In Person Tours of MWRD Facilities Have Resumed

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting 
March 2, 2023

Board Action:

• There was no public comment. 
• Item 21 - 23-0217 Authorization was approved to enter into a memorandum of understanding to engage in a knowledge exchange program with international wastewater utilities that own and operate large diameter deep tunnel systems. These international meetings will be done virtually. 

Stormwater Management

• Much discussion on item #15, 23-0209 for purchasing of rain barrels and instructions for citizens on how to install and maintain them. There are videos that consumers can watch for accurate information. 

Deferred or Deleted Agenda Items

• Item 7-23-0215 was deferred. The item was for authorization to increase cost estimate for Contract 20-RFP-28R, Biogas Combined Heat and Power System, EWRP, estimated cost $10,344,000.00. Discussion on whether this would delay or spread out the project.

New Business

• With March being Women’s History Month, information on Commissioner’s networking events of a Women’s Roundtable and Women in Government virtual program were shared. 

Commissioner Requests - None

Observer - Peggy Kell                                                                 No Executive Session