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Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department Overflow Control Program

2007 Annual Report March 2008

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................. ES-1 1

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3

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ANNUAL REPORT PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 1-1 WET WEATHER SOLUTIONS PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 1-1 OVERFLOW CONTROL PROGRAM SCHEDULE ............................................................................................ 1-2

OVERFLOW CONTROL PROGRAM........................................................................................................ 2-1 2.1 CSS CONTROL PLAN AND SSS CONTROL PLAN ........................................................................................ 2-1 2.1.1 Model Development ............................................................................................................................. 2-2 2.1.1.1 2.1.1.2 2.1.1.3 2.1.1.4

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Water Quality....................................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.1.2.1 2.1.2.2 2.1.2.3

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Status of Basin Engineer’s Modeling Efforts...............................................................................................2-2 Blue River Interceptor..................................................................................................................................2-3 Existing Conditions......................................................................................................................................2-3 Modeling of Alternatives .............................................................................................................................2-6 Existing Conditions and Varying Level of Control......................................................................................2-7 Alternatives Modeling..................................................................................................................................2-8 Ongoing Review and Assessment of Existing Water Quality Standards......................................................2-8

Alternatives Development and Evaluation........................................................................................... 2-8

2.1.3.1 SSS Project Areas ........................................................................................................................................2-9 2.1.3.2 CSS Project Areas...................................................................................................................................... 2-11 2.1.3.3 Facilities Expansion Evaluation for Blue River WWTP, Blue River Interceptor, Westside WWTP, and Birmingham WWTP ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.1.4 Conceptual Control Plan ................................................................................................................... 2-15 2.1.5 Overflow Control Plan Development................................................................................................. 2-16 2.1.6 Financial Capability Assessment....................................................................................................... 2-16 2.1.7 Data Management and Review .......................................................................................................... 2-17 2.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.......................................................................................................... 2-18 2.2.1 Public Participation Stakeholder Groups.......................................................................................... 2-18 2.2.2 Public Participation Plan Tasks ........................................................................................................ 2-21 2.3 PROGRAM COORDINATION WITH THE MDNR AND THE USEPA ............................................................. 2-25 2.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES ................................................................................. 2-27 2.5 COORDINATION WITH SATELLITE COMMUNITIES .................................................................................... 2-27 2.6 BLUE RIVER AND WESTSIDE WWTPS STRESS TESTS ............................................................................. 2-28 2.7 PILOT/DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ......................................................................................................... 2-29 2.7.1 Rock Creek / Line Creek Pilot Sewer Rehabilitation ......................................................................... 2-29 2.7.2 Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation................................................................................................. 2-29 2.8 MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (MOM) PROGRAM ..................................................... 2-29 3

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.1.1 Wastewater Treatment Division........................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.2 Wastewater Line Maintenance Division .............................................................................................. 3-3

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SSS OVERFLOWS SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 3-4

NINE MINIMUM CONTROLS .................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 NMC 1 – PROPER OPERATION AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ............................................... 4-2 4.1.1 Operation & Maintenance Control Measures ..................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 Wet Weather Operating Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.3 Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.4 Non-Routine Maintenance and Emergency Procedures ...................................................................... 4-3 4.1.5 Training and Safety Practices.............................................................................................................. 4-3 4.1.6 Summary of Inspections, Maintenance and Cleaning.......................................................................... 4-3 4.2 NMC 2 – MAXIMIZATION OF STORAGE IN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM ...................................................... 4-5 4.2.1 Alternative Methods to Maximize Collection System Storage ............................................................. 4-5 4.2.2 Procedures in Place for Maximizing Collection System Storage ........................................................ 4-5 4.3 NMC 3 – REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 4-5 4.3.1 Federal Pretreatment Program ........................................................................................................... 4-6 4.3.2 Surcharge Program ............................................................................................................................. 4-7 4.3.3 Oil & Grease Management Program .................................................................................................. 4-7 4.3.4 Review of Pretreatment Requirements................................................................................................. 4-7 4.3.5 Education – 2007 Annual Joint Users’ Meeting .................................................................................. 4-8 4.4 NMC 4 – MAXIMIZATION OF FLOW TO THE POTW FOR TREATMENT ....................................................... 4-8 4.4.1 Control Measures Maximizing Flow to WWTP ................................................................................... 4-8 4.4.2 Maximizing Flow to Blue River WWTP ............................................................................................... 4-8 4.4.3 Maximizing Flow to Westside WWTP................................................................................................ 4-10 4.5 NMC 5 – ELIMINATION OF CSOS DURING DRY WEATHER ..................................................................... 4-11 4.5.1 Control Measures .............................................................................................................................. 4-11 4.5.2 Implementation and Documentation.................................................................................................. 4-11 4.5.2.1 4.5.2.2 4.5.2.3 4.5.2.4

Inspect to Identify DWOs .......................................................................................................................... 4-11 Correct Primary Causes of DWOs ............................................................................................................. 4-12 Routine Preventative Cleaning of System.................................................................................................. 4-12 Reported DWOs by Wastewater Treatment Division ................................................................................ 4-12

4.6 NMC 6 - CONTROL OF SOLIDS AND FLOATABLE MATERIAL IN CSOS .................................................... 4-12 4.6.1 Methods and Considerations to Prevent Extraneous Solids and Floatables from Entering the CSS 4-13 4.7 NMC 7 – POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE CONTAMINANTS IN CSOS .......................... 4-14 4.7.1 Household Hazardous Waste Program ............................................................................................. 4-14 4.7.2 Keep Kansas City Beautiful Campaign.............................................................................................. 4-16 4.7.3 10,000 Rain Gardens ........................................................................................................................ 4-17 4.7.4 Food Handler Training Classes ........................................................................................................ 4-17 4.7.5 Industrial Waste Newsletter............................................................................................................... 4-17 4.8 NMC 8 - PUBLIC NOTIFICATION TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC RECEIVES ADEQUATE NOTIFICATION OF CSO OCCURRENCES AND CSO IMPACTS ...................................................................................................................... 4-18 4.8.1 CSO Notification................................................................................................................................ 4-18 4.8.2 Public Education Program ................................................................................................................ 4-18 4.9 NMC 9 – MONITORING TO EFFECTIVELY CHARACTERIZE CSO IMPACTS AND THE EFFICACY OF CSO CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-18 4.9.1 Characterizing the CSS...................................................................................................................... 4-18

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Monitoring CSS Overflows and Impacts............................................................................................ 4-19

PROJECTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.1 COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECTS ............................................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.1 Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 3A & 3B................................................................... 5-2 5.1.2 Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 4............................................................................... 5-2 5.1.3 Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 5............................................................................... 5-2 5.1.4 City-Wide Television Inspection of Sanitary Sewers 2007................................................................... 5-2 5.1.5 City-Wide Sewer System Cleaning 2007.............................................................................................. 5-2 5.1.6 City-Wide Sewer Repair Contract 2007............................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.7 Police Academy Sanitary Sewer Phase 1 2 & 3................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.8 Rock Creek Line Creek Pilot Sewer Rehabilitation ............................................................................. 5-2 5.1.9 Cole Grove Sewer Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.10 Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation .............................................................................................. 5-2 5.2 IN-FILL SEWER (SEPTIC TANK ELIMINATION PROGRAM).......................................................................... 5-2 5.2.1 39th & Blue Ridge Cut-Off .................................................................................................................. 5-2 5.2.2 40 Highway & Marsh Avenue.............................................................................................................. 5-2 5.2.3 55th & Bennington – Part 1 and Outfall.............................................................................................. 5-2 5.2.4 59th Street & Norfleet Road ................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.2.5 82nd St & James A Reed Rd ................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.2.6 83rd Street & Oldham Road ................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.2.7 NE 32nd Street & N Garfield Avenue .................................................................................................. 5-2 5.2.8 NE 39th & N Prather........................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.2.9 NE 68th & N Belmont .......................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.2.10 NE 88th & N Forest.......................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.2.11 NE 88th & N Lathrop ....................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.3 FACILITIES PROJECTS ................................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.3.1 Asset Management Program................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.3.2 Santa Fe Pump Station Improvements ................................................................................................. 5-2

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LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1 Summary of Design Storms for CSS Basins Table 2-2 Modeled Existing Conditions Table 2-3 Wet Weather Community Panel Meeting Agenda Items Table 2-4 Stress Test Activities at Westside WWTP Table 4-1 2007 NMC Accomplishments Table 4-2 DWOs in CSS area Discovered and Reported Table 4-3 Primary Causes of DWOs in CSS Areas Table 4-4 Street Sweeping Program Results Table 4-5 2007 Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Events

2-4 2-5 2-19 2-28 4-1 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-15

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Overflow Control Program Schedule Figure 4-1 Grit Removal-Blue River WWTP

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APPENDICES Appendix A – Public Education Documents Appendix B – KCMO Water Services Department 2007 Public Meetings

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Average Daily Flow Basin Coordination Committee Basin Engineers Best Management Practices Biochemical Oxygen Demand Blue River Interceptor System Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance Closed Circuit Television Cubic Feet per Second Combined Sewer Overflow Combined Sewer System Conceptual Control Plan Chemical Oxygen Demand Control Plan Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Data Management System Dry Weather Overflows Financial Capability Assessment Fats/Oil/Grease Federal Emergency Management Agency Geographic Information System Global Positioning System High Rate Treatment Household Hazardous Waste Infiltration and Inflow Kansas City Environmental Education Network Kansas City, Missouri Long Term Control Plan Management, Operation and Maintenance Mid-America Regional Council Million Gallons per Day Missouri Department of Natural Resources National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Nine Minimum Controls North East Industrial District Notices of Violations Operation and Maintenance Overflow Control Program Peak Daily Flow

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ADF BCC BEs BMPs BOD BRIS CMOM CCTV CFS CSO CSS CCP COD CP CPR DMS DWOs FCA FOG FEMA GIS GPS HRT HHW I/I KCEEN KCMO LTCP MOM MARC MGD MDNR NPDES NMC NEID NOV O&M OCP PDF FINAL

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Publically Owned Treatment Works Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Sanitary Sewer Overflow Sanitary Sewer System Significant Industrial User Total Suspended Solids United States Environmental Protection Agency United States Geological Survey Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Services Department Wet Weather Overflow

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POTW QA/QC SCADA SSO SSS SIU TSS USEPA USGS WWTP WSD WWO

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Annual Report documents the City’s progress and accomplishments during 2007 related to the Overflow Control Program (OCP) and efforts on meeting the Nine Minimum Controls. A major milestone was achieved by the OCP with the submission of the Conceptual Control Plan (CCP) to the regulatory agencies on September 21, 2007. The CCP was conceptual in nature and represented a snapshot in time in the development of the City’s Overflow Control Plan. The ultimate goal of the City is to develop an Overflow Control Plan that is a system-wide approach to address sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) within the sanitary sewer system (SSS) and combined sewer overflows (CSOs) within the combined sewer system (CSS). The OCP is responsible for overall program management, Overflow Control Plan development and implementation, public involvement, and agency coordination. The OCP continues to develop the Overflow Control Plan for approval by the City Council and submittal to the regulatory agencies in 2008. The Public Participation Program continues to shape the Overflow Control Plan. During performance of all OCP phases, the City will continue to develop system capital improvements and take advantage of any opportunities for early implementation of improvements identified during Overflow Control Plan preparation. The OCP developed comprehensive water quality and hydraulic models to simulate control alternative performance. This technical evaluation utilized a number of resources including: •

XP-SWMM software;



The Routine Receiving Water Monitoring Program; and



An on-going water quality study of the Blue River basin in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Control alternatives were evaluated and developed for each of the CSS and SSS areas. The alternatives considered for the SSS areas included: •

Maintaining existing conditions;



Complete sewer system rehabilitation using pipe lining and other techniques;



Localized sewer system rehabilitation; and



Storage, and/or additional treatment capacity.

CCP recommendations for the SSS include: •

Extensive system rehabilitation to reduce infiltration and inflow (I/I);

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Continued pumping of wastewater (dry weather flows) from the Northwestern and Line Creek/Rock Creek basins to the Westside and Blue River wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs);



Provide additional treatment capacity in those basins north of the Missouri River for wet weather flows;



Construct a storage/conveyance tunnel from the Line Creek pump station to the Birmingham WWTP;



Storage for wet weather flows at or upstream of the 87th Street pump station;



High rate treatment (HRT) at the Birmingham WWTP to process wet weather flows from the Line Creek/Rock Creek and Birmingham/Shoal Creek basins; and



An interim HRT for the Line Creek basin to provide temporary treatment for SSOs until long term measures are implemented.

The development and evaluation of CSO control alternatives focused on identifying the least-costly combination of conventional control technologies capable of meeting varying levels of control. The major conclusions reached in the development and evaluation of alternatives included: •

Green solutions and source controls can impact the size and cost of conventional structural controls for CSOs;



CSO controls that reduce the annual overflows to fewer than 12 in a typical year can be expected to provide negligible additional improvement in compliance with water quality standards, primarily considering E. coli concentrations;



Compliance with water quality standards for E. coli, where applicable in the Blue River and Missouri River, cannot be attained through CSO control alone. Reductions in other watershed loadings (e.g., from upstream watersheds and from separate stormwater areas) are needed to attain current standards;



Compliance with the current water quality standards of Whole Body Contact Class A for the reach of the Blue River from 95th Street to 59th Street (approximately represented by the Bannister Road and Upstream of Brush Creek locations) cannot be attained even with substantial reductions in upstream loadings and high levels of CSO control;



Significant reductions in bacteria from upstream sources would be needed to attain compliance with water quality standards of Whole Body Contact Class B for the receiving streams analyzed, regardless of the level of CSO control provided; and



City-wide, estimated costs for CSO control increase disproportionately to the benefit for controls that reduce the annual overflows to fewer than 12 in a typical year.

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CCP recommendations for the CSS basins included: •

Extensive rehabilitation of small diameter sewers to reduce the frequency and severity of basement backups;



Sewer separation and the installation of green stormwater infrastructure;



Selective installation of new sewer lines, and diversion structure modifications;



Outfall consolidation;



Storage tanks;



Storage/conveyance tunnels; and



HRT facilities located near the confluence of Brush Creek and the Blue River, at the Blue River WWTP, and at the Westside WWTP.

The expected reduction in overflow volume for the proposed strategies is approximately 70 percent. This reduction represents a decrease in overflow volume from 6.27 billion gallons to 1.85 billion gallons during a typical year. The anticipated combined effect of the proposed strategies is an 80 percent capture rate in the combined sewer area of the typical year wet weather flow (8.6 billion gallons). It was concluded that, even with a high level of CSO control, compliance with water quality standards for bacteria will require a significant reduction in the level of bacteria from separately sewered areas as well. The development of a multi-jurisdictional Watershed Management Plan for the Blue River addressing all sources of bacteria in the Blue River was recommended in the CCP. The CCP reports the anticipated capital cost for all elements of the Overflow Control Plan (other than the programmatic components, for which cost estimates were not yet available) range from $2.4 billion to $3.0 billion (in July 2006 dollars). Capital cost elements include: •

Between $1.0 and $1.25 billion for improvements in the separate SSS;



Between $1.2 and $1.5 billion for improvements in the CSS basins; and



Between $160 and $240 million for improvements at the Blue River and Westside WWTPs.

The CCP projected that a period of 25 years or more would be required to complete implementation of the Overflow Control Plan without imposing an undue burden on the community and to maximize the benefits of green solutions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region VII provided the WSD comments on the CCP on November 19, 2007. The Overflow Control Plan will reflect OCP’s consideration of the comments.

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Public participation is an important facet of the OCP that is intended to educate and involve the public on program activities. The Public Participation Plan is designed to inform and secure support for the control plans as they are developed. In 2007, the active programs included: •

The Wet Weather Community Panel;



The Basin Coordination Committees and Wet Weather Fairs;



The Green Solutions Subcommittee of the Wet Weather Community Panel;



The Elected Officials Communications Plan;



The Citizens Action Kit;



The CSO Notification Program Plan;



The Newsletters, E-blasts, and Fact Sheets programs;



The Wet Weather Video;



The Wet Weather Road Show;



The Wet Weather Website;



Channel 2 Programming; and



The Rain Gardens Initiative.

Projects for early implementation of improvements benefiting the public and City system are ongoing and will be identified, evaluated, designed and ultimately constructed. The progress in 2007 on two such projects includes: •

Construction of the $1M Rock Creek / Line Creek pilot project was initiated and completed in 2007. This project involved rehabilitating existing sewers and manholes to demonstrate the effectiveness of I/I removal; and



Construction of the $5M sewer rehabilitation project for the Ruskin Heights watershed was substantially complete in late 2007. The Ruskin Heights watershed is a tributary to the Little Blue Valley Sewer District. The purpose of the project is to reduce levels of I/I and eliminate basement backups.

The OCP prepared a draft technical memorandum (self-assessment report) in 2007 summarizing an assessment of the Water Services Department’s (WSD’s) wastewater collection system management, operation, and maintenance (MOM) practices. The purpose of this self-assessment was to: •

Evaluate relevant WSD MOM activities;



Identify efficiently operating activities:



Identify practices that need improvement; and



Identify practices that need development of more rigorous procedures.

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The MOM assessment was performed in accordance with the specific elements of the USEPA’s Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Program Self Assessment approach. A number of areas where the WSD can improve operations were identified, and recommendations were developed. The recommendations are organized into two general groups called Level I Programs and Level II Programs. The WSD began work on Level I programs in 2007. Kansas City continued implementation of the Nine Minimum Control Program in 2007. Program accomplishments during 2007 included: •

Removed 2,316 tons of grit and debris from pump stations and WWTPs;



Performed 2,067 investigations resulting in 351,720 feet of sewer televised;



Inspected 2,244 private sewer lines;



Cleaned 1,873,464 feet of sewer lines removing 295 cubic yards of material;



Removed an additional 583 cubic yards of material through use of contracted services;



Repaired 3,086 feet of sewer lines;



Repaired an additional 3,745 feet of private sewer lines;



Replaced 24 manholes;



Rehabilitated 110 manholes.



Inspected and cleaned 9,324 storm inlets;



Repaired or replaced 144 storm inlets;



Implemented the following construction standards: ƒ Section 2100 - Grading and Site Preparation; ƒ Section 5100 - Erosion and Sediment Control; ƒ Section 5600 - Storm Drainage Systems and Facilities; and ƒ Storm Drainage Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual.



Continued use of an infrared aerial survey of sewers in remote locations to detect temperature anomalies, and thereby identify possible leaking sewers that might be contributing to receiving water contamination; and



Installed 104 public notification CSO signs.

The Wastewater Line Maintenance Division reported the occurrence of 72 dry weather SSS overflows during 2007. The Wastewater Treatment Division reported the occurrence of 23 wet and dry weather bypasses during 2007.

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INTRODUCTION

Annual Report Purpose

This Annual Report documents the City’s progress and accomplishments during 2007 related to the OCP and efforts on meeting the Nine Minimum Controls. The report is divided into several sections and provides details for each of the following: •

Overflow Control Program;



Operation and Maintenance (O&M);



Nine Minimum Controls; and



Projects.

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Wet Weather Solutions Program

The Wet Weather Solutions Program is a consolidation of existing programs that address sewer overflows, sewer back-ups, receiving stream water quality, stormwater management, flooding, and major flood control projects. There are three major program components including: •

OCP (focus on combined and separate sanitary sewer systems);



KC-ONE Program (focus on stormwater management); and



Waterways Program (focus on flood control on major creeks and rivers).

The OCP is a long-term and multi-faceted undertaking to develop a system-wide approach to address SSOs within the SSS and CSOs within the CSS. The OCP’s mission is to "protect the public health and the environment, and meet regulations at an appropriate cost." The OCP team is nearing completion of the Overflow Control Plan. The Overflow Control Plan will identify recommended facility improvements. Additionally, the Overflow Control Plan will include estimated costs, proposed funding strategy, and an implementation schedule. Concurrent with development of the Overflow Control Plan, the City has invested millions of dollars in capital projects to improve, rehabilitate, and repair sewers and treatment plants. Capital improvement projects initiated, in progress, or completed in 2007 are described in Section 5 of this report. High priority capital improvement projects will continue to be implemented during development and approval of the Overflow Control Plan. KC-ONE is an extensive program which will result in a comprehensive stormwater management plan and capital improvements program. Started in 2004, the program is combining master plans already completed or under development into an overall master plan for the 35 watersheds that comprise the entire city. The master plan will include an updated capital improvements program that focuses on

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reducing flooding, improving water quality, and creating multi-purpose projects that protect the City's natural resources. KC-ONE includes: •

Stormwater management policy development;



A funding plan;



Administration plan defining staffing and other resource needs;



Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapping;



MS4 permit support;



Public participation; and



An implementation plan.

KC-ONE and the OCP are coordinating to implement system improvements focused on overflows, basement back-ups, sewer capacity/conditions, water quality, flooding, and stormwater conveyance capacity. The Waterways Program evolved in 1998 from the Special Projects Division in the Public Works Department. This function was transferred to the WSD in 2004 in recognition of the synergy with other components of the WSD. The purpose of the Waterways Program is completion of large scale multipurpose projects related to creeks and rivers in cooperation with other agencies using non-traditional funding sources. Work performed to date includes waterway development projects on the Blue River, Brush Creek, and Turkey Creek in conjunction with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Overflow Control Program Schedule

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Major OCP components are as follows and the associated program schedule is presented in Figure 1-1. •







System Characterization (completed) °

Data collection

°

Data evaluation

°

Hydraulic and Water Quality Model development, calibration, and configuration

System Evaluation (completed) °

Existing system modeling using design storms

°

Water in basement assessment

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Water quality modeling for existing conditions

Alternatives Evaluation and Basin Plan Development (nearing completion) °

Preliminary improvement scenarios and alternatives

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Determination of improvement effectiveness

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Siting and constructability

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Basin plan development

OCP Overflow Control Plan Preparation (in progress)

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Funding Plan Development (in progress)



Obtain Concurrence from Community and Elected Officials (2008)



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Review by community

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Review by elected officials

Public Participation Program (continuous throughout)

In 2007, the OCP completed assessment of existing conditions and development of preliminary control measures, as well as extensive Public Participation Program activities. The CCP was completed and submitted to Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) on September 21, 2007. The OCP continues to develop the Overflow Control Plan for approval by the City Council in 2008, and will continue the Public Participation Program. During performance of all the OCP phases, the City will continue to implement system capital improvements and take advantage of any opportunities for early implementation of improvements identified during Overflow Control Plan preparation. Figure 1-1

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OVERFLOW CONTROL PROGRAM

The Overflow Control Program is responsible for overall program management, Overflow Control Plan development/implementation, public involvement, and agency coordination. This section provides information on the work conducted in 2007 by the OCP including: •

CSS Control Plan and SSS Control Plan development;



Public Participation Program;



Program coordination with MDNR and USEPA;



Coordination with other federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the USGS;



Coordination with satellite Communities;



Blue River and Westside WWTPs Stress Tests;



Pilot/Demonstration Projects; and



MOM Program.

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CSS Control Plan and SSS Control Plan

As in most U.S. cities, Kansas City’s sewer system is subject to wet weather overflows and basement back-ups. The occurrence of these events results from a number of causes including build-up of grease, roots, and debris as well as I/I, vandalism, and aging sewer infrastructure. The WSD’s objectives include: •

Comply with federal and state requirements;



Substantially reduce basement back-ups and overflows;



Protect public health and the environment;



Prolong the useful life of sewer system assets; and



Provide adequate system capacity for the current and future needs of Kansas City residents and businesses.

Pursuant to federal and state permit requirements, and in conformance with CSS and SSS Work Plans approved by MDNR and USEPA, Kansas City is completing development of an Overflow Control Plan. In developing this plan, Kansas City has characterized the existing CSS and SSS, characterized receiving waters, evaluated alternatives, and is now finalizing improvements, funding, and implementation options. The public has been given meaningful opportunities to participate throughout plan development and will continue to be provided input opportunities during the approval and implementation process. The following paragraphs provide a brief summary of work completed or initiated in 2007 on the various Overflow Control Plan components.

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2.1.1 Model Development XP-SWMM is the standard modeling platform used by the OCP. All modeling related to the Overflow Control Plan is performed using XP-SWMM, Version 9.5. The WSD identified seven CSS drainage basins and nine SSS basins in the sewer service area. Four SSS basins have been designated as priority project areas having been identified as requiring action in the near term to correct known bypasses and/or to confirm sizing of major facilities. The five remaining SSS basins were not modeled because they are areas without known bypasses or pending major facilities. 2.1.1.1 Status of Basin Engineer’s Modeling Efforts The CSS and SSS BEs used their calibrated and verified XP-SWMM collection system models to estimate existing flows and determine the effectiveness of collection system improvement scenarios. Modeling output for the existing conditions in the CSS basins included the annual overflow frequency, volume, pollutant load and percent capture for flow and load for all outfall locations. The CSS BEs published technical memoranda documenting the performance estimate of the existing basin collection systems. The OCP reviewed and accepted these technical memoranda as final. The CSS BEs modified the input data sets for their collection system models to represent selected basin improvement scenarios. Modeling simulations were then performed to estimate the effectiveness of the improvement scenarios. The CSS BEs submitted technical memoranda documenting their work efforts for these improvement scenarios. The OCP reviewed the technical memoranda. The memoranda are in the process of being made final. The estimate of existing conditions in the SSS basins consisted of using the collection system models to evaluate system performance under a five-year, 24-hour frequency storm. The collection system models were used to determine the presence and location of sewer reaches with flow constrictions and potential for basement back-ups. The SSS BEs performed modeling simulations to evaluate system performance under conditions representing the 20-year development horizon and build-out horizon to evaluate the capacity to accommodate expected growth. The SSS BEs documented their work efforts to estimate performance of the existing basin collection systems. The OCP reviewed and accepted these technical memoranda as final. The SSS BEs used their collection system models to project system performance under selected basin improvement scenarios for a five-year, 24-hour frequency storm. Basin alternative scenarios included components for I/I reduction, construction of relief sewers, transport and treat alternatives, and other peak wet-weather flow management.

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The SSS BEs published technical memoranda documenting their efforts to estimate performance of the basin collection systems for improvement scenarios. The OCP reviewed the technical memoranda. The memoranda are in the process of being made final. 2.1.1.2 Blue River Interceptor The Blue River Interceptor System (BRIS) is a joint use sewer that serves five of the seven CSS basins and the SSS in the Blue River basin lying south of the Missouri River. The BRIS model, constructed by the OCP staff, has been checked for connectivity, and found acceptable. Allocating its capacity to these basins is the OCP’s responsibility. The BRIS model routes flows from the contributing basins, and simulates conveyance of flow to the Blue River WWTP. Interfacing the BRIS model with modeled output from the tributary basins was complex. When flows from upstream basins join the interceptor, calculated water surface elevations need to be similar. An iterative process involving BEs and the OCP staff assured consistent modeling conditions at junction points. This process also provided another quality check on system-wide model results. 2.1.1.3 2.1.1.3.1

Existing Conditions CSS Basins

The BEs defined the existing conditions for a set of design storms prepared by the OCP for the CSS areas. Table 2-1 summarizes the design storms representing the typical median annual rainfall of 36.50 inches for the Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) metro-area. The median was determined using historical data from the period of 1949 through 2004. Rain event profiles representing the precipitation distribution during the design storms were established based on the Type II distribution developed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service/Soil Conservation Service and documented in Technical Release 55 (Natural Resource Conservation Service, 1986). Total rainfall depth was assumed to be uniformly distributed spatially throughout the KCMO service area. In reality, rainfall characteristics are highly variable both temporally and spatially. Rainfall spatial distribution analyses indicate that the highest intensities for a given storm cell are confined to relatively small areas. Therefore, the assumption of uniform rainfall distribution over a large area is conservative. The improvement facility sizing may be affected by rainfall distribution as service area increases (more basins become tributary to a facility).

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Table 2-1 Summary of Design Storms for CSS Basins

Return Period(1)

Storm ID

Storm Depth

Peak Hourly Intensity

Storm Duration

Exceedance Frequency

Number of Events

(inches)

(in/hr)

(hours)

(per Year)(2)

(per Year)(3)

0.33 month

A

0.28

0.16

6.00

36

18

0.67 month

B

0.52

0.25

8.75

18

6

1 month

C

0.86

0.38

12.25

12

6

2 months

D

1.40

0.60

16.75

6

2

3 months

E

1.80

0.73

19.75

4

1

4 months

F

2.00

0.82

21.00

3

1

6 months

G

2.40

0.95

23.75

2

1

12 months

H

2.90

1.2

26.75

1

1

(1) Based on total event depth and peak hourly intensity. (2) Average number of events per year with total depths and peak hourly intensities equal to, or exceeding, the specified design storm depth and intensity. (3) Average number of events per year with the same, or very similar, depth/intensity/duration characteristics as the specified design storm.

The design storms were simulated using the calibrated and verified basin XP-SWMM models. A total annual rainfall of 36.85 inches is reflected in the simulation. The actual long-term average annual rainfall of 36.50 inches is closely approximated. The overflow volumes from the basins for each design storm were simulated. The average annual overflow volumes were computed for the CSS under existing conditions as shown in Table 2-2. A technical memorandum titled Blue River Interceptor Calibration and Existing Conditions was prepared in 2007. This memorandum details model calibration and existing condition determination efforts. The BRIS model was used in further analysis and in the evaluation of alternatives that were proposed by the BEs.

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Table 2-2

Modeled Existing Conditions

Typical Year Wet Weather Flow (billion gallons)

Basin

Estimated Capture of Wet Overflow Weather Volume (billion Flow (%) gallons)

MISSOURI RIVER BASINS Downtown Airport (Note 1) Turkey Creek /Central Industrial District Northeast Industrial District

2.99 1.12 Subtotal, Missouri River Basins 4.11 BLUE RIVER BASINS Gooseneck Creek 1.02 0.62 Lower Blue River Town Fork Creek 0.88 Brush Creek 1.83 Middle Blue River 0.62 Subtotal, Blue River Basins 4.97 2.56 Blue River Interceptor (Note 2)

2.66 0.70 3.36

11% 38% 18%

0.68 0.16 0.30 0.95 0.14 2.23 0.68

34% 74% 66% 48% 77% 55% 73%

CITY-WIDE TOTALS

6.27

46%

11.64

Notes: (1) Data not available (2) Wet Weather flows from sources other than listed CSS basins including Round Grove and Blue River south basins.

2.1.1.3.2

SSS Basins

The design criterion for the SSS basins was a 5-year 24-hour type II rainfall event applied on a basin-wide basis, unadjusted for catchment area. The calibrated and verified SSS models were used to identify system capacities, overflow locations, and sewer reaches with hydraulic limitations and constrictions. Technical memoranda documenting these evaluations were prepared by the SSS BEs, and have been reviewed and accepted by the OCP. This existing conditions information developed by the SSS BEs was later used to identify and evaluate alternative wet weather solutions. The current SSS performance was estimated for the Line Creek/Rock Creek, Birmingham/Shoal Creek, Round Grove Creek, and Blue River South basins using flow meter data and computer models. The source of approximately half of the annual volume of flow in the sanitary sewers is I/I associated with wet weather events. At the lower ends of the modeled priority SSS basins, during heavy rainfalls, the peak wet weather flows in a number of sub-basins approach ten times the average daily dry weather flow. This is indicative of excessive I/I in the SSS.

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2.1.1.4 Modeling of Alternatives The OCP compiled information on basin-specific alternatives from various workshops, meetings, and discussions with the BEs. The information compiled by the OCP was then reviewed to ensure consistent application of the protocols outlined in the OCP Basis of Cost Manual. The basin alternatives were then grouped into geographical areas corresponding to WWTP service areas for the evaluation of city-wide alternatives. BEs developed and modeled basin-wide alternatives for Design Storms C, D, and E. Area-wide and citywide alternatives were developed and modeled for Design Storms A, B, C, D, E and G. Each BE focused on their respective basin, modeled the alternatives and modified them to meet the required performance. Preliminary city-wide wet weather solution alternatives were presented to the regulatory agencies in the September 2007 CCP. These preliminary solutions are composed of selected baseline improvements and wet weather alternatives developed by the BEs for their respective project areas. The city-wide alternatives developed by the OCP are based on modifications to the BE wet weather alternatives. The preliminary city-wide wet weather solutions represent a number of conventional alternatives which will be further evaluated and refined as the Overflow Control Plan is developed.

2.1.1.4.1

Blue River Interceptor Consolidated Model

In late 2007 the BRIS model was combined with the BE models for the following areas: •

Town Fork Creek;



Brush Creek;



Gooseneck Creek;



Lower Blue River; and



Middle Blue River.

The consolidated model was constructed to facilitate the long-term continuous simulations of seven months for the recreational season, and improve coordination and integration of basin and city-wide wet weather solutions. In addition, Blue River South and round Grove SSS models were also integrated with the above model for various city-wide wet weather solution alternatives. Continuous modeling simulations are in progress as of late 2007. The consolidated model will be used to optimize integrated city-wide wet weather solutions as part of the continued development of the Overflow Control Plan.

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weather solutions for both of these SSS basins. The consolidated model will allow comparison against basin-specific alternatives for the two SSS basins. The Consolidated Northland was complete in late 2007. The OCP is evaluating area-wide alternatives. 2.1.2 Water Quality The WSD continued to conduct the Routine Receiving Water Monitoring Program throughout 2007. Field measurements and collection of water quality samples were conducted at a total of ten sites divided into two circuits. Monitoring was conducted weekly and alternated between sites on Brush Creek and Town Fork Creek and sites on the Blue River, the Missouri River, and Penn Valley Lake. In-stream measurements were conducted for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and conductivity. Samples were collected and analyzed for fecal coliform, E. coli, and total suspended solids (TSSs). Additional QA/QC samples were also collected and analyzed. The OCP also continued financial support of and cooperation with the USGS on an on-going water quality study of the Blue River basin in 2007. The USGS maintains streamflow gaging sites on the Blue River and Brush Creek. The USGS also conducts continuous water quality monitoring as well as baseflow and stormflow sampling and analysis for a variety of parameters. 2.1.2.1 Existing Conditions and Varying Level of Control The OCP developed comprehensive water quality modeling tools to support the Control Plan in 2006. The water quality models were applied in 2007 to simulate: •

Existing conditions;



Preliminary CSS “level of control” alternatives; and



Hypothetical reductions to upstream pollutant loadings.

All model application simulations were based on rainfall and streamflow patterns observed during the 2001 recreation season. The 2001 recreational season was selected to represent the “design year” period. Key findings from the model application include: •

Upstream loadings of bacteria and oxygen-demanding pollutants are significant in all KCMO water bodies;



CSS loadings are most significant in Brush Creek;



CSS controls that reduce the annual overflows to fewer than 12, on average, can be expected to provide negligible improvement in water quality, primarily considering E. coli concentrations;



Compliance with water quality standards for E. coli, where applicable in the Blue River and Missouri River, cannot be attained through CSO control alone. Reductions in other watershed loadings are needed to attain current standards; and

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Compliance with the current water quality standards of Whole Body Contact Class A for the stretch of the Blue River from 95th Street to 59th Street cannot be attained even with substantial reductions in upstream loadings and high levels of CSS control.

2.1.2.2 Alternatives Modeling The control alternative presented in the CCP will be simulated using the water quality models in 2008. The model results will describe the expected water quality following implementation of the CCP control alternatives. These results will be presented in the final Overflow Control Plan. 2.1.2.3 Ongoing Review and Assessment of Existing Water Quality Standards Further review and assessment of existing water quality standards will be conducted in 2008. This work will reflect water quality modeling results, cost information on levels of control, and assessment of affordability issues. The continued 2008 work may include development of a Use Attainability Analysis for one or more water body segments. The OCP conducted a sensitive areas assessment consistent with the Federal CSO Control Policy. The assessment did not identify any sensitive areas within the receiving streams. This assessment was reviewed and accepted by the MDNR and the USEPA. 2.1.3 Alternatives Development and Evaluation The combined sewers and sanitary sewers of Kansas City are interconnected at numerous locations. The development and evaluation of alternatives for the CSS and SSS considered the interaction of the combined and sanitary sewer systems. The Overflow Control Plan will address both sewer systems as a whole. The identification and development of wet weather solution alternatives at the basin-wide and city-wide levels focused on the reduction of CSOs and large, known SSOs. The solutions are generally largevolume storage facilities and HRT facilities located in the downstream portions of the collection systems. The general approach followed in development of city-wide alternatives was to: 1. Develop and evaluate alternatives for each of the 16 principal basins (7 CSS basins and 9 separate SSS basins), without consideration of the impact of each alternative on interconnected parts of the system. Basin-specific alternatives were initially identified and developed by the BEs, under the guidance of the OCP. The OCP compiled information on basin-specific alternatives from various workshops, meetings, and discussions with the BEs. The information compiled by the OCP was then reviewed to ensure consistent application of cost estimating protocol. In the combined sewer service area, it was necessary to consider a range of performance (i.e., level of control) in the development and evaluation of basin-specific alternatives. Overall, 175 basin-specific alternatives were developed.

