Current Projects

Major Electric – Phase 2
  • This project will consist of constructing two 138kV Transmission Lines to connect a new North Substation and the existing Union Substation to Ameren’s proposed ring bus to improve reliability and add capacity to our current distribution system.  The transmission line for the new North Substation will be located on the east side of Route 4, west of and adjacent to Ameren’s existing transmission line.  The new transmission line for the Union Substation will be located between our existing Breaker Station (tap point) and the proposed ring bus, north of and adjacent to Ameren’s existing transmission line.
  • This project also includes isolating existing distribution lines to provide an Express Circuit, to directly connect the Union Substation to the new North Substation.  Construction of the Express Circuit was completed in March 2017.
  • A public information meeting was held on April 1, 2013, to present the project scope and the preliminary designed power line alignment to property owners and interested parties.
  • Staff was notified by IMEA on November 6, 2015, that Ameren has proposed to construct their ring bus near Rte. 4 providing the City two connection points, one for the existing Union Street Substation and one for the proposed new North Substation.  Construction of the Ameren ring bus is complete.
  • While Ameren has previously denied City requests to locate the City’s new 138kV lines on Ameren poles, Ameren reopened discussions on the possibility of Mascoutah and Ameren constructing a shared pole line on Ameren’s current easement.  This option is preferred by many of the landowners in lieu of granting additional easements, however this option has been determined to be cost prohibitive.  
  • The project team is currently focusing on easement acquisition for Transmission Line 2, engineering and plan preparation for the North Sub Upgrades, and procurement equipment and materials.  Construction of Transmission Line 1 from the Ameren ring bus to the existing breaker station is complete.
  • Project expenditures to date amount to just over $2.7M which includes engineering and easement acquisition to date, materials for a portion of the 138 kV Transmission Line, Express Circuit construction, and the City’s portion of the Ameren Ring Bus construction.  The cost to complete this project is estimated at approximately $9.5M for a total final project cost of approximately $12.2M.  These costs could be inflated an additional 25% if the current supply chain issues continue.                                    
  • This project is being paid for with reserve Electric Funds and a $7M Bank Loan or Line of Credit to be paid back with Electric Funds.
 
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Collection System Improvements
  • Horner & Shifrin (H&S) engineering contract for this project was approved at the June 18, 2018 City Council Meeting in the amount of $1,898,000. 
  • This project includes evaluation, design, preparation of plans and specifications, preparation of applicable permits, and construction engineering services for a new SBR Sewage Treatment Plant and collection system improvements.  The recommended improvements were developed over several years through the completion of the Wastewater Facilities Plan by H&S which included analyzing our existing sanitary sewer collection system and sewage treatment plant and making recommendations for upgrading and increasing capacity of the plant to meet new IEPA regulations and to accommodate future growth.
  • Staff met with H&S on July 10, 2018 for project kickoff and participated in eight workshops at H&S’s office in O’Fallon, IL where venders presented their equipment lines.  H&S and City Staff have completed the evaluation of the equipment and selection of the most appropriate equipment to meet the City’s needs.  H&S submitted the final Basis of Design Memorandums April 22, 2019 for city review.  Engineering progress was slowed while the purchase of the land for the WWTP was completed.  Staff met with H&S December 12, 2019 to discuss project status and update the project schedule.
  • H&S submitted preliminary (30% complete) WWTP Plans for review February 21, 2020 and a plan review meeting with H&S was held on March 20, 2020.  H&S submitted preliminary (60% complete) plans April 17, 2020.  H&S submitted pre-final (90% complete) plans June 9, 2020.  Construction documents were released for bid February 15, 2021.  Bids were opened April 8, 2021.  The low bid in the amount of $13,808,000.00 was submitted by Plocher Construction.
  • Construction cost including construction engineering services is estimated at approximately $14.2M and will be paid for with Sewer Funds and a low interest IEPA Loan.
  • The City’s application for an Illinois Water Pollution Control Loan has been approved by IEPA. 
  • Notice to proceed with construction was issued to Plocher Construction Company August 3, 2021.  The material and equipment submittal process is ongoing and on-site construction started September 20, 2021.  Construction of the SBR, headworks building, filter building, and Administration Building is in progress as well as earth excavation, storm sewer, site piping, and riprap placement around the lagoons.  Construction is scheduled to be substantially complete on or before January 31, 2023.
 
