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Table of Contents

I. Introduction ..................................................... 1

II. Project Description .......................................... 3
Upgrades to SCAT Physical Stock ................. 5
Multi-Modal Transportation Center ................ 6
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements ............ 7
Improvements to Fifth Street .......................... 8
Improvements to First Capitol Drive .............. 9

III. Project Parties ............................................... 13

IV. Funds/Cost Breakdown ................................. 14
Availability/Commitment of Funds .............. 14
SCAT Operational and Maintenance Costs .. 14
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Operational and Maintenance Costs ............. 15
Roadway Operational and Maintenance ....... 15

V. Primary Selection Criteria ............................. 15
Long-Term Outcomes ................................... 15
State of Good Repair ..................................... 16
Economic Competitiveness ........................... 17
Livability ....................................................... 21
Safety ............................................................ 22
Environmental Sustainability ........................ 23
Job Creation/Near-Term Economic Activity 23

VI. Secondary Selection Criteria ......................... 24
Partnership .................................................... 24
Innovation ..................................................... 24
Project Readiness .......................................... 25
Environmental Approvals ............................. 25
State and Local Planning............................... 25
Legislative Approvals ................................... 25
Financial Feasibility ...................................... 25
Technical Feasibility ..................................... 25

VII. Federal Wage Rate Certificate ...................... 26

Appendix
St. Charles Financial Commitment
Property Acquisition Commitment
TIP Commitment
Letters of Support
Benefit-Cost Analysis
NEPA Status Letter
Project Schedule

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I. Introduction
The City of Saint Charles is a uniquely historic
place, playing a prominent role in the westward
expansion of the United States. It is the second
oldest city west of the Mississippi River and
oldest city on the Missouri River. Founded in
1765, the cultural heritage of St. Charles lives
on through its historical museums, festivals,
and Historic Main Street, which attracts over a
million visitors a year.

St. Charles has matured into a significant
residential, institutional and job center. It is
home to more than 60,000 residents and
provides more than 24,000 jobs to the greater
metropolitan St. Louis region.

This blending of the old and the new requires
modern transportation infrastructure to provide
for the basic requirements of moving people
and goods. However, the implementation of
this infrastructure must be sensitive to the
unique character that is St. Charles.

Access into St. Charles has evolved since Louis
Blanchette decided to settle at The Little
Hills almost 250 years ago. No longer do we

travel to St. Charles by way of river, horseback
or train. Construction of I-70, the nations first
Interstate freeway, began in St. Charles on
August 13, 1956; dramatically changing travel
patterns in the city center.

I-70 and the automobile culture have created a
need to reestablish Gateways into the City
Center. The City of St. Charles, along with
project partners at the Missouri Department of
Transportation (MoDOT), St. Josephs
Hospital, Lindenwood University, Ameristar,
and others have been working on a
comprehensive transportation/land use plan to
transform the Citys connections to I-70. Much
local investment has already occurred toward
this goal.

The St. Charles Gateways Project transforms
the Citys Gateways into vital corridors that
complement the areas rich historic and cultural
character. It creates a model for sustainable
transportation solutions and helps to preserve
an important part of U.S. history.

If funded through the TIGER 3 program, the
proposed project will construct critical
infrastructure required to facilitate the
realization of this vision.

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Pro|ect Area

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II. Project Description
The St. Charles Gateways Project is the result
of a year-long planning and design process by
the City of St. Charles, St. Charles County,
SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Lindenwood
University, along with surrounding businesses
and residents. This collaboration created a
shared vision for gateways leading to the City
Center. The plan identifies a vision for Fifth
Street and First Capitol Drive as more effective
and efficient multi-modal transportation
corridors with economic development
opportunities. The plan also develops a vision
for stronger modal connections to the City
Center including walking, biking, and public
transportation. The City Center in St. Charles
includes the County Seat Government Center,
City Hall, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, and
Historic St. Charles Main Street. The plan
enables key implementing agencies and
organizations to move in a common direction
and fulfill the vision incrementally and
comprehensively. Planning documents can be
downloaded at:
http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/Departments/P
ublicWorks/StCharlesGateways/tabid/937/Defa
ult.aspx

The St. Charles Gateways Project leverages
transportation investments to stimulate
economic redevelopment in gateways leading
to the the City Center. These gateways are:
St Charles Area Transit (SCAT)
Fifth Street
First Capitol Drive

This goal can be achieved by transforming
these gateways into complete streets and
enhancing multi-modal access for a more
livable environment that attracts private
investment into a redevelopment district.
Better connected transportation modes and
nodes will create more sustainable access,
while a more pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
friendly environment will create more livable
neighborhoods.

If funded, this TIGER 3 Grant will fill the gap
in transportation investments required to fulfill
this vision by funding critical improvements to
link transportation modes and catalyze the
redevelopment effort. Project elements
include:

1. Enhance SCATs physical stock including:
a. The purchase of two Hybrid busses,
b. Improving communications equipment,
c. Wrapping all busses with a new
identifying name and logo, and
d. Enhancing bus stops.

2. Construct a Multi-Modal Transportation
Center at the intersection of Fifth Street and
Boones Lick Road. This facility will
a. Serve as a hub for the SCAT system,
b. House a bicycle station, and
c. Host a Visitors/Interpretive center.

3. Reconstruct Fifth Street between Boones
Lick Road and First Capitol Drive
including:
a. Reconstructing all pavement,
b. Widening to four lanes,
c. Expanding sidewalks and streetscape,
d. Adding traffic signals to facilitate
pedestrian crossings,
e. Restriping 6th Street between First
Capitol Drive and Boones Lick Road
to accommodate Bicycle Lanes, and
f. Burying all utilities.

4. Reconstruct First Capitol Drive between
Kingshighway and Riverside Drive
including:
a. Repair/replacing of pavement,
b. Expanding sidewalks and streetscape,
and
c. Burying all utilities.

When brought together, these improvements
connect transportation modes, facilitate desired
redevelopment, and enhance the community.
More details about the proposed improvements
are discussed on the following pages.

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Comprebensive Vision for Saint Cbarles Cateways

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Upgrades to SCAT Pbysical Stock

The St. Charles Area Transit (SCAT) bus
system is operated by the City of St. Charles. It
was started in the 1970s to provide senior and
disabled citizens better access to amenities in
the community. In the early years it was
known as the Golden Age Express. Service
was opened to all residents in 1992. A separate
commuter line providing connections to the
Metrolink light rail system was initiated in
2001 when Metro cut service to St. Charles
County. SCAT provides the only public
transportation option between St. Charles
County and St. Louis County.

Although it has been in existence for almost 40
years, the SCAT system has no permanent
home. It is based out of the ODell Senior
Center, but will be moving to the Foundry Arts
Center in November 2011. Moreover, there are
virtually no connections between SCATs local
and commuter services, making it difficult for
local users to access the commuter services.

The St. Charles Gateways Project constructs a
local transit hub and much-needed home for
SCAT. This, along with other strategic
investments will enable the City to integrate
SCATs local and commuter services.

This TIGER 3 grant application requests the
funding of capital improvements to enhance the
physical stock of the Citys SCAT system. The
purpose of these improvements are to facilitate
the Citys ability to better integrate SCAT with
the regional Metro transit system. These
changes will make it more convenient for St.
Charles residents wishing to use transit to
access jobs outside of St. Charles County. It
will also make St. Charles jobs more accessible
to St. Louis regional commuters.

These changes will result in a modal shift from
automobile to transit and thus reduce traffic
volumes on the Citys Gateways. Specific
capital improvements include:

Purchase of two 40 passenger hybrid busses
Construction of ten bus shelters
Installation of communications equipment
to allow for smart cards, automated vehicle
location, and Wi-Fi on six busses
Wrapping six busses with a new logo
Signage replacement at 200 bus stops
Upgrading the SCAT maintenance facility

These upgrades, combined with the
construction of the proposed Multi-Modal
Transportation Center, will allow the City to:

Coordinate the local and commuter lines
and provide opportunities for transfers.
Provide for direct commuter service to
Lindenwood University and the
City/County Government Center, better
connecting these job centers to the region.
Add a bus and reduce headways on the
commuter route.
Increase awareness of the system with
better branding and a more prominent
community presence.
Make the system more convenient to use.
Provide shelters at prominent locations to
protect users (especially seniors) from the
elements.