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2. The basin-specific alternatives were then grouped into geographical areas generally corresponding to WWTP service areas. These area-wide alternatives were developed for each area for the selected design storms by grouping together basin alternatives in multiple compatible combinations for various scenarios. In total, 192 area-wide alternatives were developed. 3. City-wide alternatives were then developed for the selected design storms by grouping together low-cost area-wide alternatives in multiple compatible combinations for various scenarios. A total of 27 city-wide alternatives were defined in this fashion. Assumptions relating to the development of basin-wide, area-wide and city-wide alternatives included: •

Sizing for alternative facilities for wet weather overflow control did not include an explicit factor of safety. It was assumed, because total rainfall depth was assumed to be uniformly distributed spatially throughout the KCMO WSD service area, that an implicit factor of safety is included for the sizing of alternative control facilities. It was recognized that this assumption is conservative, and may result in system-wide facilities being oversized for design storms;



During and/or after rain events, stored wet weather overflow volumes will be pumped out and conveyed to treatment facilities to receive the equivalent of at least primary treatment. “Pump back” to a conventional secondary WWTP during rain event, or “peak shaving”, would generally occur during small storms when there may be available treatment capacity. Wet weather overflow storage facilities associated with HRT facilities will likely be designed as equalization basins. HRT facilities would operate during all rain events that result in overflows;



Approximately 78 rain events occur in KCMO during a typical year. On an annual average basis, there are about four to five dry days between rainfall events. The criterion for emptying overflow capture and storage facilities has been set at 48 hours; and



Given the apparent magnitude of wet weather problems, it is recognized that green solutions will likely serve primarily to augment the performance of traditional engineered solutions such as tunnel storage and treatment plants. Therefore, the city-wide alternatives did not consider the effectiveness of green solutions in decreasing overflow volume.

The OCP will evaluate the impact on the cost and performance of city-wide alternatives of changes in: •

The definition of catchment areas;



Modifying capacity allocations for system-wide facilities; and



Adjustments to optimize basin-specific alternatives.

2.1.3.1 SSS Project Areas Improvement alternatives within Kansas City’s SSS basins include: •

Maintaining existing conditions;



Complete sewer system rehabilitation using pipe lining and other techniques;

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Localized sewer system rehabilitation; and



Storage, and/or additional treatment capacity.

Basin-specific alternatives were tailored to resolve wastewater flow issues. The total depth of rainfall for the selected design storm in the SSS areas is 4.68 inches. It was assumed that flows to Kansas City’s system from its satellite communities would continue at current levels. Kansas City’s final Overflow Control Plan will address the need for I/I reduction efforts by those satellite communities. Any recommended I/I reduction projects in the SSS areas will use a systematic approach based on techniques successfully employed by the City of Nashville, Tennessee to reduce I/I. Under this technique, pipe segments found to have a given number of defects are fully rehabilitated. Full rehabilitation includes all pipe, manholes, appurtenances, and house laterals from the main sewer pipe to the property or easement line. Pipe segments located immediately between segments identified for rehabilitation would also be fully rehabilitated. Experience reported for 28 separate basins in Nashville showed that focusing rehabilitation efforts on the most deficient parts of the system (typically 20 percent of the total length of sewer pipe within a basin) resulted in an average removal of 50 percent of the I/I. Pilot studies (consisting of actual implementation of the “Nashville” and other approaches in various sub-basins within the City, coupled with pre-and postmonitoring) are in progress to verify actual performance in Kansas City. Based on a full sewer system evaluation study, the OCP will assume an upper limit of 30 percent removal of I/I for both the Round Grove SSS basin and the Blue River Central SSS basin tributary to the Round Grove Pump Station. The major conclusions regarding the development and evaluation of alternatives for Kansas City’s SSS include: •

The lowest overall cost for wastewater system improvements in Kansas City will result from continuing to pump wastewater (dry weather flows) from the Northwestern and Line Creek/Rock Creek basins to the Westside and Blue River WWTPs;



Additional treatment capacity should be provided in those basins north of the Missouri River for both wet weather flows and for future increases in dry weather flows associated with increasing population in these developing basins;



The most cost-effective method of providing treatment for wet weather flows from the Northwestern and Line Creek/Rock Creek basins is to construct a storage/conveyance tunnel from the Line Creek Pumping Station to the Birmingham WWTP; and

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Storage for wet weather flows is needed at or upstream of the 87th Street Pumping Station. Additional storage may be needed in the future as the population and flows tributary to that pumping station increase.

The total cost for capital improvements in the SSS basins is approximately $1.01 to $1.25 billion; this includes an estimated range of $137 to $171 million for I/I reduction efforts. These estimated capital costs include expansion of primary and secondary treatment capacities at the Birmingham, Fishing River, Rocky Branch and Todd Creek WWTPs to accommodate future population growth. Additionally, the estimated capital costs include the addition of HRT at the Birmingham WWTP to process wet weather flows from the Line Creek/Rock Creek and Birmingham/Shoal Creek basins. 2.1.3.2 CSS Project Areas The development and evaluation of structural alternatives for CSO control focused on identifying the least-costly combination of conventional control technologies capable of meeting varying levels of control. Alternative development and evaluation occurred without direct consideration of: •

The benefits (or costs) of green solutions and other source controls;



Programmatic costs for long-term flow monitoring and ongoing evaluation of system performance; and



Support for institution of private source inflow reduction efforts.

The development and evaluation of alternatives for the CSS included consideration of: •

A wide range of potential control technologies;



The impact of varying levels of CSO control on water quality in receiving water bodies; and



The cost for achieving varying levels of CSO control.

CSO control technologies were initially considered on a basin-specific basis. The potential CSO control technologies considered were: •

Source controls (conventional technologies and “green solutions”);



Collection system controls o Maximizing in-system (sewer line) storage; o Maximizing flow treated at the WWTPs; o Improved O&M of the CSS; and o Sewer separation.



Storage technologies; and



Treatment technologies. o Physical/chemical treatment; o Biological treatment; and

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Disinfection

Major conclusions reached in the development and evaluation of alternatives included: 1. Green solutions and source controls can impact the size and cost of conventional structural controls for CSOs. However, given available information, the OCP cannot reliably predict the impact of green solutions. 2. CSO controls that reduce the annual overflows to fewer than 12 in a typical year can be expected to provide negligible additional improvement in compliance with water quality standards, primarily considering E. coli concentrations. 3. Compliance with water quality standards for E. coli, where applicable in the Blue River and Missouri River, cannot be attained through CSO control alone. Reductions in other watershed loadings (e.g., from upstream watersheds and from separate stormwater areas) are needed to attain current standards; 4. Compliance with the current water quality standards of Whole Body Contact Class A for the reach of the Blue River from 95th Street to 59th Street (approximately represented by the Bannister Road and Upstream of Brush Creek locations) cannot be attained even with substantial reductions in upstream loadings and high levels of CSO control; 5. Significant reductions in bacteria from upstream sources would be needed to attain compliance with water quality standards of Whole Body Contact Class B for the receiving streams analyzed, regardless of the level of CSO control provided; and 6. City-wide, estimated costs for CSO control increase disproportionately to the benefit for controls that reduce the annual overflows to fewer than 12 in a typical year. CCP recommendations for the CSS basins included: •

Extensive rehabilitation of small diameter sewers to reduce the frequency and severity of basement backups;



Sewer separation and the installation of green infrastructure;



Selective installation of new sewer lines, and diversion structure modifications;



Outfall consolidation;



Storage tanks;



Storage/conveyance tunnels; and



HRT facilities located near the confluence of Brush Creek and the Blue River, at the Blue River WWTP, and at the Westside WWTP.

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The expected reduction in overflow volume for the proposed strategies is approximately 70 percent. This reduction represents a decrease in overflow volume from 6.27 billion gallons to 1.85 billion gallons during a typical year. The anticipated combined effect of the proposed strategies is an 80 percent capture rate in the combined sewer area of the typical year wet weather flow (8.6 billion gallons). The total cost for capital improvements in the CSS basins is approximately $1.21 to $1.52 billion. This cost includes an estimated range of $106 to $130 million for small sewer rehabilitation. These estimated capital costs were developed without consideration of the benefits to be obtained from Kansas City’s green solutions initiative and other source controls. These capital costs also do not include estimated capital costs for the addition of HRT at the Westside and Blue River WWTPs necessary to treat the captured CSOs. The capital cost of those additions, together with additional solids handling capacity at the Blue River plant, is presently projected to add between $160 million and $240 million to the estimated capital cost of the Overflow Control Plan. 2.1.3.3 Facilities Expansion Evaluation for Blue River WWTP, Blue River Interceptor, Westside WWTP, and Birmingham WWTP Potential capacity expansions to handle wet weather flows to facilities that serve multiple project areas, including the Westside, Blue River, and Birmingham WWTPs, the Blue River Interceptor Sewer, and the 87th Street Pump Station force main were evaluated. These facilities serve both combined sewer and separated sewer areas in Kansas City. Evaluation results were reviewed with BEs at the February 22nd workshop. The capacity expansion evaluations were completed in 2007 and technical memoranda prepared for the Westside, Blue River, and Birmingham WWTPs, the Blue River Interceptor Sewer, and the 87th Street Pump Station force main. The final technical memoranda were published on October 23, 2007. The Joint Use Facilities Expansion Capabilities Technical Memorandum included: •

Review of potential future regulatory changes;



Review of HRT technologies and selection of a representative process suitable for the peak wet weather flow expansion concepts. The concept designs use vortex separators for grit removal where necessary, a ballasted flocculation process, and effluent disinfection;



Siting study to identify City-owned properties at or near the plant sites for the wet weather facilities;



Potential peak wet weather flow rates to each treatment facility considering information provided by BEs and the existing Blue River Interceptor Sewer capacity;



Conceptual layout and probable cost opinion for expansion of the existing Birmingham WWTP conventional primary and secondary treatment capacity to 33 MGD ADF and 53 MGD PDF. The expansion is required for dry weather flows under scenarios with Birmingham plus Line Creek/Rock Creek and North Kansas City flows treated at the Birmingham plant; and

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Conceptual layouts and probable cost opinions for wet weather HRT facilities sized at 45 MGD, 77 MGD, or 86 MGD at the Birmingham WWTP; 60 MGD at Westside WWTP, and 273 MGD at Blue River WWTP.

The BRIS and 87th Street Force Main Expansion Capabilities Technical Memorandum included: •

Review and evaluation of existing information to determine feasible alignments for two alternative methods to increase wet weather flow capabilities to the Blue River WWTP including: o A new gravity interceptor to parallel the existing BRIS gravity sewer; and o Disconnect the 87th Street and Round Grove pump station force mains from the BRIS and deliver the pump station flows through a new force main to the Blue River WWTP.



Field reconnaissance of the existing BRIS gravity sewer and potential parallel sewer and force main alignments. The existing BRIS has capacities ranging from approximately 63 cfs to 285 cfs along its 8.5 mile length. The force main alignment length is approximately 6.7 miles;



Development of a feasible alignment and pipe sizing for a new gravity interceptor of the same capacity as the existing BRIS;



Evaluation of a potential relief trunk sewer to parallel the BRIS to deliver additional wet weather flows to the Blue River WWTP. The concept design for the new gravity interceptor was to provide the same capacity as the existing BRIS. The selected alignment allows open cut construction for the majority of the length, requires two sections be tunneled, and requires either aerial crossings, bore and jack construction or tunneling for several street crossings, waterway crossings, or wetland crossings. A planning level cost opinion was provided; and



Evaluation of potential extension of the 87th Street pump station force main and Round Grove pump station force main from their current connections to the BRIS to deliver their flows directly to Blue River WWTP without mixing with the BRIS combined sewer flows. Design flows were 80 MGD from the 87th Street pump station force main and 53 MGD from the Round Grove pump station force main. A new pump station was required to lift 87th Street pump station force main flows into the new force main, and new pumps were required at the Round Grove pump station. The selected alignment allows open cut construction for the majority of the length, with limited instances of either tunnel construction or bore and jack construction for street and railway crossings. Two crossings of the Blue River may be constructed as aerial crossings or sub aqueous crossings. A planning level cost opinion was provided.

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2.1.4 Conceptual Control Plan On September 21, 2007 the WSD submitted to Mr. Edward Galbraith, Director, Water Protection Program, MDNR a CCP as referenced in the WSD’s May 2004 (revised September 2005) Sanitary Sewer System Control Work Plan and Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Work Plan (the Work Plans). The submittal of this document was authorized by the KCMO City Council through its September 20, 2007 adoption of Resolution No. 070939. The CCP represents a “snapshot” in time during the development of the Overflow Control Plan. The CCP was submitted to support an early confirmation that the Overflow Control Plan is consistent with regulatory requirements. The CCP was developed with the guidance of an informed group of community stakeholders, and is also supported by extensive technical analyses. The CCP was submitted to MDNR with the understanding that it is conceptual in nature. The WSD indicated that there are numerous factors that will influence the development and selection of the City’s final Overflow Control Plan over the coming months. Given these factors, the Overflow Control Plan may be substantially different from the CCP. The hierarchy of the overall approach to reducing wet weather overflows is to: •

Decrease the wet weather overflows through source reduction before developing constructionintensive control solutions. This will be accomplished through widespread implementation of both green solutions and conventional source controls early in the Overflow Control Plan implementation;



Maximize use of the existing system through improved O&M coupled with an appropriate level of investment in continuing repair and replacement of system components as they age;



Integrate structural controls and green solutions;



Address flood protection needs while reducing CSOs; and



Establish an adaptive approach to long-term plans for structural solutions so that structural solutions can be modified to reflect the results and benefits of early efforts, green solutions and conventional source controls, on the response of the CSS to rainfall events.

The major features of the CCP fall into one of three principal categories: •

Actions programmatic in nature (green solutions; watershed management plan for Blue River; reduction of inflow from private property; installation and operation of a permanent flow metering system; evaluation of amending water quality standards);



Actions targeted primarily to address overflows in the separate SSSs. Proposed strategies in the separate SSS basins are to: reduce I/I where cost-effective; provide a combination of wet weather storage and treatment to address remaining wet weather flows; and accommodate projected population growth; and

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Actions targeted primarily to reduce overflows in the CSS. Proposed strategies in the CSS basins are structured to meet the community’s goals and requirements of the national Combined Sewer Overflow Policy while providing multiple community benefits wherever possible.

The CCP indicated that the anticipated capital cost for all elements of the Overflow Control Plan (other than the programmatic components, for which cost estimates are not yet available) will range from $2.4 billion to $3.0 billion (in July 2006 dollars). The costs for the Overflow Control Plan elements include: •

Between $1.0 and $1.25 billion for improvements in the separate SSS;



Between $1.2 and $1.5 billion for improvements in the CSS basins; and



Between $160 and $240 million for improvements at the Blue River and Westside WWTPs.

Implementation of the anticipated Overflow Control Plan will also substantially increase annual expenditures for O&M. The above estimated capital costs were developed without consideration of the benefits to be obtained from Kansas City’s green solutions initiative and other source controls. These potential benefits cannot be presently quantified with any reasonable degree of certainty. The CCP projected that a period of 25 years or more would be required to fully implement the Overflow Control Plan without imposing an undue burden on the community and to maximize the benefits of green solutions. USEPA Region VII provided comments on the CCP to the WSD on November 19, 2007. The Overflow Control Plan will reflect OCP’s consideration of the comments. 2.1.5 Overflow Control Plan Development The WSD is required to submit an Overflow Control Plan to reduce the frequency and volume of overflows from its combined and separate sewer systems. The plan is due to the MDNR and the USEPA by July, 2008. On September 20, 2007 the WSD submitted a CCP to the MDNR and USEPA. The CCP provided a preliminary overview of the Overflow Control Plan. Since September 2007, the OCP has worked to develop a comprehensive, detailed Overflow Control Plan for submittal to the MDNR and the USEPA by July 2008. 2.1.6 Financial Capability Assessment The WSD entered into a contract for services in 2007 with the Economic Center for Education and Research, an affiliate of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. The scope of the contract included development of a financial capability assessment in accordance with applicable EPA guidance. Work on the assessment progressed in 2007 in preparation for an early 2008 submission.

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2.1.7 Data Management and Review The OCP Data Management System (DMS) is a spatially-enabled Microsoft SQL Server database (database name: OCP) that requires ESRI's ArcGIS software for viewing and editing. The DMS contains both spatial and tabular data related to the OCP hydraulic analysis and modeling. These data sources, collected primarily in 2005, include: •

Infrastructure inventory (manholes, sewer pipelines, diversion structures, flow splitters, outfalls, inlets); Radar rainfall data;



Gauge rainfall data;



Flow metering data;



Water quality data;



Field photographs and reports; and



XP-SWMM input tables for existing condition models.

The purpose of the DMS is to assemble the OCP related data received from the BEs into a common data submission structure, as defined by the “Data Management Protocol” dated May 2005. Work was performed on the DMS so that creation of ad hoc and planned map requests for the OCP presentations, exhibits and reports could also be supported. Final submissions for the DMS, including XP-SWMM input tables (which required additional guidance support to the BEs) have been received from the BEs during 2007. These submissions have been aggregated and compiled into the OCP DMS. Assembly of the DMS continues for completeness. Such efforts have included creation of a fieldcollected photograph and document library that is approximately 12 GB in size. The library contains nearly 21,000 files and over 1,100 folders. There also exists a tabular catalog in the DMS (table name: CMMED_MEDIA_IMAGE), which pairs documents with wastewater structure identifiers (e.g., manholes, outfalls, flow meters). Because this catalog can be joined to GIS feature classes, a map-based interface of hyperlinks for use by ArcGIS or ArcReader can be generated and made available. The DMS has also been augmented and updated by the OCP to include data gleaned from accompanying reports. Such data includes comments from report tables and text, and lists of wastewater structures that were either not found, damaged or not accessible. The DMS also contains separate feature classes for diversion structures and outfalls. These feature classes were converted from master lists for these structures, also maintained by the OCP. Several versions of these feature classes were generated during 2007 during efforts to compile an official list of such wastewater structures. To support the OCP field efforts, Visual Basic coding scripts have been created in ArcGIS. The coding scripts allow for the automated creation of a series of maps. An example of such an effort is the posting

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of warning signs near outfalls, where a fixed-scale map was created for each outfall. As another example, script was created for a series of maps for a set of manholes, where the scale of the map was dynamically adjusted to include the full lengths of all intersecting inflow and outfall pipe segments. The DMS is available to the WSD ArcGIS users, as well as via open database connectivity connections. The DMS is an available resource for updating and maintaining the master ArcGIS geodatabase operated by KCMO. 2.2

Public Participation Program

The Wet Weather Solutions Program includes the OCP, KC-ONE Program, and Waterways Program within the WSD. These programs are coordinated within the Wet Weather Solutions Program to create a consolidated public participation effort led by the Program Team. 2.2.1 Public Participation Stakeholder Groups The public participation program is designed to educate and involve the public on activities of the OCP. The Public Participation Program is designed to inform and secure support for the control plans as they are developed. Existing stakeholder groups consist of the public and interested stakeholders, officials of all levels from many city departments, and the WSD staff. Public meetings were held at various locations throughout the city in 2007 to provide progress updates on the development of the control plans. The following provides a description of active stakeholder groups. a) Wet Weather Community Panel – In 2007 the Community Panel met monthly. An average of 18 community panelists and 64 other attendees attended each meeting. Throughout the year, representatives from the MDNR and the USEPA attended the meetings. Table 2-3 contains a list of meeting agenda items. Most meetings also included various program updates such as update on the 10,000 Rain Gardens campaign, the Waterways program activities, and projects related to wet weather. Reports were also given by the newly formed green solutions subcommittee at most meetings. Community Panel meeting information was distributed by email to a notification list consisting of 500 interested persons, as well as through press releases, postings on the City calendar through the City Clerk’s office, and postings on the wet weather website. The Community Panel has completed many tasks over the past few years. Some of the accomplishments include: •

Establishment of Guiding Principles for the Panel by the Guiding Principles Subcommittee;



Establishment of Wet Weather Solutions Program Goals and Objectives;



Endorsement of the Wet Weather Solutions Program Public Participation Plan;

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Establishment of priority factors for evaluation of basin plans;



Determination of evaluation criteria for basin plans;



Discussion of potential strategies, service levels and performance measures;



Discussion of potential technologies for each basin;



Development of an interim Sewer Back-Up Program by the Sewer Back-up Program Subcommittee; and



Endorsement of the Stormwater Policies created by the KC-ONE Program. Table 2-3 Wet Weather Community Panel Meeting Agenda Items

Meeting Date January 9, 2007 March 1, 2007 March 13, 2007

April 10, 2007

May 8, 2007

June 12, 2007

July 10, 2007 August 14, 2007 September 11, 2007

October 9, 2007 November 13, 2007 December 11, 2007

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Agenda Item Johnson County Kansas Presentation Green Solutions Tech Talk Green Solutions Presentation from CDM Water Quality Monitoring Existing Conditions- Tech Talk Water Quality Monitoring Modeling- Tech Talk Stream Setback Ordinance presentation Separate Sewer System presentation Stream Setback Ordinance presentation Public Advocacy discussion Presentation from USEPA Stormwater Program presentation on basins outside CSS area Community Panel upcoming topics Basin Coordinating Committee & Wet Weather Fair update CSS Plans Stream Setback Ordinance update Panelist open discussion Long-term control plan strategy discussion Upcoming Panel meeting topics CCP presentation and discussion Johnson County Kansas presentation KC-ONE Stormwater Program presentation Update on City’s green activities Significant Flood Damage Reduction Projects presentation Presentation by USEPA Region 7 Presentation on steps to incorporate green into city projects Green Solutions Demonstration Projects team update

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In May, Community Panel members gave a presentation titled Storm Inform 2007 to the newly elected Mayor, newly elected Council Members, and the City Manager. The presentation was designed to inform city officials of the work that the Panel has done in an attempt to gain their support. b) Basin Coordinating Committees & Wet Weather Fairs – The Basin Coordinating Committee (BCC) meeting process began in August 2006. Initially 12 committees were created across the city. Two committees were combined before the third meeting began to increase meeting attendance (Missouri River Northeast Industrial District and Gooseneck Creek basins). In each basin, 4 basin meetings and 1 public meeting were planned, totaling 57 meetings. At the meetings, the BCC members contributed their knowledge of wet weather problems, helped to define the problems, provided feedback on possible strategies, and helped with community outreach. Members of the BCCs included community panelists, local and regional government representatives, community representatives from neighborhood associations or other interested organizations, and representatives from city departments. The following are the Basin Coordinating Committees established in 2006: •

Blue River Separated Systems;



Middle Blue River;



Brush Creek;



*Missouri River NEID;



*Gooseneck Creek ;



Northern Watersheds;



Line Creek;



Shoal Creek/Birmingham;



Little Blue River;



Town Fork Creek; and



Lower Blue River; *combined together in early 2007



Turkey Creek.

In January and February 2007, the third round of BCC meeting took place. BCC participants were presented specific problems in the basin, received the results of a priorities exercise from the previous meeting, and discussed strategies that best achieved the priorities. The fourth round of BCC meetings took place in March and April. BCC participants discussed solutions for the basin and discussed how to present the information at the upcoming open houses and how to promote open house attendance. Over 200 participants were involved in the BCC meetings.

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The open house meetings, or Wet Weather Fairs, began in late April and ended in late May. The Fairs were advertised in the WSD water bill inserts, through flyers distributed at local schools, flyers distributed to neighborhood and business associations, newspaper meeting announcements, radio programming, flyers distributed to the area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts associations, and through various KCMO WSD internal communications. The open house Fairs displayed the potential basin solutions as well as various activities property owners can do themselves to help with the issues. Fair attendees were given a comment card and brief survey to obtain additional information. Over 400 persons attended the Wet Weather Fairs city-wide. Significant findings by the Basin Coordinating Committee and Wet Weather Fair processes include: •

Citizens’ desires varied by basin;



Citizens are most interested in sewer back-ups and flooding – not sewer overflows;



Citizens are concerned about how to pay for improvements; and



Public education is working – more people know they live in a watershed, and that stormwater runoff is a principal contributor of pollutants in Kansas City’s streams, lakes, and rivers.

2.2.2 Public Participation Plan Tasks Public participation activities are critical to a successful Wet Weather Solutions Program. This section provides information on work in 2007 associated with public participation for the Wet Weather Solutions Program. a) Summary Report of Findings from Qualitative and Quantitative Research – The OCP will conduct a wet weather follow-up survey in early 2008. ETC Institute will conduct the survey. This survey will be similar to the survey that was administered in 2006, with additional questions on funding. Several meetings took place at the end of 2007 to finalize the survey tool. The survey will be administered by council district instead of the 2006 method of distributing by basins. b) Community Panel Subcommittees – Throughout the past years, the Wet Weather Community Panel members have participated in subcommittees to discuss parts of the program in greater detail. The subcommittees include: •

Green Solutions – This Community Panel subcommittee began meeting in January 2007 as a result of increased interest in green solutions. Over several meetings the subcommittee created a position paper. At the July 2007 Community Panel meeting, Panelists adopted its “Green Solutions Position Paper”, and approved a motion to forward that paper to the City Council with a request for Council endorsement.

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As defined by the Panel, “green solutions are strategies that result in on-the-ground projects which are specifically designed to reduce stormwater runoff, reduce water pollution, create recreational amenities, and protect our natural resources through the use of ‘green infrastructure’ (also referred to as ‘natural systems’) such as rain gardens, bioretention facilities, stream restoration, stream buffers and other scientifically proven methods.” The purpose of the Position Paper was to advocate adoption of a formal policy recognizing water as a vital and valuable natural resource, and integrating the protection of water into every component of the City’s comprehensive wet weather solutions plan. The paper outlines four specific implementation strategies, and recommends a series of specific action steps to be taken under each implementation strategy. The strategies presented in the Position Paper are structured to: o o o o o

Educate and engage the public through creation of community and regional partnerships; Enact regulations and create enforcement programs that protect natural resources; Eliminate any ordinance provision or enforcement practice that discourages the use of green, multipurpose solutions; Create incentives to integrate green solutions into the community; and Invest public dollars in green, multi-benefit solutions.

The subcommittee presented the Position Paper to the City Council in July 2007. The City Council unanimously supported a city-wide resolution on green solutions. The resolution was introduced at the July 26, 2007 Legislative Session of the KCMO City Council. The resolution was approved by unanimous vote of the City Council on August 9, 2007. RESOLUTION – Establishing the policy of the City to integrate green solutions protective of water in our City planning and development processes, particularly in our comprehensive Wet Weather Solutions Program; directing the City Manger to submit a plan within 90 days for implementing the strategies set out in the Green Solutions Position Paper created by the City’s Wet Weather Community Panel; and directing the City Manager to incorporate green solutions, when possible, in the City’s conceptual long-term control plan for sewer overflows. The subcommittee continues to meet. They are currently trying to determine how to evaluate certain green solutions projects. c) Wet Weather Solutions Public Participation Plan – A draft of the Public Participation Plan was completed in November 2005. The draft includes documents supporting the programs activities listed below. 2007_Annual_Report_Final.doc

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Elected Officials Communications Plan – This plan guides communications between the WSD and the City Council and promotes open, two-way communication between the WSD and the Council as well as working closely with the City Council. One-on-one meetings were not conducted with council officials in 2007; however a new partnership was established with the Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Additionally, Council Member Jan Marcason was appointed as the sewer liaison and worked closely with the WSD officials on bringing items before the Council and committee. As a result, the OCP was able to make several presentations to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.



Citizen Action Kit –A Citizen Action Kit was developed to inform residents about what the WSD is doing and to educate citizens about what they can do. The kit is intended to help build a partnership between the WSD and citizens while working toward a common set of goals. Some of the flyers were developed internally, while other flyers were obtained from Mid-America Regional Council. The contents of the kit include: o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o



OCP Handout; Stormwater Program Handout; Waterways Program Handout; Autumn Watershed Tip Handout – Facts about Stream Corridors; Summer Watershed Tip Handout – The Facts about Pet Waste; Spring Watershed Tip Handout – The Facts about Lawn Chemicals; Winter Watershed Tip Handout – What is Sediment Pollution; Sewer Back-ups and Overflows- What you Can Do; Backwater Valves- Can They Help Prevent Sewer Back-ups; How to Build Your Own Rain Garden; Rain Garden Guide; How Citizens Can Help (added in March 2007); How to Disconnect Your Sump Pump (added in March 2007); How to Install a Rain Barrel (added in March 2007); Disconnect or Redirect Your Downspout (Mid-America Regional Council); Conserve Water with Rain Barrels (Mid-America Regional Council); Know Your Watershed (Mid-America Regional Council); and Know Your Roots (Mid-America Regional Council).

CSO Notification Program Plan – CSO notification signs were installed in 2007 at over 100 locations where there is public access to waters receiving sewer overflows. There will also be new signs at the outfalls at approximately 90 locations. An informational letter was distributed to neighborhood association leaders in the CSS basins to notify them of the signs. An electronic billboard was also created to post on Channel 2, the City’s cable television station.

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Newsletters, E-blasts, and Fact Sheets – Throughout the public participation process, many articles on various topics were published in existing city publications such as Waterlines (water bill insert) and Connections. In 2007, articles were published in each distribution of Waterlines. Some of the topics of those articles include: o o o o

Wet Weather Fair invitation; General overview of the Wet Weather Solutions Program; General overview of the OCP; and CSO signage.

Additionally, nearly 30 e-blasts sharing information regarding wet weather issues and related news articles were distributed in 2007 to approximately 500 people. •

Wet Weather Video – A video was created for the Wet Weather Solutions Program so that an overview of the program can be shared at public meetings. The video will be updated in early 2008 to include information on the Overflow Control Plan details and funding issues.



Road Show – The Wet Weather Solutions Program staff began making presentations in 2006 to neighborhood groups, professional organizations, and various City departments. The road show includes a presentation of the Wet Weather Video and a PowerPoint presentation with details on wet weather-related information. In 2007, 44 organizations, departments, or neighborhood groups received a road show presentation totaling 1,000 persons. d) Wet Weather Website / Information Voicemail & Email Address/ Channel 2 Programming•

Wet Weather Website – The WSD and Wet Weather Solutions Program created a website in 2004 to highlight the planning process, problems, and projects in both the OCP and the KC-One Stormwater Management Plan: www.kcmo.org/wetweather. In the summer of 2007, the meetings page was updated and the Basin Coordinating Committee meeting information was added to the website. There are currently nearly 40 pages of information on the website, not including specific meeting pages.



Information Voicemail & Email Address – The Wet Weather Solutions Program information voicemail (816-513-0124) continues to be monitored regularly. Requests for information are responded to in a timely manner. Citizens and interested persons leave messages with questions on topics such as public meeting information or where to purchase a rain barrel. An email address ([email protected]) was also created for the same purpose. Both the voicemail and email address have had little traffic, but many that have utilized the resources found them to be beneficial. Additionally, the voicemail number and email address are published on all documents that are distributed to the public including the Citizen Action Kit documents.



Channel 2 Programming – The WSD Director and the Community Panel Chair appeared on the local television station’s Talk of the Town program in April 2007. The

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episode featured information on the Wet Weather Community Panel and the Wet Weather Solutions Program. The local television station (Channel 2) also produced several informational videos that were periodically shown on the station. The video segments included Disconnecting Your Downspouts and How to Construct a Rain Garden. The program team also participated occasionally in program development for the WSD produced program- On Tap. e) Rain Gardens Initiative and Best Management Practices – The 10,000 Rain Gardens Initiative is a metropolitan plan to improve water quality by reducing stormwater runoff and pollutants. A rain garden is a shallow basin filled with native plants that captures runoff and filters it. Rain gardens provide an opportunity to reduce water pollution and stream degradation by establishing this low impact development technique as a standard BMP for city departments, property owners, businesses, and developers. The goal of the initiative is to actively engage homeowners, churches, businesses, non-profit groups, and schools to voluntarily reduce wet weather problems. Citizens are encouraged to register their rain garden on the 10,000 Rain Gardens website (www.rainkc.com). In 2007, the initiative was expanded to several professional and public workshops that helped to expand knowledge and training. From 2005 to early 2007, a total of 62 rain garden presentations were given with an average attendance of 15 persons. The initiative also has an electronic newsletter that is distributed to nearly 1,100 persons per quarter. The website contains an average of 2,500 visits per week. Past ad campaigns have seen at least a tripling of this weekly number. A media campaign in Spring 2007 reached participants through television commercials, newspaper inserts, radio commercials, and television appearances. The campaign is estimated to have reached over three million people. There are 284 registered rain gardens currently in the Kansas City area. 2.3

Program Coordination with the MDNR and the USEPA

The WSD coordinates and consults with the MDNR and the USEPA frequently and routinely on many issues. This coordination includes a minimum of quarterly formal meetings with the agencies to discuss issues of common interest and to help assure the efforts of the WSD on the OCP are consistent with regulatory requirements and agency expectations.

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a) Quarterly Meetings – The WSD has met with the USEPA and the MDNR on a quarterly basis since 2003. The following is a summary of the quarterly meetings held in 2007, identifying those topics discussed which directly impact the OCP. •

February 20 o Update on progress of capital improvements projects; o Public Participation Program including Community Panel and Green Solutions Subcommittee meetings, and Basin Coordinating Committees; o Combined sewer outfall identification and warning signs at public access points; o Hydraulic modeling - existing conditions, design storm final results; o Water quality modeling - existing conditions water quality model results; o Stress testing results to date; o Updated listing of diversion structures and outfalls; and o Overall schedule status and near-term schedule for delivery of the CCP.



May 16 o Update on progress of capital improvements projects; o Update on Wet Weather Solutions Public Participation Program including Basin Coordinating Committees and Wet Weather Fairs; o Technical update on sensitive areas; o SSS basins, anticipated Overflow Control Plan components; o CSS basins, status of basin-specific alternatives development and evaluation; and o Overall schedule status and near-term schedule for delivery of the CCP.



August 21 o Update on progress of capital improvements projects; o Public Participation Program including Basin Coordinating Committees, Wet Weather Fairs, Community Panel Meetings, and Green Solutions Subcommittee Position Paper and City Council Resolution; o CSS basins, presentation given to June Community Panel meeting; o CSO Overflow Control: strategy discussion paper; o Near-term schedule for delivery of CCP; and o State/EPA Report - status of Missouri CSO Policy, Missouri SSO Control Guidance, green solutions.



November 20 o Discussion of MDNR and USEPA comments on September 20, 2007 CCP; o Discussion of possible spend out curve for the CCP; o Review of FCA schedule; and o December 11 Community Panel Meeting -Principal Topic – Discussion of “Green Solutions” and Agency Participation Requested.

b) Other Meetings – In addition to the quarterly meetings, the WSD presented the CCP to senior MDNR staff in Jefferson City on October 15.

