Engineering Department 2023 Annual Report

CITY OF O’FALLON, MISSOURI

O’FALLON MISSOURI

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

BILL HENNESSY

MAYOR

MIKE SNOWDEN CITY ADMINISTRATOR

TOM DRABELLE DEPUTY CITY ADMINISTRATOR

WADE

MONTGOMERY DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

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Table of Contents

2023 Annual Roadway Maintenance

City Hall Renovations - Council Chambers

O'Fallon Regional Law Enforcement Training Center Design

Senior Center ADA Upgrades

Bryan Road Corridor Study

I-70 Corridor Improvements Phase 2: Woodlawn Ave. to Hwy. K

Dardenne Greenway Connector Project

Dardenne Greenway - Sports Park to Bluebird Meadow Park

Main Street Phase I - Resurfacing and Pedestrian Improvements

Main Street Phase II Project

Main Street Phase III Project

Weldon Spring Road Phase 1

K and N Improvements Project ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

Guthrie Road Improvement Project

Sommers Road Widening

Lake St. Louis Blvd. Phase 3 Construction

Diehr Rd. Extension

Diehr Rd. Reconstruction

West Terra Lane Realignment

Engineering Department Personnel

Left to right: John Dupilka, Matt Weiss, Paul Talimonchuk, Wade Montgomery, Bob Copeland, Tony Friedman, Jim Feldmann, Jeannie Greenlee, Steve Meyers, Chris Hofmann, Eric Kovach, Julie Taylor, Karl Ebert, Sarah Bernhoester, Randy Clark, Vicky Usery, Ryan Rockwell, Adrian Fakes, Mike Shelton, Greg Eagan, TJ Kelley, Scott Schneiderheinze Not pictured: Chris Clercx, John Knudsen, Ron Morris, Ruth Field, and Patrick Lewis E

N G I N E E R I N G D E P A R T M E N T

Engineering Department Personnel Changes

PROMOTIONS

NEW TO ENGINEERING

John Knudsen

Scott Schneiderheinze

Steve Meyers

Mike Shelton

Adrian Fakes

Matt Weiss

ENGINEERING

The Engineering Department’s goal is to provide the City with professional engineering services that ensure long-range comprehensive planning, sound project design, quality construction management and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure. To that end, this Department offers technical engineering support to a variety of City departments, confirms sound engineering principles are applied, certifies ordinance requirements are met, prepares and executes Capital Improvement Projects, and issues permits to the public. In addition, the Department also administers the Sewer Lateral Program for the City, issues Commercial Trash Permits, and keeps track of all records related to projects for the City.

MISSION STATEMENT

OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THAT ENSURE LONG-RANGE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, SOUND PROJECT DESIGN, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY’S INFRASTRUCTURE.

The Engineering Department is divided into three groups, the Project Management Group, the Development Group and the Construction Inspection Group. Each of these groups play a critical role in ensuring that City Projects, including capital projects as well as commercial and residential developments are designed and constructed properly and safely. Furthermore, within each group are subgroups including the Traffic Management Group, the Plan Review Group, and the Stormwater Management Group The Engineering Department also aids with snow removal during winter weather events and remains ready to provide emergency response in the event of a significant disaster. In total, this Department has more than 600 years combined experience in their respective fields.

Engineering Department Organization

Director of Engineering/City Engineer

Office Manager

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Project Management Development Construction Inspection

Capital Improvements Manager Asst. Director of Engineering Construction Insp. Manager

Project Manager Supervisor Sr. Traffic Signal Technician

Construction Insp. Supervisor

Project Manager Stormwater Mgmt. Coordinator Construction Inspector I

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager – P/T

Plan Reviewer (Residential)

Plan Reviewer (Commercial)

