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider 12 new business items, including awarding contracts for equipment replacements and planning services, rejecting bids for two projects, and approving change orders for various maintenance and engineering contracts. The meeting is a regular public meeting held online via Teams.

• Award of Contract J06075C09, North Utility Pump Station Traveling Water Screens Replacement at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of Contract S02008C05, Front Secondary Clarifier Improvements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, with changes in total project cost
• Reject bids for Contract J04061C01, Programmable Logic Control 5 Upgrade in the Dewatering and Drying Facility
• Reject bids for Contract J06075C11, Dilution & Mixing Tanks 1 & 2 Rehabilitation at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Change order requests for Milorganite fertilizer transport and silo storage equipment replacement and packaging facility preliminary engineering

The Operations Committee approved all 12 items on the agenda, including contracts, change orders, and bid rejections, all by unanimous 6-0 votes. The committee also received presentations on the Executive Director's report and a video from Bre Plier. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved contracts for bar screen repair and replacement parts at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (21-042-4)
• Rejected bids for PLC 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (21-043-4)
• Approved change order for Milorganite transport and silo storage engineering (21-044-4)
• Approved change order for Milorganite transporters 1-4 repairs (21-045-4)
• Approved change order for Milorganite packaging facility preliminary engineering (21-046-4)
• Awarded contract for North Utility Pump Station traveling water screens replacement (21-047-4)
• Rejected bids for dilution & mixing tanks 1 & 2 rehabilitation (21-048-4)
• Awarded contract for Front Secondary Clarifier Improvements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (21-049-4)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several items including an agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the Western Milwaukee Phase 2B project, a change order for a green infrastructure contract, and a cost change for a sanitary sewer overflow study. The committee will also vote on transferring funds in the 2020 operations and capital budgets, and set dates for public hearings on the 2022 budgets.

• Agreement with City of Wauwatosa for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project W20028
• Change Order Two for National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Wisconsin Green Infrastructure Funder Collaboration Contract G98013P01
• Change in total project cost for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Elimination Study C98060 and amend cost for M99001
• Transfer of funds in 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2020 Capital Budget (requires 2/3 vote)
• Establish dates for Commission review and public hearings on 2022 Capital and Operations and Maintenance Budgets

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved all seven new business items on the agenda, each by a unanimous 6-0 roll call vote. These included an agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the Western Milwaukee Phase 2B project, a change order for a green infrastructure contract, a cost change for a sewer overflow study, budget transfers, hearing dates for the 2022 budgets, and job content values. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agreement with City of Wauwatosa for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project W20028 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order Two for National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Wisconsin Green Infrastructure Funder Collaboration (6-0)
• Approved change in total project cost for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Elimination Study and restored change authority to Executive Director (6-0)
• Approved transfer of funds in 2020 Operations and Maintenance and Capital budgets (6-0)
• Approved dates and times for Commission review and public hearings on 2022 budgets (6-0)
• Approved job content values (6-0)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider awarding several construction and engineering contracts, including electrical upgrades at the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility and sewer repair services. The Commission will also review a settlement of a ferric chloride dispute with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC, and agreements with Milwaukee County for river and dam projects. The meeting includes a closed session for the Executive Director's annual performance review.

• Award of Contract J01013C01, Preliminary Treatment Electrical Upgrade at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Settlement of Ferric Chloride Dispute with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC
• Agreement with Milwaukee County for Kletzsch Dam Repair and Fish Passage Installation
• Project Partnership Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Kinnickinnic River Reach 3
• Authorizing submission of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) application

The Commission approved a block of resolutions including contracts for electrical upgrades, valve replacement, engineering services, and sewer repair, all with 11-0 votes. It also approved agreements with Milwaukee County and the Army Corps of Engineers for dam repair and river projects, and authorized a WIFIA application. One contract was pulled from the agenda and filed.

• Approved Contract J01013C01 for preliminary treatment electrical upgrade at Jones Island (11-0)
• Approved Contract J04038C01 for waste heat isolation and flow control valve replacement (11-0)
• Pulled Contract J04061C01 for PLC 5 upgrade from agenda and filed
• Approved Contract S01013D01 for engineering services at South Shore facility (11-0)
• Approved Change Order TS-2667 for on-call engineering services (11-0)
• Approved Contract C05055D01 for North 35th Street and West Roosevelt Drive improvements (11-0)
• Approved Contract TS-2682 for on-call sewer repair and rehabilitation services (11-0)
• Approved Contract TS-2683 for on-call levee system engineering services (11-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider awarding multiple contracts for water reclamation facility upgrades and sewer repair projects, including electrical and valve work at Jones Island. The committee will also review engineering services contracts and a funding agreement with West Allis for infiltration reduction.

• Award of Contract J01013C01, Preliminary Treatment Electrical Upgrade at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, with total project cost changes
• Award of Contract J04038C01, Jones Island Waste Heat Isolation and Flow Control Valve Replacement
• Award of Contract J04061C01, Programmable Logic Control 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility
• Contract S01013D01, Engineering Services for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility Primary Clarification Upgrade
• Approval of Funding Agreement M10005WE01, 2021 City of West Allis Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project

The Operations Committee approved all nine items on the agenda, including contracts for electrical upgrades, valve replacement, engineering services, and a funding agreement with West Allis. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The Green Luminaries report was deferred to April.