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a) Technical Conference Calls – The MDNR, the USEPA and the WSD continued monthly conference calls to review technical issues associated with the development of the control plans. Technical conference calls were held in most months in 2007. Topics for each conference call varied, but all pertained to technical interpretation and explanation of documents related to the Overflow Control Plan development. 2.4 Coordination with Other Federal Agencies There has been on-going consultation with several agencies in preparation of the Overflow Control Plan and general coordination of the OCP work. Activities during the past year included: a) United States Army Corps of Engineers – The United States Army Corps of Engineers has active projects on Brush Creek, Blue River and Turkey Creek. The primary objective of these projects is flood control. The OCP staff attended meetings with the Corps to coordinate planning efforts of the OCP with the projects being implemented by the Corps. The Corps has received approval and funding to establish a bi-state planning process for a feasibility study in the Brush Creek basin. This work is being coordinated by the Waterways Division and a Brush Creek Coordination Committee. b) USGS – The ongoing cooperative funding arrangement with the USGS to conduct water quality sampling in Brush Creek and Blue River was continued in 2007. This sampling is done as a cooperative effort between the WSD and the USGS to support a regional watershed approach to the Overflow Control Plan. 2.5

Coordination with Satellite Communities

Twenty-seven satellite communities were identified for the purpose of initiating coordination efforts during development of the SSS Control Plan and the CSO Long Term Control Plan. The communities are: City of Avondale Blue Summit City of Claycomo City of Ferrelview City of Gladstone City of Grandview City of Houston Lake City of Independence Johnson County (Kansas) Wastewater City of Lee’s Summit City of Liberty American Water (Ridgewood Estates) City of North Kansas City City of Northmoor

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Village of Oakview Village of Oakwood Village of Oakwood Park City of Parkville Platte County Regional Sewer District City of Platte Woods City of Pleasant Valley City of Randolph City of Raytown City of Riverside City of Smithville City of Waukomis City of Weatherby Lake

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An initial formal meeting was held on December 14, 2005 between the WSD/OCP team and the communities. The WSD presented an overview of the Overflow Control Plan and described information that the WSD may need from each community/organization for use during Plan development. It was explained that the MDNR and the USEPA has encouraged the WSD to include the satellite communities in the development of the Overflow Control Plan. Such an approach should result in the development and implementation of an overall, coordinated plan for the WSD’s entire sewer service area rather than the numerous separate plans that would be required should the satellite communities eventually be required to prepare their own plans in response to state and federal regulations. Johnson County, North Kansas City, Liberty, Independence, Gladstone, and Raytown were requested to update the status of improvements made to their sewer systems during the past year in October, 2007. These communities provided the requested updates. On November 14, 2007, all of the satellite communities were invited to a meeting at the offices of the WSD to hear an update of the progress of the Overflow Control Plan. Eleven of the communities attended the meeting. In November, 2007, the satellite communities were contacted and asked to provide the WSD with the population in each community that is provided sanitary sewer service by KCMO along with the footage of sanitary sewers in each community that contribute flow to the KCMO sewer system. This information is currently being developed by the communities. Blue River and Westside WWTPs Stress Tests

2.6

Stress test analyses were completed in 2007 at the Westside WWTP. This WWTP receives flow from a portion of the City’s combined sewer system. The plant is permitted for a design flow of 22.5 million gallons per day (MGD). Stress testing activities are summarized in Table 2-4. Table 2-4

STRESS TEST ACTIVITIES AT WESTSIDE WWTP No

Activity/Deliverable

Date

1.

Secondary Plant Stress Testing w/o Bypass

Spring 2007

2.

Perform Whole Plant Stress Testing w/o Bypass

Spring 2007

3.

Perform Whole Plant Stress Testing w/ Bypass

Cancelled

Permission to conduct whole plant testing with bypassing of primary clarifier effluent was obtained from the MDNR for the Blue River and Westside WWTPs. However, whole plant tests were not performed in 2007. The City determined that the difference in treatment capacity between the primary and secondary treatment units at Westside is not large enough to warrant bypass testing. Bypass testing has been put on hold at the Blue River WWTP until measures to better control flow can be implemented.

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A comprehensive report documenting stress test results is being prepared and will be completed in January 2008. The report will include conclusions reached regarding unit process capacities for the Blue River and Westside WWTPs. The report will include recommended modifications to optimize wet weather treatment at the plants. Pilot/Demonstration Projects

2.7

Projects for early implementation of improvements benefiting the public and City system are ongoing and will be identified, evaluated, designed and ultimately constructed. Two such projects include: 2.7.1 Rock Creek / Line Creek Pilot Sewer Rehabilitation Construction of the $1M Rock Creek / Line Creek pilot project was initiated and completed in 2007. This project involved rehabilitating existing sewers and manholes to demonstrate effectiveness of I/I removal. Located in the Line Creek / Rock Creek Basin Area, the project included: •

Over 1,600 feet of pipe replacement;



Approximately 11,400 feet of pipe rehabilitation;



145 new cleanouts;



6 new manholes; and



51 manhole rehabilitations.

Post-construction flow monitoring to determine project effectiveness in reducing I/I was completed on December 14. Preliminary results indicate that the rehabilitation reduced I/I from pre-construction levels. Final results will be available in early 2008. 2.7.2 Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Construction of the $5M sewer rehabilitation project for the Ruskin Heights watershed was substantially complete in late 2007. The Ruskin Heights watershed is a tributary to the Little Blue Valley Sewer District. The project purpose was I/I reduction and elimination of basement backups. Over 100 manholes and 50,000 feet of 8-inch and 15-inch diameter pipe were rehabilitated using a variety of methods. Post construction flow monitoring to determine project effectiveness in reducing I/I was performed from September 15 to December 14. The flow monitoring results will be available in early 2008. Management, Operation and Maintenance (MOM) Program

2.8

During 2007 a draft technical memorandum (self-assessment report) was prepared summarizing the assessment of the WSD’s wastewater collection system MOM practices. The purpose of this selfassessment was to: •

Evaluate MOM activities;



Identify those that are currently operating efficiently:

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Identify practices that need improvement; and



Identify practices that need development of more rigorous procedures.

The main focus of a MOM program, as indicated by the USEPA, is to effectively and proactively manage, operate, and maintain the collection system infrastructure. An effective MOM program should optimize asset lifecycle cost, minimize dry overflows and reduce wet weather overflows. The MOM assessment was performed in accordance with the specific elements of the USEPA’s CMOM Program Self Assessment approach. All capacity issues were considered to be part of the Overflow Control Plan and were not evaluated as part of the self-assessment. Thus, only MOM procedures and activities were evaluated as part of the self-assessment. The self-assessment report incorporates information obtained from on-site interviews with key maintenance staff, review of existing documents, and field visits to the collection system, pump stations, and wastewater equipment. Prior to any on-site activities, the O&M and engineering associates provided preliminary information for review by the OCP. The facilities visited included: •

Administrative offices;



Investigation, cleaning, and repair shops;



Equipment storage, fleet maintenance, wastewater line maintenance shops:



Pump stations; and



Head works pump stations of selected WWTPs.

As part of current O&M strategy in recent years, the WSD has generally enhanced internal programs such as wastewater line maintenance, wastewater pump station maintenance, safety and training, customer service, and system mapping. The WSD relies on information technology as part of their management strategy and is continually developing their information management systems using computer-based technology in most aspects of the collection system O&M program. Specific accomplishments and goals of the MOM program were identified and include: •

Integration of the various information systems currently used by the WSD (Hansen, WinCan, GIS);



Expansion of use of the Hansen computerized maintenance management system to document customer complaints from individual callers, the City’s 311 call center, and other sources to eliminate duplicate service requests, and permit locating previous response actions in a sewerservice location;



Continued use of an infrared aerial survey of sewers in remote locations to detect temperature anomalies, and thereby identify possible leaking sewers that might be contributing to receiving water contamination;

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Continuation of development of a GIS map with attributes for the sewer system. This GIS will be a key tool for tracking maintenance problems, analysis of SSO events, and planning improvements;



Expansion of in-house internal pipe inspection capability by purchase of additional camera equipment to inspect sewer segments during both complaint investigations and internal inspections;



Purchase of additional line maintenance equipment for cleaning and repair of sewer lines and manholes; and



Increase of line maintenance staff and support facilities.

A number of areas where the WSD can improve operations were identified, and recommendations were developed. The recommendations are organized into two groups as follows: y

Level I Programs – Programs to be initiated following completion of MOM self-assessment process.

y

Level II Programs – Programs to be initiated approximately one year after completion of the Level I programs.

Level I Programs recommended include: •

Review collection system map to designate “priority areas” subject to repeat work orders to correct the most common causes of back-ups, blockages, and sewer defects;



Confirm and fully implement standardized condition ratings for all sewer inspection activities;



Confirm or completely implement current mapping and field-data integration projects;



Locate, televise, and GPS and all sewer line segments in “priority areas”;



Locate, televise, and GPS sewer line segments greater than 21 inches in diameter;



Establish an easement clearing program;



Implement a manhole raising program for buried or not-found manholes in streets and easements;



Locate, televise, and GPS manholes and sewer line segments newly accessible due to easement clearing and manhole raising programs;



Inspect all food facilities upstream of priority area sewer line segments;



Continue formalizing existing SSO Response Plan to allow for more rigorous and accessible documentation for corrective actions, clean-up activities, and determination of collection system upgrades;



Improve work planning and controls to streamline work efforts and eliminate duplicative work;



Create a Fast-Track Pump Station Refurbishment Program;

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Enhance existing procedures related to corrosion identification and management by developing written procedures, with standard operating procedures, activity documentation, training requirements, performance measures, and documentation in the WSD Information Management System; and



Update Sewer Use Ordinance.

Level II Programs recommended for implementation following acceptance of the MOM self-assessment process include: •

Develop written procedures by building on existing WSD programs. Written procedures would include standard operating procedures, activity documentation, training requirements, performance measures, and documentation in the WSD Information Management System, for manhole inspections, smoke testing, defect analyses, and private sewer defect analyses;



Develop written procedures for pump station maintenance;



Develop written procedures for gravity sewers preventive maintenance;



Develop written procedures for force main preventive maintenance;



Review and update sewer construction installation and testing program; and



Develop an electronic operations and maintenance manual with provisions for on-line access by the WSD personnel.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Operation and maintenance is critical to proper functioning of the sewer system. This section provides information on what was done in 2007 to reduce overflows. A similar discussion related to CSS areas only is provided in Section 4, which addresses the Nine Minimum Controls. Key topics included in this section are: •

O&M activities; and



Overflow summary.

3.1

Operation and Maintenance Activities

3.1.1 Wastewater Treatment Division The O&M of 40 wastewater pump stations, 18 stormwater pump stations, and 7 WWTPs is the responsibility of the Wastewater Treatment Division. Treatment plants in operation are Todd Creek, Rocky Branch, Northland Mobile Home Park, Fishing River, Birmingham, Blue River (primary and secondary), and Westside. The remainder of this section covers O&M activities typical for all pump stations and treatment plants. The Wastewater Treatment Division maintains Wet Weather Operating Guidelines for the Blue River and Westside WWTPs (which receive flow from CSS and SSS areas). The Guidelines provide guidance for reducing overflows by emphasizing: •

Implementation of proper operating practices;



Minimization of bypasses at the pump stations and treatment plants; and



Maximization of treatment plant capacity.

Specific O&M information for the Blue River and Westside WWTPs is located in Section 4.4.2 and 4.4.3, respectively. Operation of existing interceptors and pump stations to control the flow rate to treatment plants is essential to minimizing plant or upstream manhole overflows. Pumping rates may be increased at one location and decreased at another to maximize flows to the treatment plants while minimizing upstream overflows. Aeration basins are operated such that flow is consistent and the maximum volume is processed through the plant while minimizing solids washout. Facility operations are typically inspected daily depending on past operational experience specific for each facility. Pumps, motors, blowers, fans, air compressors and control panels are inspected manually, visually and environmentally. This inspection includes activities such as:

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Unusual noises and odors are recorded on mechanical equipment;



Motors are checked for hot spots;



Water/grease/ trash around pumps are recorded and cleaned;



Pump seals are checked for leaks;



Valves are opened and closed checking for movement;



Wet wells are checked and cleaned of grease and other debris;



Sump pumps are activated to ensure operation;



Sump pits are cleaned to prevent pump blockage;



Control panels and breakers are checked for unusual appearance, odors, excessive hot spots;



Telemetry/SCADA are checked to determine conditions of the remote monitoring equipment and hazardous materials;



Chemical storage tanks are checked for spills;



Indoor air quality at each facility is checked for unusual odors and hydrogen sulfide levels; and



Air emissions of the incinerator are checked for increased smoke or dust.

Finally, the following are checked for stock/accessibility/completeness and/or functionality: •

Spill kits;



Eyewash/shower;



Warning signs;



Emergency signs/procedures;



Fire extinguishers;



Emergency communication device/ placarding; and



Material Safety Data Sheets and first aid kits.

Operations Division personnel troubleshoot problems, note findings and make corrections. All unresolved issues are reported as a work order and submitted to the Maintenance Division. Maintenance of facilities is important for proper operation and improving treatment capacities. Maintenance procedures involve recording work performed, materials purchased and used, and man hours expended to complete the work. Routine facility maintenance inspection activities include: •

Opening and closing gates;



Adjusting pumping operations;



Cleaning trash racks and bar screens to remove collected debris; and



Grit and debris removal (from grit chambers, rock boxes, mechanical bar screens, and vortex/aerated grit processes).

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The operation of primary clarifier sweep arms and skimmers are checked, cleaned and repaired as needed;



Levels and sludge pumps in clarifiers are checked to ensure that excess solids are not held in the clarifier and that excess water is not pumped to the solids storage tank;



Sludge collectors and sludge skimmers in clarifiers are checked to prevent wash out of solids;



Trickling filters operation is monitored by checking that the distributor arm is properly rotating; and



Grit conveyor belts are checked for alignment and tracking and cleaned of excessive grit buildup.

Grit chambers are cleaned regularly to reduce rocks, grit and other large debris from entering the plant. Rock boxes are cleaned weekly, the day prior to forecasted rain, and daily during rain events. Mechanical bar screens are checked twice per shift (three shifts per day) and emptied as needed thus allowing maximum and consistent plant flow. During a rain event, the trash racks and screens are checked and cleaned as needed to maintain consistent and maximum flow through plants. The total amount of grit and debris removed from all pumping stations and WWTPs in 2007 by the Wastewater Treatment Division was 2316 tons. 3.1.2 Wastewater Line Maintenance Division The Wastewater Line Maintenance Division has lead responsibility for operating and maintaining the collection system. Operation and maintenance of the collection system involves the use of sewer cleaning crews, the Sewer Investigation Section and the Sewer Repair Section. There are 13 Line Maintenance crews that perform routine maintenance on the system including television/inspection, cleaning, and repairing sewer lines and manholes. The Sewer Investigation Section responds to complaints received from the public, and other City departments. Inspections include direct manhole observation and televising sewer segments which are recorded on a work order to identify overflows, reveal excessive I/I, record structural deterioration and determine repair needs. Before televising, cleaning crews remove blockages or accumulated debris. In 2007, 2,067 investigations were performed resulting in 351,720 feet of sewer televised. In addition, the Sewer Investigation Section conducted 2,244 inspections of private lines connecting to the City sewer requested by private contractors.

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Line Maintenance Division sewer cleaning crews typically bucket, reel, or vacuum sewer line segments and manholes to remove and prevent accumulations of debris and sediment that restrict flow. In 2007, 1,873,464 feet of sewers were cleaned resulting in removal of 295 cubic yards of material from sewer mains and manholes. In addition, the City has a City-Wide Sewer System Cleaning contract used on an as-needed basis to assist cleaning in problematic areas. Through that contract approximately 583 cubic yards of material were removed from City sewers. The Sewer Repair Section completes necessary system repairs or replacement of sewer lines and manholes. System repairs typically involve open excavations to replace sewer pipe or manholes. Manhole rehabilitation involves minor repairs such as patching a hole or raising manhole adjustment rings. Private contractors are utilized when Line Maintenance Division does not have the technology or manpower to perform work such as cured in-place pipe, sliplining, or pipe bursting. In 2007, 3,086 feet of sewer mains were repaired, 3,745 feet of private lines in the City right-of-way were repaired, 24 manholes were completely replaced, and 110 manholes were rehabilitated. 3.2

SSS Overflows Summary

The Wastewater Line Maintenance Division records the total number of dry weather bypasses in the SSS. Dry weather SSS overflows comprised 66 of the 72 total overflows reported in 2007. Causes of these overflows include: •

Grease stoppages;



Root invasion;



Debris in sewer line;



Debris in manholes;



Debris on grates;



Vandalism;



Broken and collapsed main lines;



Breaks on force mains; and



Construction activity.

The CSS dry weather overflows are discussed in NMC Section 4. Corrective actions have been completed including cleanup and repairs on collapsed lines and damaged structures. The Wastewater Treatment Division records bypasses associated with the treatment plants and pump stations. There were a total of 23 wet and dry weather bypasses reported in 2007. Causes of these bypasses include pump airlock, downed power lines, power outages, equipment failure, force main breaks, and severe rain. Bypasses for 2007 were reported to the Kansas City Regional Office of MDNR.

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NINE MINIMUM CONTROLS

This section identifies, evaluates and documents ongoing and new control measures, resulting from progress in the Nine Minimum Controls (NMC) program and OCP in 2007. The goal of the NMC is to reduce overflows from the CSS and their effects on receiving water quality. By definition, the NMC’s are low cost measures. As such they do not require extensive engineering studies or major construction and should be capable of implementation in less than approximately two years. Minimum controls are not temporary measures, but are related components in the overflow control planning process and development of the Overflow Control Plan. Documentation developed for NMC establishes baseline conditions, evaluates alternatives and demonstrates effectiveness that can be implemented through the Overflow Control Plan. Table 4-1 describes each NMC and identifies significant control measure accomplishments for 2007. Each control measure accomplishment is explained in further detail under the applicable NMC section. Table 4-1 2007 NMC Accomplishments Minimum Control Control Measure Accomplishments

1

Proper operation and regular maintenance programs

2

Maximization of storage in the collection system

3

Review and modification of pretreatment requirements

4

Maximization of flow to Publically Owned Treatment Works (POTW)

5

Elimination of CSOs during dry weather

6

Control of solids and floatable materials in CSOs

7

Pollution prevention programs to reduce contaminants in CSOs

8

Public notification

9

Monitor to characterize CSO impacts and effectiveness of CSO controls

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Routine maintenance procedures Routine inspection schedules Emergency response protocol Training and safety practices Wet weather overflow reporting procedures Inspected flow regulating structures Conducted CCTV inspections Cleaned CSS interceptor & collection lines Source control technologies Optimized sewer system Inflow reduction and storage Inventory nondomestic CSS discharges Assessed nondomestic CSO discharge impacts Evaluated feasible modifications Updated wet weather operating guidelines Controlled & optimized WWTP grit & flow WWTP capacity study - Stress Testing Inspected BRIS manholes & modeled capacity Inspected to identify DWOs Corrected primary causes of DWOs Dry weather overflow reporting procedures Routine preventative cleaning of system Repaired & cleaned catch basins Street sweeping Construction site erosion control Grit removal Household Hazardous Waste Program Keep Kansas City Beautiful Campaign 10,000 Rain Gardens – Media/Education Campaign Food Code Training Classes Industrial Waste Newsletter CSO notification Public education program Inspected CSS interceptor & collection lines Compiled CSS interceptor into database Identified & mapped CSO structures & outfalls Water quality monitoring

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NMC 1 – Proper Operation and Regular Maintenance Programs

4.1

“The first minimum control should consist of a program that clearly establishes operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures to ensure that a CSS and treatment facility will function in a way to maximize treatment of combined sewage and still comply with NPDES permit limitations. Implementation of this minimum control will reduce the magnitude, frequency, and duration of CSOs by enabling existing facilities to perform as effectively as possible. Essential elements of a proper operation and maintenance (O&M) program include maintenance of suitable records and identification of O&M as a high management priority.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls 4.1.1 Operation & Maintenance Control Measures The Wastewater Line Maintenance Division of WSD is responsible for O&M control measures in the collection system. This Division performs regular inspection, cleaning and repair for both the CSS and the SSS. The Wastewater Treatment Division is responsible for the O&M of the Blue River and Westside WWTPs which treat all the flow from the CSS areas. The O&M of the CSS involves the use of the: •

Sewer investigation section;



Sewer cleaning crews; and



Sewer repair section.

Line Maintenance Division has three sewer cleaning crews dedicated to flow regulating structure cleaning, inspection and maintenance. This work is separate from the inspection work performed by the Engineering Division under NMC 2 or the Industrial Waste Control Division under NMC 3. The Line Maintenance Division adheres to guidelines established in the CSO Sewer Maintenance Manual. The Manual, updated annually, provides guidelines to personnel for the proper O&M of the CSS. Guidelines include: •

Schedules for routine inspections;



Emergency response protocol;



Dry weather overflow reporting procedures; and



Training and safety practices.

4.1.2 Wet Weather Operating Guidelines The Wastewater Treatment Division Wet Weather Operating Guidelines for Blue River WWTP and Westside WWTP were not updated in 2007. Updates to the guidelines are planned after final recommendations from the stress tests are complete. The collection system serving these facilities contains both separate sewers and combined sewers. The goals of the guidelines are to reduce sewer overflows by maximizing the flow through the treatment plants.

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4.1.3 Routine Maintenance Sewer cleaning crews and sewer repair section perform routine maintenance of the system. Sewer cleaning crews bucketed sewer line segments and flow regulating structures throughout 2007. WSD also contracted with Ace Pipe Cleaning Company to provide routine bucketing services. WSD keeps a wastewater maintenance log that tracks the year’s maintenance activities. In 2007, the Line Maintenance Division performed the following: •

2,067 investigations in response to complaint calls;



2,244 inspections of private lines connecting to the City sewer system;



110 manhole rehabilitations; and



24 new manhole constructions to replace existing manholes.

The Stormwater Line Maintenance Division also performed routine maintenance within the CSS areas. There were 9,324 storm inlets cleaned and inspected and 144 storm inlets repaired or replaced in 2007. 4.1.4 Non-Routine Maintenance and Emergency Procedures The sewer investigation section, sewer cleaning crews, and the sewer repair section respond to all reported bypasses. The WSD website provides an after-hours emergency number for citizens or businesses to call upon discovery of bypasses in progress. 4.1.5 Training and Safety Practices Training for personnel involved in the sewer system O&M is primarily on-the-job-training, in a classroom or during 15-minute tailgate sessions. Training is provided by experienced Crew Leaders, Supervisors, and the Maintenance Superintendent of the Line Maintenance Division, WSD’s Safety Officer, and when necessary outside professionals. All personnel involved in O&M received training in the following: •

First aid (CPR is optional);



Driving (safe / defensive procedures);



Traffic control (proper procedures, setup and safety);



Confined space entry (proper use of equipment);



JetVac cleaning or backhoe operations;



Competent person shoring;



WinCan TV inspection software; and



General safety procedures for driving, trench, equipment operation, fall protection, fire prevention, ladder safety, and lifting/back.

4.1.6 Summary of Inspections, Maintenance and Cleaning In 2007, WSD performed inspections and maintenance activities on the collection systems, treatment plants, and flow regulating structures. The summary of activities for 2007 includes:

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Wet weather overflows (WWOs) reporting procedures;



Inspected flow regulating structures;



Conducted closed circuit television (CCTV) inspections; and



Cleaned CSS interceptor and collection lines.

a)

b)

c)

d)

Wet weather overflows (WWOs) reporting procedures – Reporting WWOs or bypasses which occur at facilities such as pump stations and WWTPs is the responsibility of Treatment Division. In 2007, there were 17 bypass events that occurred at 9 different pump stations. There were 36 wet weather bypass events at the Blue River WWTP and 23 events at the Westside WWTP (includes the Turkey Creek and Santa Fe pump stations). A bypass event starts when a gate is opened and ends when the gate is closed. An event might last four hours or four days as a result of one rainfall or a series of rainfall events. Inspected flow regulating structures - In 2007, the Line Maintenance Division continued to inspect the City’s diversion structures. The diversion structures are designed to direct flows during dry weather to Blue River WWTP or Westside WWTP. During wet weather they are designed to overflow a portion of the flow to Brush Creek, Blue River, Kansas River, and Missouri River or their other immediate tributaries. The inspection interval varies for each structure due to historical records of performance and sensitivity of nearby surroundings and surface waters. Inspections were conducted, mainly during dry weather, to identify: •

Overflows;



Accumulated debris and blockages;



excessive I/I;



Operational status of the structure; and



Repair needs.

Using a diversion structure inventory, inspection crews were able to readily view detailed structure information such as inspection log forms, inventory sheets, schematics, profiles, and sectional views of the structure. Conducted CCTV inspections – The Line Maintenance Division stores internal line CCTV data in the Hansen maintenance management system database where it can be retrieved. The Hansen database is maintained and organized by sewer line. In 2007, 351,720 feet of sewer were televised. In addition, a contractor conducted city-wide television inspection on 60,000 feet of sanitary sewer. This digital video inspection will help to evaluate and make repairs necessary to extend the life of the sewer system. Cleaned CSS interceptor and collection lines - Throughout the 2007 calendar year, existing interceptors were cleaned resulting in the increase of available conveyance and storage capacities with no additional construction or modifications of existing facilities. WSD currently has a city-wide sewer system cleaning contract to remove and prevent accumulations

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of debris and sediment that restrict flow on an as-needed basis. Line Maintenance Division crews cleaned 1,873,464 feet of sewer in 2007. An additional 60,000 feet of sewer was cleaned by Ace Pipe Cleaning as part of a contract with WSD. 4.2

NMC 2 – Maximization of Storage in the Collection System

“The second minimum control consists of making relatively simple modifications to the lines to enable the system to store wet weather flows until downstream sewers and treatment facilities can handle them. More complex modifications should be evaluated as part of the LTCP.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls

4.2.1 Alternative Methods to Maximize Collection System Storage Source controls improve the quantity or quality of runoff that enters the collection system. While these measures are usually labor-intensive and increase O&M costs, they do not involve large capital improvement projects. In 2007, the city implemented the following source controls: •

Street sweeping;



Construction site erosion and sediment control;



Catch basin cleaning; and



Industrial pretreatment to remove obstructions of flow.

4.2.2 Procedures in Place for Maximizing Collection System Storage The Department focused its efforts in 2007 on rehabilitation, modification, and cleaning of critical sewers in the CSS. Sewer rehabilitation and sewer cleaning were performed throughout the year to address critical areas found through smoke testing and inspections. a) Sewer Rehabilitation - During CCTV inspection, the sewer line is cleaned of all debris then televised. Capacity increases when clogged lines are cleared of debris. Potential repairs may include trenchless cured in place pipe lining, trenchless sliplining, pipe bursting, or open cut sewer replacement. The Engineering Division typically bids this work out to private contractors when the Line Maintenance Division does not have the technology or manpower to perform the work. Below is a list of the sewer rehabilitation projects in the planning, design, or construction stages in 2007 including I/I reduction projects. In addition, individual project data sheets are presented in Section 5, providing a detailed description on each project. 4.3

NMC 3 – Review and Modification of Pretreatment Requirements

“Under the third minimum control, the municipality should determine whether non-domestic sources are contributing to CSO impacts and, if so, investigate ways to control them. Once implemented, this minimum control should not require additional effort unless CSS characterization and modeling indicate

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that a pollutant from a non-domestic source is causing a specific health, water quality, or environmental problem.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls The Industrial Waste Control Division continued to regulate non-domestic discharges in 2007. The Division is responsible for implementing and enforcing Chapter 60 Article IV of the Kansas City Code of Ordinances and several city-wide programs including: •

The Federal Pretreatment Program;



The Surcharge Program for high strength wastewaters;



The Oil & Grease Management Program;



An annual review of pretreatment requirements; and



The Inter-jurisdictional Sewer Service Program.

These activities incorporate the following control measures: •

Inventory non-domestic CSS discharges - Identification of significant industrial users (SIU);



Assess non-domestic CSO discharges - Implementation of the surcharge program to evaluate the impact of non-domestic wastewater; and



Evaluate feasible modifications - Annual review of pretreatment requirements.

4.3.1 Federal Pretreatment Program The Industrial Waste Control Division’s administration of the Federal Pretreatment Program is subject to regular review by both MDNR and USEPA Region VII. The annual report of KCMO’s Pretreatment Program activities is filed with MDNR each March. The report includes the following: •

Companies in significant non-compliance – A list of SIUs that were in non-compliance during the first half of 2007 was published as a “Public Notice” in the Kansas City Star on September 16, 2007. A “Public Notice” for companies in non-compliance in the second half of 2007 was published on February 24, 2008.



Inter-jurisdictional Agreement Status – In 2007 there were 28 inter-jurisdictional agreements that regulate flows to the City’s collection system.



Permit Activity – A list of SIUs in 2007 that have dropped their permit status or became newly permitted.



Annual Enforcement Log – A list of industries for which enforcement actions and monetary penalties were taken in response to non-compliance events that occurred in calendar year 2007.



Notices of Violations (NOVs) – A list of 37 NOVs issued in 2007 (16 in first half; 21 in second half of 2007), with assessed financial penalties totaling $15,550.

For SIUs, the Industrial Waste Control Division has identified the regulated discharge flow volume, potential pollutants of concern, drainage basins, and the pump station(s) which serves the SIU. With a

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total of 70 SIUs permitted in 2007 under the program, more than half are located in the CSS area. Each of these businesses was inspected in 2007 and monitored periodically for conformance with its wastewater discharge permit conditions. 4.3.2 Surcharge Program The Surcharge Program involves sampling non-domestic wastewaters and applying a surcharge for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), TSS or fats/oil/grease (FOG) concentrations above that in “normal domestic sewage” as defined in Chapter 60 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Food handling operations such as restaurants are the most affected by this ordinance. The surcharge program is instrumental in making customers aware of the effects of their discharges on the sewer system and causing them to change their operations or housekeeping procedures. In 2007, 249 individual contributors were applied a surcharge. 4.3.3 Oil & Grease Management Program The Oil & Grease Management Program objective is to encourage non-domestic sources to limit discharge of FOG. The primary non-domestic sources of FOG discharges are restaurants, many of which are in the CSS area. The potential for stoppages causing problems in the CSS area has made the Oil & Grease Management Program an essential part of Kansas City’s implementation of NMC 3. The Oil & Grease Management Program encompasses outreach, inspections and enforcement. One segment of the Health Department’s Food Handler Training Class is devoted to best management practices for FOG. During inspection of a facility by the Industrial Waste Control Division, a handout about these best management practices is provided in a format for easy posting. Facility personnel are informed about Ordinance requirements regarding FOG discharges and about the potential for enforcement if these requirements are not met. A total of 1,349 food service facilities were inspected in 2007, of which 764 were in the CSS area. The Oil and Grease Manager inspects food facilities, and imposes enforcement actions as required. There were seven enforcement actions for notices of violation for FOG. Enforcement actions included: •

Requiring shorter cleaning cycles;



Requiring replacement of grease traps with grease interceptors; and



Temporary shut down of food facilities until grease trap problems were resolved.

4.3.4 Review of Pretreatment Requirements Every year the Industrial Waste Control Division reviews the pretreatment program to determine whether changes are warranted. Considerations such as economic and environmental impacts are taken into account when evaluating potential changes. These include an assessment of the non-domestic discharges to the CSS, and the impact of non-domestic discharges on CSOs. There were no changes to the administration of the pretreatment program in 2007.

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4.3.5 Education – 2007 Annual Joint Users’ Meeting The annual joint training meeting of the Industrial Waste Control Division and the Water Pollution Control of the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas was held April 18, 2007 at KCMO Water Services, 4800 E. 63rd Street in KCMO. The theme was “Sustainable Green Development”. There were presentations on Kansas City Climate Protection Plan, green operations in storm sewers, and sustainable design principles. The audience was mainly permittees and government regulators. The speakers were both regulators/officials and concerned citizens whose common goal was to keep the water in the greater Kansas City metro clean. Local and state officials and the OCP provided updates summarizing future plans that extend into the next three decades. Question and answer sessions left the audience informed, thinking and looking forward to next year’s meeting. 4.4

NMC 4 – Maximization of Flow to the POTW for Treatment

“The fourth minimum control entails simple modifications to the CSS and treatment plants to enable as much wet weather flow as possible to reach the treatment plants. The objective of this minimum control is to reduce the magnitude, frequency, and duration of CSOs that flow untreated into receiving waters. Municipalities should identify and evaluate more complex CSS and POTWs (publicly owned treatment works) modifications as part of their LTCPs.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls 4.4.1 Control Measures Maximizing Flow to WWTP Control measures maximizing wet weather flows to the Blue River and Westside WWTP reduce the volume of overflows from the CSS. Stress testing was conducted at the Westside plant in 2007 to determine the treatment efficiency under high flow/wet weather conditions. Documentation of flow maximizing control measures provided a resource to identify and evaluate simple modifications affecting capacity including:

4.4.2



Updated wet weather operating guidelines;



Controlled grit removal;



Optimized flow rate; and



Studied WWTP capacity impacts.

Maximizing Flow to Blue River WWTP a) Stress Testing. Plans in 2007 called for a whole plant test with primary flow bypass. This test was not conducted because the necessary conditions (wet weather concurrent with all wastewater treatment units functioning at 100%) did not occur. There was also a concern about the ability to control flows during the test with the existing gate configuration at the primary effluent junction box.

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Plans now call for going forward with upgrading the structures and hydraulic controls to enable operation of the plant in primary effluent bypassing mode. The goal is to reduce the overall impact on the receiving stream by maximizing the primary plant capacity, which is estimated to exceed the secondary plant capacity by 60-120 MGD. b) Wet Weather Operating Guidelines - Wet Weather Operating Guidelines were last updated in February 2005 and distributed to Chief Plant Operators for implementation. Chief Plant Operators inform and train the other plant operators. Goals of the guidelines include the following: •

To prepare the WWTP for storm events by reducing rocks and grit accumulation;



To reduce overflows from the CSS by monitoring pumping levels;



To minimize bypasses at diversion structures by regulating incoming flow; and



To maximize treatment of wet weather flows by balancing process operations.

The three general methods of operator training include: •

On the job;



Tailgate sessions; and



Classes.

WSD and Treatment Division sponsored training on wet weather operations and wet weather operating guidelines. Tailgate sessions, 15 minutes in length, are held twice a month and cover topics such as safety, sampling, pump controls and wet weather operations. Responding to real situations with on the job training continued to be the most effective method of training. c) Controlled Grit Removal - Grit entering the WWTP is removed by a number of methods including the rock box, mechanical bar screen, vortex separator, and aerated grit system. The performance of the vortex system for 2007 was limited, as significant down time occurred following a structural failure in the sidewalls. Figure 4-1 compares the annual tons of grit removed by the rock box and the vortex system at the Blue River WWTP for the past several years. d) Optimized Flow Rate - The Blue River WWTP receives flow from the BRIS and the NEID interceptor sewer. The diversion chambers ahead of Blue River Pump Station and the NEID Pump Station regulate flow to the plant to avoid internal WWTP overflows.

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Tons Removed

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ROCK BOX VORTEX

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2006

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4.4.3 Maximizing Flow to Westside WWTP a) Stress Testing - Stress tests were conducted at the Westside WWTP. The goal was to determine the hydraulic capacity, treatment removal efficiency, and process recovery time under high flow conditions. Individual process units were tested (grit removal, primary clarifiers, and activated sludge/final clarifiers) in 2006, while a whole plant test was conducted in 2007. Hourly BOD, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and TSS samples were taken during the test. Based on these test results, it was decided there was not sufficient excess capacity in the primary clarifiers to conduct a whole plant test with primary flow bypass. b) Controlled Grit Removal - All efforts to control the quantity of grit reaching the WWTP will maximize and improve the efficiency of treatment processes. Work continued in 2007 on design of rock boxes at Turkey Creek and Santa Fe Pump Stations. In 2007, 14 tons of screenings, trash and debris were removed from outlying pump stations in CSS areas. c) Optimized Flow Rate - All flow to the Westside WWTP is pumped from the sources listed below. During wet weather conditions, there is enough pumping capacity available to overload Westside WWTP. •

Turkey Creek Pump Station - Monitored and balanced CSS flow to WWTP;



Santa Fe Pump Station - Monitored and balanced CSS flow to WWTP;



Line Creek Pump Station - Monitored SSS flow only; with approximately 50% to Westside WWTP and 50% to Blue River WWTP via the collection system. Normal operational methods give Line Creek Pump Station preference during wet weather events to minimize SSO;



Downtown Airport Pump Station – CSS & SSS flow; and



Harlem Pump Station – SSS flow.

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NMC 5 – Elimination of CSOs During Dry Weather

4.5

“The fifth minimum control, elimination of CSOs during dry weather, includes any measures taken to ensure that the CSS does not overflow during dry weather flow conditions. Since the NPDES program prohibits dry weather overflows (DWOs), the requirement for DWO elimination is enforceable independent of any programs for the control of CSOs. DWO control measures include improved O&M, as well as physical changes to regulator and overflow devices...” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls 4.5.1 Control Measures The WSD continues to implement measures to minimize dry weather overflows (DWOs). Control measures implemented in previous years that were continued in 2007 included: •

Inspect to identify DWOs;



Correct primary causes of DWOs;



Notification to MDNR when DWO occurs;



Routine preventative cleaning of system; and



Report DWOs by Wastewater Treatment Division.