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The proposed Multi-Modal Transportation and
Visitors Center will serve as the hub for the
Citys SCAT service. The location is at the
southern gateway to the City Center, at the
intersection of Fifth Street and Boones Lick
Road. The Visitors and Interpretive center
will welcome people to Historic St. Charles
and provide a critical connection with the
SCAT system.

As a hub for SCAT, the center will facilitate
the transfers between the Citys local and
commuter routes. This site will truly become a
crossroads for residents and visitors
using all modes of travelpedestrians,
bicyclists, motorists, and bus riders.

The center will have flexible office space for
use by SCAT and space for a Visitors and
Interpretive Center. It will have public
restrooms and showers. A shower facility,
combined with bicycle racks and lockers, is
what uniquely differentiates this facility as
more than a simple bus station. It truly
provides a bridge between the local bus rider,
the regional bike/bus commuter, and the
recreational cyclist.

The intent is to combine transportation services
into one facility as a means of creating
seamless transition between modes (e.g., from
bicycle to bus transit). Much research about
the effectiveness of combining two modes has
been done, particularly as it relates to ridership
for transit. Located less than one mile from the
Katy Trail, the hub will become a key amenity
for regional bicycle riders who are riding the
Katy or other local routes for exercise as well
as transportation.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements

Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive serve as
gateways to the City Center. In their current
state, neither of these corridors provide the
desired environment for economic growth.
There is no common theme and unity between
the corridors and the rest of the historic
downtown area. This project will include
streetscape improvements to unify these
gateways with Main Street and downtown.

Roadside design elements will be used to
create a more walkable environment.
Decorative lighting and street trees will be
strategically placed and all utilities will be
buried underground to remove visual clutter.
Fifth Streets sidewalks will be reconstructed
and widened to six to eight feet, with a six foot
tree lawn between the sidewalk and roadway
where right-of-way allows. Improving the
non-motorized environment along these
roadways will help enhance livability for the
neighborhoods and businesses on either side.

Pedestrian crosswalks will be enhanced to
provide a safe and walkable environment and
encourage walking. Treatments will make the
crosswalks more visible and will be consistent
in character, improving driver compliance as
compared to the treatments in place today.

Sixth Street will be resurfaced and restriped
with bike lanes between First Capitol Drive
and Boones Lick Road. Sixth Street is a wide,
quiet residential street, an ideal route for on-
street bicycle facilities. This will be a key
bicycle connection along the west side of the
City Center.

These improvements, when taken in
conjunction with the proposed bicycle station
at the Multi-Modal Transportation Center, will
result in a modal shift from automobile to
walking and biking. This will encourage a
healthier lifestyle and also reduce traffic
volumes on the Citys Gateways.

Vision for Change on Fifth Street
Vision for Change on First Capital Drive

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Improvements to Fiftb Street

The average Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
rating for Fifth Street is 46.6. One half of the
pavement sections have a PCI below 40 Poor
Pavement. Two of the sections have PCI
ratings below 20 Very Poor Pavement.

Fifth Street will be reconstructed and widened
to four-lanes to accommodate traffic volumes
and remove the awkward lane drops. Fifth
Street currently carries 16,000 vehicles per day
(vpd) with 22,000 vpd expected by 2035.
Lanes will be narrowed to 10 feet 9 inches in
order to control traffic speeds and reduce
pedestrian crossing times. The cross-section
will vary between 60-68 feet depending on
right-of-way availability.

The existing mid-block pedestrian traffic signal
between Tompkins and Pike Streets will be
relocated to the Pike Street intersection. This
will enhance neighborhood access and result in
better driver compliance (and thus pedestrian
safety), as the signal will be located at an
intersection. An additional traffic signal will
be constructed at McDonough Street to
enhance walkability and neighborhood access.
These adjustments will slow traffic, create gaps
for vehicles and pedestrians to cross, and
enhance access for adjacent neighborhoods.
The proposed traffic signal plan will provide
protected pedestrian crossings within one-block
of all side streets in the study corridor.

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Improvements to First Capitol Drive

First Capitol Drive will receive needed
pavement repairs. With a Pavement
Serviceability Rating (PSR) of 26, it has poor
pavement, primarily due its ride component.
This roadway has seen a significant amount of
traffic since State Route 94 was rerouted over
it. First Capitol Drive traffic volumes are
around 20,000 vpd.

First Capitol Drives four lanes provide
adequate capacity, so the existing number of
lanes will be maintained. However, roadside
design elements will be used to create a more
walkable environment.
Traffic signal upgrades will provide more
efficient vehicular travel and safer
pedestrian crossings.
Streetscape and landscaping (including
decorative lighting and street trees) will
bring the community together and create a
sense of place.
Utilities will be buried to remove visual
clutter.

The east side of the First Capitol Drive
intersection with Fifth Street will be widened
to four lanes to match the cross section on the
west side of the intersection. This change will
allow for dual westbound to southbound left-
turning lanes to be constructed.

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The St. Charles Gateways Project works to
fulfill a vision of sustainable, effective and
efficient, multi-modal Gateways with
economic development opportunities.

The St. Charles Gateways Project
Transforms the City Centers Entryways
into Complete Streets. It invests in bicycle
and pedestrian facilities to encourage walking
and biking. It expands the Citys transit system
to provide greater opportunities for the use of
public transportation. It is a holistic approach
in transportation investment that revitalizes
land-uses and provides sustainable access to
regional job centers, public institutions, and
historical places. It strengthens livable
neighborhoods, promotes healthy life styles,
and is a catalyst for regional economic growth.

The St. Charles Gateways Project Enhances
Regional Access to 24,000 Jobs located
throughout the City of St. Charles. Downtown
St. Charles is home to several major
institutions, and is a center for many high-
quality jobs. In fact, St. Josephs Health
Center, Lindenwood University, St. Charles
County and City government centers, and
Ameristar Casino alone provide nearly 5,500
jobs to the regional economy.

The St. Charles Gateways Project
Stimulates Revitalization of Land-Uses
though transportation investment. Fifth Street
and First Capitol Drive have tremendous
potential for attractive mixed use development.
However, the existing character of these
corridors is not unlike most commercial
arterials across the country; uninviting,
uninspiring and automobile-oriented.

These corridors convey automobile traffic from
one point to another, without real regard for the
appearance of the public realm or
accommodating pedestrians and bicyclists.

These Gateway Corridors warrant a character
that is more befitting of their important role
within the St. Charles community.
The St. Charles Gateways Project reinvents the
Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive as compact,
walkable, vibrant places that contribute lasting
social and economic value to St. Charles.
Taking cues from the nearby example of
historic Main Street, these Gateways are
imagined as attractive pedestrian oriented
urban districts that extend the unique sense of
the downtown district throughout the city.

The St. Charles Gateways Project Promotes
Alternative Transportation Choices by
strengthening linkages between transportation
modes. It empowers residents and workers to
reduce automobile usage in favor of more
sustainable transportation alternatives such as
bicycling and transit. It connects local transit
to the regional MetroLink light-rail system and
enhances local non-motorized connections to
the regional trail system, allowing for linked
trips. It provides a, multi-modal solution to the
transportation needs of the areas residents,
visitors, and workforce.

The St. Charles Gateways Project Leverages
Ongoing Private Investment. Private
investment is continuing in the St. Charles City
Center. More than $320,000,000 has been
invested over the past 5 years, with an
additional $425,000,000 of additional
investment anticipated within the next 5 years.

Lindenwood University, founded in 1827, is the
second-oldest higher-education institution west
of the Mississippi River. At nearly 16,000
students, it is one of the fastest growing
universities in the Midwest. Lindenwood
recently invested more than $35,000,000 to
construct the J.Scheidegger Center and has

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committed $40,000,000 to create a University
Town Center near its campus on First Capitol
Drive.