Plan Reviewer – P/T

Construction Inspector I

Construction Inspector I

Construction Inspector I

Construction Inspector II

Construction Inspector II

Construction Inspector II

Construction Inspector – P/T

In 2023, We had several new employees start in the Engineering Department and their knowledge, effort and positive attitudes were a welcome addition to the team. They have meshed very well, and they will continue to play a vital role in the success of the Department. These employees are: Mike Shelton – Construction Inspection Manager, Adrian Fakes – Construction Inspector I and Matt Weiss – Project Manager. Additionally, several employees displayed a high level of personal responsibility in obtaining the position of Construction Inspector II. This was not an easy endeavor and required additional training, class work, etc. all in an effort to increase their knowledge of inspection of Capital Improvement projects and developments. Ultimately, these inspectors had to pass a 4-hour exam that tested their breadth and depth of knowledge as related to the inspection of public infrastructure. The three employees that obtained their Construction Inspector II classifications are: John Knudsen, Steve Meyers, and Scott Schneiderheinze. The end result will provide the City with more knowledgeable inspectors working throughout the City with the common goal of providing better built developments with reliable city infrastructure for our residents, guests and businesses.

…from the Director

This past year was both exciting and extremely busy for the Engineering Department. We saw one of the largest new developments in all of St. Charles County, the 270-acre, 900+ homes Harvest Subdivision annex into the City. In 2023, we also saw the completion of the I-70 Phase II Project, which when combined with Phase I provides for improved traffic flow at the I-70 and Highway K Interchange. This project dates back many years, prior to the 90’s, and was originally discussed at a City Council meeting in September 1990. Like every year, the team carries a large workload between developments, capital project, stormwater, traffic, and many other services that staff provides to the community. Below is just a short list highlighting a few of these accomplishments and initiatives.

• On the development side, staff reviewed 1,414 submittals pertaining to developments and approved 857 of those. As mentioned above, the Harvest Subdivision, which is located in the southwest area of O’Fallon and includes the annexation of 270 acres, is one of the largest single developments to ever come into the City, or even into St. Charles County for that matter. Staff worked with the developers, elected officials, MoDOT, the County and other stakeholders as this development materialized. The plan review alone put a significant burden on the review staff and the various inspections of the development is, and will continue to be, a challenge due to the sheer magnitude of the site.

• Staff also updated Section 405 pertaining to Land Development. This section was in long need of some updates, to protect our citizens, as elements pertaining to escrows, such as costs, had not been updated since 2018 and were outdated.

• The internet providers continued to expand their network throughout the City with staff reviewing over 650 Excavation Permit plans/requests in 2023.

• Regarding Capital Projects, the new Police Department Outdoor Shooting Range and Training Facility was a roller coaster. A large grant fund was approved in the Missouri State Legislature to provide funding for the project, only to see it vetoed by the Governor as part of a large veto package. However, O’Fallon and the City of St. Charles continue to see the benefits to this project and having a highly trained police department. The shooting range portion of the project is continuing to move forward thanks in part to funding contributions from the City of St. Charles.

• A few other projects of note are the completion of the $5 million dollar Guthrie Road Project that reconstructed Guthrie Road and provided a path to the City limits as well as the aforementioned I-70 Phase II Project. Staff is also excited about two path projects that are under design and have been in discussions for many years. The first one being the path connection of the existing Bluebird Meadows Park to Busch Wildlife. The second one is the Bluebird Meadows Park to the east to O’Fallon’s Sport Park. These two projects will greatly expand the City’s path network in this area and provide some missing links that will expand the overall network connectivity. As always, staff did an amazing job at obtaining outside grant funding and was awarded approximately $6 million dollars in 2023.

• With the passage of the Use Tax and the additional revenue provided, the City will continue to utilize these funds to improve concrete and asphalt streets, ADA ramps, sidewalks, and paths throughout the City. One such example is St. Mathew Avenue that was in very poor condition. The Use Tax provided the funds necessary to resurface the roadway and provide a drastically improved driving surface.

City staff reevaluated the pavement management program and has revamped our Staff investigated some new products and will be incorporating those into the received the This program was developed and implemented, in large part, by the Engineering Staff, after receiving the initial idea from ed a key role in the design and

I would encourage you all to take a moment to reflect on the past year and realize what a remarkable The efforts you all give to improve our City and meet the challenges of our residents, Ultimately, I just can’t begin to thank you all enough and I look forward to 2024 and working with you all to take on all the

In 2023, the City of O’Fallon established the Path of Heroes as a way to recognize fallen heroes that ere veterans that gave the ultimate sacrifice O’Fallon with a sign displaying their name, rank and branch of ed in 2023. A as they were instrumental in this project’s progress and success. The City of O’Fallon is proud to honor its local heroes through this

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The Traffic Group consists of the Senior Traffic Signal Technician and Assistant Director of Engineering The Traffic Management Group handles all of the traffic-related requests and maintenance of the signal infrastructure/city-owned lights within the City of O’Fallon. Each year, City residents make requests and inquiries regarding various traffic and safety concerns, including traffic calming, signal and stop sign warrant studies, crosswalk installation requests, etc. All of these items, and their required processes are handled by this group. The Traffic Group works hand-in-hand with other departments to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents as they travel the roadways of the City.