4.5.2 Implementation and Documentation 4.5.2.1 Inspect to Identify DWOs All flow regulating structures are inspected on a routine basis to verify that they are functioning properly. This includes diversion structures and flow splitters. Diversion structures are defined as structures that direct excess wet weather flows to receiving waters. Flow splitters are defined as structures that divert flows in the CSS but do not direct flow to receiving waters (one or more flow regulating structures are downstream of the structure, upstream of the receiving waters). The inspection interval varies for each structure based on historical records of performance and the sensitivity of the area surrounding the structure. In 2007, as documented in the MDNR Wastewater Bypass Report Forms and shown in Table 4-2, there were 18 DWOs in the CSS area compared to 22 in 2006. Routine inspection by Line Maintenance Division and other city staff discovered 10 DWOs, with the remainder discovered and reported by citizens. Table 4-2 DWOs in CSS area Discovered and Reported By Occurrences 2004 2005 2006 11 21 18 Reported by Citizen 12 6 4 Discovered by WSD 23 27 22 Total

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4.5.2.2 Correct Primary Causes of DWOs The causes for DWOs in 2007 were similar to the previous 3 years (see Table 4-3), with debris in manholes/ lines, damaged manholes/lines and grease blockages accounting for 89 % of all causes. Root blockage in sewer lines was also a significant cause for DWOs. In many cases where grease blockage was listed as the primary cause for a DWO, a root blockage in the line was also cleared, indicating that the two causes are related. Table 4-3 Primary Causes of DWOs in CSS Areas Cause of Blockage 2004-2006 2007 43% 50% Line & MH Debris 21% 28% Line & MH Damage 23% 11% Grease 13% 11% Roots In all DWO occurences, the primary cause of the DWO is corrected and MDNR is notified of the occurrence within 24 hours. Follow-up written reports are made within five days of the original notification. In all occurences, the area around the DWO is cleaned and inspected for any debris or contaminants. If grease was determined to be a primary cause of the DWO, the Industrial Waste Control Division is notified of the occurence for further investigation. In the case of DWOs caused by vandalism, the standard manhole covers are replaced with bolt-down covers to deter future vandalism. 4.5.2.3 Routine Preventative Cleaning of System The 2007 City-Wide Sewer System Cleaning project primarily involved cleaning of larger diameter sewers, heavily silted lines, or lines that had severe blockages. This was a city-wide project, but many of the lines cleaned were in the CSS. The primary purpose of this contract was to supplement the sewer cleaning efforts of the Line Maintenance Division. Ace Pipe Cleaning, as part of the project, removed approximately 583 cubic yards of material. 4.5.2.4 Reported DWOs by Wastewater Treatment Division DWOs or bypasses which occur at pump stations and WWTPs are investigated and reported by the Wastewater Treatment Division. MDNR is notified within 24 hours of discovery and a Wastewater Bypass Report Form is submitted within 5 days of the occurrence. In 2007, there was one reported DWO in the CSS. This overflow occurred at the Blue River WWTP. It occurred as a result of a power loss during an ice storm. There were no observed environmental impacts to receiving waters. 4.6

NMC 6 - Control of Solids and Floatable Material in CSOs

“The sixth minimum control is intended to reduce, if not eliminate, visible floatables and solids using relatively simple measures. Simple devices including baffles, screens, and racks can be used to remove

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coarse solids and floatables from combined sewage . . .” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls Methods and Considerations to Prevent Extraneous Solids and Floatables from Entering the CSS The WSD and other City departments employ several methods for preventing extraneous solids and floatables from entering the CSS including: 4.6.1



Repair and Clean Catch Basins - WSD is responsible for the proper functioning of catch basins city-wide. The Stormwater Line Maintenance Division performs catch basin cleaning and repairs.



Street Sweeping - The Public Works Department sweeps streets on a routine schedule to reduce trash, silt and other debris on the streets and in the sewer system shown in Table 4-4. Improved residential streets city-wide are swept on three cycles May through December and once between January and April. The main arterial system is swept on four cycles between May and November. The Downtown system (within the downtown loop) is swept on 61 cycles between May and November and on 19 cycles between December and April. Table 4-4

STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM RESULTS Year 2004 2005 2006 2007



Debris Collected (cubic yards) 31,893 20,533 26,663 21,982

Distance Swept (miles) 18,971 15,063 20,614 20,689

Construction Site Erosion Control - Soil erosion from construction activity can increase the quantity of turbidity, nutrients, metals and sediment in the receiving sewer and waters. Sedimentation problems can potentially reduce the hydraulic capacity of sewer lines, leading to overflows. The implementation and enforcement of erosion control regulations can be an extremely effective method reducing these constituents in the flow in the CSS. Construction work is required to conform to City engineering and construction standards for all public or private work. The City has been working in recent years to revise four important design and construction standards that can impact water quality in the CSS. The following standards were made effective in October 2007: o o o o

Section 2100 - Grading and Site Preparation; Section 5100 - Erosion and Sediment Control; Section 5600 - Storm Drainage Systems and Facilities; and Storm Drainage BMP Manual.

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NMC 7 – Pollution Prevention Programs to Reduce Contaminants in CSOs

4.7

“The seventh minimum control, pollution prevention, is intended to keep contaminants from entering the CSS and thus receiving waters via CSOs. Most of the suggested measures involve behavioral change rather than construction of storage or treatment devices.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls The pollution prevention measures covered in this minimum control were implemented by WSD to encourage residents and business owners to minimize or eliminate their contaminants from entering the combined sewers and, in turn, the rivers and streams. The programs and documentation include: •

Household Hazardous Waste Program;



Keep Kansas City Beautiful Campaign;



10,000 Rain Gardens;



Food Handler Training Classes;



Industrial Waste Newsletter; and



Street sweeping (see NMC 6).

Household Hazardous Waste Program In 2007, The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program continued to accept, manage and recycle or safely dispose of excess or unwanted household chemicals. The program accepted chemicals from residents in 32 cities throughout Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties as well as residents in unincorporated areas of Jackson and Clay Counties. The program provides residents a clean alternative for disposal of used oil and other chemicals that may otherwise be disposed in storm drains or other inappropriate places. In addition, the program accepts conditionally exempt quantities of hazardous materials from city-operated facilities. Throughout the year the program served approximately 8,291 households and took in approximately 1,113,249 pounds of household hazardous waste. As a part of this program, WSD manages a permanent HHW Facility and the Swap Shop. A Regional HHW Collection Program is coordinated by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Kansas City and the City of Lee’s Summit. The regional program sponsors HHW Mobile Collection Events, and was recognized by the USEPA for excellent implementation of an Environmental Management System.

4.7.1

a) Household Hazardous Waste Facility A permanent HHW Facility is located at the Environmental Campus in KCMO. It is one of two regional facilities located in the greater metropolitan area. It offers service by appointment only and at no charge to residents of Kansas City and the MARC Solid Waste Management District HHW participating communities. The facility accepts HHW products such as household cleaners, lawn and garden products, automotive fluids, and paints/paint related products to avoid improper disposal.

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b) Swap Shop The Swap Shop, also located at the Environmental Campus, offers reusable products from those that have been brought to the HHW facility or mobile collection events. In 2007, it was open Tuesday through Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm to anyone including residents, not-for-profit organizations, contractors, etc. All items are free except for 5-gallon buckets of paint, which sell for $15. Items such as household paint, automotive paint, oil, antifreeze, spray paint, fertilizers, and miscellaneous craft items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. c) Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Events In addition to the two permanent HHW facilities, residents of participating communities can drop off products at any of the HHW Mobile Collection Events hosted throughout the year. Residents had an opportunity to attend any of the events listed in Table 4-5. HHW Mobile Collection Events are funded by KCMO and the MARC Solid Waste Management District. Events are staffed by a crew of trained city personnel, and usually take place at a school, church or public parking lot. Table 4-5 2007 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MOBILE COLLECTION EVENTS Total Waste Collected (pounds) Date Host Community April 7 Independence 83,801 April 21 Blue Springs 31,527 May 5 Platte City 12,550 May 12 Northland 22,123 May 19 Excelsior Springs 17,153 June 2 Grain Valley 20,369 June 16 Central City 11,554 June 16 Harrisonville 24,730 June 30 Gladstone 31,023 August 4 Riverside 19,462 August 18 Belton 34,760 September 8 Kearney 14,442 September 8 Waldo/Brookside 37,088 September 22 Raymore 25,858 October 6 Henrietta 3,827 October 8 Ruskin Heights 13,577 October 20 Liberty 27,408 Note: These events accepted HHW including automotive fluids, batteries, fuels, household cleaners, lawn & garden products, pesticides, paints and related products.

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4.7.2 Keep Kansas City Beautiful Campaign The Keep Kansas City Beautiful Campaign efforts in 2007 included litter prevention, community beautification and waste reduction and recycling through various programs highlighting these specific issues. The campaign’s current focus areas include litter abatement, public awareness and education, with programs including: •

Earth Day;



Great American Cleanup;



Kansas City Environmental Education Network; and



Week of Water.

a) Earth Day WSD took part in the 37th anniversary of Earth Day on April 28 which supports environmental issues. More than 2,500 people gathered for the 11th Annual Kansas City EarthWalk and the Kansas City EarthFest. Teams of more than 400 people walked trails to raise money for local environmental education programs. A record number of exhibitors informed and entertained the public with planet-friendly education and activities for children and adults. WSD supported the 2007 Kansas City EarthFest by donating bottled water to the walkers. b) Great American Cleanup In 2007, volunteers worked to keep Kansas City beautiful. Volunteers held over 100 clean-up, beautification and education events, collected tons of litter, cleaned illegal dumping sites, collected tires for recycling, planted flowers and trees, and cleaned streets, parks and rivers. These events have reduced litter in Kansas City the last five years. c) Kansas City Environmental Education Network (KCEEN) The Kansas City Environmental Education Network is a program by Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) which focuses efforts on environmental education in the Kansas City region. KCEEN plans environmentally-themed events, publishes an e-newsletter and provides resources to area schools, youth organizations and environmental educators on environmental topics for lesson plans and activities. As an active participant, WSD serves as a catalyst to help unite environmental educators with resources such as curricula for their classrooms. This past year KCEEN updated their resource guide for educators and held a grant writing workshop lead by those who have successfully written grants and informed educators where funds are available. Teachers who attended left with grants written in hand. d) Week of Water The annual Missouri River Watershed Festival was held at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday, October 5. WSD was one of the co-hosts for this event. Additionally, WSD associates from Stormwater Utility and the Marketing and Public Relations Divisions participated in this regional event. This event included a rain barrel art contest with a display of the top four winning barrels. These winners were chosen from over a dozen of barrels that were painted and submitted by school students, scout groups, and employees from government agencies and non-

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profit organizations. The festival also hosted over thirty educational exhibits on watershed information, non-point source pollution prevention, stormwater quality, and other environmental topics. The festival rallied nearly 750 students (grades 6-8) from the region. On Saturday, October 6 volunteers from the general public, various government agencies and schools were ferried to the banks and islands along the Missouri River to clean up debris that was washed ashore as part of the Missouri River Relief. Boats were provided by local government agencies and businesses. 4.7.3 10,000 Rain Gardens The 10,000 Rain Gardens program was initiated in fall 2005 to improve water quality by reducing stormwater runoff and pollutants. Kansas City is researching available water quality grants to fund the construction of rain gardens in the urban core neighborhood. Potential grant funding and local matching funds will also include installation of rain barrels and disconnecting of downspouts. Rain gardens provide an opportunity to reduce water pollution and stream degradation by establishing this low impact development technique as a standard BMP for city departments, property owners, businesses, and developers. Currently there are 284 registered rain gardens in the Kansas City area. 4.7.4 Food Handler Training Classes Since the fall of 2001, the Industrial Waste Control Division and the Food Protection Program of the Health Department have offered training classes to restaurant personnel on code compliance. The Food Handler Training Class is mandatory and designed to provide information necessary for restaurant personnel to operate their food establishments in compliance with the City Food Code and City Sewer Use Ordinance. Each class is offered approximately every month. The classes include a section on BMPs for FOG and are taught by the Oil & Grease Management Program Coordinator from WSD. The purpose is to teach participants the proper disposal methods for FOG and the negative impacts when they are not disposed of properly. 4.7.5 Industrial Waste Newsletter The Industrial Waste Control Division distributes an “Industrial Waste Newsletter” (see Appendix A) periodically via e-mail to permittees. In 2007, 74 SIUs who carry a wastewater discharge permit in KCMO and Kansas City, Kansas received the newsletters. The newsletter provides informative news articles about a wide variety of topics. Readers are also encouraged to submit letters and articles relevant to industrial waste issues. Topics in 2007 included: •

Hazardous waste cleanup;



Decrease in toxic chemical release;



Checkups to spot illegal discharges; and



Intermediate sampling to prevent violations.

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NMC 8 - Public Notification to Ensure the Public Receives Adequate Notification of CSO Occurrences and CSO Impacts

“The intent of the eighth minimum control is to inform the public of the location of CSO outfalls, the actual occurrences of CSOs, the possible health and environmental effects of CSOs, and the recreational or commercial activities curtailed as a result of CSOs. The measure selected should be the most costeffective measure that provides reasonable assurance that the affected public is informed in a timely manner.” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls WSD control measures for public notification involve CSO notification and an extensive public education program to reduce exposure to potential health risks. 4.8.1 CSO Notification One hundred four new signs were installed in 2007 along waterways receiving CSOs. The signs warn bystanders to avoid contact with the water during and 72 hours following rain events. The WSD began the necessary work for sign installation at each of the 90 outfall locations in 2007. Each sign will identify the outfall and provide the public a means to report overflows. In addition, a contact number is provided if the public wants more information. The signs will provide a telephone number directing the caller to the WSD dispatcher on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Citizens can report CSOs to the dispatcher, who then forwards the messages to the appropriate WSD staff. 4.8.2 Public Education Program WSD’s extensive public education program continued in 2007 (See Appendix A). The 2007 program elements included meetings with neighborhoods (See Appendix B) and use of cable television, pamphlets, brochures, and internet websites. The goal was to raise awareness, educate and connect with the public on issues concerning CSOs and other wet weather issues. 4.9

NMC 9 – Monitoring to Effectively Characterize CSO Impacts and the Efficacy of CSO Controls

“The ninth minimum control involves visual inspections and other simple methods to determine the occurrence and apparent impacts of CSOs. This minimum control is an initial characterization of the CSS to collect and document information on overflow occurrences and known water quality problems and incidents that reflect use impairments by CSOs. Changes in the occurrences of such incidents can provide a preliminary indication of the effectiveness of the NMC” - USEPA, CSO Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls 4.9.1 Characterizing the CSS Characterization of the CSS continued during 2007 as a part of the development of the Overflow Control Plan. Completed tasks included:

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a) Surveyed Remaining CSO Outfalls – A GPS survey was completed for all remaining outfalls in the CSO area. A total of 90 outfalls were confirmed to exist. Coordinate data from the survey will be used for NPDES permit for each listed outfall. 4.9.2 Monitoring CSS Overflows and Impacts Monitoring overflows in the CSS and identifying their impacts involved the following programs and control measures in 2007: a) Sewer Back-Up Program - Work continued on a Sewer Back-Up Program, formerly called Water-in-Basement Program, to identify patterns and reduce repeat sewer back-ups.

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5

PROJECTS

This section provides information about capital improvement projects initiated, extended through, or completed in 2007 that relate to the Wet Weather Solutions Program and the OCP. The capital projects generally fall into one of the three following categories: •

Collection system projects;



In-Fill sewer projects; or



Facilities projects.

A project data sheet is presented for each project. The capital project data sheets contain the following information where applicable and available: •

Project Name;



Council District(s);



Watershed(s);



Contract Number;



Project Number;



Scope;



Location;



Description;



Benefit;



Project Manager;



Planner;



Designer;



Contractor;



Design / Construction Start;



Design / Construction End;



Operational Date;



Project Cost;



Project Status;



General Location Map – if applicable; and



Project Photograph – if available.

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OCP 2007 Annual Report 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 5.1.8 5.1.9 5.1.10 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2

Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Collection System Projects Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 3A & 3B Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 4 Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 5 City-Wide Television Inspection of Sanitary Sewers 2007 City-Wide Sewer System Cleaning 2007 City-Wide Sewer Repair Contract 2007 Police Academy Sanitary Sewer Phase 1 2 & 3 Rock Creek Line Creek Pilot Sewer Rehabilitation Cole Grove Sewer Rehabilitation Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation In-Fill Sewer (Septic Tank Elimination Program) 39th & Blue Ridge Cut-Off 40 Highway & Marsh Avenue 55th & Bennington – Part 1 and Outfall 59th Street & Norfleet Road 82nd St & James A Reed Rd 83rd Street & Oldham Road NE 32nd Street & N Garfield Avenue NE 39th & N Prather NE 68th & N Belmont NE 88th & N Forest NE 88th & N Lathrop Facilities Projects Asset Management Program Santa Fe Pump Station Improvements

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Council District(s): 4 Watershed: Brush Creek

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 3A & 3B

Contract No.: 654 Project No.: 81000654

Scope:

The project consists of catch basin repair, construction of new storm drains, and sanitary sewer repair.

Location:

The Brookside Neighborhood is generally bounded by 57th to 65th Street and Ward Parkway to Wornall.

Description:

The third phase of improvements is designed to reduce flooding and sewer back-ups through replacement of catch basins in streets to carry stormwater runoff, upsizing approximately 21,500 feet of existing storm drainage, and upsizing approximately 2,900 feet of sanitary sewer pipe system primarily located within yards. The larger pipes will increase the carrying capacity of both the storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems.

Benefit:

Removal of infiltration/inflow sources, reduction of sewer back-ups, and increased pipe capacity.

Project Manager:

Karine Papikian

Planner:

Burns & McDonnell

Designer:

Burns & McDonnell

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

April 2004

Design End:

December 2007

Operational Date:

Approximately February 2009 – Phase 3A

Project Cost:

$8,000,000 (Design and Estimated Construction – Phase 3A & 3B)

Project Status:

Advertised for Bid – December 11, 2007 – Phase 3A Pending Funding – Phase 3B

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase 3

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 4 Watershed: Brush Creek

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 4 (Crestwood)

Contract No.: 654 Project No.: 81000654

Scope:

The project consists of catch basin repair, construction of new storm drains, and sanitary sewer repair.

Location:

Crestwood Neighborhood is generally bounded by 54th to 56th Street and Brookside Boulevard to Holmes Road.

Description:

The fourth phase of improvements is designed to reduce flooding and sewer back-ups through replacement of catch basins in streets to carry stormwater runoff, repair of approximately 5,500 feet of the sanitary sewer systems and possible upsizing of approximately 4,500 feet of storm drainage. The project also includes some separation of the combined sewer system.

Benefit:

Removal of infiltration/inflow sources, reduction of sewer back-ups, and increased pipe capacity.

Project Manager:

Karine Papikian

Planner:

Burns & McDonnell

Designer:

Burns & McDonnell

Contractor:

GC Construction Company

Construction Start:

September 28, 2006

Construction End:

July 14, 2008

Operational Date:

May 15, 2008

Project Cost:

$5,993,000 (Construction cost pending change order)

Project Status:

Under Construction

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase 4

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 4 Watershed: Brush Creek

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 5

Contract No.: 654 Project No.: 81000654

Scope:

Soil drilling, sampling, alignment routing study, and final design of a large interceptor sewer.

Location:

The project is located along Oak Street from Brush Creek Boulevard to 51st Terrace and along Brookside Boulevard from 51st Terrace to Meyer Boulevard.

Description:

The fifth phase of improvements primarily consists of the design and construction of a new larger relief sewer parallel to the existing storm drainage interceptor pipe. The design also includes upsizing approximately 10,500 feet of the existing sanitary sewer pipe to increase carrying capacity and to reduce flooding and sewer back-ups in the vicinity.

Benefit:

Removal of infiltration/inflow sources, reduction of sewer back-ups, and increased pipe capacity.

Project Manager:

Karine Papikian

Planner:

Burns & McDonnell

Designer:

Burns & McDonnell

Contractor:

N/A

Preliminary Design Start:

June 2005

Preliminary Design End:

March 2007

Operational Date:

Estimated May 2012

Project Cost:

$30,000,000 (Design and Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Design

Brookside Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase 5

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): All Watershed: All

City-Wide Television Inspection of Sanitary Sewers 2007

Contract No.: 926 Project No.: 61000040

Scope:

Closed circuit television inspection contract to identify areas for rehabilitation work.

Location:

The project is located primarily in (but not limited to) downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Description:

The project involves digital video recording the inspection of approximately 166,666 feet of various diameters of sanitary sewer in portions of the City’s sewer system citywide.

Benefit:

Recommendations for future rehabilitation to extend the life of the sewer system.

Project Manager:

Matt Thomas

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc.

Project Start:

March 1, 2007

Project End:

September 1, 2008

Operational Date:

N/A

Project Cost:

$250,000

Project Status:

Active

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): All Watershed: City-Wide

City-Wide Sewer System Cleaning 2007

P.O. Contract No.: PA-3745

Scope:

Cleaning of Sanitary Sewers

Location:

City-Wide

Description:

Sewer line cleaning throughout the sewer system on demand and as assigned by Water Services. Typically, the cleaning work is for sewers that are large diameter, heavily silted, severely blocked, or poorly accessible.

Benefit:

Removal of grit and debris from sewers that may wash out as a stream discharge during storm; improved flow capacity of existing sewers; augment Water Services cleaning services for difficult or emergency work orders.

Project Manager:

Matt Thomas

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc.

Construction Start:

January 1, 2007

Construction End:

May 1, 2008

Operational Date:

N/A

Project Cost:

$250,000

Project Status:

Active

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): All Watershed: All

City-Wide Sewer Repair Contract 2007

Contract No.: 909 Project No.: 81000347

Scope:

Sewer repairs throughout the city.

Location:

City-wide

Description:

Ongoing program by Water Services Department to repair sewers throughout the City. The project consists of repair of private sewer line failures within public rights-of-way or easements, and the repair and replacement of small sections (5 to 25 feet) of existing 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, 18-inch, and 21-inch diameter public sewer mains.

Benefit:

Repair of sewer throughout the city and increased system capacity and efficiency.

Project Manager:

Karine Papikian

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc.

Construction Start:

January 1, 2007

Construction End:

December 12, 2007

Operational Date:

November 2007

Project Cost:

$1,045,710

Project Status:

Active – project completion pending change order

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 1 Watershed: Lower Shoal Creek

Police Academy Sanitary Sewer Phase 1, 2 & 3

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89000385 89000385.1 89000385.2

Scope:

Construction of approximately 1,400 feet of 10-inch pipe, 650 feet if 8-inch pipe, and 7 manholes for Phase 1,560 feet of 8-inch pipe and 2 manholes for Phase 2, and 275 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe for Phase 3 road crossing of Pleasant Valley Road which was constructed as part of Park Department Searcy Creek Parkway project.

Location:

The project is generally bounded by Pleasant Valley Road, Interstate 435, Shoal Creek, and future extension of N Shoal Creek Parkway.

Description:

Project involves construction of a new gravity sanitary sewer collection system to serve the new Kansas City Police Station, the Police Academy, and development north of Pleasant Valley Road. The new sanitary sewer connects to the existing Shoal Creek interceptor to the south.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

David Teague / Patricia Brooke

Planner:

Water Services Department / CIMO

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors (Phase 1) Beamer Construction (Phase 3)

Design Start:

April 2006 (Phase 1, 2 & 3)

Construction Start:

Design End:

May 2006 (Phase 1) November 2006 (Phase 2 & 3)

Construction End: Operational Date:

June 2006 (Phase 1) May 2007 (Phase 3) July 2006 (Phase 1) September 2007 (Phase 3) July 2006 (Phase 1)

Project Cost:

$ 171,935 (Phase 1 & 2 Construction) and $26,135 (Phase 3 Construction)

Project Status:

Phase 1 & 3 Construction Complete and Phase 2 Designed No plans to construct Phase 2 at this time

Police Academy S i

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 1, 2 Watershed: Line Creek & Rock Creek

Rock Creek & Line Creek Pilot Sewer Rehabilitation

Contract No.: 938 Project No.: 81000428

Scope:

Rehabilitation of existing sewers and manholes for demonstration of Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) removal effectiveness.

Location:

Project consists of two areas generally located in Basin 13 (vicinity of N Main Street &NE 79th Terrace, and in Basin 5 (vicinity NE 46th Street & N Troost Avenue).

Description:

Replacement of approximately 989 feet of 8-inch and 503 feet of 10-inch VCP; rehabilitation of approximately 7,431 feet of 8-inch, 668 feet of 10-inch, 588 feet of 18-inch VCP; rehabilitation of approximately 2,824 feet of 4-inch or 6-inch service laterals; installation of approximately 160 feet of 6inch service lateral; installation of 145 two-way clean-outs on service laterals; the installation of six new manholes; and rehabilitation of 51 existing manholes.

Benefit:

Significant inflow and infiltration reduction, increased pipe capacity, and reduction of basement backups.

Project Manager:

Matt Thomas / Terry Leeds

Designer:

GBA

Contractor:

Wilson Plumbing

Design Start:

May 2006

Construction Start:

February 2007

Design End:

December 2006

Construction End:

November 2007

Operational Date:

December 2007

Project Cost:

$602,976 (Design) and $899,999 (Construction)

Project Status:

Complete

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 5 Watershed: Brush Creek

Cole Grove Sewer Rehabilitation

Contract No.: 791 Project No.: 81000161

Scope:

Rehabilitation of existing sewers and manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by Swope Parkway, Agnes Avenue, E 52nd Street, and Brooklyn Avenue.

Description:

The previous I/I study for the Cole Grove Sewer recommended installation of junction boxes and rehabilitation of existing sewers and manholes to reduce inflow/infiltration sources and eliminate basement backups. The project consists of rehabilitation of approximately 440 feet of 33-inch, 1,140 feet of 36-inch, 165 feet of 42-inch, 1,295 feet of 48-inch and 331feet of 54-inch segmented clay tile sewer, 20 manholes, and installation of four junction boxes. Construction methods will be by cured-in-place lining.

Benefit:

Significant inflow and infiltration reduction, increased pipe capacity, and reduction of basement backups.

Project Manager:

Kenny Shelor /Matt Thomas

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

Insituform Technologies USA Inc.

Construction Start:

September 26, 2006

Construction End:

November 31, 2007

Operational Date:

December 12, 2007

Project Cost:

$1,177,500 (Construction)

Project Status:

Complete

Cole Grove Sewer Rehabilitation

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 6 Watershed: Little Blue River

Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation

Contract No.: 810 Project No.: 81000181

Scope:

Rehabilitation of existing sewers and manholes.

Location:

The project is bounded by Spring Valley Road, Blue Ridge Blvd, Longview Road, and 110th Street.

Description:

The previous I/I Study in the Ruskin Heights Subdivision drainage basin recommended rehabilitation of existing sewers and manholes to reduce inflow/infiltration sources and eliminate basement backups. The project consists of rehabilitation of over 100 manholes and 50,000 lf of 8-inch to 15-inch pipe by pipe bursting, open cut, or cured-in-place lining.

Benefit:

Significant inflow and infiltration reduction, increased pipe capacity, and reduction of basement backups.

Project Manager:

Matt Thomas

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

Ace Pipe Cleaning

Construction Start:

September 22,, 2007

Construction End:

January 2008

Operational Date:

Project Cost:

$4,164,445 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Construction (90 % complete)

Ruskin Heights Sewer Rehabilitation

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 3 Watershed: Round Grove Creek

39th & Blue Ridge Cut-Off

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003370

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 8,190 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewers and 50 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by US Hwy 40, Denton Road, 39th Street, and Blue Ridge Cutoff.

Description:

Construct sanitary sewers for a neighborhood of 72 homes on septic systems in Sewer Districts 10060 and 10064. The new sewers will flow to the south, tie into a joint district sewer running to the east along 39th Street, connect to the Round Grove Interceptor, and receive treatment at the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Robert Davis

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

Delich, Roth & Goodwillie, P.A.

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

December 1, 2004

Design End:

January 13, 2007

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$196,968 (Design) and $950,258 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Right-of-Way Condemnation

39th & Blue Ridge Cut-Off

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 3 Watershed: Round Grove Creek

40 Highway & Marsh Avenue 40 Hwy & Marsh Avenue Outfall

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003646/ 81000309

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 5,175 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewers including a stormwater outfall.

Location:

The project is generally bounded by E 30th Terrace, Booth Avenue, E US Highway 40, and I-435.

Description:

This project will update an existing neighborhood with 50 homes from a septic system to sanitary sewers. The existing sewer will be extended to serve Sewer Districts 10038 and 10041 and will receive treatment at the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Damon Hodges

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

Delich, Roth & Goodwillie, P.A.

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

April 27, 2005

Design End:

July 3, 2008

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$132,320 (Design) and $1,182,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Right-of-Way Condemnation

40 Highway & Marsh Avenue

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 5 Watershed: Blue River

55th & Bennington – Part 1 and Outfall

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003562/ 81000292

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 2,600 feet of 10-inch sanitary sewers, including an outfall.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by Blue Parkway, E 55th Terrace, and Bennington Avenue.

Description:

Upgrading neighborhoods with 128 homes from septic system to sanitary sewer collection system. This project has three components consisting of an extension sewer connecting downstream to a new collection system and a tight line replacement sewer serving approximately 25 properties.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Randall Edson

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

Larkin Group

Contractor:

Wilson Plumbing

Design Start:

December 1, 2004

Construction Start:

November 20, 2006

Design End:

October 31, 2006

Construction End:

April 20, 2007

Operational Date:

June 12, 2007

Project Cost:

$206,420 (Design) $429,110 (Part 1Construction) $187,360 (Outfall Construction)

Project Status:

Construction Complete

55th & Bennington -Part 1 and Outfall

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 5 Watershed: Raytown Drainage

59th & Norfleet

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003668

Scope:

Construct a new sanitary sewer line consisting of 1,994 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe and 7 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by 58th Street Terrace, Norfleet Road, 59th Street Terrace and Marion Road, in Jackson County, Kansas City, Missouri.

Description:

The new gravity sanitary sewer collection system will serve an existing residential area with 20 homes in Sewer Districts 13045 and 13046.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Julie Jenson

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Water Services Department

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

April 23, 2001

Design End:

November 22, 2007

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$62,500 (Design) and $250,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Bid Preparation

59th & Norfleet

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 5 Watershed: Blue River

82nd & James A Reed

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003450

Scope:

Design and construction of 5,160 feet of sanitary sewer pipe and 23 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by E 80th Street, James A Reed Road, E 83rd Street, and Manchester Avenue.

Description:

The new project will provide sanitary sewer service in Sewer Districts 11031 to 11036 to connect 35 homes to City sewer. This will be bid and constructed together with Project 89003505 – 83rd and Oldham Road.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Randall Edson

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

ET Archer Corporation

Contractor:

Team Excavating, Inc.

Design Start:

November 4, 2004

Construction Start:

March 30, 2007

Design End:

October 2, 2006

Construction End:

August 27, 2007

Operational Date:

October 31, 2007

Project Cost:

$139,080 (Design) and $624,000 (Construction)

Project Status:

Construction Complete

82nd & James A Reed

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 5 Watershed: Blue River

83rd & Oldham Rd

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003505

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 1,156 feet of sanitary sewer pipe and 9 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by E 82nd Street, Overhill Road, E 83rd Street and Oldham Road.

Description:

The new sewer collection system will serve 14 existing homes in Sewer District 11023. This project was designed, and will be constructed with Project 89003450 – 82nd & James A Reed.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Randall Edson

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

ET Archer Corporation

Contractor:

Team Excavating, Inc.

Design Start:

November 24, 2004

Construction Start:

August 13, 2007

Design End:

October 2, 2006

Construction End:

September 15, 2007

Operational Date:

October 31, 2007

Project Cost:

$56,030 (Design) and $219,300 (Construction)

Project Status:

Construction Complete

83rd & Oldham Rd

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 1 Watershed: Rock Creek

NE 32nd Street & N Garfield Avenue

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003767

Scope:

Design and construction of 1,960 feet of sanitary sewers.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by NE 34th Terrace, N Garfield Avenue, NE 32nd Street and NE Prather Avenue.

Description:

This project serves approximately 7 acres and will update an existing neighborhood with 23 homes from a septic system to sanitary sewers. The new sewer in Sewer District 16005 will flow south to an existing city sewer.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Damon Hodges

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

SK Design Group Inc.

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

April 18, 2005

Design End:

December 31, 2007

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$57,778 (Design) and $352,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Finalized Plans for Bid

NE 32nd Street & N Garfield Avenue

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 1 Watershed: Rock Creek

NE 39th & N Prather

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003566

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 535 feet of sanitary sewers.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by NE Russell Road, NE Prather Road, NE 38th Street and N Garfield Avenue.

Description:

The new sanitary sewer will serve approximately 2 acres and update an existing neighborhood with seven homes from a septic system. The new sewer will flow northeast to an existing city sewer.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Damon Hodges

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

SK Design Group Inc.

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

April 18, 2005

Design End:

December 31, 2007

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$37,448 (Design) and $135,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Finalized the Plans for Bid

NE 39th & N Prather

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 1 Watershed: Lower Shoal Creek

NE 68th & N Belmont

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003453

Scope:

Design and construction of approximately 4,100 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewers.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by NE 68th Terrace, NE Shoal Creek Drive, N Belmont and Pleasant Valley Park.

Description:

The new gravity sanitary sewer collection system will serve an existing residential area with 30 homes in Sewer Districts 22085 to 22088 which are currently on private septic systems.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Robert Davis

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

HDR Engineering

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

December 1, 2004

Design End:

February 19, 2008

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$94,731 (Design) and $815,407 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Design

NE 68th & N Belmont

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 2 Watershed: Shoal Creek

NE 88th & N Forest

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003409

Scope:

Design and construction of new sanitary sewer line consisting of 2,238 feet of 8-inch sanitary pipe and 10 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by Highway 152, N Forest Avenue, NE 88th Street, N Charlotte Street.

Description:

This area will be upgraded from septic sewer to sanitary sewers. The new sewers will flow to the north, tie into an existing City sewer line running along the south fork of Shoal Creek, and receive treatment at the Birmingham Wastewater Treatment Facility. This project will serve 18 properties and is to be constructed under one contract along with Project 89003400 - NE 88th and N Lathrop.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Robert Davis

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

McDonald & Wagner Inc.

Contractor:

Team Excavating

Design Start:

March 31, 2005

Design End:

September 29, 2006

Operational Date:

Award Contract

Project Cost:

$50,530 (Design) and $322,102 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Anticipated notice to proceed – December 2007

NE 88th & N Forest

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 2 Watershed: West Fork Shoal Creek

NE 88th & N Lathrop

Contract No.: XXX Project No.: 89003400

Scope:

Design and construction of new sanitary sewers line consisting of approximately 2,050 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe and 8 manholes.

Location:

Project is generally bounded by Highway 152, N Highland Avenue, NE 88th Street, and N Forest Avenue.

Description:

A neighborhood of 14 homes will be upgraded from septic sewers to sanitary sewers in Sewer District 22092. The new sewers will flow to the north, tie into an existing City sewer line running along the south fork of Shoal Creek, and receive treatment at the Birmingham Wastewater Treatment Facility. This project will be constructed under one contract with Project 89003409 - NE 88th and N Forest.

Benefit:

Provides public sanitary sewer service, elimination of septic tank usage, and reduction of potential public health risks.

Project Manager:

Robert Davis

Planner:

Water Services Department/CIMO

Designer:

Larkin Group

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

March 31, 2005

Design End:

February 13, 2007

Operational Date:

Pending Funding

Project Cost:

$54,799 (Design) and $586,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Under Right-of-Way Condemnation

NE 88th & N Lathrop

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council Districts: All Watershed: All

Asset Management Program

Contract No.: 958 Project No.: 81000356

Scope:

Preparation of an Asset Management Program in three steps. Step one being the effort required through a Work Plan. Second would be the efforts required in developing the full plan for Water Services Department’s facilities and systems management. Third would be the implementation of the plan.