St. Joseph Medical Center: Established in
1885, it has recently invested more than
$45,000,000 to update their medical facilities
and bring better healthcare to their patients.
That investment resulted in additions to
services, equipment, physicians and staff.
Because of its distance from I-70, improving
access to the greater region along Fifth Street
and First Capitol Drive is of critical, and in
some cases, lifesaving importance.

Ameristar Casino and Resort Spa: Ameristar
Casino was built in 1994, and a full-service
hotel and health spa was added at a cost of
$240,000,000 in 2008. This property generates
significant tax revenue for the city and employs
an estimated 1,300 persons.

Streets of St. Charles: The Streets of St.
Charles is a $385,000,000, 1.5 million square
foot mixed-use development under
construction on Fifth Street. The project will
create a town square with amenities for
shopping, living, working, dining, and
entertaining.

The St. Charles Gateways Project provides the
complementary transportation system
required to leverage further private
investment.

The St. Charles Gateways Project Plugs
Gaps in Public Investment

Over the past several years an array of public
agencies has invested in improving the St.
Charles Gateways. The St. Charles Gateways
Project complements these investments by
plugging gaps in the system.

5
th
Street Interchange with I-70: MoDOT
resurfaced the Fifth Street interchange in 2009,
adding capacity with additional turning lanes.
Before these improvements, the heavy
westbound I-70 to northbound on Fifth Street
traffic would queue back across the Missouri
River. These improvements cost $1,100,000
and significantly improved the traffic
operations on Fifth Street and I-70.

Fifth Street intersections with First Capitol
Drive and Jefferson Street: In 2010 the City of
St. Charles used a Congestion and Air Quality
and Mitigation grant (CMAQ) to complete
improvements on Fifth Street at the intersection
with First Capitol Drive. Before these
improvements, this section of Fifth Street had
major capacity and queuing problems. The
City widened Fifth Street to five-lanes and
added sidewalks and streetscape
improvements. Utility lines were buried to
enhance aesthetics.

These projects left the section of Fifth Street
between Boones Lick Road and First Capitol
Drive as unimproved. This section of Fifth
Street remains a three-lane cross-section with
awkward lane merges at the ends of the
corridor. Moreover, the existing roadway is
challenging to negotiate and cross for bicyclists
and pedestrians. Sidewalks are narrow, traffic
speeds are high, and gaps required to cross the
road are infrequent.

The St. Charles Gateways Project transforms
the remaining unimproved section of Fifth
Street into a Complete Street.

First Capitol Drive Interchange with I-70: In
2006, MoDOT spent $18,300,000 to
reconstruct the First Capitol Drive interchange
as a single-point urban interchange (SPUI),
increasing capacity and solving safety issues.

First Capitol Drive Intersection with
Kingshighway: In 2001, MoDOT invested
$2,200,000 to reconstruct the First Capitol
Drive/Kingshighway intersection. This
improvement widened the intersection to
accommodate increased traffic from
Lindenwood University.

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These projects created additional traffic
capacity for automobiles to access the St.
Charles City Center via First Capitol Drive, but
did very little to improve access for non-
motorized users.

The St. Charles Gateways Project enhances
the walkability of First Capitol Drive, with a
major focus on improving non-motorized
connections from Lindenwood University to
the St. Charles City Center.

Trail Connections: The 237 mile Katy Trail
State Park follows the right-of-way of the
former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. The
Katy Trail is one of the longest rails-to-trails
projects in the United States and has been
designated as an official segment of the Lewis
and Clark National Historic Trail and the
American Discovery Trail. The Katy Trail
runs through the City Center, adjacent to
Frontier Park, on the Missouri Riverfront.

In 2003 MoDOT opened the first phase of the
MO364 freeway. The projects Missouri River
Bridge includes a cantilevered multi-use path
that ultimately connects the Katy Trail with the
regional trail system. This connection provides
a dedicated trail connection across the Missouri
River for commuters and visitors traveling
between St. Charles and St. Louis Counties.
The Great Rivers Greenway District (GRG) is
leading the development of a region-wide
system of high-quality greenways, parks, and
trails known as the River Ring. The River
Ring encourages clean air, clean water, healthy
forests, connected neighborhoods, and
walkable streets to provide healthier lifestyle.
GRGs 2011 Master Plan identifies future trails
improvements in St. Charles.

The St. Charles Gateways Project leverages
the ongoing investments in the regional trail
system by enhancing critical bicycle
connections and constructing a bicycle hub in
the St. Charles City Center.

St. Charles Gateways Builds on Success

St. Charles is proud of the Citys heritage and
excited about the future. Volunteerism and
investment are high, as evidenced by the City
winning two awards from the AAA Midwest
Traveler Magazine in August 2011.

The city was selected as the Best Historical
Small Town and the Festival of the Little Hills
was selected as the Best Craft Fair in the
Midwest. In addition, three other awards were
received in the immediate area; Ameristar
Casino Resort Spa was voted Best Casino;
Boones Colonial Inn was voted Most
Romantic B&B; and the Katy Trail was voted
Best Bike Trail in the Midwest.

The St. Charles Gateways Project is focused on
extending the Historic Main Street
Environment along Fifth Street and First
Capitol Drive. It is intended to improve the
Gateways to such that they accomplish more
than just the conveyance of vehicular traffic
and instead support land use patterns that
strengthen the public realm.

The St. Charles Gateways Project ties together
significant efforts from a wide range of
governments, businesses, and individuals to
create a coherent and comprehensive multi-
modal transportation system that serves the
community, leverages ongoing private and
public investment, and encourages
sustainable development practices and
transportation choices.

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III. Project Parties
The City of St. Charles is the ninth largest city
in the state of Missouri, and the second largest
in St. Charles County, with a population of
65,794 and $98 million appropriation budget in
2011. St. Charles has the means to administer
this project independently.

The City has worked closely with the local
community in the development of the St.
Charles Gateways Project. Numerous meetings
with the public and coordinating agencies have
been held. A one-week design charrette was
held in June 2011. The St. Charles Landmarks
Commission has been instrumental in the
architectural design of the Multi-Modal
Transportation Center to ensure that the
structure is in keeping with the rich historic
character of St. Charles.

Planning documents can be downloaded at:
ult.aspx

Although the City is the sole financial partner
for the TIGER 3 Discretionary Grant, there are
many project supporters and non-funding
partners.
SSM St. Josephs Hospital provided all
funding for the architectural design of the
streetscape and the Multi-Modal
Transportation Center. They are a planning
partner with the City and are working on
livability and access improvements for a
proposed hospital district.
The City is working with Metro to improve
the connections between the SCAT and
Metro systems.
The City is in discussions with Lindenwood
University to explore ways to implement a
bus-pass system for students and staff.
Trailnet and Great Rivers Greenway are
partners for enhancements to the Citys
bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
MoDOT is coordinating with the City on
improvements related to First Capital Drive
(also Missouri Route 94) and is fully
supportive of SCAT enhancements that will
help to relieve congestion on I-70.
Ameren Missouri will work with the City
on all utility relocations.

The City has received unequivocal support
from many community leaders, local
businesses, local institutions, local non-profit
agencies, and regional agencies (see Appendix
for support letters).

Letters of Support

Mayor Sally A. Faith
St. Charles City Convention and Visitors Bureau
St. Charles City Director of Public Works
St. Charles City Economic Development
St. Charles County Economic Development Center
East West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG)
Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Tom Dempsey
Metro
Great Rivers Greenway
Trailnet
Lindenwood University
SSM St. Joseph's Hospital
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Delta Center for Independent Living
Ameren Missouri
Others

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IV. Funds/Cost Breakdown

The City of St. Charles is requesting a total of
$12,000,000 from the TIGER 3 grant program,
out of a total project cost of approximately
$15,000,000.