Traffic Signals and Streetlights

Each year, the Senior Traffic Signal Technician maintains, monitors, and repairs all of the City-owned traffic signals and streetlights while working in conjunction with MoDOT and St. Charles County to share resources where possible. This helps to keep the traffic flowing safely throughout the City. In 2023, the following repairs were made:

• 412 total traffic signal repairs were made, including replacing deficient LED lights, etc.

• 54 streetlight repairs of lamps were made that are owned and operated by the City

• 40+ traffic calming/no parking/stop sign/crosswalks/speed and volume traffic studies were conducted.

• 592 utility locate requests were fulfilled.

By accomplishing these tasks, the City’s infrastructure is maintained such that residents can commute safety and efficiently throughout the City.

Traffic Calming Installation

As part of the Chapter 405 City Code updates completed in 2023, the Traffic Calming Policy was substantially revised to include several changes to the existing process. As in previous years, the City continues to see a large volume of requests for traffic calming evaluations throughout the City. No new Traffic Calming installations in existing neighborhoods were performed in 2023.

Traffic Signal Cabinet Art Program

In 2023, the City continued to work on the Traffic Signal Cabinet Art Program. The intent of the program is to offer the City’s Traffic Signal Cabinets throughout the City to act as canvases for historic photographs, original art, etc. Signal Cabinets can be wrapped in an adhesive vinyl print, upon which art or other approved items can be printed. There are currently several applications in consideration for installation in 2024.

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

The Construction Inspection Group performs all field inspections for residential and commercial sites, grading sites, as-built field checks, and capital improvement projects. These inspections include:

• Roadway pavement

• Sanitary sewers

• Site grading

• Commercial parking areas

• Various utility and excavation permits

• Individual lots within residential developments

• Bike/Trail projects

• Park projects

• Roadway projects

• Storm sewers

• Water mains

• Various common ground amenities in subdivisions

• Residential Development

• Residential and commercial driveways

• Commercial site development

• Stormwater projects

• Facility projects

• Concrete and asphalt tests

The Construction Inspection Group continues to use the online permitting system called CitizenServe for inputting inspections and issuing reports directly from the software platform. The ability to access a site’s document files from the field without the need to connect to the City’ s FileShare server has lessened the need for trips into the office throughout the day for paperwork. The group continues to develop procedures to best utilize the CitizenServe System to meet communication needs with contractors and developers. Construction Inspection recently added a new email and phone line dedicated only to inspection requests to better streamline and track the progress of requested inspections.

The knowledge and experience of our Construction Inspectors ensures that O’Fallon’s developments and infrastructure projects are constructed properly and meet the City’s specifications to ensure quality with a long-lasting end product.

PLAN REVIEW

The Plan Review Group is responsible for the review of all residential and commercial site plans, grading plans, as-built plans, record plats, driveway applications and flood plain review. They provide information to the public and the Planning and Development Department on principles and codes for the City. They administer the Floodplain Management Program and the Community Rating System. Plan Review also assists residents, businesses, and other departments with respect to issues dealing with grading, development, and specific code issues.

The Plan Review Group continues to average a two-week project review time and strives to provide excellent customer service to all residents, engineers, developers, and contractors. The following chart shows the quantity of development permits that were reviewed, and the amount of revenue generated in 2023 from Plan Review.

2023 PLAN REVIEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Plan Review Group was busy in 2023 reviewing plans and being involved in policy changes. The following photos depict developments that were reviewed and approved, and include such developments as Harvest at Hopewell, FZSD North Middle School Building Additions, 7Brew Coffee Drive-Thru, Bryan Road Commercial Development, St. Dominic Additions, etc. The projects were then under construction or completed in 2023.