• Approved Contract J01013C01 for Preliminary Treatment Electrical Upgrade at Jones Island (6-0)
• Approved Contract J04038C01 for Waste Heat Isolation and Flow Control Valve Replacement at Jones Island (6-0)
• Approved Contract J04061C01 for Programmable Logic Control 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (6-0)
• Approved Contract S01013D01 for Engineering Services for South Shore Primary Clarification Upgrade (6-0)
• Approved Change Order for Contract TS-2667, General On-Call Engineering Services (6-0)
• Approved Contract C05055D01 for Engineering Services for North 35th Street and West Roosevelt Drive Improvements (6-0)
• Approved Contract TS-2682 for On-Call Construction Services for Sewer Repair and Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved Contract TS-2683 for On-Call Levee System Engineering and Accreditation Services (6-0)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will review agreements for the Kletzsch Dam repair and fish passage, a settlement with Veolia over ferric chloride, and partnership agreements for the Kinnickinnic River Reach 3 project. They will also consider declaring excess lands, awarding a bioretention basins contract, and authorizing a WIFIA application. The meeting is open to the public via Teams.

• Agreement with Milwaukee County for Kletzsch Dam Repair and Fish Passage Installation, assuming Inter-Fluve contract
• Settlement of Ferric Chloride Dispute with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC
• Project Partnership Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Kinnickinnic River Reach 3 (W40007)
• Agreement with Milwaukee County for Kinnickinnic River Reach 3 (W40007)
• Award of Contract G98002P10 for Bioretention Basins and Turf Naturalization

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved all seven new business items unanimously (6-0), including agreements with Milwaukee County for dam repair and river restoration, a settlement with Veolia Water, a partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers, land transfers, a construction contract, and a financing application. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agreement with Milwaukee County for Kletzsch Dam repair and fish passage, assuming Inter-Fluve contract (6-0)
• Approved settlement of ferric chloride dispute with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC (6-0)
• Approved project partnership agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Kinnickinnic River Reach 3 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Milwaukee County for Kinnickinnic River Reach 3 (6-0)
• Approved declaration of excess lands and transfer of Greenseams property, plus conservation easements (6-0)
• Approved award of contract G98002P10 for bioretention basins and turf naturalization (6-0)
• Authorized executive director to submit Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act application and fee (6-0)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider several capital repair and replacement contracts, including awards for bar screen repairs at Jones Island and scum concentrator overhaul at South Shore, plus a deconstruction contract for the We Energies South Service Center. It will also review an agreement with the City of Milwaukee for the Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project Phase 2B and decide on continuing a self-insured workers' compensation program. The meeting includes routine reports and staff recognition.

• Purchase order for gate cylinder replacements (Project C98055)
• Change order for Jones Island Bar Screen #3 repairs (PO 11398)
• Award of contract S06045C06 for scum concentrator overhaul at South Shore
• Deconstruction of We Energies South Service Center at 2425 South 35th Street (Contract W40009D02)
• Agreement with City of Milwaukee for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project (W20028)

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission approved all 11 resolutions on the agenda, including purchase orders for capital repairs, contract awards, change orders, and agreements with the City of Milwaukee. All votes were 10-0, with Commissioner Lewis excused. The meeting also included reports on operations, the executive director's report, and staff recognition.

• Approved purchase order for gate cylinder repairs (10-0)
• Approved change order for Jones Island bar screen repairs (10-0)
• Restored executive director's delegated authority for dewatering contract (10-0)
• Approved purchase order for South Shore flow control repairs (10-0)
• Awarded contract for scum concentrator overhaul (10-0)
• Approved purchase orders for sump pump replacements (10-0)
• Approved change order for Western Milwaukee flood management project (10-0)
• Awarded contract for We Energies South Service Center deconstruction (10-0)

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will consider multiple capital repair and replacement contracts, including gate cylinder repairs, bar screen repairs, flow control structure repairs, sump pump replacements, and a scum concentrator overhaul. They will also review change orders for the Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project and a contract to deconstruct the We Energies South Service Center. The meeting is open to the public via Teams.

• Purchase order for gate cylinder repairs (Project C98055)
• Change order for Jones Island Bar Screen #3 repairs
• Award of contract for scum concentrator overhaul at South Shore
• Change order for Western Milwaukee Flood Management Project Phase 2B
• Award of contract for deconstruction of We Energies South Service Center at 2425 South 35th Street

The Operations Committee approved all eight new business items as a block, including purchase orders, change orders, and contract awards for capital repairs and replacements at MMSD facilities. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved purchase order for gate cylinder repairs (21-013-2) (6-0)
• Approved change order for Jones Island bar screen repairs (21-014-2) (6-0)
• Approved restoring delegated authority for dewatering/drying contract (21-015-2) (6-0)
• Approved purchase order for South Shore flow control structure repairs (21-016-2) (6-0)
• Approved contract for scum concentrator overhaul at South Shore (21-017-2) (6-0)
• Approved purchase order for sump pump system replacements at South Shore (21-018-2) (6-0)
• Approved change order for Western Milwaukee flood management project (21-019-2) (6-0)
• Approved deconstruction contract for We Energies South Service Center (21-020-2) (6-0)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several items, including an agreement with the City of Milwaukee for the Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project, continuation of a self-insured workers' compensation program, and approval of a relocation order for the Edgewood Avenue collector extension. The committee will also approve a job content value and title. The meeting is open to the public via Teams.