Cost Item Cost
Roadway
Improvements
$4,630,000
Utility
Relocations
$3,750,000
Streetscape/Livability
Improvements
$2,910,000
Multi-Modal
Transportation Center
$2,150,000
SCAT Capital
Improvements
$1,560,000
Total Project Cost $15,000,000

AvailabilityJCommitment of Funds

The City of St. Charles has committed to meet
the local matching requirements of $3,000,000
to make needed operational changes to the
Citys SCAT system, construct a new Multi-
Modal Transportation Center, and implement
the long-range plans proposed for the Fifth
Street and First Capitol corridors. The Mayor
and City Council members support the project
and are committed to providing the $3,000,000
matching funds. A letter from the Mayor and
resolution from the City Council committing
the City to proving the matching funds is
included in the Appendix.
SCAT Uperational and Maintenance Costs

The City of St. Charles currently funds the
operations and maintenance of the Citys
SCAT System at a level of about $300,000 per
year. Revenues from the system are
approximately $15,000 per year. Expanding
the service will increase operational expenses
by approximately $260,000 per year. A
financial analysis was completed to see if
additional revenues could be gained to help
off-set some of the additional operational costs.
The financial analysis shows that the increased
annual costs could be off-set through the
methods discussed below. The implementation
of all proposed changes will be revenue neutral
in terms of operations/maintenance.

First, the proposed changes will result in
increased ridership. We anticipate a 50%
increase in ridership on the local service and a
100% increase in ridership on the commuter
service. The increased ridership will come
about because the service will be much easier
to use if transfers are allowed between the local
and commuter lines. Moreover, the provision
of direct commuter service to Lindenwood
University will open an entirely new market for
the service. Finally, rebranding will increase
awareness of the service.

Second, fares will be increased. Currently
fares are $0.50 for a regular fare and $0.25 for
reduced fare (over 62 or with a Medicare
Card). Children under 6 ride for free. Fares
will be increased to generally match Metros
fare structure ($2.00 for a regular fare and
$1.00 for reduced fare).

The combination of increased ridership and
increased fares will be expected to increase
fare box revenues from $15,000 per year to
about $125,000 per year, an increase of around
$110,000 per year.

The City is in discussions with Lindenwood
University to explore setting up a student bus-
pass system; similar to Metros U-Pass
program. Metro has arrangements with several
local Universities in which the Universities pay
a specified amount per semester for all eligible
students. In return, students get unlimited use
of the Metro System. A partnership with
Lindenwood University modeled on the Metro
program would conservatively generate
revenues on the order of $150,000 per year. As
a base measure, Metro generates annual
revenues of about $3,500,000 from their
existing partnerships with 3 local Universities.

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Uperational and Maintenance Costs

Additional recurring costs for energy
consumption, operation, and maintenance of
the new multi-modal hub have been estimated
based on averaged costs of existing City
facilities. Operation and maintenance needs at
the new facility will be absorbed into the Citys
existing Facilities Maintenance Division, with
additional staff added as required, along with
contracted cleaning services. These funds will
be provided by reallocation from SCAT system
and Convention and Visitors Bureau funds to
Facilities Maintenance funds.

Day-to-day operation of the new multi-modal
hub will be performed primarily by the SCAT
System Supervisor whose office will be at the
hub. All SCAT drivers will report from the
hub and be provided with access to shared
office space. Receptionist duties will be shared
with the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
which will also have staff reassigned to the
facility to operate and maintain the Visitors and
Interpretive Centers.
Roadway Uperational and Maintenance

The proposed TIGER 3 funding will have a
substantial benefit by reducing pavement
maintenance and rehabilitation efforts on Fifth
Street and First Capitol Drive. Fifth Street is
currently in poor condition with overlays
required every five-six years. The
reconstruction of this pavement will greatly
reduce the need for ongoing maintenance in the
future. The elimination of costly rehabilitation
provides needed relief to local, regional and
state maintenance funds that would otherwise
be derived from overall Federal Highway
funding. This project represents infrastructure
investment that makes financial sense to
execute at this time rather than wait for further
pavement degradation.

V. Primary Selection Criteria

Long-Term Outcomes

This St. Charles Multi-Modal Sustainable
Transportation System Improvement project
will be of long term benefit to the United
States, the state of Missouri, and the St. Louis
region, as well as for City residents and visitors
to the historic downtown.

Descriptions are provided in the following
pages for the primary selection criteria.
State of Good Repair
Economic Competitiveness
Livability
Safety
Environmental Sustainability

A Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) was generated
for the proposed project in October 2011,
according to the benefit-cost methodology
recommended by the U.S. DOT in the Federal
Register. This analysis shows a positive BCA
of 1.72 to 1. It also shows that most of the
benefit from the project will be derived from
enhanced economic competitiveness.

The complete Benefit/Cost Analysis can be
found in the Appendix. Market studies
completed for the project during the planning
phases can be downloaded at:
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State of Cood Repair

Fifth Street: The St. Charles Gateways project
will fully replace the existing pavement on
Fifth Street. Fifth Street is currently in poor
condition with an average Pavement Condition
Index (PCI) of 44.6. The City was intending
on overlaying the pavement two more times
until outside funding (likely through the local
MPO, East-West Gateway) could be secured
for full-depth replacement. Overlays must be
done every five to six years currently because
of the poor PCI. TIGER 3 funding will be used
for full-depth pavement replacement of
existing asphalt pavement with concrete. This
will eliminate prolonging the replacement,
excessive maintenance overlays, and further
exposure to increased oil prices. As described
in the Benefits Costs Analysis (BCA)
document, replacement benefits/costs have
been estimated based on anticipated repairs
needed for the next 40 years based on
pavement life. The new pavement section can
be adequately designed for the arterial corridor
that is now Fifth Street, providing an expected
pavement service life of 30-40 years.

First Capitol Drive: The First Capitol
pavement section is maintained by the Missouri
Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as
part of State Route 94. MoDOT data does not
translate perfectly to the Citys PCI system, but
the current condition corresponds
approximately to a PCI of 60. This PCI rating
would require some preventative maintenance,
but overall, the original pavement section was
well-designed and is performing acceptably.
Ongoing maintenance repairs have been
estimated based on pavement grinding and
limited joint repairs, but these limited fixes will
continue to grow over time. The original
pavement was constructed around 1995, giving
it an expected service life of 15 to 20 more
years.

For this reason, total pavement replacement is
not proposed for First Capitol. Instead, TIGER
3 funding will be used for limited individual
concrete slab repairs combined with diamond
grinding to improve the ridability of the
section. These improvements will substantially
prolong the full replacement for some time,
eliminate the need for costly rehabilitation in
15-20 more years, and offset already sparse
maintenance funds within MoDOT.

Due to the continued increase in oil prices,
elimination of costly rehabilitation, and
prolonging of pavement life, the proposed
TIGER 3 funding is anticipated to have a
substantial benefit to the current pavement
condition and the anticipated pavement life-
cycle of the build-no-build scenario. It
provides needed relief to Local, Regional and
State maintenance funds that will likely be
derived from overall Federal Highway funding.
This project represents infrastructure
investment that makes financial sense to
execute at this time rather than wait for further
degradation.

Pavement Condition Reports for both Fifth
Street and First Capitol Drive are available
from the City upon request.

Other Project Benefits:
Encourages the utilization of existing
roadway and transit infrastructure
Encourages the utilization of transit
infrastructure via improvements the Citys
SCAT system and transportation hub to
facilitate multi-modal journeys.
Reduces the life-cycle operating costs of
major infrastructure components
Brings currently non-compliant ADA
facilities into compliance with ADA
guidelines.
Will improve reliability of the energy
distribution system in St. Charles City by
burying all utilities along Fifth Street and
First Capitol Drive underground.

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Economic Competitiveness

The present value of economic
competitiveness: $52,519,000

This St. Charles City Center is a special asset
in the region because of its mix of demographic
segments, its combination of private and
institutional employers and services, and its
eclectic blend of historic residential,
commercial, and institutional buildings. But
the Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive
corridors have suffered from a lack of notable
investment in recent decades. That has
recently changed, however, with the growth of
Lindenwood University, and other commercial
development proposals near the City Center.

Supporting these investmentsand the
potential multiplier effects therefromis a
responsibility of the public sector, in this case,
in the form of street and streetscape
improvements to manage anticipated increases
in traffic flow. However, this public support
must be tempered with careful preservation of
the historic residential neighborhoods served
by the two roadways. This project is planned
to accomplish both kinds of support.