In addition, the Engineering Plan Review Group oversaw the development and implementation (via Ordinance with approval of the City Council) of a large-scale revision to the City Code, specifically Chapter 405 which concerns Land Development. Highlights include provisions for estimating escrow using the Construction Cost Index, creation of the “Clearing” permit, creation of an “Access Road” escrow, addition of language pertaining to one-way and private streets, etc. In conjunction with our partners in the development world and City Administration, Staff has worked for nearly 3 years to get these changes implemented and approved. Ultimately, these changes are believed to be in the best interests of the City and should help to better serve the residents as O’Fallon continues to grow.

Development Construction Photos

2023 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The following is a selected list of development projects reviewed and approved in 2023.

Residential Development

o Villas at Aragon

o Harvest at Hopewell

▪ One of the largest single residential developments in the history of O’Fallon

▪ 270+ total acres of development

▪ 900+ total lots

▪ Borders new sewer plant for the region, Highway N/Hopewell Road

Commercial Development

o Bryan Road Commercial

▪ Across from O’Fallon Justice Center

▪ Several new commercial interests, including McDonald’s, Dutch Bros. Coffee, etc.

▪ Includes the widening of Bryan Road by the Developer.

o Chick Fil A – Drive-Thru Expansion to Two Lanes

o Royal Fuels

o Westhoff Elementary Building Additions

o Anjon Manufacturing

o 801 Texas Ct. – Warehouse

o Solace Hospice Center

o SSM Medical Building

o 7Brew Drive-Thru Coffee – Monticello Plaza / Old Hwy. N

o FZSD North High / Middle School Building Additions

o Rion Equipment

o Bloom Medicinal Building Expansion

o Brock's Tree Service

o New Commercial Building – 825 Texas Ct.

o Child's Tire

o St. Dominic High School Parking Lot Addition

o New Development – 1400 Grant Industrial

o New Commercial Development – 1204 N. Main St.

o First Community Credit Union

o Aldi Warehouse Parking Addition

o Circle K Convenience Store

o Commercial Building – 6800 Keaton Corporate Parkway

o Childrens Lighthouse

City-related Projects

o Phase 1 of the O’Fallon Public Works Facility

o Terra Oaks connection to City Water Main System

o Bryan Road Traffic Signal and Widening at Feise Road

o O’Fallon Hills Lift Station

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

The Stormwater Management Coordinator is responsible for the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES) Regulations and Stormwater Management Plan as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Part of the requirements entail performing public outreach and education sessions, public participation events, construction site runoff compliance, illicit discharge detection/ elimination and a municipal pollution prevention and good housekeeping program. The coordinator addresses stormwater concerns from residents as well as drafts and implements policy/procedures to protect stormwater quality throughout the City. Additionally, the Stormwater Management Coordinator is tasked with inspecting more than 550 existing detention basins on a threeyear rotation.

50/50 CCS Project

Green Blue Algae

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Public Outreach and Education Sessions

In 2023, Five Public Outreach and Stormwater Education Sessions were conducted with a total of 1200 participants. These events included presentations and stormwater activities at local schools and Public Works Day.

Basin Restored for Acceptance

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

At the beginning of spring each year the City of O’Fallon comes together along with volunteers to clean up our local streams. In order to keep our streams healthy and clean throughout the City, it involves the residents help. This past year in 2023, with the help of nearly 100 volunteers we were able to pull an astonishing 3,900 lbs of debris from the creeks at just a couple locations We will strive to continue improving these numbers next year and in the future. Not only is it important for the aquatic life and animals who depend on these creeks to be clean, they are also used for recreational hobbies such as fishing, playing, and hiking. With the proper care and maintenance of these creeks and streams they will continue to thrive. City of O’Fallon water runoff can impact larger bodies of water downstream from Missouri/Mississippi River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

Debris removed from Belleau Creek

Volunteers for Clean Stream

Dredging Retention Basin

2023 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTE

• There are 573 Detention/Retention Basins located within City limits. Basin inspections are on a three-year rotation broken up by Wards. For 2023, 205 residential, commercial, and municipal owned detention basins in Wards 3-4 have been inspected for proper function and compliance. All new entries are entered into CitizenServe as new development occurs.