North Lebanon Street Improvements Project
  • This project consists of the reconstruction of North Lebanon Street from Church Street to Harnett Street, Green Street from Market Street to Jefferson Street, Patterson Street from Lebanon Street to Jefferson Street, and Oak Street from Market Street to Lebanon Street.  Improvements will include constructing new concrete gutter, concrete sidewalk, and concrete driveway aprons, removing existing oil & chip pavement, and constructing hot-mix asphalt pavement on new aggregate base.  The total length of this project is approximately 3,050 feet and the estimated construction cost is $2,300,000.
  • This project will be paid for with TIF2B project funds.
  • Bids were opened April 12, 2022.  Approval of low bid submitted by Hank’s Excavating and Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $2,203,007.80 was approved at the April 18, 2022 City Council meeting.  Notice to proceed with construction was issued to Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping Inc. May 2, 2022. 
  • Utility locating has been completed and plans are being evaluated to eliminate utility conflicts.  Utility relocation is underway.  Tree removal started October 12, 2022.  Storm sewer construction is tentatively scheduled to begin November 1, 2022.
 
South, Independence and John Street Improvements
  • Oates Associates engineering contract for this project was approved at the April 6, 2020 City Council Meeting for a lump sum price of $99,625.00.
  • This project consists of the reconstruction of South Street from Jefferson Street to John Street, Independence Street from South Street to State Street, and John Street from South Street to Main Street.  Improvements are anticipated to include constructing new concrete gutter, concrete sidewalk, and concrete driveway aprons, removing existing oil & chip pavement, and constructing hot-mix asphalt pavement on new aggregate base.  The total length of this project is approximately 1,450 feet and the estimated construction cost is $800,000.
  • The majority of this project will be paid for with TIF2B project funds.  General project funds will be used for the remainder.
  • Final plan preparation is in nearing completion.  Staff has made substantial progress with the easement acquisition process.  This project is expected to be advertised for bids as soon as IDOT Access Permits are approved for the intersections with E Main Street (IL 177) and S Jefferson Street (IL 4).
                                                                                                                                               
IDOT IL Route 177 (Main Street) Pavement Replacement and ADA Improvements
  • IDOT District 8 is planning to improve Main Street (IL 177) through the city limits. 
  • According to an August 27, 2021 letter from IDOT, the project will include pavement replacement and ADA improvements.  The project is currently included in IDOT’s FY2022-2027 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.  IDOT District 8 and their engineering consultants are continuing with Phase 1 work, which consists of developing the project scope, environmental studies and preliminary design.     
  • Sidewalks and other features that the City may desire to be included with the project may require cost and maintenance participation by the City.  Tentatively, the City would be required to pay for parking lanes, curbs adjacent to parking lanes, and sidewalk.  General funds and TIF 2B funds would be used for the City’s portion of the project.
  • IDOT and their engineering consultants, as of September 13, 2022, are currently evaluating existing conditions, working on drainage studies, and working on intersection design studies.  They are considering bike and pedestrian accommodations and the Mascoutah Great Streets Initiative study.  They are also looking at the condition of storm sewer and other facilities beneath the pavement for potential repair or replacement.  When studies are more complete, IDOT plans to meet with the City and other stakeholders to discuss the project and determine what improvements are needed and desired.  Following the stakeholder meetings, IDOT plans to hold a public meeting to seek more input.  Preparation of final construction plans will commence upon completion of the study phase.
            
N Jefferson Street (IL 4) Shared Use Path
  • The City was awarded a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant in the amount of $324,012 for the N Jefferson Street (IL 4) Shared Use Path.  The grant will cover approximately 80% of the total project cost.  The scope of this project is to provide a 10-foot-wide shared use asphalt path approximately 1,500 feet in length along the west side of Jefferson Street (IL RT 4).  The project will begin at the existing Berm Trail and continue east to Jefferson Street (IL RT 4) then north along the west side of Jefferson Street (IL RT 4) to Heritage Way.  A pedestrian bridge will be constructed over the Mascoutah Surface Water Protection District Diversional Channel (Big Ditch). 
  • The Quality Based Selection (QBS) process is complete.  TWM, Inc. was selected for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and bidding assistance.  An Engineering Services Agreement with TWM was approved at the April 18, 2022 City Council Meeting and has been submitted to IDOT for approval.
 