The noisy, hot, odorous, and even threatening
obstacle to pedestrians and bicyclists created
by the haphazard design of Fifth Street, in
particular, presents a poor first impression of
St. Charles despite Fifth Streets crucial role as
a gateway to the citys business and civic core.
By reorienting this main entrance to the city,
coupled with similar improvements to First
Capitol Drive, this core area will attract not
only more residents, visitors, and business
entrepreneurs, but will encourage more of
those patrons to interact with existing
merchants. The increased pedestrian traffic
along these central corridors will prompt a
higher utilization of properties in the
immediate area, thus increasing the market
value of those properties.

As the cost of automobile transportation
continues to rise, reinforcement of alternative
modes of transit between key destinations is a
crucial key to the regions success. The project
creates a badly needed multi-Modal
transportation facility for connections between
the center of St. Charles and the rest of the
region. This will encourage residents, workers,
and visitors to move easily from one area to
another.

The opportunity for Fifth Street and First
Capitol Drive is to leverage the considerable
assets of Old St. Charles in order to realize
economic growth in the form of the following
three elements:
A more prominent downtown district.
Increased residential property values.
Fuller realization of Fifth Street and First
Capitol Drives economic potential.

Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive are the
keys. Presently auto-oriented commercial
strips, these corridors could make better use of
their connections to walkable, historic
neighborhoods, proximity to a historic
commercial district, and adjacency to a
significant employment district. If these
corridors are transformed into more inviting
places - specifically, a main street environment
that also improves accessibility to Downtown
St. Charles - greater value for the community
will be unlocked. Such an effort will improve
the image of the entry corridors to downtown,
making it a more appealing location for new
office space. Greater residential property
values are also a likely outcome of improving
the quality and character of the primary
gateway into the community. Lastly, higher
intensity uses of the land along Fifth Street and
First Capitol Drivein the form of mixed-use
buildings with residential uses above ground-
floor office and retailwill create more value
in the form of property tax receipts for the city.

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This can be accomplished by seizing upon long
term market demand for new housing and
office space in walkable, mixed-use
environments. Further, cases of the value
creating potential of public space are abundant:

Residential: Walkable communities with
authentic main street environments
typically generate significant residential
premiums.
Employment Centers: The two top
performing office markets in Missouri
Clayton and Country Club Plazaachieve
office lease premiums in part as a result of
the walkable, mixed-use environments they
offer.
Retail: Successful town centers that
emphasize attractive public space typically
outperform conventional suburban
shopping malls. Where the place is
inviting, shoppers stay longer and spend
more.

Given this evidence, and the many positive
assets already present in Old St. Charles, a
place-based strategy is central to realizing
greater economic value for the community.

Demographics reveal a great deal about real
estate development opportunitiesthey not
only provide insight into the types of people
that currently live in a location (age, income,
household size, etc.), but also help in
understanding broad and local trends that will
likely shape the future of the development
industry.

Housing Growth is coming: While the overall
economy is stagnating and the housing market
is in the doldrums, long-term forecasts indicate
that new housing will again be in demand (and
should be planned for).

The U.S. population will reach 400 million
people around 2040. These new residents,
plus replacement housing, will drive
demand for two million new homes per
year, nationally.
The St. Louis region is projected to add
approximately 165,000 people over the
next 15 years, and three-fifths of that
growth is projected to occur in St. Charles
County.
Historical permitting data indicates that
while the St. Louis region has added just
under 6,000 housing units annually over the
past three years, the region typically adds
nearly 12,000 units per year.

Demographics (& thus Housing Demand) are
Shifting: Population projections indicate that
the demographic composition of the nation is
shifting. This implies that the types of housing
being supplied will also need to change.

Fewer families: in 1960, roughly one in two
households had children. By 2025, this
figure will be reduced to one in four.
More singles: in 1960, 13 percent of
households were occupied by a single
person. By 2025, this value will increase to
28 percent.
More seniors: in 1995, roughly two million
Americans turned 65. This number is
projected to exceed four million by 2020.

The implication of these projections is that
smaller housing formatslikely more attached
housingwill be in demand than it has been in
previous decades.

Surveys consistently show that an increasing
percentage of households prefer to live in
walkable, mixed-use environments, and a
sizeable minority are willing to compromise
some space (in the form of building square
footage and/or yard acreage) to be closer to
services and employment. This is significant
for both Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive,
which are located within Old St. Charles,
which is walkable and close to employment.

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Following are several demographic trends that
are specific to St. Charles County and Old St.
Charles. They point to at least two potential
demographic groups that could provide market
support for housing in a revitalized main street
environment along Fifth Street: young singles
and couples, and seniors.

Population: St. Charles County is the most
rapidly-growing County in the St. Louis
region. Old St. Charles, on the other hand,
is not growing, largely due to a lack of net
housing additions.
Families: St. Charles County as a whole
attracts a disproportionate share of families.
Old St. Charles, on the other hand, appeals
to singles and two-person households.
Age: Presently, Old St. Charles had
disproportionate shares of young people (in
the 18 to 24 and 25 to 34 brackets), as well
as the elderly (75-plus).
Income: Median household incomes in Old
St. Charles are much loweralmost half
what they are in St. Charles County
($44,100 compared to $75,800). However,
this is partly explained by the shortage of
two income earning households in Old. St.
Charles. Per capita incomes are only 20
percent lower.

The potential highest and best use for both
Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive are not a
single use, but rather a variety of
complementary uses. Nevertheless, each
component or use must be evaluated separately
to determine market demand and feasibility,
with the understanding that its presence in a
mixed-use environment will contribute to a
collective value that is greater than the sum of
each.

Office: In the early part of the last decade, St.
Charles County, which previously had been a
bedroom community, became a significant
player in the office market. From 2000 to 2011,
Metro St. Louis added 1.7 million square feet
of office space annually; St. Charles County
accounted for 23 percent of this development.
Much of this development occurred at three
locations along the Countys I-64 corridor:
Progress West, Winghaven, and Missouri
Research Park. In each instance, these
developments achieved annual absorption rates
of 35,000 to 40,000 square feet. These projects
each occurred on greenfield sites where land is
relatively inexpensive. It is likely that
downtown St. Charles, with its appealing array
of amenities and existing medical and
government office anchors, could realize a
comparable velocity of development
provided sites are made available. Based on
regional employment projections and historical
office supply data, the St. Louis region is likely
to add 15 million square feet of office space
over the next ten years.

Assuming St. Charles County can continue to
capture roughly 23 percent of regional office
growth; this translates into 3.3 million square
feet of added office space in the County over
10 years. A 10 percent capture of County
growth (or a 2.0 to 2.5 percent capture of
regional growth) amounts to approximately
330,000 square feet of new office space for
Downtown St. Charles, Fifth Street, and First
Capitol Drive. While this figure of 330,000
square feet of office space over 10 years is
reasonable (again, assuming sites can be
assembled), a more conservative assumption
might be that this amount of space will be
absorbed over 15 years, to account for potential
challenges to property assembly, changing
economic cycles, and other known and
unknown factors that could affect development
velocity.

Residential: A significant amount of real estate
demand for Fifth Street will come from the
residential sector, especially if it is converted
into a walkable, main street environment.
Based on premiums revealed in analysis of
existing supply, there is an undersupplied

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market for more compact housing formats (i.e.,
townhomes and multifamily units) in
distinctive, walkable communities. Capture of
only a small amount of this demand would
translate into a significant amount of new
development for Fifth Street. Analysis of
supply in St. Charles indicates that two projects
with relatively small unit and lot sizesNew
Town and Enclave at Montclairsold a large
volume of units over the last decade. In fact, of
dozens of subdivisions surveyed in St. Charles,
New Town (a walkable, New Urbanist
development) had the smallest average unit
size and sold more units, annually, than any
other project. Both projects priced at least half
of their units at or below $225,000a key
price point for new housing proposed in Old
St. Charles. Between 2004 and 2008, an 1,100
square foot townhome product at New Town
sold at an average of 25 units per year, at a
price of $145 per square foot.