• The Detention Inspections Program resulted in several basins being brought back into compliance. Several developments have either completed or are in the process of getting bids for remediation to bring them back into compliance.

• The City received a request to use our Community Cost Sharing 50/50 Reimbursement Program. This project was to stabilize a creek bank behind a resident’s property.

• The City has also worked with several commercial developments with their out of compliance basins to bring the basins back into compliance.

• 107 total major outfalls were inspected in 2023. This is part of our NPDES permit requirements. All new entries are entered into CitizenServe as new developments occur. With new developments, new outfalls will be added to inventory.

• 370 total BMPs were inspected for compliance in 2023. All BMPs are entered into CitizenServe as new developments occur.

• Stormwater Management Coordinator created 53 work orders and completed 49 in 2023 through Citizen First.

• Stormwater Management Coordinator has received calls throughout the year and continue to address concerns from residents.

• There were 11 illicit discharge concerns addressed and remediated. Four of these were related to a report of discharge in streams.

• Stormwater Management Webpage received 1,291 views in 2023.

• More than 3,900 lbs. of trash and debris was removed from our parks and streams during clean up events.

• The NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit was renewed January 2021 along with the current five-year Stormwater Management Plan. A copy of this plan has been posted on the City Stormwater Management Webpage. This permit and five-year Stormwater Management Plan will run through 2026.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management (PM), as a concept, is defined as a carefully planned and organized effort to accomplish a specific task or project. The Project Management Group is led by the Capital Improvements Manager. The City of O’Fallon, in order to better serve our residents, takes on and carries out several projects of varying size and end goals each year. These projects are varied and include new roadway construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of existing roadways, new building construction, park projects, sidewalk projects, stormwater, etc. Each of the projects undertaken by the PM Group is done to improve the quality of life for the community. The goals of projects can include things like reducing the time it takes to drive through town, providing smoother and safer roadways and improving the City’s infrastructure based on future needs. Sometimes these projects require more funding than the City can provide. In these cases, the PM Group is responsible for aggressively pursuing additional funding and grants from other organizations. These additional sources of funding allow us to accomplish more projects for the City and its residents while minimizing the use of City funds.

Projects can be divided into distinct sections, where certain items need to be accomplished before moving to the next section. Typically, a project is composed of the following five (5) sections:

1. Pre-Project Planning: Includes developing a project plan, project scheduling, determination of critical path, applying for funding, if required, defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks, identifying needed resources, and associating budgets and timelines for completion, etc.

2. Design: Includes the development of design specifications, obtaining permits, selection of design consultant, development, and approval of design drawings for construction, etc.

3. Right-of-Way: Includes the acquisition of any required right-of-way or easements from property owners in the vicinity of the project in order for the project to be constructed.

4. Utility Coordination: Includes the coordination with utility companies/entities which may have existing infrastructure which conflicts with the proposed construction. These utilities may need to be relocated or eliminated in order for the project to progress.

5. Construction: Includes the actual construction of the improvements and infrastructure.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Projects are tracked and administered by each Project Manager, and updates for each are posted for residents to view during the duration of a project. A full listof all City Projectsadministeredby the Project Management Division can be found and is maintained on the City’s website at O'Fallon Engineering Projects (arcgis.com). This website was officially launched December 8, 2022 for the public’s use.

In total, the Project Management (PM) and Construction Inspection (CI) groups manage nearly 35 projects for the City at various phases of completion, with an estimated value of $60M - $70M annually.

HIGH-FIVE AWARD

Caleb Engelhardt started this summer as an Intern for the Engineering Group within the Construction Inspection Team. He volunteered to work the night shift as an Inspector for the Main Street Partial Depth Repair Project. During the first night Caleb had taken several photos, most importantly, how much material was on site. When the contractor went over the material list Caleb showed that he had photos and the contractor adjusted his paperwork. Caleb’s actions saved the City just under $10,000. Thanks, Caleb for a job well done!