Location:

Citywide - all wastewater facility and system assets, in and above ground.

Description:

Water Services overall goal for an Asset Management Plan is to develop sound strategies to maintain business sustainability. Purpose of the Asset Management Program is to provide information, identify gaps, and highlight opportunities to develop this sustainable business through improved life-cycle management and decision-making in the areas of traditional assets, people resources, and business culture.

Benefit:

Managed asset repair, replacement, and capital improvements with a pre-planned revenue stream to cover those costs while maintaining customers with a high quality level of service and implementing the latest regulatory updates and requirements.

Program Manager:

Ed Klein

Planner:

Water Services Department

Selection:

NTP issued to Consultant on October 19, 2007

Consultant:

Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.

Program Start:

October 19, 2007 (Work Plan)

Program End:

August 2008 (Work Plan Only)

Operational Date:

N/A

Project Cost:

$392,100.00 (Work Plan Only)

Project Status:

Kick Off meeting November 2007

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

Council District(s): 2 Watershed: North Kansas City

Santa Fe Pump Station Improvements

Contract No.: 884 Project No.: 81000298

Scope:

Construction of two grit collecting manholes including associated street repair; as well as improvements to the wastewater pumping station facility for a complete, usable, and reliable facility.

Location:

1200 Woodswether Road, Kansas City Missouri.

Description:

Identify improvements for pump station grit removal process, screening process, and other ancillary facility improvements. Determine existing pump and force main capacity including field investigations. Based on preliminary findings, final design recommendations will be included in Phase II services.

Benefit:

Reduced maintenance and operational costs; reliable pumping of wastewater; reduce grit and sand flowing to the pump station

Project Manager:

Bon Marie Gardner

Planner:

Water Services Department

Designer:

Carollo Engineers PC

Contractor:

N/A

Design Start:

January 10, 2006

Design End:

July 2007

Operational Date:

N/A

Project Cost:

$ 202,873 (Design) and $ 4,255,000 (Estimated Construction)

Project Status:

Bidding Phase

Santa Fe Pump Station

Kansas City Overflow Control Program

OCP 2007 Annual Report

Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Appendix A Public Education Documents A-1

Rain Gardens & Stewardship – Flyer

A-2

Stream Setback Ordinance Fact Sheet – Flyer

A-3

Overflow Control Program Road Show – Invitation/Attendance Record/Presentation

A-4

Storm Inform 2007 – Invitation/Agenda/Presentation

A-5

Wet Weather Solutions Fair 2007 – Flyer

A-6

Wet Weather Fair Meeting Schedule – Announcement

A-7

What is the Wet Weather Program? – Waterlines January/February 2007

A-8

Wet Weather Solutions Program Basin Coordination Committees to Host Open House Meetings – Waterlines March/April 2007

A-9

Signs Installed to Educate Public About Combined Sewers – Waterlines July/August 2007

A-10

Prepare for Wet Weather – INSIGHT from the Desk of Wayne A. Cauthen May 18, 2007

A-11

Wet Weather Solutions Open Houses Begin – KCMO The Fountain Pen May 2007

A-12

Know Your Watershed – KCMO Industrial Waste Newsletter March 2007

A-13

Wet Weather Solutions Rain Gardens Grade Card – Flyer

A-14

Green-Collar Jobs-Conversations on the Environment – Flyer

A-15

How Citizens Can Help – Flyer

A-16

How to Disconnect Your Sump Pump – Flyer

A-17

How to Make a Rain Barrel – Flyer

A-18

Rain Garden Training – Invitation Flyer

A-19

2007 Joint Industrial Users Meeting – Invitation Flyer

A-20

Rain Garden Design for Professionals – Invitation Flyer

A-21

Wet Weather Fair –Invitation Flyer

A-22

Wet Weather Community Panel Meeting –Invitation Flyer

A-23

Downstream Cities Don’t Want KC Sewage in River – The Kansas City Star September 20, 2007

A-24

Kansas City Council OKs Plan to Reduce Raw Sewage Flowing Into Area Streams – The Kansas City Star September 21, 2007

A-25

City Council’s Sewer Plan Would Ask State to Lower Water Quality Standards – The Kansas City Star September 17, 2007

A-26

Garden at Theis Park to be Built – The Kansas City Star March 14, 2007

A-27

The Rainwater Solution – House & Garden February 2007

A-28

Sewers Runneth Over – Northeast News April 4, 2007

A-29

KC Sewer System Debate – NBC Action News KSHB-TV 41 September 19, 2007

A-30

Clean and Green – American City and County March 2007

2007_AppendixA.doc

A-1

FINAL

03/26/2007

Remember, every rain drop you catch relieves our aging sewers and keeps pollution out of our streams. Margaret May, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council Rain gardening is good for my soul. Janet Baker, KC rain gardener Wet Weather Solutions , KCMO Water Services Department

Are you a garden angel? Donate to the 10,000 Rain Gardens Field of Interest Fund managed by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to purchase plants and materials for community rain gardens at schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, and low-income neighborhoods. We welcome tax-deductible donations small or large at www.RainKC.com. A $5 donation is the wholesale cost of one 2-quart plant. A $50 donation buys ten native rain garden plants. A $500 donation buys enough plants for a rain garden!

garden

Make a difference today How to keep rivers and streams clean? Plant rain gardens! Visit www.RainKC.com for more information. Send e-mail inquiries to [email protected]. Use rain barrels Landscape with drought-tolerant plants Test your soil to use the proper amount and type of fertilizer Apply small amounts of pesticide and herbicide (or none) Pick up pet waste Never pour chemicals into sewers Dispose of hazardous waste at an authorized facility Never pour oil, fats, or grease down the drain

There is no such thing as a Republican or Democrat, a liberal or conservative, a religious or secular environment. We all breathe the same air and drink the same water. Scientists and evangelicals share a deep moral commitment to preserve this precious gift we have all been given.

Install low-flush toilets

Dr. Eric Chivian

Mow when necessary and switch to non-gas powered mowers

Nobel laureate and director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School

Get involved! Participate in planning the future of your watershed. To see opportunities to attend public meetings or to serve on committees, visit http://www.kcmo.org/wetweather.

FAST FACTS In one hour, a 3.5-HP lawn mower can emit as much air pollution as driving a new car for 340 miles. Every year, Americans spill and leak gas while refueling lawn equipment, enough to fill a supertanker. On average, 50% - 70% of household water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens. Make the most of the water you use outdoors by never watering at the hottest times of the day or when it’s windy. Turn off sprinklers when it’s raining. Plant drought-tolerant grasses, shrubs, and native plants to reduce your lawn watering by 20% - 50%.

10,000 www.RainKC.com

Rain Gardens

& Stewardship

Inheriting the Earth One Rain Garden at a Time

People of faith care for the earth. We grow food to feed the hungry, grow flowers to celebrate beauty, or pick up trash to keep streams clean. Earth Day sermons and prayers remind us to leave the world a better place than we found it. Houses of worship teach conservation as part of their ministry. We can do more to nurture the divine gift of the earth-by planting rain gardens to capture runoff. When rain hits the roof, parking lot, and lawns, it carries oil and grease, pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste to rivers and streams. According to a recent US Geological Service study in the Kansas City area, a majority of pollution in rivers and streams is this type of non-point source pollution.

ASTRA Communications, 2006.

Rain garden in north Kansas City.

Small efforts add up. For example, in Burnsville, Minnesota, rain gardens were planted along the streets in one suburban neighborhood, while a neighborhood nearby had none. A water quality study concluded that streets with rain gardens captured 90% of the polluted runoff. Rain gardens are purposeful plantings designed to slow, capture, and filter rain. Think of them as a raised bed in reverse; a shallow garden bed holds rain until it sinks into the soil, typically in less than 24 hours. Native plants dig deep roots and create channels for the water. The soil filters pollutants. Butterflies and birds use native flowers as food and shelter.

We found out this summer, when it rained, that rain gardens really work. Father Patrick J. Rush, Visitation Church

Rain Gardens for Congregations: Teaching and Tending How can we benefit the environment and congregation at the same time?

Gray-headed coneflower Full sun/ partial sun 3-4 feet tall, June - July bloom

Purple coneflower

Full sun/ partial sun 3-4 feet tall, June - Aug. bloom

Plant a rain garden Train congregants to plant and tend rain gardens at home Celebrate Earth Day Create a Rain Garden Ministry A rain garden will capture runoff from a roof or parking lot, but gardens can serve more than one purpose. Design the garden as a space for meditation or prayer. Decorate with stepping-stones, statues, sundials, mosaics, or murals. Place the rain garden near a busy street as a “welcome” to passers-by and an offering of beauty, as well as an example of stewardship. Build a playground with recycled materials, porous pavement, and a rain garden that attracts butterflies and birds. The possibilities are unlimited—and it’s OK to start simply and phase in more plantings in subsequent seasons.

Energize congregants on Earth Day with scripture about water, with words of praise for nature, gardens, and wildlife. Follow services by a rain garden workshop to teach planting rain gardens at home; a native plant fund-raiser; training on how to turn a 55-gallon plastic drum into a rain barrel; and making a way station for migrating monarch butterflies. What would be more fun than a rain garden ministry? Volunteers need rain garden training to serve as advisors to people in the congregation who’d like to plant a rain garden. They could also plant rain gardens with other groups. Imagine creating rain gardens with: Youth from inner-city and rural churches Residents of a nursing home Children from group homes, clubs, or scouts Do rain gardens need a lot of maintenance? Rain gardens need to be weeded in the first couple of seasons. As plants mature, they will crowd out more weeds. Use of the proper mulch helps to keep weeds away.

What about mosquitoes? Rain gardens are mosquito death traps! How? Rain drains within a day. When the water seeps into the ground, insect eggs dry up and disappear. What about clay soils? Native plants are adapted to our area’s conditions. They have deep roots, often several feet underground. Each year, some roots die off, leaving channels for rain to seep downward into the earth. Like any garden, experimentation may be needed to see which plants thrive the most. Rain gardens are “working landscapes,” so their plants need to be workers, too. Are rain gardens expensive? This question is hard to answer, because the cost depends on where the rain garden is to be located, how much excavation is needed, how large the rain garden will be, etc. They can be as little as $5-10 a square foot. If funds are needed, consider a native plant sale to the community as a fund-raiser or encourage congregation members to buy one plant for the rain garden.

Our rain garden has butterflies. And blueberries! Melissa and Galen Dods, KC rain gardeners Monarch butterflies need food and shelter as they migrate. Plant milkweed in your rain garden to create way station for monarchs. Visit the website www.MonarchWatch.org for information about milkweed plants suitable for rain gardens.

TOP: Visitation Church rain garden. ABOVE: Crossroads Church rain garden training. RIGHT: Planting at Crossroads Church. ASTRA Communications, 2006, Kansas City, MO.

STREAM SETBACK ORDINANCE FACT SHEET Kansas City is considering a stream setback as part of its Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulation Update to keep homes, businesses and other built infrastructure away from stream banks. This fact sheet describes the proposed stream setback and answers key questions that the public may ask.

What is a Stream Setback Ordinance?

Overall, what priority do you think Kansas City leaders should place on maintaining and protecting streams? by percentage of respondents

Stated simply, a Stream Setback ordinance is a regulation that creates a “buffer zone” between a river, creek, or stream, by specifying where construction of buildings and other infrastructure is or is not permitted.

Very high 32%

Low 2%

Why is Kansas City Considering Adopting a Stream Setback Ordinance? More than half of Kansas City, Missouri is yet to be developed. A Stream Setback Ordinance will help avoid future liabilities by protecting new development and infrastructure from flood damage, while saving natural resources that provide multiple benefits. Limiting development near stream banks will also improve Kansas City’s water quality, reduce erosion and sedimentation, prevent infrastructure damage, and protect riparian corridor habitat and greenways.

Medium 21% High

45% Overall, what priority do you think Kansas City leaders Very High + High = 77% should place on maintaining and protecting streams? Low Priority = Just 2% Source: ETC Institute [ALL BASINS] by percentage of respondents

Kansas City is considering adopting an ordinance that Very high would require developers32% to protect streams and stream corridors when land is developed. How supportive would you be of adoption of such an ordinance? Low by percentage of respondents

2% Not supportive 1%

Not sure 12%

Medium 21%

Stream protection is a high priority for Kansas Very supportive High 70% Smwht supportive 45% Citians. In 2005, the Wet Weather Solutions 17% Program conducted a random sample survey of Very High + High = 77% Low Priority = Just 2% Kansas City households (see results at right) and Source: ETC Institute [ALL BASINS] found that 77% of those that responded placed a Total Support = 87% Source: ETC Institute [ALL BASINS] “high” to “very high priority” on maintaining and protecting streams. When asked about support for a Source: Wet Weather Solutions Public Opinion Survey—Statistically Valid stream setback ordinance, 87% said they would be Random Sample of All Kansas City Missouri Households in 2005 “somewhat supportive” to “very supportive” with the overwhelming majority (70%) of that number stating that they would be “very supportive.” Kansas City, Missouri • Wet Weather Solutions Program • (816) 513-0124 • www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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What are the Benefits of a Stream Setback Ordinance? There are many community benefits resulting from setting back from the streams. Stream assessments in Kansas City and across the region have shown that well vegetated streams are one of our best stormwater management options. Through this ordinance, Kansas City will: Reduce flood damage and loss of life - Keeping trees and plants along the stream and keeping buildings a safe distance away reduces the amount of stormwater entering streams and helps reduce flooding; protects buildings and occupants from flood hazards, and reduces long-term costs. Stabilize stream banks and protect infrastructure – Root systems from trees and plants along a stream help the stream to function as nature intended, preserving the stream’s natural character. Buffers help prevent erosion that threatens infrastructure such as bridges and utilities, reducing future capital and maintenance costs. Allow streams to meander or move as they would naturally – A stream will change course as it responds to impacts from natural and manmade forces; protecting riparian corridors allows streams to change naturally without damage to buildings and infrastructure. Maintain and improve water quality – Vegetation along stream banks filters fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, other chemicals, and sediment before they reach the stream where they can damage aquatic plants and wildlife. Provide recreation and education – Riparian corridors are excellent places for walking, running, and biking trails. A connection with nature improves health, quality of life, and academic achievement. Provide wildlife habitat – Vegetated stream buffers create a network of wildlife habitat corridors. 71% of Kansas City respondents said wildlife habitat is important to protect. Increase property values – throughout the Kansas City region, the Midwest, and the nation, property values are higher adjacent to and near protected stream corridors and green spaces.

What are the Costs a Stream Setback Ordinance? A stream setback ordinance controls the location of development. The ordinance Kansas City is considering would limit development in about 9% of the land inside the city. Of that nine percent, approximately 2/3rds is in the 100-year floodplain. Incentives such as greater density in less sensitive areas, and increased property values, may offset these costs or provide a net gain for developers.

What are the specifics of the proposed Stream Setback Ordinance? The proposed Kansas City ordinance is based on stream order (location in the watershed) and stream quality. Both of these stream characteristics drive the level of protection needed for the stream. The more protection provided to a water resource, the less impact to that system and watershed.

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Stream Order - The location of the stream in the watershed dictates the setback width or “buffer width.” Where the streams “begin” in the watershed is called the headwaters. These are first order streams. They flow into a second order stream and on to a third order, fourth order and so on. The first and second order streams drain about 80 to 85% of any watershed. These streams are the most important to protect. According to the Center for Watershed Protection, “as the headwaters go, so goes the watershed.” Stream Type - Kansas City surveyed all of its streams and typed each stream according to its existing conditions or quality. Type 1 and 2 are the highest quality, Type 3 most common, Type 4 and 5 lowest quality. The proposed setback is based in part on stream quality; the highest quality streams would receive the most protection. Zones - Three zones are proposed, with more restrictions nearer to the stream. They are: 1. Streamside Zone a. 25 feet wide, each side of stream b. Allows utility crossings only 2. Middle Zone a. Variable b. Includes 100-year floodplain and wetlands where determined c. Allows utility and recreational corridors 3. Outer Zone a. Extends a minimum of 25 feet outside of Middle Zone b. Includes steep slopes and adjacent wildlife habitat areas c. Allows Conservation Development The floodplain is the core of the proposed “buffer zone” (Streamside and Middle Zones, below) and would be a no-build zone. The outer zone includes vegetation that protects the stream and provides habitat. Conservation Development would be allowed by right in the Outer Zone, and developers will be allowed an equal or greater number of lots as currently, but minimum lot sizes would be reduced to protect the majority of the important vegetation.

Conservation Development

Bike Path

Variable

Stream Buffer Minimum Widths Based on Stream Size and Type Stream Type 4 and APWA Type 1 and Type 3 Size 2 Streams Streams 5 Streams Section (High (Restorable) (Low quality) 5600 Quality) Smallest 300 ft 250 ft 200 ft 60 ft 250 ft 200 ft 150 ft 100 ft To 200 ft 150 ft 100 ft 120 ft

Largest

150 ft

100 ft

50 ft

Kansas City currently has minimum stream setback requirements implemented through the American Public Works Association (APWA) Section 5600 standard adopted in October 2006. The table above lists the proposed new minimum buffer widths by stream size for each type and compares it to the current regulations (APWA Section 5600.) A map of each watershed in the city will shows the boundaries of the proposed stream setback. Kansas City, Missouri • Wet Weather Solutions Program • (816) 513-0124 • www.kcmo.org/wetweather 3

Who else has adopted a Stream Setback Ordinance? Cities and counties in the Kansas City Metro Area are beginning to adopt Stream Setback Ordinances to protect their communities from flooding, to improve water quality, and to preserve some of Kansas City’s natural resources. The following communities have taken the lead and adopted a Stream Setback Ordinance. The following table describes the current ordinance requirements. Community

Year Adopted

Buffer Width

Belton, MO

1993

Cass County, MO

2005

Clay County, MO

2003

Gardner, KS

2006

Independence, MO Jackson County, MO

2006

Leawood, KS

2004

Lenexa, KS

2002

100'-300' + FEMA flood plain and slope>15%

Liberty, MO

2005

Streamside buffer = 25’; Riparian edge buffer = additional 50’ or 100-year floodplain ; 100’ from perennial stream

Olathe, KS

2002

Overland Park, KS

2002

Riverside, MO

1998

50'

2000

1. No habitable structure within 90’ of 25-year storm level; 2. No structure closer than 30’ from 100-year storm level. Stricter one applies.

Shawnee, KS

2005

80' 100'( 3 zones: 25' from bank; 50' middle zone; 25' outer zone) 75' (2 zones: 50' from bank, 25' outer zone) 40-160 acres: high water+60'; 160+ acres: Johnson Co. floodplain; steep slopes: 25' 85'-200' 100' from stream centerline Less than 40 acres: 40 feet; 40 – 160 acres: 60 feet; 160 – 5000 acres: 100 feet; 5000+: 120 feet.

25'+Johnson Co. ultimate floodplain For streams draining: 25-40 acres=30'; 40-160 acres=60'; 160-5000 acres =100'; >5000 acres=120'

The following communities are considering or in the process of adopting a Stream Setback Ordinance: • • • •

Blue Springs, MO Johnson County, KS Platte County, MO Raymore, MO

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Raytown, MO Sugar Creek, MO Unified Government Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas

Who to contact? To find out more about Kansas City, Missouri’s prospective Stream Setback ordinance you can contact Patty Noll, Project Manager, Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations Revision, City Planning & Development Department, 816-513-2864 or [email protected]. Kansas City, Missouri • Wet Weather Solutions Program • (816) 513-0124 • www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Water Services Department Overflow Control Program 4800 East 63rd Street Kansas City, Missouri 64130-4626

Fax:(816) 513-0543

CONTACT NAME NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP Dear, CONTACT NAME Kansas City is currently working on potentially the largest infrastructure project in its history – the Wet Weather Solutions Program. This program could cost our community billions of dollars over the next 20 years. Not only will this program impact you and your neighbors financially, the improvements under development now may also disrupt neighborhoods during construction and have ongoing impacts to neighborhoods. We would like to speak at one of your association meetings to describe the problems and discuss how citizens can participate in the planning process. The Wet Weather Solution Program’s focus is on addressing problems that occur when it rains. Often when the region experiences heavy rainfall, citizens are in danger of high waters causing injury or damage to property. When it rains, stormwater runoff carries pollutants to streams, lakes, and rivers. Sometimes when it rains, our sanitary sewers overflow, discharging untreated sewage into streams, lakes and rivers. Whether you are concerned about the health of our waterways, property values, or the type of community your children and grandchildren will have, your views can influence the future direction of the City as it strives to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is facing a number of complex and expensive decisions about how to protect and improve its water resources. Your input about what’s important to you and your neighbors and what you believe the community is willing to shoulder are vital. It is so important that groups like yours have a full understanding of what lies ahead for this project. May we have some time on your agenda? This would only be a 20-30 minute presentation including showing the video enclosed and allowing for questions and answers. Also enclosed you will find a Citizen Action Kit with various materials on what the city is doing and what citizens can do to help with the problems the Wet Weather Solutions Program addresses. We understand that your time is valuable and we know you will find this information worthwhile. Please e-mail [email protected] or call 816-513-0334 with a time that might work so we can join you at one of your upcoming meetings. Thank you for being a committed, community focused group. Sincerely,

Terry Leeds Overflow Control Program Division Manager

Wet Weather Solutions Program Road Show Presentations Made Date of Event

Event Name

# of Persons in Attendance

4/10/2006 7/13/2006 9/1/2006 9/6/2006 9/27/2006 10/4/2006 10/5/2006 10/12/2006 10/19/2006 11/10/2006 11/12/2006 11/14/2006 11/15/2006

Central Industrial District Association Industrial User Group Water Services, Industrial Waste Division Kansas City Neighborhood Alliance (KCNA) Water Services, Lab EDC Mayor's Breakfast Ruskin Hills Home Association Northland Chamber of Commerce Blue Valley Neighborhood Association Brush Creek Community Partners Oak Meyer Gardens Home Association Ruskin Heights Columbus Park Community Council

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Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Jim Mellem Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Galen Miller Terry Leeds Galen Miller Terry Leeds

12/13/2006

KCMO Environmental Management Commission

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Galen Miller

1/9/2007 1/9/2007 1/11/2007 1/30/2007 1/30/2007 2/1/2007 2/2/2007 2/6/2007

Blue Valley Association Northland Neighborhood Inc. Southern Comfort Neighborhood Association Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce KCMO Systems Division Staff Meeting KCMO Waterways Division Platte County Water & Sewer City Plan Commission

13 8 5 27 25 7

Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Jim Mellem Terry Leeds

2/7/2007

Westport House Apartments

10

Jeff Henson/ Richard Gaskin

2/9/2007 2/13/2007 2/15/2007 2/21/2007 2/27/2007 3/1/2007 3/6/2007 3/6/2007 3/9/2007

2nd Friday Forum KC Chamber of Commerce- Centerions Group Clay County Rose Society Coleman Highlands Neighborhood Association Center Planning & Development KCMO Parks, Planning & Development committee KCMO Park Board Center City Neighborhood Association City Planning & Development Dept.

30 50 15 8 42 10 9 10 19

Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Colleen Newman Stuart Bullington Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Richard Gaskin Terry Leeds

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Presentations Made

22 45 10 33 20

Speaker

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Date of Event

Event Name

3/10/2007 3/15/2007 3/19/2007 3/20/2007 3/20/2007 3/24/2007 3/25/2007 3/27/2007 3/31/2007 4/9/2007 4/9/2007 4/11/2007 4/19/2007 4/26/2007 5/7/2007 5/16/2007 5/19/2007 6/11/2007 6/18/2007 6/21/2007 7/10/2007 7/24/2007 8/2/2007 8/14/2007 10/17/2007

Waldo Homes Association Here's Waldo Neighborhood Association Indian Mound Neighborhood Association West Plaza Neighborhood Association Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Basin Breakfast- Town Fork Creek & Middle Blue Town Fork Creek Neighborhood Association Gracemor-Randolph Community Council Basin Breakfast- NEID/Gooseneck Creek & Lower Blue KCMO Public Works Department- Executive Team Lykins Neighborhood Assocation KCMO Stormwater Division Staff Meeting Searcy Creek Parkway Neighborhood Association Oak Park Neighborhood Association Scarritt Rennaisance Neighborhood Association Southern Communities Coalition Key Coalition Fairwood Homes Association Sante Fe Hills Neighborhood Association Marlborough East Neighborhood Association Union Hill Neighborhood Association Winnwood-Sunnybrook Neighborhood Association American Institute of Architects- lunch and learn Missouri STP/BR Priorities Committee at MARC Northland Democratic Club

10/18/2007

Jackson County Stormwater Commission

TOTAL

WWSP_RoadShow_Log_101807

# of Persons in Attendance 18 44 11 24 42 27 24 20 17 8 15 11 10 60 70 15 45 50 16 16 40 32 35 15

Speaker Stuart Bullington Stuart Bullington Galen Miller Richard Gaskin Stuart Bullington Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Enrique/Stuart Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Jim Mellem Enrique Chaurand Terry Leeds Stuart Bullington Stuart Bullington Terry Leeds Terry Leeds Stuart Bullington Scott Cahail Terry Leeds Stuart Bullington Terry Leeds Jeff Henson/ Galen Miller/ Terry Leeds

1344

Presentations Made

Revised 11/15/2007

Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program

ROAD SHOW

Why Wet Weather Solutions? • Problems to be Addressed  Flooding  Sewer Back-ups & Overflows  Water Quality • Regulations to Meet Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Wet Weather Solutions Program Goals • Minimize loss of life & injury and reduce property damage due to flooding • Improve water quality • Maximize economic, social, and environmental benefits

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Flooding

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What Can Be Done To Address Stormwater Problems? • Reduce the amount of stormwater runoff • Invest in system maintenance • Remove structures from the floodplain • Keep structures out of high-risk areas in the future • Increase system capacity • Flood-proof structures • Citizens Can Help! Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Water Quality Human waste AND animal waste contribute to the water quality pollution problem

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What can be done to improve water quality? • Prevent future problems and address existing ones. • Prevent pollution. • Treat water where it falls. • Keep water from entering the system. • Maximize utilization of existing system. • Reinvest in existing system • Build new facilities. Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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What Can You Do?

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Wet Weather Solutions Program Schedule Control & Mgmt Plans

Funding Plan

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Largest Infrastructure Program In History

Public Health & Environment

Cost-Effective Technologies

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You’re Invited to Participate • Community Panel • Basin Meetings • Open House

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Community Panel Work Products • Goals and objectives for the Wet Weather Solutions Program. • Evaluation criteria that defines what we should do to achieve our goals. • Performance measures to measure our success. Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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May 3, 2007 The Honorable Deb Hermann First District At-Large Representative Kansas City City Council City of Kansas City 24th Floor, City Hall 414 E. 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Dear Deb: Since September 2003, a group of citizens appointed by Mayor Kay Barnes has been working closely with the city to guide decision-making on Kansas City’s Wet Weather Solutions Program and support its outreach and education efforts in this initiative. Members of the Wet Weather Community Panel were pleased with Mayor Mark Funkhouser’s inaugural speech reference to “the billion dollar question” as a priority with which the city’s elected leaders must wrestle with soon. Because the issues of repairing and replacing aging water and sewer lines and eliminating combined sewer overflows is critical to Kansas City’s long-term health and vitality, it has been important to the panel to talk with the new Mayor and City Council about the planning work that has been underway for several years to culminate next year. We are pleased to have scheduled Storm Inform 2007, an informational workshop on waste water and storm water issues for Kansas City’s elected and appointed officials on Thursday, May 24, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the tenth floor meeting room of City Hall. Lunch will be provided for members of the City Council.

Several panel members will be attending, as well as city staff and consultants that have been working on this project. It is possible other policy makers from the state and federal government with whom the city interacts will also be present. We consider this as the kick off of the panel’s public advocacy campaign to discuss these issues with other local, state and federal elected and appointed officials, including the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. We hope, that as a member of Kansas City’s City Council, you will not only be pleased with the quality of the work done thus far, but also very proud of the level of citizen engagement in this very complex, significant and expensive matter. I look forward to seeing you on May 24. Sincerely,

Carol A. Grimaldi Chairperson Wet Weather Community Panel

May 3, 2007 The Honorable Mark Funkhouser Mayor City of Kansas City 29th Floor, City Hall 414 E. 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Dear Mayor Funkhouser: Since September 2003, a group of citizens appointed by Mayor Kay Barnes has been working closing with the city to guide decision-making on Kansas City’s Wet Weather Solutions Program and support its outreach and education efforts in this initiative. Members of the Wet Weather Community Panel were pleased with your inaugural speech reference to “the billion dollar question”as a priority with which the elected city leaders must wrestle with soon. Because the issues of repairing and replacing aging water and sewer lines and eliminating combined sewer overflows is critical to Kansas City’s long-term health and vitality, it has been important to the panel to talk with the new Mayor and City Council about the planning work that has been underway for several years to culminate next year. We are pleased to have been able to schedule Storm Inform 2007, an informational workshop on waste water and storm water issues for Kansas City’s elected and appointed officials on Thursday, May 24, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the tenth floor meeting room of City Hall. While this was scheduled with your staff soon after the election, we are making every effort to ensure optimal attendance by members of the City Council. We would appreciate your assistance in encouraging their active participation in this meeting. Lunch will be provided for you and the council. Several panel members will be attending, as well as city staff and consultants that have been working on this project. It is possible other policy makers from the state and federal government with whom the city interacts will also be present. We consider this as the kick off of the panel’s public advocacy campaign to discuss these issues with other local, state and federal elected and appointed officials, including the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. We hope, that as the new Mayor of Kansas City, you will not only be pleased with the quality of the work done thus far, but also very proud of the degree of citizen engagement in this very complex, significant and expensive matter. I look forward to seeing you on May 24. Sincerely, Carol A. Grimaldi Chairperson Wet Weather Community Panel

STORM INFORM 2007 Informational Workshop on Waste Water and Storm Water Issues for Kansas City’s Elected and Appointed Officials Presented by the Wet Weather Community Panel Thursday, May 24, noon to 1:30 p.m. 10th Floor, City Hall

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Welcome and Introductions

II.

Purpose of Workshop: To inform Kansas City’s elected and appointed leaders of the Wet Weather Solutions Program, its impact on the city, community involvement in the planning and the panel’s plans for continued interaction with civic leaders.

Carol Grimaldi, chairperson, Wet Weather Community Panel and workshop moderator

The Wet Weather Community Panel Role and Evolution III.

Introduction to the Issues: Wet Weather Solutions Road Show

Don Wilkison

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Community Panel Input in the Wet Weather Solutions Program

Larry O’Donnell, Aggie Stackhaus, Ginny Moore, Carol Grimaldi

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Public Engagement, Education and Outreach

Carol Grimaldi

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Basin Coordinating Committees/ Wet Weather Fairs Public Education and Outreach

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Issues and Challenges:

Carol Grimaldi

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Going Forward:

Carol Grimaldi, Aggie Stackhaus

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Timetable for Action City Council Involvement

Discussion/Questions

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Storm Inform – Workshop Purpose • Inform elected & appointed officials of program • Impact on City • Involvement of community in planning • Future interaction Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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City Manager REGULATORS WSD Staff/ Director Staff Committees Wet Weather Community Panel

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Who is the Community Panel? • • • •

Formed in 2003 by City Council Resolution 50+ members with diverse background Provide input into program & plans Communicate with stakeholders

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• Neighborhood Groups • Business Interests • Environmental Groups

• Local Technical Specialists • Council District Representatives • Mid-America Regional Council • Other interests

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Speakers • Carol Grimaldi, Brush Creek Community Partners • Don Wilkison, U.S. Geological Survey • Larry O’Donnell, Little Blue River Watershed Coalition and the Missouri Volunteer Administrators Association • Ginny Moore, Blue River Watershed Association • Aggie Stackhaus, Former Kansas City City Councilwoman Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Why Wet Weather Solutions? • Problems to be Addressed  Flooding  Sewer Back-ups & Overflows  Water Quality

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What Can Be Done To Address Stormwater Problems? • • • • • • •

Reduce the amount of stormwater runoff Invest in system maintenance Remove structures from the floodplain Keep structures out of high-risk areas in the future Increase system capacity Flood-proof structures Citizens Can Help! Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Water Quality Human waste AND animal waste contribute to the water quality pollution problem

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What can be done to improve water quality? • Prevent future problems and address existing ones. • Prevent pollution. • Treat water where it falls. • Keep water from entering the system. • Maximize utilization of existing system. • Reinvest in existing system. • Build new facilities. Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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What Can You Do?

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POTENTIAL CAPITAL COSTS $1.0 - $1.5 Billion Separate Sanitary Sewers $1.5 - $2.5 Billion Combined Sanitary Sewers $1.0 - $1.5 Billion Stormwater $3.5 - $5.5 Billion Total Capital Costs Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Community Panel’s Input into Program

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Establish the Program Framework & Priorities • Guiding Principles • Goals & Objectives • Public Participation Program • Establish Priority Areas Factors Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Further Define Program Framework • Determine evaluation criteria • Identify Potential Strategies, Service Levels, Performance Measures • Discuss potential technologies by basin • Interim Measures – Sewer Back-up Program

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Evaluate Technologies • Evaluate Technologies • More Clearly Define Priorities

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Green Solutions • Water is a vital and valuable natural resource. • Protecting water as a valuable resource is top priority.

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Protecting water as a valuable resource means: • Keeping stormwater where it falls, using native landscaping to treat the pollutants and reducing the amount of stormwater that leaves the site. • Keeping buildings away from streams and using native vegetation to filter stormwater pollutants before they enter the streams. • Creating multiple benefits when managing stormwater. Incorporate water as a design feature and amenity. Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Upcoming Community Panel Meeting Topics • June 2007 – CSO Basins & Green Solutions • July 2007 – CSO Basins & Green Solutions • August 2007 – Control & Management Plans

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Basin Coordinating Committees & Wet Weather Fairs

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Basin Meeting Progress • Approx. 200 Participants • Identify Specific Problems • Evaluate Technologies • Discuss potential solutions Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather 5/24/2007

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LESSONS LEARNED FROM OPEN HOUSES • Over 400 attendees • Citizens desires varied by basin • Citizens most interested in sewer backups and flooding – not overflows • Citizens are concerned about how to pay for improvements • Public education is working!

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Public Education & Outreach • Road Show • Media Coverage • Rain Gardens Campaign • Press Releases • Water Bill Inserts • Expanding Website • E-blasts • CSO Notification Letter Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Road Show Presentations • Reached over 1000 people total – 11 Neighborhood Associations – 5 KCMO City Departments and Divisions

• Held 2 Inner City Basin Breakfasts

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Issues/Challenges • What are the Levels of Controls? – Reduction of Overflows/year/basin

• How long to implement – 20, 25 + years?

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Issues/Challenges • What gets built first -- priorities? • How to fund? – – – –

Affordability Source Equity/Fairness Incentives

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Issues/Challenges • What are the stormwater service expectations? • How much of the Stormwater Management Program Plan should be funded? • What are the priorities for projects? Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather

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Going Forward • May – August 2007: Public Input & Council Updates • August 2007: Conceptual Control Plan to Council • September 2007: Submit Conceptual Control Plan to USEPA & MDNR • August 2007- March 2008: Funding Discussions and Draft Control Plan • April 2008 – Control Plan to Council • July 2008 – Submit Final Long-Term Control Plan to Agencies Kansas City, Missouri ● Wet Weather Solutions Program ● www.kcmo.org/wetweather 5/24/2007

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Council Involvement • • • • •

Understanding & Communication Policy Direction Funding Plan Regulations Support

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WHAT YOU CAN DO 1.

wet weather solutions

FAIR 2007

Disconnect all gutters and downspouts from the sanitary sewer line and redirect them so that the rain soaks into the yard, rain garden or rain barrel.

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Disconnect all outdoor patio, deck, driveway or yard drains from the sewer.

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Disconnect sump pumps from the sewer pipes, sink or floor drains in the basement.

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Check the sewer line that leads to your house for cracks or separated joints.

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Make sure the cap to your sanitary sewer cleanout pipe is not missing and has not been damaged. Stormwater can enter the sanitary sewer system here.

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Avoid planting of trees and shrubs over or near the sewer lines or sewer mains. Roots can enter and damage sewers.