These metrics serve as reasonable indicators of
achievable prices and sales velocities for
townhomes and condominiums at Fifth Street
and First Capitol Drive. It is therefore
concluded that Fifth Street and First Capitol
Drive could absorb 25 units per year over 10
years, with most prices ranging from $200,000
to $250,000, or $150 per square foot. To be
conservative in estimating future tax revenue,
an assumption of 250 units over fifteen years is
reasonable.

Retail: Demand for additional retail space
along Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive are
limited, since opportunities will generally be
constrained to services provided to adjacent
neighborhoods. Assuming some population,
job, and income growth in the area as a result
of the implementation of the Master Plan,
demand for an additional 25,000 square feet of
retail space could be generated. The need for
replacement spacethat is, the construction of
higher-quality spaces to accommodate existing
retail and service office tenants that are
currently in inferior spacescould have a more
substantial impact on the development
landscape. An estimated 45,000 square feet of
replacement space could be constructed,
provided lease rates of $15 per square foot
could be offered. This is not typically a lease
rate that is sufficiently high to motivate
developers and lenders to deliver new product,
but use of New Market Tax Credits and mixed-
use development strategies would make such
projects economically viable. As a result, a
total of 70,000 square feet of retail space could
be built in the corridor over 15 years, of which
45,000 square feet would consist of
replacement space, and 25,000 square feet
would consist of net new retail space.

In order to realize this vision, the St. Charles
Gateways Project will:

Support the optimal utilization and
redevelopment of properties located in the
corridors defined by Fifth Street and First
Capitol Drive for both residential and
commercial purposes by improving access,
widening sidewalks for walking and
outdoor retail/dining, and improving
aesthetics to encourage entrepreneurism.
Support efficient and safe use of alternative
transit modes to support movement within
and between the project corridors, other
destinations in St. Charles City and County,
and the regions light rail network.
Provide needed transportation
infrastructure support and entice more
visitors to the attractions and institutions of
St. Charles.

The City is also working through a major land
use change from traditional methods to a
Smart-Code. Although not complete at this
time, this new Smart Code should help future
redevelopment along the corridors and in the
downtown area. The city has been working
with project stakeholders and citizens to
develop this new Smart-Code since early 2011.

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Livability

This project will:
Allow better and safer transit, pedestrian,
and bicycle access to the attractions and
institutions of St. Charles.
Increase the direct use value of the business
corridors defined and served by Fifth Street
and First Capitol Drive.
Initiate the creation of a unique
development area that combines medical,
office, and retail expansion with denser,
more affordable housing as well as new
transportation options.
Provide better connectivity to the St. Louis
regions bike and trail network.
Provide accessible transportation choices to
all peoples.
Increase pedestrian and bicycle usage
through beautification and natural cooling
created by more trees and the removal of
unsightly utility poles and lines.
Promote the expansion of pedestrian and
bicycle commuting through construction of
the multi-modal hub and expanded transit
services within the region. This improves
the overall health of U.S. citizens that
participate in these transportation modes
and helps to reduce ongoing healthcare
costs

The project will allow current and future
populations within the corridors served by Fifth
Street and First Capitol Drive unimpeded
transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access to the
large number and variety of products, services,
and attractions in St. Charles. Most of the
positive benefit is expected to be derived from
increased bicycle usage for both commuting
and recreation, even as the number of vehicles
traveling the corridors increases.

The market analysis completed looked
extensively into the demographics in the City
of St. Charles. Over the next five years, St.
Charles County is expected to capture three-
fifths of all population growth in the St. Louis
region. However, given current trends, the
Historic Center/Old St. Charles is not
anticipated to capture any of this growth
without improvements to infrastructure, policy,
or regulatory changes. This proposed project
will help provide better circulation and access
for new, attractive housing opportunities.

Population demographics are changing each
year. Seniors, single residents, and smaller
families are becoming more common.
Therefore, the demand for smaller houses will
increase. More people want city centers,
mixed uses, and shorter commutes. In order to
accommodate this new housing phenomenon,
more walkable neighborhoods are preferred,
especially those that provide improved
accessibility an aging population.

The demographics of the City of St. Charles
are aging like the rest of the nations
population. This project will help provide
walkable streets for these citizens and other
modes of transportation. In fact, these
improvements include making all sidewalks
and crosswalks ADA compliant.
More walkable streets and a multi-modal
transportation hub in the downtown City
Center will foster a more livable core
community. The land-use changes being
recommended will further help promote
livability.

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Safety

The St. Charles Gateways Project includes
several measures to enhance transportation
safety. Consistent lane alignments, slower
traffic speeds, traffic light synchronization,
dedicated bicycle and pedestrian ways, and
higher transit ridership will reduce accidents.
Better consistency in traffic control
applications (such as pedestrian crossings) will
improve driver expectancy and compliance.

However, this project is anticipated to increase
traffic volumes due to the economic growth of
the areas served by the corridors. As a result,
there will likely be an increase the number of
overall accidents. The present configuration of
the corridors and the existing safety measures
are already at reasonable standards, so
substantial per-vehicle reductions in accidents
are not expected from the corridor
improvements.

Although there were no fatalities along either
Fifth Street or First Capitol Drive in the past 4
years, these corridors have seen a significant
number of crashes. Between 2008 and the
present day there were 190 crashes recorded
along the three-quarter mile study segment of
Fifth Street alone. That equates to about one
crash each week, as shown below.

2008 2009 2010 2011* Total
48 57 53 32 190
*recorded through August 11, 2011

Rear end crashes were the most common type
recorded. A four-lane Fifth Street will offer
more capacity and reduce stop and go traffic
from congestion. Additional traffic signals will
also provide safer pedestrian crossings. Traffic
signal upgrades will offer significant benefits
to the corridor, including:

The most vulnerable users of the transportation
system are pedestrians and bicyclists. This
project will place a major focus on pedestrian
and bicycle safety. A primary goal of the
overall plan is to change the demographics
along the corridor to promote bicycling and
walking. This project will add consistently
marked cross-walks and signalized crossings
along these busy streets. In addition, the
landscape zones will offer a safety buffer to
move pedestrians from the edge of the
roadway.

Bicycle lanes will be provided on Sixth Street,
serving local riders and also tying together
other regional routes. This facility will provide
a safer route to cyclists. Sixth Street is a
residential street with low traffic speeds and
more open space resulting in significantly less
conflicts between vehicles and bicyclists.

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Environmental Sustainability

The project would improve the system that
promotes access to and between Lindenwood
University, St. Joseph Medical Center,
downtown businesses, government offices, and
the interstate highway interchanges at Fifth
Street and First Capitol Drive, including better
road, transit, bike, and pedestrian connectivity.
Residents and visitors arriving will be more
efficiently directed to the many notable
destinations served by Fifth Street and First
Capitol Drive. Moreover, revised signalization
will reduce wait time at traffic lights, thus
reducing excessive emissions due to idling and
reducing travel times. Specifically, this project
will:

Improve and protect the environment
through sustainable construction
technologies and the addition of numerous
trees for their cooling and aesthetic
benefits.
Discourage further urban sprawl in the St.
Louis region and reinvest in existing, older,
developed areas.
Protect the environment through the
treatment of storm water runoff in order to
reduce harmful pollutants with
underground storm water BMPs.
Reduce the impacts of upland development
on the flow and erosion of downstream
streams and creeks by harvesting storm
water runoff to irrigate street trees.
Construct a LEED-certifiable Multi-modal
Transportation Center.
Reduce dependence on oil through
promotion of transit, pedestrian, and
bicycle modes.
Promote the reduction of energy usage by
the creation of a redevelopment area that
leverages the Citys new Green Point
Rating System (GPRS).
Improve traffic flows and reduce idling
time.
)ob CreationJNear-Term Economic
Activity

The St. Louis MSA had an unemployment rate
in July 2011 of 8.9 percent, and per capita
income that was 81 percent of the national
average in 2009. Jobs are badly needed in the
area, and the project will support an estimated
29 full time construction jobs in the near term,
and 2,400 additional permanent jobs, ramped
up over the subsequent decade as the market
responds to the improved infrastructure and
business climate. It is expected that 300 of
these net new jobs in the subject corridors will
be in the retail sector (adding to existing retail
jobs) and 2,100 net new jobs will be in
professional services, real estate, insurance,
finance, and related sectors.