CITY PROJECTS

CITY PROJECTS

Some select project highlights from 2023 include the following:

2023 Annual Roadway Maintenance Projects

In 2023, the City carried out the Annual Maintenance Programs for concrete and asphalt roads, as well as the Crackseal Program. The City managed projects which included the removal and replacement of $5 million in deficient concrete slabs totaling 56,400 SY of pavement in residential areas, along with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Crackseal Program sealed 54 centerline miles of pavement this year to ensure that the existing roadways last longer. The annual Asphalt Program was able to mill and overlay 17,600 SY of pavement.

In addition to these programs, the City piloted two programs to compliment and expand on the current programs. The first was Partial Depth Repairs on Main Street using a durable and aesthetically pleasing repair material. The project installed over 20,000 pounds of material. The second was a sidewalk trip hazard removal process using a concrete cutting method. Through this project, we were able to eliminate approximately 900 sidewalk trip hazards.

Replacing concrete and asphalt streets as part of the 2023 Annual Programs

CITY PROJECTS

City Hall Renovations – Council Chambers

With the past City Hall renovation projects coming in under budget, staff was able to utilize the remaining funding for renovations to the City Hall Council Chambers. The renovation provides additional security, ADA improvements, and a layout that provides strategic advantages for first responders. The project was initiated and completed in 2023 utilizing a design build delivery process.

O'Fallon Regional Law Enforcement Training Center Design

The project includes a new multi-faceted law enforcement training center with a classroom building with K-9 handling facilities, a simulated training “shoot house” , a new 200-yard, 20-lane firing range, an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course track for vehicular training with fleet building, and an obstacle course. This project is planned to be located on approximately 45 acres in the Northeast part of O’Fallon along Hwy 79. Design efforts were started in 2022 and continued into 2023. Phase I of the project will be constructed in 2024.

CITY PROJECTS

Senior Center ADA Upgrades

This project is bringing the access to the basement at the Senior Center into ADA compliance. This is the third and final phase of work at the Senior Center, which began back in 2014. The retaining walls are being removed and rebuilt to provide a switchback sidewalk. The project also will improve drainage and eliminate flooding issues in the building. The sidewalk from the parking lot to the front entrance will also be removed and replaced with ADA compliant access. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was able to acquire Housing Urban Development (HUD) funding to assist with the cost of the project. The project was completed in the spring of 2023.

Bryan Road Corridor Study

Due to recent developments and City growth, the City hired a consultant to study Bryan Road from 364 to I-70 to identify improvements needed for the intersections owned by the City within this area.

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

I-70 Corridor Improvements Phase 2: Woodlawn Ave. to Hwy. K

Construction was substantially complete and open to traffic in June 2023. This project is a continuation of previous phases to improve the traffic flow through the Interstate 70 and Highway K/M interchange. The City obtained a total of $4,944,000 in outside funding to support this project from County & State funding sources.

Dardenne Greenway Connector Project

This project will include the installation of a new Trailhead area and parking lot for bike and pedestrian users located along Dardenne Creek adjacent to Interstate 64/40. Path connectivity to existing path systems will be included along with a 12’ shared use path on the new bridge structure traversing Dardenne Creek. The City obtained a total of $3,664,500 in outside funding to support this project from State, Federal and Great Rivers Greenway funding sources.

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

Dardenne Greenway - Sports Park to Bluebird Meadow Park

This project will include the improvements for path connectivity through Sports Park to Bluebird Meadow Park along the Great Rivers Greenway corridor. This effort has been in the works for decades. Planning and coordination had significant positive movement in 2022. Design of this phase is anticipated to begin in 2024, with Right-of-Way in 2025, and Construction in 2026. This is a coordinated effort with Great Rivers Greenway and St. Charles County. The City obtained a total of $900,000 in outside funding to support this project from Federal funding sources and intends on applying for additional funding assistance.

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

Main Street Phase I – Resurfacing and Pedestrian Improvements

This project was Bid and Awarded in 2023, construction is scheduled to be completed in 2024. The project includes pedestrian corridor enhancements, ADA accommodations, decorative lighting, and resurfacing of Main Street from Pitman Street to the Railroad Tracks. The City obtained a total of $1,899,679 in outside funding to support this project from Federal funding sources.