L&N Railway Trail and Trailhead
  • The City was awarded an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant in the amount of $918,000 for the L&N Railway Trail and Trailhead Project.  The City was also awarded a Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) grant in the amount of $64,415.00 for this project.  The combined grants will fund approximately 96% of project cost.  The scope of the project is to provide a 10-foot-wide shared use asphalt path approximately 5,450 feet in length along the old L&N Railway corridor from S Jefferson Street (IL 4) to S 10th Street along with a trail head and parking lot near S Jefferson Street. 
  • An initial kick-off meeting was held with IDOT July 8, 2021.  The Quality Based Selection (QBS) process is complete.  Oates Associates was selected for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and bidding assistance.  An Engineering Services Agreement with Oates Associates was approved at the May 16, 2022 City Council Meeting and has been submitted to IDOT for approval.
 
Electric 13.8 kV Distribution System Upgrade Design Build Project
  • This project consists of constructing a new distribution line and improving the current distribution system to increase the capacity and improve the reliability of the City’s electric distribution system to serve new development along Route 4, at I-64, and for the new Boeing development.  This project includes approximately three miles of overhead conductor upgrades and extensions, a 1.25-mile duct bank from the north substation to the Boeing development, and a 1.75-mile underground circuit from the north substation to the north of I-64.
  • A design build contract with BHMG and Big D Electrical Contractors in the amount of $10,937,464.00 was approved at the November 1, 2021 City Council Meeting.  This project will be paid for with TIF3 project funds and Electric funds.  City Staff is currently negotiating with the developers of the Boeing Production Facility for reimbursement of approximately one third of the estimated project cost.
  • Design-Build construction is approximately 70% complete.  Substantial completion of construction is scheduled no later than July 31, 2023.
 
Onyx Drive Improvements
  • Onyx Drive pavement is failing likely due to poor drainage conditions and storm water that periodically overtops the road.  Long term plans call for Onyx Drive to be widened to become a collector road if the land to the north is developed.  Since the exiting Onyx Drive pavement is failing, we are starting engineering work to consider raising the road profile and improving drainage.  The road will not be widened at this time but will be rebuilt in a way that would still allow future widening.  Curb and gutter will be added on the south side of the street and a ditch section will remain of the north side.
  • An engineering services agreement with TWM in the amount of $74,900.00 was approved at the August 15, 2022 City Council Meeting and approved by IDOT August 26, 2022.
  • MFT funds will be utilized for this project.
  • Engineering and right-of-way acquisition is underway.
 
S County Road / McKinley Reconstruction
  • This project consists of the reconstruction of S County Road from Main Street to Eisenhower Street and the reconstruction of McKinley Street from S County Road to the recently constructed Lakeside Estates Subdivision.  Improvements will include the construction of storm sewer, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete driveway aprons, and hot-mix asphalt pavement on new aggregate base.  The total length of this improvement is approximately 1,500 feet.
  • An engineering services agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $123,040.00 was approved at the August 15, 2022 City Council Meeting and approved by IDOT August 26, 2022.
  • Rebuild Illinois Bond Grant (RBI) funds and MFT funds will be utilized for this project.
  • Engineering work is underway.
 
Other Miscellaneous Projects
  • City staff is working with the Mascoutah Surface Water Protection District on the repair of the underground drainage tunnel under Church Street and Market Street.  Notice to proceed with construction was issued to KRB Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $227,000.00.  The culvert repair was extended 37 feet to the southwest due to the discovery of additional defects of the top slab during demolition.  The total cost of the construction has increased to $282,125.00.  TIF2B funds will be used to pay the City’s share (50%) of the cost, $141,062.50.  Construction is substantially complete.  A punch list has been issued to KRB Excavating for completion.
  • FY23 MFT curb and sidewalk replacement is underway with Hank’s Excavating and Landscaping.  Construction of a new sidewalk at the intersection of Park Drive with N 6th Street is complete.  The new sidewalk provides a route for students walking from the middle school across N 6th Street to continue west along Park Drive.  Existing sidewalk that was in poor condition was also replaced and the area was graded so that storm water will drain across the new sidewalk to a new swale along Park Drive and out to the N 6th Street storm sewer. Construction of a new curb ramp and sidewalk at the corner of State and Market Streets is also complete.