That said, it is assumed in this analysis that
most such jobs will not be net new jobs to the
U.S. Instead, the assumption is that a great
many of these jobs could have been located
elsewhere, but that the anticipated
improvements in the two transportation
corridors will create a more favorable business
and workplace environment. Net new jobs will
increase at a rate consistent with the most
recent employment projections through 2018
by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one
percent per year over the present estimate of
4,500 in the subject corridors, including those
at Lindenwood University and St. Joseph
Medical Center.

Thus, starting in 2015, the subject area will
start adding net new 45-50 jobs per year
through 2024, for a total of 470 net new jobs
out of the projected 2,400 anticipated for the
area. These net new jobs will have annual
wages of approximately $40,000 per year in
2011 valuesthe average for the St. Louis
metropolitan area. This project will attract
businesses and workers to a presently
underutilized set of roadway corridors, thus
providing additional stimulus for economic
development within the region.

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VI. Secondary Selection Criteria

Partnersbip
The St. Charles Gateways Project is the result
of a year-long planning and design process by
the City of St. Charles, St. Charles County,
SSM St. Joseph Health Center, and
Lindenwood University, along with
surrounding businesses and residents.
Extensive stakeholder outreach has occurred to
develop a common vision for Gateways into
the St. Charles City Center. The result is a
unique partnership amongst several stakeholder
groups.

Non-Motorized Advocacy Groups:
Trailnet and Great Rivers Greenway are
partners for enhancements to the Citys
bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Institutions: SSM St. Josephs Health
Center is a planning partner with the City
on this project. Lindenwood University is
engaged with the City to enhance
walkability along First Capitol Drive and
develop a SCAT bus pass program for the
University.
Advocacy Groups for Aging Citizens:
Both the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
and Delta Center for Independent Living
support this project because it increases
access to services for the aging population
and helps to extend a high quality of life.
Transit Agencies and Advocacy Groups:
Metro and others are supportive of the St.
Charles Gateways Project because it
enhances transit access and promotes a
modal shift to improve access in the
underserved St. Charles market.
Business Groups: The St. Charles City
Convention and Visitors Bureau, St.
Charles City Economic Development
Department, and St. Charles County
Economic Development Center are in
support of the project as it will provide a
catalyst for continued economic growth in
the St. Charles region.

Innovation
This TIGER 3 grant application has many
innovative elements.

Land Use Planning: Project elements targeted
toward streetscape, pedestrian, bicycle, and
public transportation will all work in support of
innovative ideas and best practices in
neighborhood development and encouraging
multiple transportation modes. The street
improvements implemented by this project will
work in strong support of replacing
conventional land-use regulations with the
Smart-Code, a form-based land-use code
currently being developed by the City of St.
Charles promoting human-scaled, mixed-use
development for the neighborhoods adjoining
the project streets.

Technology: Another component of the
project will include the purchase and
installation of the communications systems
necessary to support proposed enhancements to
the SCAT bus system, including smart-card
fare collection, automated vehicle location, and
wireless internet. The continued introduction
of these technologies throughout the nation is
an important part of maximizing ridership and
customer utility of public transportation.

Multi-Modal Transportation: Additionally,
the provision of showers and bicycle lockers at
the multi-modal hub will be substantially
useful for connecting bicyclists and public
transportation. Funds to improve Sixth Street
will introduce designated bicycle infrastructure
to St. Charles and the surrounding community,
realizing an important link in the Gateway Bike
Plan published in 2011.

Environmental Sustainability: The project
will construct a LEED-certifiable Multi-modal
hub and create corridors targeted to leverage
the Citys GPRS code.

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Project Readiness

Environmental Approvals
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
criteria for this project will be met with a
categorical exclusion (40 CFR 1508.4).

The City of St. Charles has contracted with SCI
to complete the NEPA work required for this
project. To date, SCI has completed research
and field work to document displacements,
wetlands and waterbodies, floodplain impacts,
and special/hazardous waste. They have
collected data related to farmland, air quality,
noise, cultural resources, 4(f) involvement, and
threatened and endangered species. They have
coordinated with relevant local and state
agencies

NEPA services are ongoing for this project,
and SCI anticipates completing these services
within the next eight weeks. The categorical
exclusion will be posted on the project website
when this work is complete:
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State and Local Planning
Although the St. Charles Gateways Project is
not identified on the regions current
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
the East-West Gateway Council of
Governments (EWGCOG), the Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the St. Louis region,
will amend the TIP if the application is selected
to receive funding through the TIGER III
Discretionary Grant Program. A letter from
EWGCOG is included in the Appendix.

Consistency witb Pre-Application
This TIGER 3 Application is in compliance
with the TIGER 3 Pre-Application
StCharlesTgr328975.

Legislative Approvals
This project does not require any legislative
approvals, so the project can move forward
immediately pending funding approval.

Financial Feasibility
The TIGER 3 grant funds will be matched with
local non-federal funding from the City of St.
Charles. A total of $15,000,000 is required to
complete the proposed project. The requested
TIGER 3 Grant funding of $12,000,000 will be
matched by $3,000,000 from the City.
Additionally, the project has been determined
to have an overall positive BCA.

Tecbnical Feasibility
Phase 1 design for this project is complete.
The project is proposed to be completed within
right-of-way that is within the Citys control,
with the exception of what is required for the
Multi-modal Transportation Center. The City
is pursuing negotiations with the sites owners.
As the brief schedule below shows, the project
is expected to be completed by April of 2014.
However, the City has a Design/Build code
which could expedite this process. A detailed
schedule is provided in the Appendix.

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VII. Federal Wage Rate Certificate

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Appendi x: St. Charl es Fi nanci al Commi tment

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Appendi x: Proper ty Acquisi tion Commi tment
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October 29, 2011

Mr. Ray LaHood
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001

Dear Secretary LaHood,

The purpose of this correspondence is to provide information related to the property
located at 453 Boone`s Lick and the adjacent parcels. These subject properties are
included in the City oI Saint Charles` application Ior the TIGER 3 grant as a multi-
modal transportation hub.

The City of Saint Charles is in the process of acquiring said parcels noted above. The
acquisition process includes contracting an appraisal of the properties, contacting the
property owners for sale price, negotiating a sale price, and finally purchasing based on
the negotiated conditions.

Currently, the City of Saint Charles has completed the appraisals of the subject
properties, and I have been in contact with the property owners to obtain a sale price and
background parcel information. All owners have expressed willingness to sell to the
City of St. Charles. The City of Saint Charles anticipates beginning price negotiations
with the property owners upon final verification of related documents.

I am hopeful that this correspondence provides sufficient information on the progress of
the City of Saint Charles to acquire the parcels located at and/or adjacent to 453
Boone`s Lick Road.

If you have questions related to this subject matter, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Matthew A. Seeds
Community Relations Liaison
Office of the Mayor
Matthew.Seeds@stcharlescitymo.gov

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Mr. Ray LaHood
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001

Dear Secretary LaHood:

I strongly support the TIGER III Discretionary Grant application for the Sustainable Gateways
to St. Charles Historic, Cultural, Entertainment, Employment, and Government City Center
project submitted by the City of St. Charles. I believe the application will deliver economic,
mobility, and environmental benefits to the entire St. Louis metropolitan area. The application
is the product of a collaborative process involving numerous local jurisdictions, organizations,
and private sector partners and represents a coordinated package of improvements.

The application fulfills the U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER III mission to fund
infrastructure investments that will have a significant impact on positive long-term outcomes
for our metropolitan area and utilize innovative approaches to achieving this regional goal.