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

Main Street Phase II Project

This project will provide a new driving surface for Main Street between Terra Lane and Pitman Ave. along with an 8' wide multi use path along the East side of Main St. and a 5' wide sidewalk along the West side. The City obtained a total of $1,423,393 in outside funding to support this project from Federal funding sources. There was a Request for Quote (RFQ) sent out early in 2022 with a designer selected around June. The project is in the design phase. Right-of-Way acquisition will take place in 2023 with construction taking place in 2024.

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

Main Street Phase III Project

Design was started on this project in 2023 and includes pedestrian improvements including an 8’ shared use path with a 2’ decorative border, installation of street lighting, intersection improvements at Third Street and repair of deficient pavement. The project extends from the railroad tracks near City Hall to St. Joseph Street. Construction is anticipated in late 2025. The City obtained a total of $3,022,314 in outside funding to support this project from Federal and County funding sources.

This project consists of improvements along the Weldon Spring Road Corridor between Technology Drive and Valleybrook Drive north of Crusher Road. Right-of-Way acquisitions occurred in 2023 and Construction is planned for 2024. The City obtained a total of $2,335,077 in outside funding to support this project from Federal and County funding sources. The City also received an additional $250,000 from the Watermark Developer.

Weldon Spring Road Phase 1

FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS

K and N Improvements Project

This project is a coordinated effort between the City of O’Fallon, St. Charles County Road Board and MoDOT. This is the busiest intersection in O’Fallon. The project will add dual left turn lanes from Westbound Highway N to Southbound Highway K. The City obtained a total of $2,079,761 in outside funding to support this project from County, State and Federal funding sources.

HR Green was selected to perform the design work. A traffic study was conducted as part of the initial design. The updated traffic study was requested by MoDOT, and this was completed late in 2022. Design work continued into 2023. Right-of-Way will not be needed. Construction will take place in late 2024 into 2025.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

Guthrie Road Improvement Project

The design of this project began in 2019 and, after much consideration, the project scope was increased in 2021 to include reconstructing all of Guthrie Road between Flint Brook Drive to just North of Bluff Brook Drive with a sidewalk along the East side of the new road. Construction was completed in December 2023. The City obtained a total of $4,620,495 in outside funding to support this project from County funding sources.

Sommers Road Widening

This project includes resurfacing Sommers Road in its entirety, widening the pavement where necessary to provide three full lanes throughout and constructing sidewalks along the route. Design and land acquisition is completed with construction to begin in June of 2024. The City obtained a total of $1,501,354 in outside funding to support this project from County funding sources.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

Lake St. Louis Blvd. Phase 3 Construction

The project will extend Lake St. Louis Blvd. from Paul Renaud Blvd. South to the property line of Preston Woods, where it will connect with the St. Charles County portion of Lake St. Louis Blvd., which will connect South to Route DD. The City obtained a total of $300,000 in outside funding to support this project from County funding sources and intends on applying for additional County funding assistance.

Design of this project began in 2021. Currently the environmental study is in the process of review at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Design was on hold for a large portion of 2023 but is now in progress and should be completed in 2024. Any right-of-way needs to be addressed in 2024. Construction is anticipated for 2025.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

Diehr Rd. Extension

The project will extend Diehr Rd. from Hopewell Rd. to the West property line of Harveston Woods, where it will terminate. Construction is currently ongoing and anticipated to be completed in summer of 2024.

Diehr Rd. Reconstruction

The project will reconstruct the existing Diehr Rd between Hopewell Rd and Hwy DD. The first phase of this project will be from just West of Hwy DD to Long Gate Dr intersection. Planned improvements include new pavement, wider travel lanes, a 10’ shared use path for pedestrians and bike users, with improved pedestrian and bike safety features at conflicting points. Design of Phase 1 is currently underway. The City obtained a total of $632,000 in outside funding to support this project from County funding sources.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROAD BOARD FUNDED PROJECTS

West Terra Lane Realignment

The City worked with a consultant team to study the West Terra Lane and Bryan Road Intersection for improvements to support safety, operations, connectivity, and other project objectives. Three conceptual layouts were studied and presented to the public via an in person and virtual public meeting in November of 2023. The City obtained a total of $1,440,000 in outside funding to support this project from County funding sources and intends on applying for additional County and Federal funding assistance.