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Fulton Council approves design‑build contract and SRF assistance for wastewater nutrient removal project
Summary
The City of Fulton approved a design‑build contract with Burns & McDonnell and authorized State Revolving Fund (SRF) financial assistance for a Biological Nutrient Removal project at the wastewater treatment plant. Council members cited regulatory requirements and long‑term system improvements.
The Fulton City Council on June 9 approved a design‑build contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) upgrade at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and authorized State Revolving Fund financial assistance to help fund the project.
Wastewater Superintendent Anna Zerr reviewed the project’s history and said the work is intended to help the city meet Missouri Department of Natural Resources effluent and stream‑quality requirements and to improve wastewater treatment operations. Jeff Bonar of Burns & McDonnell thanked the council and staff for their partnership during planning.
The Council passed Resolution 3611‑26, authorizing the Mayor to sign contract documents with Burns & McDonnell, on a motion by Councilman Alan Combs and second by Councilman Mike West. The vote was 6–0 in favor, with Councilmembers Nancy Hanson and Mary Rehklau absent. The Council also passed Resolution 3612‑26, authorizing the Mayor to execute documents related to State Revolving Fund financial assistance, on a motion by Councilman Jack Cowherd and second by Councilman Bill Hinchie; that motion also passed 6–0 (two absent).
Council discussion that preceded the votes focused on effluent limits, stream quality standards and planned future improvements to overall wastewater operations. No specific project cost or SRF loan amount was stated in the Council discussion; funding details were not specified in the meeting record.
The actions clear the way for Burns & McDonnell to begin design‑build work pending completion of contract documents and SRF paperwork; Council members asked staff to continue updating the Council as the project moves into implementation.