• Agreement with City of Milwaukee for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project (W20028)
• Authorize Executive Director to continue self-insured workers' compensation program
• Declaration of public necessity and approval of acquisition plat for Edgewood Avenue Near Surface Collector Extension Project (C05051)
• Approval of job content value and job title

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved four items, including an agreement with the City of Milwaukee for the Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project, continuation of a self-insured workers' compensation program, a relocation order for the Edgewood Avenue collector extension, and a job content value/title resolution (amended to require committee approval). All votes were 5-0 with Commissioner Lewis out of room. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved agreement with City of Milwaukee for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Project W20028 (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to continue self-insured workers' compensation program (5-0)
• Approved public necessity and acquisition plat for Edgewood Avenue Near Surface Collector Extension Project C05051 (5-0)
• Approved job content value and title resolution, amended to require committee approval (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will meet to discuss various operations reports and committee updates. Key items include a resolution for the sale and issuance of up to $46,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds and several contract awards for sewer rehabilitation and system improvements.

• Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $46,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds and/or Notes
• Contract award for Combined Sewer Outfall 102 Rehabilitation - Humboldt Project
• Contract award for Access Hatch Replacement Phase 6
• Contract award for Cathodic Protection System Replacement - Interplant Sludge System Improvements
• Contract award for Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards Program: City of Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission approved all agenda items, including a resolution authorizing up to $46,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes, and awarded several contracts for sewer rehabilitation, access hatch replacement, cathodic protection, and green schoolyards programs. All votes were unanimous (11-0) except for the approval of December 2020 meeting minutes, which passed 10-0 with one commissioner out of the room. The commission also entered closed session to discuss a land acquisition for the Greenseams program.

• Approved December 21, 2020 meeting minutes (10-0, Martinsek out of room)
• Awarded Contract I03008C01 for Combined Sewer Outfall 102 Rehabilitation (11-0)
• Awarded Contract C98047C06 for Access Hatch Replacement Phase 6 (11-0)
• Approved Change Order for PLC 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (11-0)
• Awarded Contract P01005C05 for Cathodic Protection System Replacement (11-0)
• Awarded Contract G98002P08 for Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards Program (11-0)
• Awarded Contract M04003P01 for Fresh Coast Fresh Start (11-0)
• Authorized sale of up to $46,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds/Notes (11-0)

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will consider awarding five contracts, including sewer infrastructure rehabilitation and a schoolyards program, and will hear the Executive Director's monthly report. The meeting is open to the public via Teams.

• Award of Contract I03008C01, Combined Sewer Outfall 102 Rehabilitation - Humboldt Project, with changes in total project cost
• Award of Contract C98047C06, Access Hatch Replacement Phase 6
• Change Order Request for Contract J04061D01, Engineering Services - PLC 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility
• Award of Contract P01005C05, Cathodic Protection System Replacement - Interplant Sludge System Improvements
• Award of Contract G98002P08, Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards Program: City of Milwaukee

The Operations Committee approved all five items on its agenda, including contracts for sewer outfall rehabilitation, access hatch replacement, a PLC upgrade change order, cathodic protection system replacement, and the Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards program. All approvals were unanimous by roll call vote, with Commissioner Johnson arriving during the first item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Contract I03008C01 for Combined Sewer Outfall 102 Rehabilitation - Humboldt Project (6-0)
• Approved Contract C98047C06 for Access Hatch Replacement Phase 6 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order for Contract J04061D01, PLC 5 Upgrade in Dewatering and Drying Facility (6-0)
• Approved Contract P01005C05 for Cathodic Protection System Replacement - Interplant Sludge System Improvements (6-0)
• Approved Contract G98002P08 for Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards Program: City of Milwaukee (6-0)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider awarding a contract for the Fresh Coast Fresh Start project and approving changes to its total project cost, and will vote on an initial resolution authorizing the sale of up to $46,000,000 in general obligation bonds or promissory notes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and the executive director's monthly report.

• Award of Contract M04003P01, Fresh Coast Fresh Start, with changes in total project cost
• Initial resolution authorizing sale of up to $46,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds and/or Promissory Notes (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Approval of December 7, 2020 committee meeting proceedings
• Executive Director's monthly report

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee unanimously approved a contract for the Fresh Coast Fresh Start program and authorized the sale of up to $46 million in general obligation bonds. Both items passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the executive director reported no monthly reports.

• Approved contract M04003P01 for Fresh Coast Fresh Start program (6-0)
• Approved changes in total project cost for Fresh Coast Fresh Start (6-0)
• Authorized sale of up to $46,000,000 general obligation bonds/promissory notes (6-0)