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Consider installing a backwater valve in your sanitary sewer line to reduce sewage and septic back-ups into your home. This may not be appropriate for every property.

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Construct rain gardens and rain barrels on your property to reduce stormwater runoff.

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Wash your car at a commercial car wash that recycles wash water.

10. Pick up your pet waste and dispose of it properly.

Water is one of Kansas City’s most valuable resources. Water enhances our quality of life. And yet, sometimes we can have too much water. Too much water can cause floods, property damage, and even injury and loss of life. It can also impact our sanitary sewer system. While flooding, overflows and sewer back-ups are not unique to Kansas City, the problem seems large, expensive and nearly overwhelming to fix. Citizens have experienced property damage and even loss of life during flood events. Our sanitary sewers both north and south of the river overflow into streams carrying untreated sewage into our waterways. Our sanitary sewer system is at capacity and growth cannot continue unless investments are made.

Whether you have a property that has been damaged by flood waters or want to make sure emergency services can reach you during a rain event, stormwater management is an important issue. The costs are expected to be substantial … in the billions of dollars. The current estimate for sanitary sewers and stormwater is $3.5 - $5.5 billion. This level of investment over the next 20 – 25 years will certainly have a substantial impact on citizens. The purpose of this meeting is to get citizen input into the Wet Weather Solutions Program. With this input, and strong, creative leadership, the Wet Weather Solutions Program will take action to manage the City’s water resources in a more sustainable way.

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GOALS

STATIONS

The Wet Weather Solutions Program will: • Minimize loss of life and injury and reduce property damage due to flooding; • Improve water quality; and • Maximize economic, social and environmental benefits.

To learn about the proposed solutions and how you can help, please visit our learning stations:

Wet weather problems impact the quality of life for our whole community. Investing in our sanitary sewer system, stormwater system and water quality is an investment in our city’s future.

Visit one of our learning stations to find out more or check out our websites: www.kcmo.org/wetweather or www.rainkc.com. Thank you for attending, providing input and learning about this important community issue.

For more information contact Erin Ollig at 816-513-0334 or [email protected].



8 Tools of Watershed Management



What is a Watershed?



The Dirty Dozen



Water Pollution — What Can You Do?



10,000 Rain Gardens



Build a Rain Barrel



Disconnect Your Downspouts



Dr. H2O



Kids Activities



Kansas City’s Plans

To learn more, please visit www.kcmo.org/wetweather and go to “How Citizens Can Help.”

Roger Ainsworth /ws/ ws /kcmo

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Please distribute this information to all Water Services Department staff , family and friends. Everyone is welcome and the meetings are a great opportunity to learn what our department and the City is up against in your own neighborhoods. Attached is a flyer that you can print out and maps of the different basins throughout the City so you can tell what basin you live in. We look forward to seeing you there.

City of Kansas, City, MO Announces Wet Weather Fair Meeting Schedule What will cost Kansas Citians $3 to $5 billion and take 20 to 25 years to build? The answer is the Wet Weather Solutions Program. “It’s bigger than rolling roofs, it’s bigger than the Sprint Center, it’s the largest infrastructure program in Kansas City’s history ,” says Carol Grimaldi, Executive Director of Brush Creek Community Partners and the chairperson of the Wet Weather Solutions Community Panel . The Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program will host a total of eleven public meetings in April and May to discuss sewer overflows , water quality, flooding issues and how best to improve the city’s sewers and stormwater system . The Wet Weather Fairs are being held to gather public opinion plans to improve the sanitary sewers and storm drainage system. “Citizens really need to attend to have a voice in how the funds will be spent and in how the construction work will impact their neighborhood,” says Margaret May, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Association President . The program will not only have financial impacts to citizens , it will also present potential construction disruptions to neighborhoods for the next two decades . The meetings will be very interactive and feature proposed plans and demonstrations of what citizens can do to help improve water quality and reduce flooding . Information will be available to show how to install a rain barrel , how to plant a rain garden, how to disconnect downspouts from your home, along with other tips. These simple measures can go a long way in improving our rivers, lakes and streams. The City was divided up into 11 areas or basins and citizen committees were formed called the Basin Coordinating Committees. Working with professional engineers and city staff, each Basin Coordinating Committee has identified issues in their basin and the possible causes of the issues, and explored possible solutions which will be presented at the Wet Weather Fairs for further public input. All the information gathered at the April and May basin meetings will become part of a larger , city-wide planning process to address sewer overflows, water quality, and flooding. Citizens are invited to attend any and all of the Wet Weather Fair public meetings that affect them. “Whether you are concerned about the health of our waterways , property values, or the type of community your children and grandchildren will have , your views can influence the direction of the City,” said Frank Pogge, Water Services director; “citizens need to understand that the cost for this project is considerable and potentially could cause their sewer and stormwater utility bills to double or triple . Input from our customers is key to this process.”

The meeting schedule is listed below and additional questions can be directed to Erin Ollig at 816-513-0334 or [email protected]. For more information check out www.rainkc.com or www.kcmo.org/wetweather.

DATE & TIME

BASIN

LOCATION

ADDRESS

Tuesday, April 24th 7-9pm

Blue River Separated Systems

Trailside Center

9901 Holmes Rd. KCMO 64131

Monday, April 30th 7-9pm

Shoal Creek

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

1600 N. 291 Highway (I-35 & Hwy 291) Liberty, MO 64068

Tuesday, May 1st 7-9pm

Line Creek

Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKoehn Myers Center

5401 North Oak Trafficway KCMO 64118

Thursday, May 3rd 7-9pm

Northern Watersheds

Northland Cathedral

101 NW 99th St. KCMO 64155

Monday, May 7th 7-9pm

Little Blue River

Hickman Mills High School- Gymnasium

9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. KCMO 64138

Tuesday, May 8th 7-9pm

Brush Creek

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

3700 Blue Parkway KCMO 64130

Thursday, May 10th 7-9pm

Missouri River NEID/Gooseneck

Monday, May 14th 7-9pm

Middle Blue River

Alphapointe

7501 Prospect Ave. KCMO 64132

Tuesday, May 15th 7-9pm

Lower Blue River

Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ

3619 E. 35th St. KCMO 64128

Thursday, May 17th 7-9pm

Turkey Creek

Tony Aguirre Community Center

2050 W. Pennway KCMO 64108

Tuesday, May 22nd 7-9pm

Town Fork Creek

Broadway United Methodist Church

406 W. 74th St. KCMO 64114

Thanks Roger Ainsworth Marketing & Public Relations Manager Water Services Department City of Kansas City, Missouri Voice: (816) 513-0229 Fax: (816) 513-0175

Don Bosco Senior Center 580 Campbell St. KCMO 64106

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2007 Grow Native! Landscape Challenge Kansas City Style l l l l

Is your yard in need of a make-over? Do you yearn for professional landscaping assistance? Would you like to include native plants in your landscape? Would you like to reduce mowing, create a habitat for wildlife, and reduce stormwater run-off all at the same time?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then sign up to participate in the Grow Native! Landscape Challenge Kansas City Style. Grow Native!, in partnership with the Kansas City Water Services Department, wants to revamp Kansas City landscapes with native plants, so we’re challenging teams of professional landscapers to make-over two residential yard sites in the fall 2007. The re-do will include services of a landscape designer, funds for plant material (the winning applicant must match these plant funds - $500.00 maximum), and volunteer manpower to install the landscaping as designed. Total value per yard is estimated at $2,000.00 If you want your yard to be considered for a make-over, fill out an application, available at www.kcmo.org/water or contact: Sharon Barnes, GROW Native! in KC coordinator, at 513-0475. A photograph must be included with your application. The application deadline is June 1, 2007. A drawing of the two final make-over sites and final approval for planting will be conducted by a panel of local judges. Grow Native! in KC Landscape Challenge cooperators include: Grow Native! (a joint program of the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Department of Agriculture), Missouri Native Plant Society, Discovery Center, Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department, and other local landscapers and design contributors.

Produced by the Marketing & Public Relations Division - Jan. 2007 The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department maintains and operates water collection processing and distribution systems, stormwater management and control systems and wastewater collection and processing systems for residential and business customers in Kansas City, Missouri. The department also sells water to 33 wholesale customers in the metro area. Operation is funded entirely by fees charged to customers based on their use of products and services, not taxes.

‘catch basins’ - from p. 1 moval and replacement of 222 catch basins. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council District 1. The accepted bid of $885,540 was from Tiffany Construction. The contract is being finalized. Phase J – Phase J consists of the removal and replacement of 167 catch basins. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council District 2. Phase K – Phase K consists of the removal and replacement of 400 catch basins. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council District 3. Phase L – Phase L consists of the removal and replacement of 300 catch basins. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council District 4. Phase M – Phase M consists of the removal and replacement of 400 catch basins. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council Districts 5 & 6.

Catch Basin Replacement Program Phases I through M begin Recently, the Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department awarded a contract for Phase H of the GO BondFunded Catch Basin Replacement Program. Phases I through M will be awarded during the next six months. These contracts will replace more than 1,800 catch basins that were identified from the maintenance backlog list based on catch basin condition and by field visits to the neighborhoods. The catch basins are grouped by geographic area to maximize logistical efforts and economies for each phase. “Catch basins are a vital element to the stormwater management program and when in disrepair they do not operate as designed,” said Director Frank Pogge. ”The voter- approved GO Bonds have allowed the department to replace more than 2,500 catch basins during Phases A through G. The Water Services Department’s Wet Weather Program’s proposed capital improvement projects depend on the stormwater system working as designed to prevent flooding and improve stormwater quality.” The department plans to bid one project every four to eight weeks until all are bid. Phases H, I and J have been bid. (See the current status below). Phase H – Phase H consists of the removal and replacement of 400 catch basins. This contract will focus on the neighborhoods identified in the Neighborhood Improvement Program. This contract is entirely within the boundaries of Council Districts 3 and 5. Green Leaf Construction was awarded the bid for $1.5 million. Phase I – Phase I consists of the resee ‘catch basins’ - p. 4

“On Tap”, Dr. H20 debut on Channel 2

Dr. H2O, Superhero of Science (a.k.a. Wilbur Dunnell from WSD’s Laboratory) pauses momentarily in the lab surrounded by his Super Science Team. Dr. H2O and his team are featured in the Department’s show.“On Tap” which airs on KCCG TV Channel 2 available on Time Warner Cable and is also available in streaming video on demand on the City’s website. Visit kcmo.org then click ‘videos’ on the front page of the website. WSD’s Marketing and Public Relations Division along with the City Communications Division recently began production of the Department’s new television show “On Tap” for the City’s own KCCG - Channel 2 on Time Warner Cable. “On Tap” began airing in September. Segments focus on water, stormwater and wastewater issues that concern Kansas City residents. So far, viewers have learned how to build a rain barrel to capture stormwater runoff, ways to transform their rain barrel into a beautiful piece of yard art and how and where to dispose of common household hazardous products. Future episodes will offer tips on how to best winterize your home for the impending cold months ahead, things you can do to keep the catch basin near your home clear and operating properly and how to build a rain garden. A segment just for kids recently debuted on “On Tap” - Dr. H2O, Super Hero of Science and his team of super science slueths. When a problem arises, Dr. H2O and his team take action. Check your local listings or the city website for air times. The kids won’t want to miss all of the fun. Go to www.kcmo.org, then click on “Videos” to watch “On Tap” in streaming video on demand.

2 What is the Wet Weather Program? The City of Kansas City, Missouri is working to reduce the impacts of sewer system overflows. A significant amount of work also has been done to study the sewer system. The City has invested millions of dollars to rehabilitate and repair sewers. The next step is to develop an overall plan to control and manage wet weather flows in the City’s sewers. The Overflow Control Program will identify projects to correct overflow problems; devise a schedule and estimated costs; and, provide a funding strategy. The mission of this planning process is to develop an Overflow Control Program that: “Protects public health & the environment, and meets regulations at an appropriate cost.” How does the sanitary sewer system work? Ever wonder what happens after you flush? The City of Kansas City, Missouri has a complex system of pipes and treatment facilities to transport and treat wastewater. Wastewater is the used water and sewage that goes down toilets, sinks, and drains in homes and businesses. As in most communities, wastewater is collected by an extensive system of pipes, and transported to a treatment plant where it is treated and discharged to a river or stream. The City also has a complex system of culverts, drains, and pipes to carry stormwater. Stormwater is rainwater and snowmelt that runs off rooftops, streets, and parking lots. What has the Wet Weather Program done so far? The City of Kansas City, Missouri has been working to reduce overflows

3 and a long-range program plan is now needed. The City has invested in sewer rehabilitation and separation projects. In compliance with the EPA, the City has implemented Nine Minimum Control Measures. These are a series of activities that can be implemented more quickly than long-term capital projects. These actions are designed to reduce the frequency and impact of overflows. A significant amount of work has also been done to study the stormwater and sewer systems. Stormwater master plans are being completed. Master plans are complete for the separate sewer systems north and south of the Missouri River. The City has been conducting water quality testing in the streams and rivers where wastewater is discharged. Now the City is developing a long-range plan. What are the Basin Coordinating Committees & what do they have to do with the Wet Weather Program? The Wet Weather Solutions Program, a citywide sewer overflow, stormwater, and waterways initiative, has held the first 3 of five meetings with all 12 basin coordinating committees. The purpose of the meetings is to provide an overview of the Wet Weather Solutions Program and program issues, share information on existing basin conditions and the basin planning process, and elicit information from the participants within the basin. The 12 Basin Coordinating Committees were formed with diverse participants including neighborhood representatives, business leaders, and environmental interests. As a part of the Wet Weather Solutions Program, the committees will help to shape a plan to address sewer overflows, stormwater management, waterway uses, and related matters.

The Plan: A multi-year planning process with extensive public participation is underway. The Wet Weather Solutions Program Control Plan will define the City’s overflow reduction strategy, identify specific projects to be constructed and include recommendations for improvements to operations and maintenance. It will also outline an overall Funding Plan and schedule. Work Plan: (completed 2003 - 2005) The first step was the development of a Work Plan. During the development of the Work Plan, the City determined what information was needed to develop the long-term Control Plan and how best to obtain that information. The Work Plan was submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in Spring 2004. Control Plan: (2- 4 years, 2004 - 2008) The City is now developing a Control Plan for both the combined sewer system and separate sanitary sewer system. To prepare the Control Plan, the City is collecting data, soliciting public input and identifying preliminary funding strategies. At the end of this phase, the City will have a specific plan to control overflows in the combined and separate sewer systems. The plan will be developed through mid 2008. Funding Plan: (1 year, 2007 - 2008) A Funding Plan will be developed based upon the needs identified in the Control Plan. Voter approval of longrange financing will likely be needed. Program: (2009 and beyond) The City will not wait until the Control Plan is completed to begin building projects and implementing improvements. The City will continue to implement currently planned projects and “quick wins” identified during the planning process. However, the majority of the Program improvements identified in the Plan will be implemented after 2009. Public Participation throughout the Program

Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program (816) 513-0124 www.kcmo.org/wetweather

The Challenge In the older parts of Kansas City, the same pipe that carries wastewater also collects stormwater runoff. This is called a Combined Sewer System. The practice of combining the storm drainage and wastewater system was common practice in the United States from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Combined Sewers were built in most industrialized communities during that time because it was economical to use one pipe. One advantage of the combined sewer system is that, most of the time when rainfall is low to moderate, both the stormwater and wastewater go to a treatment plant before being discharged into streams and rivers. The disadvantage is that during heavy rains, wastewater combined with stormwater may exceed the capacity of the pipes. Excess flow may reach streams and rivers without receiving treatment at the treatment plant and at times, may backup into basements. In the newer parts of the city, one pipe system carries wastewater and another separate pipe system carries stormwater. This is called a Separate Sewer System. Sometimes during heavy rain, water seeps into the separate sewer system through breaks in the pipes that may be caused by age or tree roots. Water can also enter the sanitary sewer system through improperly connected downspouts and drains. In those cases, the capacity of the pipes may be exceeded and the excess water may overflow to the streams and rivers. It may also back up into basements. Blockages in the pipes caused by fats, oils and grease collecting in the pipes can also cause overflows. The City is working to protect public health and property and improve urban water quality by reducing system overflows. While overflows are not the only contributor to urban water quality decline, overflows are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Waterlines March/April 2007 WSD announces plans to implement automatic meter reading program

The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department announces plans to implement an automatic meter reading program (AMR). The $35.6 million contract was approved January 11, 2007 by the City Council. The department has named the AMR program “the WAVE.” The acronym stands for Wireless, Accurate, Visionary, Efficient. Kansas City, Missouri Water Services customers can expect bills based on actual reads every time because the system will virtually eliminate estimated meter reads. Estimated reads can be the result of inaccessible or obstructed meters, severe weather conditions or equipment related problems. “The AMR system will also allow us to better serve all of our customers. Our customer service representatives will have more information such as data that can detect extraordinary usage that could indicate a water leak at the customer’s residence,” said Mable Ramey-Moore, Assistant Director Finance and Business Support Unit. City-wide implementation will begin after a pilot project is completed this spring. Implementation of the system is expected to take approximately 36 months.

Wet Weather Solutions Program Basin Coordinating Committees to host open house meetings

The Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program will be hosting Open Houses to discuss sewer overflows, water quality, and flooding issues. The Wet Weather Solutions Program, potentially the largest infrastructure project in the City’s history, could cost our community billions of dollars over the next 20 years. For more information on the Wet Weather Solutions Program and meeting dates and locations, please see page 2.

2 The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services and Fire Departments work hard to ensure that more than 22,000 fire hydrants operate when needed to save lives and protect homes & property. But vandalism to fire hydrants can endanger the lives of residents, fire crews, increase property damage and it’s a crime! So if you see anyone damaging a hydrant, call 911. Also, never paint a fire hydrant! They are color coded to assist firemen to properly fight fires. Remember, the life you save could be your own!

Wet Weather Solutions to host open house meetings The Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program will be hosting Open Houses to discuss sewer overflows, water quality, and flooding issues. The Wet Weather Solutions Program, potentially the largest infrastructure project in the City’s history, could cost our community billions of dollars over the next 20 years. Not only will this program impact you and your neighbors financially, the improvements under development now may also disrupt neighborhoods during construction and have on-going impacts to neighborhoods. The Wet Weather Solutions Program’s focus is on addressing problems that occur when it rains. Often when the region experiences heavy rainfall, citizens are in danger of high water causing injury or damage to property. When it rains, stormwater runoff carries pollutants to streams, lakes, and rivers. Sometimes when it rains, our sanitary sewers overflow, discharging untreated sewage into streams, lakes, and rivers. In order to develop solutions for addressing these problems, the Wet Weather Solutions Program created Basin Coordinating Committees throughout the City. Working with professional engineers and city staff, the stakeholders have been working to identify issues in each basin, understand the causes of the issues, explore possible solutions, and assist in developing criteria to guide the selection of alternatives. The work product will feed into a larger, city-wide planning process to address sewer overflows, water quality, and flooding. As part of the Basin Coordinating Committee process, the Wet Weather Solutions Program will host Open Houses in April and May to show specific problems in the basins. You are invited to come and go to any and all of the basin Open Houses that may affect you. Whether you are concerned about the health of our waterways, property values, or the type of community your children and grandchildren will have, your views can influence the direction of the City as it strives to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens. To determine what basin you are located in, please see the map on the previous page. The meeting information is listed below, but if you have any additional questions or would like a Citizen Action Kit, please contact Erin Ollig at 816-513-0334.

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Blue River Separated Systems

Tuesday, April 24th; 7-9 pm

Brush Creek

Tuesday, May 8th; 7-9 pm

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center; 3700 Blue Parkway

Line Creek

Tuesday, May 1st; 7-9 pm

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary- Koehn Myers Center 5401 N. Oak Trafficway

Little Blue River

Monday, May 7th; 7-9 pm

Hickman Mills High School- Gymnasium; 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd.

Lower Blue River

Tuesday, May 15th; 7-9 pm

Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ 3619 E. 35th St.

Middle Blue River

Monday, May 14th; 7-9 pm

Alphapointe; 7501 Prospect Ave.

Missouri River NEID/Gooseneck

Thurs., May 10th ; 7-9 pm

Don Boscoe Senior Center; 580 Campbell St.

Northern Watersheds

Thurs., May 3rd; 7-9 pm

Shoal Creek

Monday, April 30th; 7-9 pm

Location & Address Trailside Center; 9901 Holmes Rd.

Northland Cathedral; 101 NW 99th St. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 1600 N. 291 Highway (I-35 & 291) , Liberty, MO

Town Fork Creek

Tues., May 22nd; 7-9 pm

Broadway United Methodist Church; 406 W. 74th St.

Turkey Creek

Thurs., May 17th; 7-9 pm

Tony Aguirre Community Center; 2050 W. Pennway

Produced by the Marketing & Public Relations Division - Feb. 2007 The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department maintains and operates water collection processing and distribution systems, stormwater management and control systems and wastewater collection and processing systems for residential and business customers in Kansas City, Missouri. The department also sells water to 33 wholesale customers in the metro area. Operation is funded entirely by fees charged to customers based on their use of products and services, not taxes.

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The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Wet Weather Program recently installed new signs to inform the public about combined sewer overflows into the following bodies of water: Missouri River, Blue River, Brush Creek, Town Fork Creek and Penn Valley Lake. The purpose of the signs is to educate the public about urban waterways and water quality. In the older parts of Kansas City, the same pipe that carries wastewater also collects rainwater runoff. This is called a combined sewer system. The practice of combining the storm drainage and wastewater systems was common practice across the country from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Combined sewers were built in most industrialized communities during that time because it was economical and efficient to use one pipe. A combined sewer overflow occurs when the flow in the sewer exceeds the capacity of the sewer system during wet weather. When this happens, the combined flow overflows into the environsee ‘signs’ p. 2

“The WAVE” pilot nears completion

Recently, installers began installing “the WAVE” automatic meter reading (AMR) pilot project in the Winnwood/Sunnybrook neighborhood. Soon, installers will begin the city-wide installation. Installation of “the WAVE,” automatic meter reading (AMR) system, began May 14, 2007. The pilot project installed 820 meters in the Winnwood/Sunnybrook neighborhood. The pilot includes many milestones, including: • Development and testing of interfaces between several computer systems to capture and store installation, meter reading and billing information. The Banner billing system has been updated to include information to assist WSD’s customer service representatives and billing specialists. • Installation of more than 1,100 Meter Transmitters, 60 pole-mounted data collectors and the AMR system control computers. • Revision of several WSD policies to facilitate implementation of the system. • Training of WSD customer service associates and AMR inspectors. • Refinement of installation and project control procedures. City-wide installation will begin in the far northwest part of the City (Meter Reading Cycle 1) upon pilot completion. Installation will continue to cycle 2, 3, etc. with half of the routes in each cycle initially installed. When reaching cycle 34, the last cycle, the installation will reverse, completing cycles 34, 33, 32 and progressing back to cycle 1 for the remaining installations. A map of the installation phases is available on our website at www.kcmo.org/thewave. The entire project will be completed in 2010. “The WAVE” will provide many opportunities for improved customer service and cost savings such as reduced field visits, proactive leak detection, meter management information, information to help improve collections and detailed consumption graphs to help answer customer’s questions.

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Know Your Soil: Soil Testing for lawns & gardens What is a soil test? Soil testing is the process of analyzing the nutrients present in a soil sample to determine the type and amount of fertilizer needed. Periodic soil testing provides homeowners with the vital information needed to maintain a healthy lawn or garden and can help reduce polluted runoff that can contaminate local creeks and streams. Why is soil testing important? Soil testing: l saves money by avoiding over application of costly fertilizer l instructs homeowners how to fertilize for optimal health of lawn or garden l reduces polluted runoff l provides homeowners with the necessary information to begin a fertilization schedule. The results of a soil test will answer four critical questions: 1. What nutrients does my soil need? 2. What type of fertilizer should I use? 3. How much fertilizer should I use? 4. How often should I fertilize? Tip: After you receive soil test results, create an annual schedule for fertilization based on the recommendations. Your local County Extension office provides soil testing for a minimal charge. There are also online businesses which sell soil testing kits. How do I take a soil sample? Taking a soil sample is easy. All you need is a trowel and a small container. Use a core device, auger, trowel, spade or other tool to ‘signs’ - from p. 1 ment. The water carried in the combined sewer contains untreated sewage; therefore, the overflow may impact water quality. The notification signs that have been posted let the public know that when it rains, wastewater combined with stormwater discharges into the streams. Most people don’t get sick from coming into contact with urban streams, lakes, or rivers during rain events; however contact is discouraged due to high bacteria levels. Also due to the flashy nature of our urban streams, floodwaters pose a greater risk to public health and safety and people should stay out of streams during wet weather. The combined sewer area in Kansas City is generally defined as the area that is bounded by the Missouri River to the north, 85th Street to the South, Blue River to the east, and State Line to the west.

collect core samples from six inches in depth (3 in. on established lawns). Samples should be uniform in diameter. Take 10 or more random core samples from the test area. Combine and crumble, then blend the samples thoroughly in a clean container, removing any stones, grass or roots. If the lawn has areas with distinctly different soil conditions, collect samples from each area. Take one cup of the soil sample mixture to your local county extension center in a small, clean, covered container. Avoid taking samples from: l areas which appear abnormal, such as backfill ditches, along fence lines, or under trees and shrubs which may have been given extra fertilizer l spots where grass, vegetable plants or flowers have suddenly died or change color l wet soil Information to provide with your sample: l previous fertilizer application l uses for the soil l any problems that prompted the soil test l abnormal or problem soil conditions When should I test my soil? While you can soil test anytime of year, it’s preferable to test during late summer or in fall before application of fall fertilizer. Avoiding peak times in spring will ensure you receive your results in a timely manner. Soil tests monitor plant nutrient levels and pH levels which may adversely affect plant growth. A soil test does not identify or measure insect populations, diseases, drainage issues, pesticides or other chemical levels.

Contact, such as swallowing and hand-to-mouth exposure, with water that receives sewer overflows could make you sick. The City encourages you to take the following protective actions: • Avoid contact with urban streams, lakes, and rivers, especially during and 72 hours after rain or snowmelt events. • Avoid recreational activities that involve contact with streams, lakes, and rivers. • If you do come into contact with streams, lakes, and rivers, within 72 hours of a rain event, wash your hands and affected skin with soap and water as soon as possible. Consider using a waterless hand sanitizer at outings that occur near urban streams. The Wet Weather Solutions Program

is a citywide sewer overflow, stormwater, and waterways initiative. The program was created by the City of Kansas City, Missouri to lead a direct approach to reduce flooding, improve water quality and protect and restore the natural environment. For more information about Kansas City’s combined sewer overflow issues please visit www.kcmo.org/wetweather and www.rainkc.com The Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department maintains and operates water collection processing and distribution systems, stormwater management and control systems and wastewater collection and processing systems for residential and business customers in Kansas City, Missouri. The Department also sells water to 33 wholesale customers in the metro area. Operation is funded entirely by fees charged to customers based on their use of products and services, not taxes. Produced by the Marketing & Public Relations Division - July 2007

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Prepare for wet weather The City has been holding meetings to show residents what they can do to help improve water quality and reduce flooding. The Wet Weather Solutions Program is designed to address problems that stem from too much water, which may cause floods, property damage and impact our sanitary sewer system. Input from residents is vital as we work to remedy the situation. More Residents can do their part to reduce flooding and sewer overflows with a few steps:           

Disconnect downspouts Check sewer cleanout pipes Install a backwater valve Build a rain garden Disconnect sump pump Pick up pet waste Wash your car in the right place Apply fertilizer and pesticides sparingly Keep areas around streams healthy Keep sediment out of storm drains Dispose of household hazardous waste properly

Violence intervention and prevention initiative In an effort to find innovative approaches to reduce violence in our community, the City created a program that empowers people to peacefully resolve conflicts. The Community Mediation Program provides residents in targeted areas the tools to effectively solve problems and use peaceful negotiation tactics, rather than resorting to guns and violence. This program can help people create a stronger, healthier community. Orange barrel season gets under way As warmer temperatures arrive, the City can begin to work on projects that are significantly limited by colder weather. Known unofficially as "Orange Barrel Season," spring is when many capital improvements projects shift into high gear throughout the city. The following Public Works Department programs are already under way:   

PIAC approved sidewalk construction Street resurfacing and maintenance (list of streets) Repainting of markings on about 80 percent of the City's streets.

Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution in areas adjacent to active construction sites. Conditions in these areas can change rapidly, which may expose people to unexpected dangerous situations. Find out more about the Public Works Department. As always, I appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to e-mail questions and comments to my office at [email protected]. Sincerely, Wayne A. Cauthen, City Manager City of Kansas City, Mo.

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he fifth annual City Environmental Achievement Awards ceremony in April recognized five groups of employees for acts or achievements that significantly Timothy Walters and Mayor Kay Barnes celebrate benefit the environment. at the Environmental Achievement Awards ceremony. for several significant projects including The City’s Environmental Columbus Park, Woodland Heights IV, Management Commission sponsors the awards, which were presented by Mayor the Professional Building, Sosland Building and Waltower Building. Kay Barnes. The winners received The review program has ensured framed photographs of local natural compliance with HUD environmental scenes taken by artist/photographer review requirements, and has helped Patrick Whalen, an employee of the ensure the protection of human health, Missouri Department of Conservation. environment, cultural and archeological The following are the employees resources in City HUD projects. and the acts or achievements for which they were recognized:

Tom Neff, City Planning and Development Department – HUD Environmental Review Program “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Jim Ryun

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In 2005, the City’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development environmental review process was restored and has since facilitated the successful release of millions of dollars of HUD funding

Parks and Recreation Department – Safe, Healthy and Attractive Public Environments Program The Safe, Healthy and Attractive Public Environments Program was developed in 2002 to improve cleanliness and overall appearances of parkland, reduce illegal dumping and Continued on page 4

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Getting to know

MY NAME IS . . . Marcus Whitworth. MY FIRST DAY AT WORK WITH THE CITY WAS . . . March 19.

I WORK AS AN . . . analyst in the Aviation Department. MY FIRST JOB WAS . . . at a local supermarket as a stock boy. THE THING I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB IS . . . the people. MY PROUDEST MOMENT IN MY CAREER WAS WHEN . . . I obtained my master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. MY BEST WORK HABIT IS . . . dedication to the task at hand. I AM A GREAT COWORKER BECAUSE I . . . like to have fun, but I also know when to work hard. FIVE YEARS AGO I WAS . . . at Aquila, where I accounted for weather derivatives. I WAS BORN IN . . . Leavenworth, Kan. MY BEST VACATION WAS IN . . . San Francisco and Los Angeles. MY FAVORITE SEASON IS . . . summer – the days are long and the weather is great! MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW I . . . like to sell items on e-Bay. ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES IS . . . “Remember the Titans.” MY FAVORITE COLOR IS . . . blue. IN MY FREE TIME I LIKE TO . . . play and watch sports. “Getting to Know You” is featured in each issue of “The Fountain Pen” to introduce new City employees.

Water services establishes a workplace learning and performance culture

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he Water Services Department’s goal is to have a well trained and educated work force, which improves work performance, productivity, the work environment, culture and associates’ morale. Ultimately, citizens reap the benefits. The Kansas City Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development recently recognized the department for its work in trying to reach this goal. Donna Campbell Brice, the manager of the department’s Organizational Development Division, received a plaque for outstanding achievement for establishing a workplace learning and performance culture from the organization. The recognition was received for the following training initiatives: • ACE/TQM Process – a total quality management/workplace teaming initiative called Associates Creating Excellence, ongoing since 1994 • Competitive business plan performance target of 40 hours job-specific and mandatory training for each employee to be received annually • GED Program – established in 1997 and employees from the Water Services Department, Public Works Department, Aviation Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Municipal Court and the Neighborhood and Community Services Department are enrolled • Mid-level labor/management leadership development training – a 16-week course that meets weekly for four hours, the Water Services Department has participated for 12 years, the Greater KC Labor/Management Council (sponsored through Rockhurst University) provides the training, and employees attend on their personal time • Office Professionals Training for Information, Organization and Networking Skills Training Program for administrative support and clerical staff • The Safety Division provides monthly training on specific issues for the operations divisions • The Security Division annually provides training about personal and organizational security concerns to all of the associates.

The ACE Challenge Course Team, which consists of Water Services Department and Parks and Recreation Department employees, recently visited a smallscale low ropes course in Johnson County. A ropes course is a challenging, outdoor, personal development and team building activity that consists of a series of real and imaginary obstacles designed to challenge teams and individuals to work together to accomplish a task. The team found the experience experiential (learning by doing) and great fun.

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Dear City Employees,

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t has been my honor to serve as mayor of Kansas City the last eight years. I appreciate the citizens of our great city entrusting in me the responsibility to lead Kansas City during this period of dynamic growth. Among my greatest joys was the opportunity to work with all of you, the best city work force in the country. Your dedication and hard work for the citizens of Kansas City has been apparent to me since the first day I entered office in 1999. No mayor or city manager can do it alone. A mayor must provide vision and leadership on multiple initiatives while involving many of the best and brightest to move them forward. To all of you, I thank you on behalf of the entire city. One of the achievements of which I am most proud is our new 3-1-1 Action Center. It is making handling citizen inquiries and complaints easier and more efficient. As you know, you can call one simple number and a City employee is available more than 74 hours a week to assist with a City service problem or provide information. The City administration can now track these service calls to see how quickly and thoroughly concerns are being handled. Again, I thank each and every one of you for the honor and opportunity to work with you. Sincerely,

Kay Barnes

Recent

RETIREMENTS

Gary L. Haney, Aviation Department, 14 years and three months of service, retirement effective March 1.

Booker T. Nunley, Parks and Recreation Department, six years and one month of service, retirement effective April 1.

Robert D. Ludlow, Water Services Department, 10 years of service, retirement effective Feb. 1.

Herbert E. Sigley, General Services Department, 17 years and one month of service, retirement effective April 1.

Terry W. Miller, Parks and Recreation Department, 17 years and three months of service, retirement effective March 1.

Jason R. Allen, Victoria Lynn Allen, Constance Johnetta Anderson, Carletta V. Berry-Davis, Michelle Yvette Birmingham, Gregory Leon Bolton Jr., James A. Bond, Christopher Lamorris Bradford Sr., Karen J. Brunick, Michael Anthony Clayton,

Michael Charles Cole, Jemeria Delecia Cubit, K’avyea Curry, Carla Michelle Daniels, Rhonda R. Dudley, Estella Anna Florez, Renee V. Haskin, Janelle Lynn Hersperger, Rakisha P. James, Jessena Lynette Johnson, Kathleen Patricia Keens, Maquita Marie Knighten, Hsiao-Yun Kuan, Rockey Narvel Locke, Kevin Monte Manning, Timothy Paul Matlock, Mary R. McNeal, Charla Anne Morphis, Gary L. Mulik, John Charles Parks, Robert E. Peters, Tracy Renee Pride, Janel J. Rogers, Crystal S. Ross, Montell Fred Ross, Tracy LaTrice Rue, Virginia Sanders, Michael Christopher Saye, Daniel Schmelzinger, Eric J. Shepherd, Leah Janene Skender, Anthony Slayden, Debra J. Venerable, Tyrone Louis Walls Sr., Jermaine Xavier Way, Marcus G. Whitworth, Mikewell J. Wright and Marie E. Yilla. (This list includes only classified, full-time employees.)

4 Environmental awards recognize employees Continued from page 1 eliminate potential hazards. It later was implemented as an inspection program designed to identify environmental priorities and develop action plans. Since 2003, additional outcomes of the SHAPE Program include: • Using larger Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd. receptacles that eliminate the use of trash can liners and the need for daily trash pickups • Preserving natural environ ments through native plantings • Increasing park inspection efforts at graffiti and illegal dumping “hot spots” which have proven to reduce occurrences • Developing the Green Book (in collaboration with Police Department, Prosecutors Office and Missouri Law Department), which is a pocket reference guide to ordinances that protect the park system and other public properties • Using compressed natural gas powered vehicles that reduce emissions and conserve resources.

Kristin Danner, Aviation Department – Airport Recycling Program In May 2005, the Aviation Department started recycling plastic bottles, newspapers and magazines in public portions of the terminals at

Kansas City International Airport. By the end of 2005, approximately 8.81 tons of materials were recycled, and the department received a $193.48 rebate. By the end of 2006, approximately 70.62 tons of material were recycled, and the department received a $2,054.94 rebate. To achieve this increase, the number of items accepted was increased and items were accepted from airline tenants. The program highlights a relationship opportunity between the private industries and the public service sector based on effective motivation and communication. In addition, the reduction of waste that would have entered the landfills is substantial.

Timothy Walters, Water Services Department – Birmingham Land Application Agroforestry Project In 2001, the Birmingham Land Application Agroforestry Project was implemented. The main objectives of the project were to: • Conduct an environmentally safe and efficient land application of biosolids • Monitor and comply with Missouri Department of Natural Resources Water Quality Initiative Publications and EPA 503 Regulations • Provide a more efficient use of current farm infrastructure and personnel • Develop an environmentally sound program for the community and the region. Since 2001, approximately 100,000

trees have been planted on 320 acres. The new production system allows the farm to apply biosolids during maximum plant nutrient uptake, which decreases environmental risks such as nutrient leaching and minimizes contamination of surface and groundwater quality. In addition, the trees are used to decrease odors from the wastewater treatment plant and are instrumental in sequestering carbon and providing longterm carbon storage.

Dean Banes and William Soligo, Water Services Department – Well pump oilers To regulate the temperature of water pumped from the Missouri River to be treated for maximum efficiency, the Water Services Department’s treatment plant uses 14 groundwater wells. Through an innovative design, the well pump oilers have been upgraded. The capacity of the oil reservoirs was increased from 3 quarts to 1.5 gallons. This reduced the numbers of employee trips to the well pumps from three trips per day to one trip per day. In addition, the reservoirs could be checked and filled during daylight hours, minimizing safety hazards. The second modification included adding a thermostatically controlled heating element contained inside the reservoir. The heating element reduces condensation, thereby reducing the risk of oil contamination. For more information about the Environmental Achievement Awards, call Andy Savastino, Office of Environmental Quality (City Manager’s Office), 513-3460.

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Wet Weather Solutions open houses begin

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he City has extensive plans to rehabilitate its sanitary and storm sewers. Residents are asked to attend an open house sponsored by the Wet Weather Solutions Program to give their input. The Wet Weather Solutions Program is the Water Services Department’s citywide sewer overflow, stormwater and waterways initiative.

Open houses

The Wet Weather Solutions Program’s open houses give residents an opportunity give their input about plans that will address sanitary sewer overflows, sewer back-ups, flooding issues, and water quality. At these open houses, residents also can learn how they can help reduce stormwater runoff by building a rain garden, installing a rain barrel or disconnecting downspouts. Families are encouraged to attend any of the open houses between 7-9 p.m.; free refreshments and activities for the kids will be provided. Following is the schedule of open houses scheduled May 7-22, including the neighborhood basin and the location of the meeting: • May 7 Little Blue River Basin Hickman Mills High School 9010 Old Santa Fe Road • May 8 Brush Creek Basin Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Blue Parkway • May 10 Missouri River Northeast Indus trial District-Gooseneck Creek Don Bosco Senior Center 580 Campbell • May 14 Middle Blue River Basin Alphapointe Association for the Blind 7501 Prospect Ave.

• May 15 Lower Blue River Basin Palestine Missionary Baptist Church 3619 E. 35th St. • May 17 Turkey Creek Basin Tony Aguirre Community Center 2050 W. Pennway • May 22 Town Fork Creek Basin Broadway United Methodist Church 406 W. 74th St. For more information about the open houses or to find out which basin you live near, contact Erin Ollig, Water Services Department, 513-0334 or [email protected].

Kenmore heavy duty washer and electric dryer, $175 for the pair. Call Phillis Preston, (816) 863-0247. Kenmore refrigerator, $175. Call Phillis Preston, (816) 8630247. For consideration for the June issue, send your ad to the editor of “The Fountain Pen,” City Hall, 21st floor, by May 11. The June issue will be distributed June 1. The For Sale Section and Want Ads of “The Fountain Pen” are free services for City employees. The City accepts no liability for any consequences that may result from using this service.

Guidelines for the For Sale Section and Want Ads To maintain the integrity of this section and promote only those items that are in the best interest of City employees, the editorial staff will edit and omit ads that do not follow these general guidelines: • Only ads for items for sale by City employees and items City employees wish to purchase will be included. • Items and services can be placed in the want ads, though there can be no compensation for services performed (no advertisements for babysitting, landscape services, etc.). • Personal ads and other ads for companionship will not Continued on page 11

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In Tune with KCCG-TV2 Agenda KC The City Communications Office (City Manager’s Office) video staff provided live video support April 13 at the Agenda KC leadership conference at Bartle Hall. The conference was organized by the Youth Advocacy Office (City Manager’s Office) for high school students, college students and young professionals. “The video production for this event involved a live-mix, multi-camera operation, which was simultaneously distributed to a video projector and projected onto two 10’ by 14’ projection screens that allowed for the keynote speakers and a PowerPoint presentation to be seen by all 1,100 participants,” said Mary Charles, city communications officer. The project support included a video and graphic presentation of the keynote speakers: Kwame Jackson, entrepreneur and runner-up of first season of the NBC reality television “Using the video equipment and expertise of the communications staff is one more way that the City effectively leveraged resources for this event.” Thalia Cherry

show “The Apprentice,” and Judy Woodruff, former CNN news anchor and documentary filmmaker. This type of live-mix projection shoot

was a first for the City Communications Office staff.

Kwame Jackson addresses participants at the Agenda KC conference as one of the keynote speakers. The video production for the conference helped the 1,100 participants to better see Jackson and Judy Woodruff, the other keynote speaker.

“Using the video equipment and expertise of the communications staff is one more way that the City effectively leveraged resources for this event,” said Thalia Cherry, youth advocate in the City Manager’s Office. The speeches made by Jackson and Woodruff will air through May.

dominates KCCGTV2’s schedule KCCG-TV2 is available to Kansas City, Mo., residents who subscribe to Time Warner Cable or Everest Connections. For live online coverage of all of KCCG-TV2’s programming, visit www. kcmo.org/cco. For on demand online viewing, visit www.kcmo.org/kccg. These are the City Communications Office’s original shows, which help keep Kansas City, Mo., residents informed about City programs, services and issues: “Talk of the Town” “Out to Play” “On Tap” “Ask Your Councilmember” “City Works” “Youth Beat” “Pet Connection.” City Council committee meetings and legislative sessions are shown live on KCCG-TV2 and rebroadcast.

“Youth Beat”

On the next “Youth Beat,” airing in May, local teenagers will talk about summer youth programs at the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art and the Parks and Recreation Department, summer travel plans and summer camps. Also, high school students will discuss visual arts.

Local, original programming

The program guide is updated every Friday and can be downloaded from www.kcmo.org by clicking on “Calendars.” To suggest a show topic, call the City Communications Office, 513-1349.

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Walking and running lead to loss

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group of Neighborhood times, due to limited space. Brush Creek Community Center, the Preservation Division employees The runners run in a group three support we provide to each other started a walk/run group in January and days a week, despite bad weather or is invaluable. However our biggest it is shrinking. The number of employees Municipal Court obligations on Mondays, inspiration comes from Michael Orr participating continues to increase, but Wednesdays and Fridays. They usually and Keith Harrison,” Rimson said. the size of the participants is what is run during their lunch period. The Orr has lost 63 pounds since the getting smaller. course is along the walking path near the program started and Harrison has lost Keith Harrison and DeAmos Brush Creek Community Center. Most 22 pounds. In addition to the exercise, Rimson recruited the participants and of the runners are able to complete a both men made major changes to their provided the initial support. 1-1/2 mile run in less than 15 minutes. dietary intake. “We started our group Jan. 8 to Some members are able to complete 2 “Being part of this group has definitely assist with the health/fitness resolutions miles in that same time frame. helped me. I have more energy and I have many of us made. Keith Harrison and The staff at the Brush Creek more of a drive to eat right and exercise James Fain took the initiative to map Community Center allows the running and have a healthier lifestyle. DeAmos is out and measure two separate one-mile group to use the showers at their facility a great motivator. He pushes me to try courses near our facility at 4900 Swope at no cost after they complete their runs. harder and give it my all,” Orr said. Parkway,” Rimson said. “In addition to the support from Christine Ferguson, wellness To date, these 19 Neighborhood coordinator for the Fountain of Health and Community Services Department Wellness Program is available to help all employees are participating: Charles employees who want to set up groups Anderson, Raymond Herzog, Keowa like these by measuring walking paths Willis, Michael Orr, Trevea Berry, and providing encouragement. Catina Hill, Michelle Tevis, Shanna “I am so proud of the employees at Levingston, Elsie Quagraine, Sierra Neighborhood Preservation. As a group Jackson, Olivia Williams, Jessica Tinsley, they have gotten together to motivate Tiffany Drummer, Mary McNeal, one another to be physically active, Candace Collier, Vickie Downing, resulting in some great weight loss Rimson, Harrison and Fain. stories,” Ferguson said. When the weather permits, “The support they share with their the walkers usually go out in coworkers creates an environment pairs, twice a day Monday for success. Not to mention it is hard through Friday on their not to participate when you witness 15-minute breaks. They walk their enthusiasm. All a group needs is a the one-mile course giving time, place, encouragement and a lot of them a total of 2 miles each enthusiasm,” Ferguson said. day. When the weather is For more information about setting bad they stay indoors and up a walk/run group for your These Neighborhood Preservation Division employees participate in the walk. The indoor walk worksite, call Christine Ferguson, division’s walk/run group. Left row from top: DeAmos Rimson, Raymond Herzog, Keith Harrison, Michael Orr, Charles Anderson, James Fain and includes going up and down Fountain of Health Wellness Program Trevea Berry. Right row from top: Michelle Tevis, Tiffany Drummer, four flights of stairs several at the Fitness Source, 513-1386. Olivia Williams, Elsie Quagraine, Catina Hill and Jessica Tinsley.

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NUMBERS

City Communications Office (City Manager’s Office) 16 National awards received by KCCGTV2 April 2006 to April 2007

330 News releases written, distributed and posted online April 2006 to April 2007

226 Representatives of media outlets, community and neighborhood organizations receiving news releases as of April 1

1,178 Other individuals subscribing online to receive news releases via e-mail as of April 1

5,199 Average word count for “The Fountain Pen”

433 Printed communications projects edited, designed and produced April 2006 to April 2007

208 News items posted on Web site’s home page April 2006 to April 2007

Eight Original programs currently produced by the video staff

463 Average minutes of meetings videotaped per week

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Public art exhibit moves to City Hall

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ity employees and visitors to City Hall are getting a crash course in the City’s public art program. The photographic retrospective that was created for the 20th anniversary of the City’s One Percent for Art Program has been moving to the lobbies of City Hall at the request of City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen. Liz Kowalchuk, the University of Kansas professor who curated the City Hall exhibit, installs informational text under the photos on the fifth floor of City Hall. On the left is an untitled piece by Garth Edwards, which was installed in 1996 at the Hazmat Facility on Truman Road, and on the right is “Urban Palisade” by Jay Markel, which was installed at the Central Police Patrol Station on Linwood Boulevard in 1994.

The Municipal Art Commission created this retrospective entitled “Art City: Twenty Years of Public Art in Kansas City.” It had been on display at the Urban Culture Project’s downtown gallery space since November 2006 and it began moving to City Hall in February. The show includes photos of all of the City’s One Percent for Art Program projects and Avenue of the Arts installations. “This is a great opportunity for City “This is a great opportunity for employees and our citizens to see the City employees and our citizens to range of this City’s public art program,” see the range of this City’s public said Liz Kowalchuk, a volunteer with the art program.” Municipal Arts Commission and an art Liz Kowalchuk professor at the University of Kansas. Kowalchuk posted a series of questions and facts about each artwork next to the photos. In addition, she has established a curriculum guide local school teachers can use to educate students about the One Percent for Art Program. The guide was designed for elementary and secondary school students. “Instead of just posting pictures on the wall, we’re trying to engage the viewer. Viewers can learn about the importance of public art and the unique treasure that the One Percent Program has provided to this city,” Kowalchuk said. The photographs have been posted in most of the lobbies in City Hall. When the final photographs are installed in May, they then will rotate among the floors. Capital Improvements Management Office

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City recognized for use of alternative fuel

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Fleet ranks third in country Sam Swearngin, General Services Department, was the recipient of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute’s Oxygen Award 2007. This award applauds and encourages individuals who have made a dedicated effort to incorporate a range of vehicle fueling and technology strategies that will improve and protect air quality. TV celebrity Larry Hagman, on behalf of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, recognized Swearngin and the City for their outspoken commitment to alternative fuels and vehicles with the presentation of the Oxygen Award 2007 during the April 3 general session of the National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conference and Expo. “Sam has been leading the charge for many years to increase the use of alternative fuels in the City’s diverse fleet,” said Gerry Calk, the City’s fleet administrator.

New sod is laid on the south side of City Hall as building improvements continue.

Improvements to City Hall continue Landscaping work to the grounds surrounding City Hall located at 414 E. 12th St. began April 15 with the installation of new sod on the southwest lawn. All existing grass will be replaced on the entire south side of the building, and additional landscaping and an updated irrigation system will be installed by early May.

Sam Swearngin (center) receives congratulations from TV celebrity Larry Hagman and Annalloyd Thomason, executive director of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, for the City’s alternative fuel fleet.

“It is estimated that the City fleet will replace close to 1 million gallons of petroleum based fuels with alternatives in 2007. This not only serves to significantly improve air quality for the citizens of Kansas City, but also works to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil imports,” Calk said. The City is ranked No. 3 in SustainLane’s top 10 list of city government fleets that use alternative fuel. The No. 1 city is Las Vegas and the No. 2 city is Honolulu. SustainLane surveyed the 50 largest cities in the United States in 2006 to determine the percentage of their fleets that use alternative fuels. These fuels include biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol and compressed natural gas. Also included were electric vehicles and gas-hybrid vehicles. Slightly greater weighting was awarded for biodiesel, electric and gas-hybrid vehicles. SustainLane is the first Internet and media company dedicated to empowering consumers, businesses and government to adopt best environmental practices.

New plantings will include begonias, mums, phlox and zinnias; Little Bluestem ornamental grass; yew bushes; Blue Rug Juniper and Purple Winter creeper. The pavers located on the southwest lawn will be removed and rose bushes will be planted a few feet from the southwest sidewalk. These exterior improvements are being completed in conjunction with other City Hall updates, including a new extended vestibule at the building’s north entrance and improved security control checkpoints, which will be completed by the first week of July. BNIM Architects designed the project and Universal Construction Company is the prime contractor. The Capital Improvements Management Office is managing the project. Traffic will not be affected during the course of the landscaping work.

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NOTICE

Any person with a disability desiring reasonable accommodation to receive any of the City services listed in this newsletter may contact Michele Ohmes, ADA specialist, on the 17th floor of City Hall at 513-2533, or 711 (Missouri TTY Relay) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting or event.

Parks and Recreation

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Parks and Recreation activities The following are some activities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department this spring and summer: Citywide Department Coed Double-header Softball League, Sunday Men’s Premier Double-header League, Tuesday Women’s Double-header League, Thursday Men’s “D” Double-header League, Friday Coed “D” Doubleheader League, Second Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Games, and 45 and Older Men’s Basketball League. For more information about these activities, call Helston Singleton, 784-7004. Other activities include the Coed Basketball League, Adult Westside 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and the Youth Westside 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. For more information about these activities, call the Tony Aguirre Community Center, 784-1300. For more information about the activities and events provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.kcmo.org/parks.

Harvard lists CIMO among top 50 government innovations for 2007 City will compete for $100,000 award The Capital Improvements Management Office is among the 2007 Top 50 Government Innovations recognized by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. This places the City among 18 semifinalists for the Ash Institute’s Innovations in American Government Awards and makes it eligible to win one of seven $100,000 grants. “This latest honor continues the Capital Improvements Management Office’s history of regional and national recognition. Both inside and beyond Kansas City, people know that Kansas City works,” Mayor Kay Barnes said. In order to eliminate the City’s capital project backlog, develop a functional system for project delivery and restore public confidence, the City formed the Capital Improvements Management Office in 2004 to deliver essential infrastructure projects while streamlining approaches to project delivery. This resulted in the delivery of more than $1.2 billion in capital projects, including major redevelopments such as the downtown entertainment district infrastructure, the Kansas City Convention Center expansion and the Sprint Center arena, as well as contracting $190 million in neighborhood projects. “This distinction recognizes the ingenuity of City leaders in thinking outside the box to deliver basic infrastructure projects to citizens in need. We hope our solution can help other communities facing similar difficulties in capital project delivery,” City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen said. As a prerequisite to advancing in the competition, City staff participated in a site evaluation by Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation program evaluators in late March. The site evaluation allowed the Ash Institute representatives a firsthand look at the workings of the office, including systematic innovations, CIMO staff and examples of CIMO’s project portfolio. The top 50 programs represent government agencies at the federal, state, county and city levels selected for their novelty and creativity, effectiveness at addressing significant issues and potential to be replicated by other jurisdictions. Chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants, they represent government’s best efforts across a variety of policy areas, ranging from criminal justice to community development. To download the full list of top 50 programs, visit www.ashinstitute. harvard.edu. Eighteen finalists, selected from the top 50 programs, were announced May 2. The seven recipients of $100,000 awards will be announced in the fall at a dinner celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Innovations in American Government Awards Program in Washington, D.C.

Departments report reduction of ozone-generating activities

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zone is a major air pollutant that threatens our health and our environment. To help reduce the formation of ozone, City departments completed more than 7,500 actions to reduce ozone-generating activities on ozone alert days during the 2006 ozone season, which is from April 1 to Oct. 31. In April 2004, City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen released an ozone action policy requiring each department to develop an ozone action plan. The Office of Environmental Quality (City Manager’s Office) was charged with coordinating the City’s ozone reduction efforts and with compiling and reporting achievements. The following is a list of quantitative achievements accomplished by City departments: • 511 vehicle trips avoided/postponed • 1,191 vehicle refuelings avoided/postponed • 2,886 hours of vehicle idling avoided • 104,200+ miles alternative fuel vehicles traveled • 1,838 mower mowing/small engine uses avoided • 325 gallons of solvent use delayed • 57 lane closures postponed • 179 building thermostats set warmer or cooler • 539 other activities postponed. These are some non-quantitative achievements made by City departments: • Carpooling and using public transit system • Refueling vehicles during evening hours • Avoiding outdoor cooking • Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles • Purchasing and reusing recycled paper products • Walking to get lunch instead of driving • Altering work schedules to avoid traveling during peak traffic hours. The Kansas City region is currently in compliance with the new federal ozone standard. However, more reduction efforts are needed to avoid violating the new standard in summer 2007. It is imperative that City departments continue this momentum toward reducing ozone-generating activities on ozone alert days by increasing actions taken to make even greater achievements during the 2007 ozone season. For more information about the ozone action policy, call David C. Marshall, Office of Environmental Quality, 513-3462. David C. Marshall Office of Environmental Quality (City Manager’s Office)

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For Sale Section and Want Ads be advertised. • Items that promote a personal business or commercial venture will not be advertised. • Weapons will not be advertised. • Prices must be included in for sale ads. • Items will not be advertised for amounts exceeding their face values. • No items for which a recognized secondary market exists will be advertised. • Submitted ads should be 40 words or less in length. • Only two ads may be submitted per each issue, per employee. • No work telephone numbers will be published.

At the Computer Courses Designed for Seniors, employees from the South Region of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Information Technology Department teach seniors keyboard skills, mouse skills and how to use the Internet. The classes are offered at the Hillcrest Community Center. For more information, call 513-7500.

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DEADLINES

The deadline to submit articles for the June issue is May 8. This issue will be distributed June 1. The deadline to submit articles for the July issue is June 5. This issue will be distributed June 29. For more information about article and graphics guidelines, call the City Communications Office (City Manager’s Office), 513-1349.

Mary Charles Executive editor Teresa L. Clark Editor Elizabeth C. McKinley Journalist Lisa Czubak Graphic designer

Ethics Hotline (800) 340-3132

City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen congratulates Dennis Gagnon (right) on being the 3-1-1 Action Center May Partner of the Month.

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s the public information officer for the Public Works Department, Dennis Gagnon is the department’s liaison to the 3-1-1 Action Center (City Manager’s Office). For the exemplary completion of these duties, the 3-1-1 Action Center recognizes him as its May Partner of the Month. Gagnon has proven to be a tremendous asset to the 3-1-1 Action Center, but was especially so during the roll out of the PeopleSoft customer relationship management system, which occurred during a snow and ice storm. He was available to the 3-1-1 Action Center any time a problem or need arose during the following days and nights. Gagnon understands how important it is for the 3-1-1 Action Center to be able to effectively respond to citizen needs and agrees that the common goal is citizen satisfaction. With this common goal in mind, he continuously works with the 3-1-1 Action Center on process development and improvement. “The 3-1-1 Action Center is part and parcel to doing what is right by the citizen. The Action Center certainly makes my job much easier,” Gagnon said. Jean Ann Lawson 3-1-1 Action Center (City Manager’s Office) The Tiffany Hills Park-Sport Complex is the recipient of a 2007 Cornerstone Award from the Economic Development Corporation. The complex features an aquatics center, two soccer fields and eight baseball fields. There are four more baseball fields on schedule to open in 2008. The aquatics center is at 9400 N. Congress Road and the sports section is at 8200 N.W. Tiffany Springs Road.

The Kansas City Metropolitan Area March 2007 Volume 12, Issue 1

Industrial Waste Newsletter Inside this issue:

Compliance Report for 2006

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Breaking News

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Know Your Watershed

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Environmental Assistance Visits

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Compliance Assistance Reaches 15 Industries

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Users. Keep those reports coming!

Who Got Fined –And Why

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Of the seventy (70) Significant Industrial Users permitted in 2006, twenty-three (23) were issued new or updated permits.

Compliance Report for 2006 By Paul Wacker, Environmental Engineer, KCMO Water Services

Administrative penalties issued are also down for the year. This is a continuing trend resulting from improved knowledge by the permittees and communication with the Industrial Waste Control Division on issues.

The Kansas City, Missouri Industrial Waste Control

The division welcomed Fannye Johnson Forester in May as the

Division continued to execute its pretreatment program in the year 2006. The pretreatment program applies to industries that discharge wastewater into the seven (7) Kansas City Water Services Department Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). Each of those WWTPs is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharge into streams. The WWTPs had their best compliance year ever. This is due in large part to wastewater discharge controls. Congratulations to all Significant Industrial Users. Your efforts do make a difference.

new pretreatment coordinator.

Highlights:

The division conducted three Industrial User workshops in the year. The topics were: Basic Math and Chemistry, Watershed Quality –How it Affects You, and Know Your Permit. These were well attended with Missouri Wastewater Operator Training Hours awarded for those in attendance.

Significant Industrial Users showed improvement in

Significant Industrial Users received notification in March that stormwater inspections are now a part of annual inspections conducted by the division. Currently Stormwater permits are issued through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Self inspection by all regulated industries of outside storage and stormwater flow on their property needs to be performed and

Breaking News Have you attended an interesting seminar lately? If the answer to the question just asked is no! Here’s a personal invitation: What and when: Green Sustainable Development, April 18, 2007. The City of Kansas City, Missouri and The Unified Government of Wyndotte County are hosting their Annual Joint meeting, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 4800 63rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Exciting presentations, opportunities to meet business leaders and governmental regulators are yours for the taking. Refreshments will be served. Recent seminars have been well attended - limited seating. Register early.

their performance. Those who have pretreatment systems in place and well monitored are generating few RSVP is required: contact Fannye Johnson Forester violations. The number of violations were down; most [email protected] 816-513-0609 or Scott Craig improvement came from timely and complete reporting. [email protected] 913- 573-1313. Reporting was addressed in the “Know Your Permit” workshop. Congratulations to Significant Industrial

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KNOW YOUR WATERSHED What is a watershed? A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water, such as a nearby creek, stream, river or lake. Watersheds vary considerably in size. For example, when it rains, all the water from a small watershed may travel to a local creek. That creek will flow into a larger stream, like Brush Creek, which in turn collects water from an even larger watershed. Brush Creek flows into the Blue River, which then deposits water into the Missouri River.

We all live downstream Watersheds cross city, county and state lines. When different communities share a watershed, the residents of all the cities and counties in the watershed need to address issues like flooding and water quality together. All of our actions impact our upstream and downstream neighbors.

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homes, roads and office buildings, vegetation is often removed and replaced by large paved areas. These impervious surfaces keep rain from seeping into the soil and recharging groundwater supplies. Paved surfaces also increase the speed and amount of water that rushes down gutters and into storm drains during a rain storm. This "stormwater runoff" picks up pollutants from motor oil, lawn chemicals, pet waste, salt, litter and soil along the way, before flowing to rivers, lakes and streams — untreated. The large amount of untreated water entering the storm sewer system — and eventually our streams and lakes — has lasting health, safety, environmental and economic impacts on our watersheds and communities. Protecting the health of our watersheds preserves and enhances the quality of life for Kansas City residents and those living downstream.

What can you do?

1. Landscape with native plants. 2. Never discard trash or yard waste down storm drains or Our local watersheds All runoff in our community in the street. eventually drains into the Missouri River, the world's 15th 3. Dispose of pet waste properly. longest river. The Missouri River watershed drains one-sixth 4. Use lawn chemicals safely. of the water in the United States, from the mountains of western Montana to its confluence with the Mississippi River 5. Redirect or disconnect downspouts to drain rain water onto lawns and gardens. in St. Louis, Mo. In downtown Kansas City, Kan., the Kansas River flows into the Missouri River at Kaw Point. The Kan- 6. Wash your car the safe way. 7. Use rain barrels or rain gardens to conserve rain water sas River watershed is nested within that of the larger Missouri River, and drains about one-third of the state of Kanon your property. Excerpts from www.marc.org/Environment/Water/ sas.

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DON”T MISS the NEXT SEMINARApril 18, 2007, Green Sustainable Development. Annual Joint Meeting - Unified Government of Wyandotte County (Kansas City, Kansas) and City of Kansas City, Missouri (Kansas City, Missouri).

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Environmental Assistance Visits

of everyone in the department,” Macy added. The value of this new approach is proved somewhere in Missouri nearly every day. One real-life story makes a good example. In May EAVs head off big problems 2006, Lawrence Fabric Structures, a manufacturer of awnings, overhangs and canopies in Kirkwood, accepted the offer of a by Kerry Cordray, Missouri Department of Natural Rescheduled assistance visit from the department’s St. Louis sources Reprinted with permission from Missouri Resources, Missouri Department Regional Office. The region focuses on providing EAVs, especially to newly registered generators of hazardous waste. of Natural Resources, www.dnr.gov/magazine/2007-winter.pdf Environmental specialist Joe Trunko visited the company, manufacturing processes. He noted ways the comAwry old joke lists among the frightening phrases in the observing pany could enhance emergency preparedness procedures, and English language, “We’re from the government, and we’re gave guidance on disposal of paint booth filters and solvent here to help.” But it’s no joke that hundreds of applicants contaminated rags. “It’s tremendously important to us to keep for new environmental permits in Missouri last year found things as safe as possible for our workers,” said Matt Rothemselves seriously helped by just such an offer. Since slawski, the company’s materials manager. “We felt great early 2006, the department has offered a series of voluntary about the professional walk-through we received. It helped us and informal Environmental Assistance Visits to facilities identify several new issues to go with our permit.” Trunko receiving new permits. As of late 2006, nearly 700 assispointed out ways the company could better meet requiretance visits were conducted. New tools like the EAV are ments for container management and labeling. “The issues fundamental to department efforts to improve local serwe identified, like most we see in these visits, were fairly vices. “Helping communities and facilities understand and ‘minor,’” said Trunko. “The things we see most often are meet environmental regulations is key to a cleaner environneeds for more careful paperwork, or better labeling and datment for all of us,” said Jim Macy, director of the departing of containers. But when dealing with hazardous waste ment’s Field Services Division. “If problems are discovmanagement, fixing even a ‘minor’ problem in hazardous ered during an EAV, the facility is expected to make corwaste can have major and lasting positive effects on the safety rections. Many visits find issues requiring attention, but of workers and ultimately, the surrounding community.” only a very few facilities have had violations serious enough Kerry Cordray is division information to require immediate corrective or enforcement action by the department. We think compliance assistance is the job officer for the department’s Field Services Division.

Compliance Assistance Reaches 15 Industries Looking for compliance ideas for your industry? EPA (in September) celebrated its 10th year in hosting Web-based compliance assistance centers. The centers offer help to: printers, metal finishers, auto services and recycling, chemical makers, local government, printed wiring board plants, paints and coatings, agriculture, transportation, border issues, and the healthcare industry. Info: See EPA ’ s Web site at www.assistancecenters.net from “Environmental Compliance Alert” Sept. 29, 2006

Employees from Lawrence Fabric Structures, Kirkwood work on a very large curtain. Department staff from the Saint Louis regional office recently conducted an Environmental Assistance Visit there to advise the company on the proper handling of hazardous wastes involved in paint booth filters and solvent rags. Missouri Department of Natural Resources, photo by Scott Myers

Industrial Waste Control Division 1001 Harrison Street Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Phone: 816-513-0600 Fax: 816-513-0615 Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Industrial Waste Seminar Subject: Green Sustainable Development When:

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Where:

4800 E. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO

Who got fined -and why Lacked stormwater and leak detection plans Business: International swine producer and distributor. Penalty: $445,000 Reasons for penalty: (Company) was fined for a variety of violations including failure to: • Control stormwater runoff • Develop continuous release reporting programs as required under Superfund and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know acts • Properly manage hazardous waste cleanup orders, and • Conduct leak detection inspections of lagoons and connecting pipes.

Accepted contaminated shipments of used oil Business: Oil recycling services. Penalty: $16,000 (final) Reason for penalty: (Company) accepted and resold contaminated used oil. One shipment of used oil was found to contain solvents. Another shipment of used oil contained polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Note: To settle the charges, (the company) sent remaining PCB oils to a hazardous waste facility, cleaned its tank systems and adopted procedures to ensure proper screening of used oils. Excerpts from “Environmental Compliance Alert” Oct. 16, 2006

The Kansas City Metropolitan Area Industrial Waste Newsletter is a periodic publication of the two “Kansas Cities.” Letters and articles from its readers are encouraged. We reserve the right to edit or reject submissions. Articles, suggestions, comments and requests to be included on the mailing list may be submitted to Paul Wacker, 1001 Harrison Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 ([email protected] or 816-513-0608) or Scott Craig, Water Pollution Control, 50 Market Street, Kansas City, KS 66118 ([email protected] or 913-371-4240). If you have an event you would like displayed on the calendar, call Paul Wacker.

2005 to spring 2007

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Campaign achieves nearly 50% increase in citizen awareness of non-point source pollution In 2004 and 2005, ASTRA Communications conducted stakeholder interviews at the request of the Kansas City Missouri (KCMO) Water Services Department. Stakeholders were a cross-section of community, media, development, government, and business leaders throughout the metropolitan area. Stakeholders wanted a regional, cooperative approach to infrastructure and water quality challenges, with an

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emphasis on multi-use, green solutions needed to generate support. and amenities “The benefits of to enhance Survey adequate stormwater quality of life. In early 2006, after rain garden management in KC? commercials aired, the KCMO Livability is the bottom Many Water Services Department line, not survivability stakeholders surveyed public understanding but livability.” indicated that of water quality concerns. Association Representative the cost of (Mid-America Regional Council fixing sewer conducted the first survey in and stormwater infrastructure would be 2005.) continued on page 2 unpopular with citizens; significant public education and involvement would be

AWARDS

MEDIA CAMPAIGN

10,000 Rain Gardens receives recognition in its first year.

Modern marketing meets public outreach.

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RAIN GARDEN TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS Water quality messages delivered with gardening advice.

PLANTING SEEDS OF THE FUTURE

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A GRADE C ARD OF K ANSAS CIT Y ’S 10,000 RAIN GARDENS INITIATIVE

Empowering people to be a part of the solution.

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Percentage of residents who thought stormwater was the primary source of pollution for lakes, rivers, and streams.

The follow-up survey, with 4300 respondents, showed an marked improvement in citizen understanding of stormwater. 43% of respondents knew that runoff was a primary contributor to pollution in local rivers and streams; the previous year, it was only 30%.

KC 2005: 30% Detroit: 23% KC 2006: 43%

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Awards: Kansas City receives recognition SustainLane SustainLane’s 2006 US city rankings of the 50 largest cities is the nation’s most complete report card on urban sustainability. SustainLane ranked Kansas City as #18 overall, in part due to the 10,000 Rain Garden initiative. The city was #1 in drinking water quality. U.S. Conference of Mayors In 2006, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced finalists of the City Livability Award. Kansas City’s 10,000 Rain Gardens placed in the top 10 of 235 applicants. National League of Cities showcase American Public Works Association national conference presenter American Society of Civil Engineers/ERWI national conference presenter Watershed Conservation Resource Center Low-Impact Development Workshop 9th Annual EPA MS4 Operator’s Conference Wet Weather PartnershipGreen Solutions Panel presenter

Media Campaigns Public Outreach with Modern Marketing

“We want to encourage citizens to connect to this issue while disconnecting their downspouts from the sewers and running them into rain gardens or rain barrels.” Television advertisements for 10,000 Rain Garden were shown in spring and fall to tell the public about the initiative; how rain gardens work; why rain gardens are beneficial to water quality; and where to find more information. At the time of the first campaign, few citizens knew what rain gardens were.

We purchased media time when ads were less expensive and advertisers were willing to offer valueadded promotions. Media Campaign: TV, radio, and print Spring/Fall 2006: 850,000 reached Newspaper Inserts: February 2006

Mayor Kay Barnes Kansas City Star, KC Call, Dos Mundos, Wednesday Magazine, KC Gardener: 216,000 Media Campaign: TV and radio Spring 2007: 3,078,330 net reach

Ripple effects National & local media coverage

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Public Works Magazine, and the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Currents

House and Garden , Columbia News Service, Christian Science Monitor, The Kansas City Star, U.S. Conference of Mayors newspaper

Natural Home, The Courier-Journal, The Examiner-Eastern Jackson County, Johnson County Sun, Lawrence Journal World, Missouri Parks and Recreation magazine

Websites: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, National League of Cities, International Water Sanitation Centre, Ohio River Foundation, Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, Stormwaterauthority.org, Wikipedia

Websites: Black & Veatch, estormwater.com, Water Online, Construction & Maintenance, Government Engineer, Journal AWWA, Revitalization magazine

Rain Garden and Water Quality Training and Presentations Residential Rain Garden Workshops These 3-hour workshops taught home owners about water quality, rain gardens, and native plants.

Professional Rain Garden Workshops Half-day workshops taught professional landscapers, landscape architects, developers, planners, “I just wanted to pass along our thanks for inviting us to host a Rain Garden Workshop. I have received numerous very positive comments.  Thanks for all of the work you did in supporting the effort. Great job!” Frank Drinkwine, pastor, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church

and developer engineers about rain gardens and bioswales for municipal and commercial applications. Advanced design and troubleshooting included. Training and Presentations by the Numbers 2005: 198 attendees 2006: 4053 attendees 2007: 1423 attendees (as of May 2007)

Website & E-Newsletter: Visitors & Subscribers RainKC.com While there are many ways of measuring website activity, we chose to track visitors the most closely. Visitors are individuals, both new and returning, who come to RainKC.com. Visits increased dramatically with media coverage, such as TV and radio advertisements. Nov. 2005 – Apr. 2007: 164,758 visitors The Rain Garden Report This report is an e-mail newsletter sent periodically to subscribers with rain garden news, events, and water quality tips. From 2006 to 2007, over 7,000 e-newsletters were sent to over 1,000 subscribers.

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Planting the seeds of a better future. Many cities face the task of repairing and expanding sewer and stormwater systems to meet current regulations. Citizens face disruption from construction, rising costs, and, potentially, a long wait to see results. Meanwhile, non-point source pollution damages rivers and streams.. What’s above ground—the green—effects how people connect with the what’s below ground—the gray. Rain gardens reach citizens where they are—in their own back yards—and teach about challenges to water quality and what each person can do to make a difference.

Rain gardens and stewardship Inheriting the earth one rain garden at a time

Rain garden on the grounds of Visitation Church in Kansas City, MO: part of a growing trend of interfaith environmental stewardship.

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Faith groups are doing more to nurture the divine gift of the earth—by planting rain gardens to capture runoff. When rain hits the roof, parking lot, and lawns, it carries oil and grease, metals, pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste to rivers and streams. According to a recent USGS study in the Kansas City area, around 70% of pollution in rivers and streams is non-point source pollution. Discharges from wastewater treatment plants account for around thirty percent.

Small efforts add up to big results. For example, in Burnsville, Minnesota, rain gardens were planted along streets in one suburban neighborhood, while a neighborhood nearby had none. A water quality study concluded that streets with rain gardens captured 90% of the polluted runoff. Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver talks with Judy Allmon (left) and Janet Baker before the rain garden training at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO.

There is no such thing as a Republican or Democrat, a liberal or conservative, a religious or secular environment. We all breathe the same air and drink the same water. Dr. Eric Chivian, Nobel laureate and director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School

Green-Collar Jobs How Kansas City can prosper from a new wave of green investment in the urban core

Going green may mean more dollars coming to a neighborhood near you. Come hear Majora Carter as she inspires us with her insights on how Sustainable South Bronx has empowered community groups, developers, and city and state governments to create a green, equitable and prosperous community in the urban core. The result has been economic development, environmental justice and entrepreneurial opportunities.

A yearlong series of free community conversations by provocative-thought leaders who will help us better understand how we can improve our environment and transform our community. Join Us

Thursday, December 6 at 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Conversation Central Library - Helzberg Auditorium 14 West 10th Street in Downtown Kansas City, Mo.

Newsweek, Vibe magazine and others have reported on this successful model she helped create. Learn more at the Web site: www.ssbx.org.

Sponsored by:

Join Kansas City's business, civic and community leaders as we learn how we can transform our community through untapped resources and create a more sustainable approach to infrastructure and development.

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Founding Sponsors ASTRA Enterprises

BNIM Architects

Kansas City Business Journal

Bridging the Gap

City of Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City Public Television

Kansas City Public Library

Greenability Magazine Rainy Day Books

In an effort to reduce the impacts of sewer system overflows and keep our water systems clean, the City of Kansas City, Missouri has invested millions of dollars to repair sewers and develop plans to control and manage wet weather flows in the future. But we admit it...we can’t do this by ourselves. The City needs your help to protect streams and rivers and keep Kansas City’s water systems clean. Here are just a few actions citizens can take to contribute to the solution: Plant a Rain Garden. Rain gardens are beautiful additions to any yard that slow stormwater runoff and let it absorb into the ground and naturally filter some pollution. Visit www.rainkc.com for more information.

Use water wisely. To avoid excessive watering of your yard, only water when needed and try planting native plants in your yard (which require less water). Visit www.grownative.org for more information.

Install Rain Barrels. Large amounts of stormwater run off your roof each time it rains. Collecting it with a rain barrel to use for watering on dry days saves you money and keeps that extra water from running into our sewers and waterways.

Disconnect your downspouts, sump pumps and area drains. Your downspout, sump pump and/ or area drain may be connected to the sanitary sewer system and contribute to sewer overflows and back-ups. Disconnecting them and redirecting them into a rain garden or rain barrel will reduce the load on our sanitary sewer systems preventing dangerous, costly, and smelly overflows. Don’t dump in drains. Take paint, oil, and lawn chemicals to your local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal center; don’t pour them down the drain. Contact your local government or trash disposal service to find HHW centers in your location.

Be safe during flood events. Don’t drive through water in streets more than four (4) inches and don’t let your kids play in the creeks.

Apply fertilizer and pesticides sparingly. Use lawn chemicals sparingly and never before it rains to reduce washing them into local waterways. Avoid using products with phosphorous which is a dangerous pollutant in our waterways.

Install a backwater valve. A backwater valve is a mechanism to prevent sewer back-ups. Backwater valves provide a physical barrier to sewage backflowing into a home or business. A city permit is required and should be installed by a licensed plumber.

Plant trees wisely. Avoid planting trees and shrubs over or near the house lateral or the City sewer lines in your yard. Roots can damage sewers causing basement back-ups.

Check sewer cleanout pipes. Make sure the cleanout is capped. By keeping the cleanout capped, you reduce the amount of rainwater in the sanitary sewer system, as well as prevent sewer odors and gases from escaping.

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Wash your car in the right place. Washing your car in gravel or grass filters out sediment and soaps. Clean up after your pets. Flush or throw away pet waste; it isn’t a good fertilizer and can wash into waterways untreated.

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RAIN BARRELS

Prior to construction: Unscrew one cap from top of 55 gallon barrel, this is

A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater from downspouts and rooftops for future use watering lawns and gardens. Generally a rain barrel is made using a 55-gallon drum, a vinyl garden hose, PVC couplings, a screen grate to remove debris and keep insects out, and other materials found at most hardware stores.

where adaptor for flex elbow or flex downspout will be placed – next to building. Make a vertical mark on one side of the top through the horizontal crease with a permanent marker, this assures better sealing during reassembly in case there is any irregularity in the cut to be made.

1. Using 2-3/8” hole saw drill attachment on drill, drill 2-1/2” from the top of barrel.

Rain barrels can be constructed in a number of ways, but they all serve the same purpose ... to collect rainwater and decrease the amount of stormwater runoff that leaves your property. The average rainfall of one inch within a 24-hour period can produce more than 700 gallons of water that runs off the roof of a typical house. Even one rain barrel can drastically decrease the amount of water entering the local waterways. Using rain barrels also helps homeowners lower water bills, while improving the vitality of flowers, trees, and lawns. During the summer months it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of household water is used for lawn and garden maintenance. A rain barrel collects water and stores it for those times that you need it most ... during the dry summer months.

2. Using 7/8” hole saw drill attachment on drill, drill 2” from the bottom.

3. Using a saber saw, make a circular cut 1.5” down from the top (at the crease) around the full circumference. Lay top away from work area.

4. Clean out barrel thoroughly.

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5. Lay barrel on side. Place rubber gasket on 1/2” plastic spigot and silicone sealant its threads. Put through drilled 7/8” hole. Have someone hold spigot in place; reach into barrel and add additional sealant around hole. Place a rubber gasket over threads next to interior wall of the barrel. Thread 1/2” PVC female adaptor fitting onto the spigot. Using pliers, tighten so that spigot is tight on barrel. 6. Set barrel in upright position. Using a miter saw or hacksaw, make a 5” cut through 2” PVC pipe; trim rough edges. Push the cut 2” PVC pipe into the 2” hole near top of barrel, 1” inside, 4” outside the barrel, to allow for possible overflow. Seal around 2” PVC both inside and outside with silicone sealant. Allow to dry per manufacturer’s directions. 7. Place barrel in permanent placement area using cinder blocks or other means to set it above the ground — the round opening on top at the closest point to the building to harvest rainwater. Set lid on barrel, aligning vertical marks. Set downspout adaptor onto top opening. Using drill with Phillips screw head attachment, screw in two metal screws (can use drywall screws or 3” hose clamp) on two opposing sides. Seal downspout adaptor to barrel with silicone sealant. 8. Attach flex elbow or flex downspout into downspout adaptor. Using drill with Phillips screw head attachment, screw in metal screws on two opposing sides. 9. Open flex elbow or flex downspout. Mark rigid downspout where connection will be made. Using a hacksaw, make cut through rigid downspout and using drill with Phillips screw head attachment, screw in metal screws on two opposing sides. The sawed barrel top can either just sit atop of barrel (which would allow for easy removal of barrel for periodic cleaning) or can be sealed with silicone sealant. 10. Place 90o PVC fitting in a turned down position onto cut PVC pipe after silicone sealant has cured. Using a tape measure, measure the distance the top elbow flare to lower elbow flared end which will sit on ground and make cut using a miter saw or hacksaw equal to the measurement taken on 2” PVC pipe, clean off rough edges with utility knife. Attach PVC pipe to both top and bottom PVC elbows. Remaining PVC pipe can be attached to lower elbow and directed to area determined for overflow.

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Supplies

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55 Gallon Plastic (Food Grade) barrel Square Plastic Filter Basket # 15 Rubber O-Ring (in Plumbing Supplies) 1/2” Brass Spigot (Male Threads) 1-1/2” Sump Pump Hose Flexible Downspout Silicone Sealant

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Safety Glasses Measuring Tape Pliers Saber Saw Drill Channel Lock Pliers Utility Knife ¾” Paddle Drill Bit 1½” Paddle Drill Bit Extension Cord (for Power Tools) Felt Tip Pen

Materials & estimated costs

55 Gallon Barrel GE Silicone II 2 Garden Hose Washers (Fits 5/8” - 10/pkg) ½ “PVC Female Adaptor Fitting (Electrical Supply Area) 1/2” Plastic Spigot 2” PVC Pipe 2 - 90o PVC Fittings (2 at .58) 3/4” or 1” Metal Screws 1 Downspout Adaptor *1 Flex Elbow Total

$2.97 $1.47 $0.29 $1.98 $5.49 $1.16 $0.90 $3.48 $2.19 $19.93

(* or 1 flex downspout for $8.87 making the total $26.61 plus sales tax)

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Rain Garden Training

Saturday, September 15th United Methodist Church of the Resurrection 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224 (South of I-435 between Roe and Nall) East building, Rehearsal Hall A Church phone: 913.897.0130 IT’S FREE! But seats are limited! Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. and is over by 11:30 a.m.

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TO REGISTER: Please go to www.RainKC.com/ registration or see the link for Rain Garden Training on the home page of RainKC.com.

Dress comfortably and come with lots of rain garden questions! What’s a rain garden? A rain garden is a shallow bowl that captures and filters rain. Deep roots of native plants (often over 6 feet deep!) create small channels for water to filtrate into the soil within 24 hours after a storm. Mosquito eggs dry up or drain away. Native plants also attract birds and butterflies. Why are rain gardens important? Pollution carried by runoff is the number-one cause of pollutants to local rivers and streams, the source of our drinking water. Beautify your surroundings, add habitat for wildlife, and clean streams, all with a rain garden!

2007 Joint Industrial Users Meeting

Reminder

Here’s a personal invitation: What and when: Green Sustainable Development, April 18, 2007. The City of Kansas City, Missouri and The Unified Government of Wyndotte County/Kansas City, Kansas are hosting their 2007Annual Joint meeting, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 4800 63rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Exciting presentations, opportunities to meet business leaders and governmental regulators are yours for the taking. Refreshments will be served. Recent seminars have been well attended - limited seating. Register early.

RSVP required: Fannye Johnson Forester ([email protected]) 816-513-0609 Scott Craig ([email protected]) 913- 573-1313. Deadline: 4/13/2007 Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Renewal Training Course# 0701319 3.0 WW Renewal Training Hours

Advanced Rain Garden Design and Soil Infiltration

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R ai n gard e n d e sig n f o r p r o f e ssi o n a l s Tu e s d ay, J u n e 2 6 t h , 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He a l t h D e p a r t m e n t, Bier y Auditorium 24 0 0 Tro o s t Ave n u e, K ansas C it y M O 10,000 Rain Gardens presents our most advanced rain garden design training ever! Rain gardens in municipal, transportation, and commercial settings require an in-depth understanding of soils, infiltration, plant selection, and plant placement. In this practical training, David Dods will teach you how to design and construct rain gardens at a professional level; Patty Noll will introduce stream buffer requirements; and Mark O’Hara will show dynamic examples of rain gardens in action. Presenters: David Dods, URS Corporation Patty Noll, KCMO Planning Department Mark O’Hara, BNIM

Make checks payable to the Garden Angels fund. Mail to: Garden Angels, care of ASTRA Communications, 7908 NW Pleasant Ford, Kansas City MO 64152. Payment must be received before or on June 26th.

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• Soils, infiltration, and soil modifications • Sizing and placement • Pre-treatment, inlets, and outlets • Plants and aesthetics • Flow control analysis • Installation and construction observation • Stream buffers in KCMO • Show and tell: real-world examples

10,000 Rain Gardens Fees KCMO employees: No cost All others: $50.00 per person (lunch included)

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Kansas City, Missouri Wet Weather Solutions Program Attend One of the Upcoming Wet Weather Fairs! Kansas City is potentially going to spend billions of dollars on sanitary and storm sewers with major impacts to citizen's Water Services bills and neighborhoods. Comment on plans for your area at a meeting near you. The Wet Weather Solutions Program will address: • Sanitary Sewer Overflows • Flooding • Sewer Back-ups • Water Quality Learn what you can do to help! • Build a rain garden • Install a rain barrel • Disconnect your downspouts This event is free to the public. Families are encouraged to attend! Free refreshments and activities for the kids! Format is open house so come and go between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. www.kcmo.org/wetweather www.rainkc.com For more information, please contact Erin Ollig at [email protected] or 816-513-0334

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Downstream cities don't want KC sewage in river By KAREN DILLON The Kansas City Star Cities and towns east of Kansas City along the Missouri River don’t want any of the city’s sewage, a Missouri state representative told a city committee Wednesday. Rep. Ray Salva, a Sugar Creek Democrat whose district covers eastern Jackson County, said E. coli and coliform, indicators of fecal pollution, could ruin his town’s plans to develop a $60 million to $70 million riverfront park if Kansas City doesn’t follow strict rules to remove the bacteria. “This is a serious health issue,” Salva said. “The last thing in the world we would want to do is subject people to E. coli. We do not want our riverfront project to be a cesspool.” Salva was speaking to the city’s transportation and infrastructure committee, which on Wednesday passed a conceptual sewer plan that the city must submit to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of this month. The plan estimates that even if the city spends $3 billion to fix its sewer and storm water problems, certain stretches of area streams will still violate state water quality laws. The EPA has mandated that Kansas City separate its combined sewer and storm water system. The main pollution concerns are E. coli and coliform, and water monitoring results have shown that the level of bacteria can range from 1,000 to 30,000 times greater than state rules permit for days after rain storms. City officials blame some of that on the Johnson County storm-water pollution. Pollution flows into the Blue River and its tributaries, and eventually the Missouri River. Councilmembers Ed Ford, Jan Marcason, Russ Johnson and Melba Curls said the final sewer plan is not due until next July. Salva told the committee that the Sugar Creek development plans along a 4-mile stretch of the Missouri River include two coves with beaches for swimming and a marina. He said other legislators were raising concerns after reading an article Sunday in The Kansas City Star about the issue and asked the committee to delay a vote on the conceptual plan. Salva warned that at some point, city officials will come to Jefferson City seeking funding, and it won’t be there. “I’m not here today to make any threats … but we have a serious situation,” Salva said. But Johnson, the council member, said city staff had informed them that because of the pollution runoff from Johnson County, compliance is not something they can control. Ginny Moore, executive director of the Blue River Watershed Association who also is a paid consultant for the city’s water department, spoke in favor of the plan and urged the committee to vote for it. The committee voted to send the plan to the Kansas City Council, which could vote on it as early as today. To reach Karen Dillon, call 816-234-4430 or send e-mail to [email protected]. © 2007 Kansas City Star and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kansascity.com

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Kansas City Council OKs plan to reduce raw sewage flowing into area streams By KAREN DILLON The Kansas City Star Although opposition is growing, the Kansas City Council on Thursday passed a conceptual plan to reduce the raw sewage flowing into area streams. The plan estimates that even if the city spends $3 billion to fix its sewer and storm-water problems, certain stretches of streams will still violate state water quality laws. Opponents say that’s not acceptable. Rep. Ray Salva, a Sugar Creek Democrat whose district covers eastern Jackson County, said E. coli and coliform, indicators of fecal pollution, would still flow in the Missouri River. That could ruin his city’s plans to develop a $60 million to $70 million riverfront park if Kansas City doesn’t follow strict rules to remove the bacteria. “This is a serious health issue,” Salva told a council committee on Wednesday. “The last thing in the world we would want to do is subject people to E. coli. We do not want our riverfront project to be a cesspool.” The city’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was caught by surprise when Salva voiced his concerns and said several legislators agreed with him. They promised to work with him but approved the plan anyway. On Thursday, the council also approved the plan to be sent to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has mandated that the city fix the sewers. A final plan must be completed by next summer. Also on Thursday, the Missouri Chapter of the Sierra Club weighed in, threatening legal action. A letter written by Becky Denney, chairwoman of the Missouri chapter, to Mayor Mark Funkhouser warned that the Sierra Club reserves the “right to employ any and all administrative and legal remedies at its disposal to ensure that Kansas City will properly address its pollution of Missouri waterways.” Councilwoman Jan Marcason said she was surprised at the opposition, especially from the Sierra Club, which had members on a community advisory panel who had reviewed the plan and made suggestions. “I think it is unfortunate,” Marcason said. “We tried to set up realistic expectations that met EPA criteria and be very realistic to what the city can accomplish. We are going to make every effort to have the best water quality possible in Kansas City.” Marcason said the issues that were being raised would be considered as the final plan is developed. The main pollution concerns in the streams are E. coli and coliform, and water-monitoring results have shown that the level of bacteria can range from 1,000 to 30,000 times greater than state rules permit for days after rain storms. Water officials acknowledge that Kansas City’s antiquated combined storm-water and sewer system discharges billions of gallons of raw sewage into Brush Creek and the Blue River annually. Eventually it reaches the Missouri River. City officials attribute some of the pollution to Johnson County storm water. Of particular concern to those opposing the conceptual plan is a nine-mile stretch of the Blue River in the urban core from Bannister Road to 59th Street. That area is classified as swimmable. Water officials want the state to reduce the standards there to allow only minimal water contact through recreational activities such as boating.

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But in the Sierra Club letter, Denney wrote: “We will adamantly oppose any lowering of existing water quality standards. Such an action would expose the city’s most vulnerable residents to aggravated unsafe conditions, where water quality is already unsafe and in non-compliance.” Salva told the committee that the Sugar Creek development plans along a four-mile stretch of the Missouri River include two coves with beaches for swimming and a marina. He said other legislators were raising concerns after reading an article Sunday in The Kansas City Star about the issue. Salva warned that at some point city officials would come to Jefferson City seeking funding and it would not be there. “I’m not here today to make any threats … but we have a serious situation,” Salva said. Once the sewer project is completed, “Would you let your grandchildren swim in it?” Salva asked the water officials. After the meeting, Salva was upset. “This is going to be a political wildfire,” he said. “This has been boiling over for years and years and years.” To see the Sierra Club letter go to KansasCity.com. @ Go to KansasCity.com to see the Sierra Club letter. To reach Karen Dillon, call 816-234-4430 or send e-mail to [email protected]. © 2007 Kansas City Star and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kansascity.com

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City Council's sewer plan would ask state to lower water quality standards By KAREN DILLON The Kansas City Star Even if the city spends $3 billion to stop sewer overflows, stretches of Kansas City streams will still violate state standards, city officials fear. So a new plan proposes that officials ask the state to reduce those water quality standards on portions of the Blue River and its tributaries. “Environmental stewardship is one of the main goals, but you want to be smart about it,” said Councilwoman Jan Marcason, a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Do we care if people swim in Brush Creek, or could it just be an amenity? At some point, it just doesn’t become cost effective to do that.” One advocate for clean water said he agrees that it would be costly to bring the system up to swimmable standards, but that’s not an excuse not to do it. “No doubt it would be very expensive,” said Ken Midkiff, an author who has been involved in water quality issues in Missouri for decades. “That is always the case.” But the Blue River has been classified as swimmable for years, and people who use it need to be protected, he said. The federal government has ordered the city to fix its aging sewer and storm water systems so they stop polluting streams. The project could be the largest in city history. The Water Services Department must submit a conceptual plan by the end of this month to federal and state governments, and a more complete plan must be submitted by next summer. A draft of the conceptual plan has been given to the City Council, and the council could approve it as early as Thursday. The draft conceptual plan shows city leaders for the first time how difficult the project will be. The city avoided the problem for decades, but only in the past few years did it begin planning in earnest. The work includes separating sewer and storm water systems in a 56-square-mile area in south Kansas City bounded by the state line on the west, 85th Street on the south, the Blue River on the east and the Missouri River on the north. The main pollution concerns in the Blue River and its tributaries, and the Missouri and Kansas rivers, are E. coli and coliform, which are indicators of fecal pollution. Studies show that E. coli and coliform can be 1,000 to 30,000 times greater than state rules permit, especially for days after rain storms. Combined sewer overflows can occur at 92 locations in the combined sewer area, Terry Leeds, a manager in the water department, responded in an e-mail. Overflows to the Blue River and its tributaries occur about 50 times a year. Overflows to the Kansas and Missouri rivers and their tributaries typically happen as much as 70 times a year, Leeds wrote. Spending about $3 billion would reduce the overflows to about 12 a year, according to the draft plan. “Higher levels of control would cost substantially more and would provide little or no improvement in water quality,” Leeds said. Currently the state requires that the streams generally be clean enough to swim. City officials would like to see that standard dropped to protecting boaters and fishermen. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would have to approve the change.

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State officials said such a change is possible, but the city would have to provide convincing scientific evidence. The city may also need to work with Johnson County. Studies show that E. coli and coliform come not only from sewer overflows, but also from storm water runoff upstream that contains fecal matter from animals. “A lot of problems we are having are because of upstream water,” said Councilman Ed Ford, chairman of the infrastructure committee. “I don’t know what we can legally do to our Johnson County friends if we don’t get some help in addressing this issue.” A meeting Wednesday of the infrastructure committee was mainly a discussion about concerns that the conceptual plan did not go far enough in proposing green solutions. But Carol Grimaldi, chairwoman of an advisory group on the sewer project, said the final plan to be issued next year will clearly integrate green solutions into the project. Russ Johnson, a member of the infrastructure committee, asked that a disclaimer be added to the plan that the City Council is expected to vote on this week. “We need a disclaimer that says everything in here is subject to change,” Johnson said. A plan to pay for the project also means hard choices. The projected cost is roughly estimated at $3 billion in 2006 dollars and does not include inflation, maintenance costs and some other costs. Increases in sewer rates and sales and property taxes are being discussed, as is bistate funding. City staff has discussed a 1-cent sales tax, but that would require a vote and would make Kansas City’s sales tax one of the highest in the region. “At this point, I’m not even considering a sales tax,” Ford said. Water and sewer rates are expected to take a big hike. While they still rank among the lowest in the metro area, customers are seeing an average annual increase this year of $31, even before the sewer plan is in place. “The increase in rates can be dramatic,” Marcason said. “That is what we are trying to prevent. We are trying to find as many creative solutions as possible.” To reach Karen Dillon, call 816-234-4430 or send e-mail to [email protected]. © 2007 Kansas City Star and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kansascity.com

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Garden at Theis Park to be built By MATT CAMPBELL The Kansas City Star

This will not be your average backyard rain garden. The Kansas City Art Institute and partners within a month will install a rain garden half a football field long in the southwest corner of Frank A. Theis Park, near Volker Boulevard and Oak Street. The nearly 5,500-square-foot, boomerang-shaped garden will occupy a natural drainage area on the north bank of Brush Creek. It will be planted with 18 varieties of low-maintenance, native Missouri plants with deep root systems to draw water into the ground and reduce surface runoff. The idea for this project came from a class at the Art Institute called Pervasive Ecology and Design. “We see this as a long-term investment in the community,” said Julia Cole, chairwoman of the interdisciplinary arts department at the school.

Among plantings will be buffalo grass, Missouri primrose, purple coneflower, stiff goldenrod and blue flag. Matt Bunch, a horticulturalist with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Discovery Center, will supervise the planting. Other partners include the Brush Creek Community Partners, BNIM architects, Black & Veatch and McCownGordon Construction. The park board approved the rain garden plan Tuesday, and ground work is to begin later this month. Planting day, to which the public is invited, is April 7.

To reach Matt Campbell, call (816) 234-4905 or send e-mail to [email protected].

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Sewers Runneth Over

Underneath Kansas City’s streets, a $4 billion repair mandate April 4, 2007 by T. Abeln It’s too bad that money doesn’t fall from the sky with the same profusion as the rain that floods Kansas City’s streets, because the aging system of pipes that carry both rain water and waste water from homes and businesses carries a price tag of at least $4 billion. At one of a series of public meetings designed to make people aware of “Wet Weather Solutions,” a dozen or so residents listened to a presentation by the city’s Water Services Department on Saturday at Saint Paul School of Theology in Northeast. Even though having sewers back up into basements with a smelly combination of waste and rainwater is a problem for Kansas City homeowners and having traffic in low-lying areas like Southwest Boulevard and Front Street halted during storms is an ongoing issue, not a lot of people seem alarmed that their city is about to embark on the largest public works investment in its 157-year history. “We think it’s important to have public input,” Terry Leeds told the group (which included as many staff members as people from the general public). Leeds manages the overflow control program for the water department. He outlined the work of the Wet Weather Solutions Program so far. For four years, a group of about 50 people appointed by the mayor have been studying the facts about Kansas City’s sewer system and its shortcomings. The goals of the program are to reduce injury and the loss of life and property damage caused by flooding, to improve water quality in streams and rivers, and to maximize

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Kansas City is built over four major watersheds that received overflows from combined sewers: Blue River, Brush Creek, Kansas River and Missouri River. Several tributaries that are usually dry also receive sewer overflow when it rains heavily: Parish Creek Drainage Basin, Town Fork Creek, and several unnamed Blue River tributaries. The oldest part of Kansas City, including Historic Northeast, has a combined storm and wastewater sewer system. This 56-squaremile area extends from State Line to the Blue River and from the Missouri River to 85th Street. The Clean Water Act makes it unlawful for any person to discharge any pollutant from a point source into

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economic, social and environmental benefits. In the October flood of 1998, for example, 11 people died when Brush Creek overflowed its banks. “We’ve made a lot of improvements there,” Leeds said, “but we have a long way to go.” The city’s sewers provide a lot of engineering trivia.

navigable waters; because Kansas City’s combined and separate sewer systems both are considered point source discharges, compliance with federal and state regulations requires extensive work.

Not counting the system of pipes that bring clean water to customers, there are two kinds of pipes carrying water out. One is called a “combined sewer” and the other is called “separate sewer,” because it does not use the same pipes to carry both waste water and water running off streets into storm sewers and ultimately, the rivers. Kansas City is one of over 750 U.S. cities that still has the outdated combined sewers. These were popular during construction from the 1800s through the 1970s. One pipe is cheaper than two, naturally, and when there is not a lot of rainfall, the benefit of a combined sewer is that it carries all water to treatment facilities.

Kansas City is already replacing storm sewer intakes everywhere. The patch-up work on a pipe system that is over 150 years old in some places will not be enough to meet Environmental Protection Agency regulations. There are steps residents can take now to help.

However, when rains exceed capacity, even built-in diversion structures can not handle both waste and increased rain water, and the resulting “Combined Sewer Overflow” (CSO) heads untreated straight to the river. There are approximately 260,000 miles of combined sewer pipes under Kansas City, primarily in the oldest parts, the Third and Fifth Districts. The pipes in the 56-square-mile service area would stretch to New York City and back, if laid out end-to-end.

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The more modern separate sewer system serves about 159 square miles of land north of the Missouri River and about 102 square miles south of it. Even these pipes have problems with overflowing dirty water directly into rivers and streams. Additionally, water flowing from oily streets, fertilized lawns carries pet and other animal waste contaminates natural bodies of water when it rains or when snow and ice melt. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations dictate that Kansas City comply with the Clean Water Act by changing its sewer system. Handling the combined sewers will cost between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. Another billion dollars is estimated to repair the aging separate sewer system pipes. Additionally, another billion dollars will go toward handling stormwater. Of the four or five billion dollars it will take, “a lot has to come from our own pockets,” Leeds said. There is not a lot of federal money available to handle such a widespread mandate. Piecemeal repairs The city is already working on projects to patch up the existing water system. “It seems overwhelming,” Leeds said, “but the city has invested millions in

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ongoing repairs. Like a roof with patches, however, we now have too many.” About a month ago, crews broke ground at 22nd and Central to begin construction on the Freight House District improvement project. The scope of work includes both streetscape improvement above ground and extensive infrastructure upgrades underground. The project will separate old combined storm/sanitary sewers between 22nd and 21st streets, from Baltimore to Northwestern avenues and add water mains with larger capacity to handle the flooding problem there. Construction is expected to last until next March. The $3.5 million project is being funded by a combination of money from the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Kansas City general obligation bonds, and Public Improvement Advisory Committee funds. This fall, a $7.9 million project to improve storm-water drainage along Universal Avenue in the East Bottoms will break ground. Work is scheduled to last 10 to 12 months and will add a pipe through an existing levee to let storm water drain into the Missouri River and alleviate flooding in the Northeast Industrial District. Financing is from a 1991-approved TaxIncrement Financing (TIF) plan, the Universal Floodwater Detention TIF. A second phase is contingent on future development in the area and would add a pump to the existing Milwaukee station to improve drainage along Stillwell Avenue. That project is estimated to cost $1.6 million.

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Upcoming wet weather solutions meetings will outline sewer projects for the next 20 years Missouri River (Northeast Industrial District)/Gooseneck Creek Public Open House: Thursday, May 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Don Bosco Senior Center, 580 Campbell Ave. Lower Blue River Public Open House: Tuesday, May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, 3619 E. 35 St. City-Wide Community Panel Meetings Tuesday, April 10; Tuesday, May 8; and Tuesday, June 12: all from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway

Crystal Buckingham served up free Chris Cakes pancakes at Saturday’s public meeting, but Wet Weather Solutions Program members want to know what it would take to get more participants to show up. Call or e-mail Erin Ollig at [email protected] or 816-513-0334 with suggestions.

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KC sewer system debate Reported by: Chris Hernandez Email: [email protected] Last Update: 9/19 5:45 pm KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A plan to fix Kansas City’s sewer system is upsetting some downstream communities. It would cost about $3 billion over the next 25 years separating pipes that currently carry both raw sewage and rainwater. The goal is to dramatically decrease the amount of raw sewage that seeps into local rivers. The problem is that some of Kansas City’s overflow sewage seeps into creeks and streams and then dumps into the Missouri River before heading downstream. Wednesday afternoon State Representative Ray Salva of Eastern Jackson County went to City Hall representing those downstream communities but left unsatisfied with how it all turned out. Salva told the city council people living down river from Kansas City are worried about their health because the city wants a break from state standards on water cleanliness. “The main thing that you people on this committee need to be concerned about is the health of the people, especially the young people, the young kids that are going to be downstream,” said Salva. Salva said he is upset the city council committee advanced a plan to repair Kansas City’s sewer system despite his objections to do so. "We are very concerned down river about what you do today or next week or a month from now or in January when you come to the statehouse looking for funding," said Salva. Most of Kansas City’s pipes carry both raw sewage from rainwater as well as residential homes. During heavy rain the sewage overflows into rivers. "To help control those overflows we will not get rid of them,” said Terry Leeds from Kansas City Water Services. “We will still have them but we will reduce the number of times and drastically reduce the volume that overflows into the river." The plan’s draft has to go to the EPA by the end of the month. City council members said it could change a lot before it becomes final and that is when they will work with their downstream neighbors. Salva said now that this plan is being put into place he doubts it will change much.

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Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Appendix B KCMO Water Services Department 2007 Public Meetings

Date

Meeting Focus/Title

Meeting Topics

01/9/07

Wet Weather Community Panel Meeting No. 25

Presentation from Johnson County Kansas Wastewater & Stormwater Divisions; Green Solutions tech talk

1/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Blue Valley Association

1/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Northland Neighborhood, Inc.

1/11/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Southern Comfort Neighborhood Association

1/17/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Little Blue River

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

1/18/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Northern Watersheds

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

1/22/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Shoal Creek/ Birmingham

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

1/25/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Turkey Creek

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

1/30/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Lower Blue River

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

1/30/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

1/30/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Systems Division Staff

2/1/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Blue River Separated Systems

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/1/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Waterways Division Staff

2/2/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Platte County Water & Sewer

2/6/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Missouri River NEID/ Gooseneck Creek

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/6/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

City Plan Commission

2/7/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Line Creek/ Rock Creek

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/7/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Westport House Apartments

2/8/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Middle Blue River

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

2 Friday Forum

2/12/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Town Fork Creek

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/13/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce- Centurions Group

2/15/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #3- Brush Creek

Presentation on specific problems in the basin; results the priorities exercise; discussion of strategies to achieve priorities

2/15/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Clay County Rose Society

2/21/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Coleman Highlands Neighborhood Association

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Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Meeting Focus/Title

Meeting Topics

2/27/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Center Planning & Development

3/1/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 26

Green Solutions presentation from CDM; Water Quality Monitoring Existing Conditions tech talk

3/1/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Parks Department- Planning & Development Committee

3/5/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Shoal Creek/ Birmingham

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

3/6/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Parks & Recreation Board of Commissioners

3/6/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Center City Neighborhood Association

3/7/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Little Blue River

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

3/8/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Northern Watersheds

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

3/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO City Planning & Development Department

3/10/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Waldo Homes Association

3/11/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 27

Water Quality Monitoring Modeling tech talk; Stream setback ordinance presentation

3/12/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Line Creek/ Rock Creek

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

3/15/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Here’s Waldo Neighborhood Association

3/19/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Indian Mound Neighborhood Association

3/20/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

West Plaza Neighborhood Association

3/20/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

3/24/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Basin Breakfast: Town Fork Creek & Middle Blue River basins

3/25/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Town Fork Creek Neighborhood Association

3/27/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Gracemor-Randolph Community Council

3/31/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Basin Breakfast: Missouri NEID/ Gooseneck Creek basins

4/3/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Missouri River NEID/ Gooseneck Creek

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

4/4/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Lower Blue River

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

4/5/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Middle Blue River

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

4/9/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Town Fork Creek

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

4/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Public Works Department- Executive Team

4/9/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Lykins Neighborhood Association

4/10/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 28

Separate Sewer System presentation; Stream setback ordinance presentation; public advocacy discussion

4/11/07

Basin Coordinating Committee Meeting #4- Brush Creek

Discussion on pros and cons of solutions; discussion on how to present the information at the upcoming open houses

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Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Meeting Focus/Title

Meeting Topics

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Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

KCMO Stormwater Division Staff

4/19/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Searcy Creek Parkway Neighborhood Association

4/24/07

Wet Weather Fair- Blue River Separated Systems

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

4/26/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Oak Park Neighborhood Association

4/30/07

Wet Weather Fair- Shoal Creek/ Birmingham

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/1/07

Wet Weather Fair- Line Creek/ Rock Creek

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/3/07

Wet Weather Fair- Northern Watersheds

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/7/07

Wet Weather Fair- Little Blue River

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/7/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Scarritt Rennaisance Neighborhood Association

5/8/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 29

Presentation from the USEPA; Stormwater Program presentation on basins outside the CSS area

5/8/07

Wet Weather Fair- Brush Creek

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/10/07

Wet Weather Fair- Missouri River NEID/ Gooseneck Creek

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/14/07

Wet Weather Fair- Middle Blue River

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/15/07

Wet Weather Fair- Lower Blue River

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/16/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Southern Communities Coalition

5/17/07

Wet Weather Fair- Turkey Creek

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

5/19/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Key Coalition

5/22/07

Wet Weather Fair- Town Fork Creek

Displayed potential basin solutions; displayed what citizens can do; displayed what the city is doing

6/11/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Fairwood Homes Association

6/12/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 30

Community Panel upcoming topics; Basin Coordinating Committee & Wet Weather Fair update; CSS plans

6/18/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Santa Fe Hills Neighborhood Association

6/21/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Marlborough East Neighborhood Association

7/10/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 31

Stream setback ordinance update; Panelist open discussion

7/10/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Union Hill Neighborhood Association

7/24/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Winnwood- Sunnybrook Neighborhood Association

8/2/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

American Institute of Architects- lunch & learn

8/14/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 32

Long-term control plan strategy discussion

2007_AppendixB.doc

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FINAL

03/26/2007

OCP 2007 Annual Report

Date

Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department

Meeting Focus/Title

Meeting Topics

8/14/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Missouri STP/BR Priorities Committee

9/11/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 33

Upcoming Panel meeting topics; CCP presentation & discussion

10/9/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 34

Johnson County Kansas Presentation; KC-One Stormwater Program Presentation; Update on city’s green activities

10/17/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Northland Democratic Club

10/18/07

Wet Weather Road Show Presentation

Jackson County Stormwater Commission

11/13/07

Wet Weather Community PanelMeeting No. 35

Significant flood damage reduction projects presentation

2007_AppendixB.doc

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FINAL

03/26/2007