The application takes a multimodal or technological approach to improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the regional transportation system, addressing critical regional issues related
to connectivity, goods movement, travel reliability, and safety. The application outlines a
project that will contribute to the regions economic vitality, environmental sustainability and
quality of life.

I am confident that the investments advanced for funding in this application will meet or
exceed the goals for the TIGER III program, as well as provide a needed boost to the St. Louis
region. Although the Sustainable Gateways to St. Charles Historic, Cultural, Entertainment,
Employment, and Government City Center project is not identified on the regions current
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the East-West Gateway Council of Governments,
the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the St. Louis region, will amend the TIP if the
application is selected to receive funding through the TIGER III Discretionary Grant Program.

The Council recognizes the importance of local priorities and the need to implement them.
Given the present level of federal and state transportation funds available to the St. Louis
region, it is unlikely that construction of such an important project will proceed without an
infusion of funds dedicated specifically to the project.

Sincerely,

Ed Hillhouse
Executive Director

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Appendi x: Letters of Suppor t

October 21, 2011

Mr. Kevin Corwin
City Engineer
Public Works Department
City of St. Charles
200 North Second Street
St. Charles, MO 63301

Dear Kevin:

Thank you for the opportunity to lend support on behalf of the citys efforts to
acquire TIGER 3 funds for the Fifth Street corridor upgrade. From a tourism
standpoint, this project enhancement is vital to our future given Fifth Street
represents the front door to our Main Street historic district.

As youre aware, the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau
manages more than 100 events and festivals on an annual basis. Our visitor base
in St. Charles averages over 1M people in any given year. The proposed upgrade
to Fifth Street would greatly streamline and improve access for visitors here on
business as well as tourists to our city.

First impressions are key regardless of whether people are visiting a destination
like St. Charles for the first time, or whether theyre simply crossing the
Blanchette Bridge from some other part of the greater St. Louis region.

We take great pride in ensuring we showcase the city and put our best foot
forward, for our mission is to encourage and foster a positive experience in the
hopes people return time and time again.

This is especially important given Fifth Street is a direct access route to a number
of significant attractions in St. Charles, including:
. Main Street restaurants, shops, nightlife, hotels/B&Bs
. First Missouri State Capitol (state historic site)
. Academy of the Sacred Heart
. Foundry Art Centre
. Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center
. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

I welcome the opportunity talk with anyone who might be interested in receiving
more information about how the Fifth Street project will enhance tourism and the
beautification of St. Charles. Please feel free to share my contact information with
anyone whom you deem necessary and helpful going forward.

Sincerely,

Martha Little
Interim Director

Convention &
Visitors Bureau
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October 24, 2011

Kevin Corwin
Assistant Director of Public Works
City of St. Charles
200 N. Second

Dear Kevin:

Please accept this letter of support for the City oI St. Charles` TIGER 3 grant application. This is clearly
a project that will provide numerous benefits for our community and region.

This project not only addresses much needed transportation network improvements for the city, it will
create and retain a number of high-paying, quality private-sector jobs.

This Tiger 3 Project will enhance the city`s overall multi-model transportation plan, which in turn will
improve access to Historic Downtown St. Charles, initiate a model for sustainable development and
create safer transportation networks for everyone traveling through St. Charles.

I look forward to continuing to work with you and other key partners to insure an improved
transportation system is in place to provide long-term benefits for our region.

Sincerely,

Tom Dempsey
TD/kd

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrew Rothschild
President
Rodney Crim
Vice-President
David Schepers
Secretary
David Pickerill
Treasurer
Joseph Hill
Member at Large
Jonathan Heitner
Ex-Officio
Ann Mack
Executive Director
Ryan Barr
Edward Cohen
Missy Hammonds Zona
Al Gallegos
Martin Galt
Robert Goltermann
Cli Heggs
Julian Hess
Lotsie Holton
John Jennings
Steve Juan
Bradley Minton
Kenneth Moore
Michael Normile
Susan Plassmeyer
Steven Singer
Dan Weas
Carol Weisman
October 27, 2011

Mr. Kevin Corwin
St Charles City Engineer
200 N. 2
nd
Street
St Charles, MO 63301

Re: Tiger 3 grant application

Dear Mr. Corwin:

Trailnet enthusiastically supports City of St Charles Tiger 3 grant
application for Sustainable Greenways to its City Center. As a non-
profit committed to fostering healthy and active communities
throughout the St. Louis Region through innovate plans, programs and
policies that support walking and cycling, Trailnet believes this project
will be an important step to create greater access to City Center for all
residents as well as a key hub connecting efficient multi-modal options
for visitors. Constructing a multi-modal transportation center at the
intersection of Boone's Lick and 5th Street would benefit the regional
trail system and biking community. In addition, Via MoDOT's
cantilevered multi-use path across the Missouri River and MDNR's Katy
Trail, the transportation center would act as a hub to better connect the
growing trail systems being developed in St. Charles and St. Louis
Counties.

There is currently a need for expanded bicycling facilities in St Charles.
Trailnet produces hundreds of cycling events involving over ten
thousand participants throughout the year and is supportive of
communities investing in facilities that increase usage and safety.
Studies indicate that the built environment is the biggest indicator to
health; communities that are built and designed for safe and enjoyable
walking and bicycling foster healthier individuals and a healthier
environment.

Please feel free to contact me at (314) 436-1324 extension 105 if I can
provide any additional information regarding our support for this project.

Sincerely,

Executive Director

Providing. Caring. Connecting.
14535 Manchester Road

Manchester, MO 63011-3960
(636)
207-0847
phone

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207-1329
fax
www.mid-eastaaa.org
info@mid-eastaaa.org
October 25, 2011

Mr. Kevin Corwin
St. Charles City Engineer
Saint Charles, MO 63301

Dear Mr. Corwin:

As the executive director of Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA), I am writing in support of the City of St.
Charles grant application for Sustainable Gateways to the St. Charles City Center Transportation Investment Generating
Economic Recovery (TIGER) III grant.

Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) provides programs and services for seniors age 60+ in partnership with the
City of St. Charles through a very active senior center. Transportation to needed programs is key to keeping seniors
active and in their own homes. The current SCAT system has many deficiencies; including, limited hours of
operation. In addition to this problem a round trip using SCAT can take several hours. A senior wishing to
travel to a shopping center can expect to travel up to two hours to reach their destination followed by up to an
hour wait to board the next bus. The senior citizen is then faced with an additional bus ride of up to two hours
to return home. Improvements to the SCAT system are needed to make travel more attractive and comfortable
to senior citizens. The improvements that will be made to the SCAT system include: more buses, a
transportation hub, extending the hours of operation, and improved bus stops. The Sustainable Gateways to the St.
Charles City Center area would expand transportation connected to the Metro systems as well as providing more
walkable, livable and sustainable modes of transportation. As the population ages, safe and walkable streets are extremely
important for seniors who want to remain in the St. Charles area.

As a representative for seniors in the St. Charles and the greater St. Louis area, I respectfully request that you give serious
consideration to the City of St. Charles application for the Sustainable Gateways project.

Sincerely,

Mary E. Schaefer
Executive Director

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Kevin Corwin
St. Charles City Engineer
Saint Charles, Missouri 63301

Dear Mr. Corwin:

As the Program Director of Delta Center for Independent Living, I am
sending this letter of support for the City of St. CKDUOHV application
for Sustainable Gateways to the Saint Charles City Transportation
Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) III grant.

Delta Center partners with people with disabilities who live throughout
St. Charles County including the City of St. Charles. We currently
offer limited transportation assistance to those who lack accessible and
affordable transportation options. The service is income based, limited
to one ride per week for essential needs, and may not duplicate or
replace any other available transportation alternative.

Delta Center hears daily that readily available and accessible public
transportation is severely limited in St. Charles County. Contracted
transportation services are extremely expensive and far out of the reach
of most individuals living with a disability on Social Security income .
Residents of the City of St. Charles are fortunate to have the SCAT Bus
available to them. Expanding the hours of operation and increasing
accessibility will improve the current system. Delta Center supports
your effort to have more connection points for persons traveling into
the City of St. Louis. Here is an illustration of how this plan will
assist City residents: we recently worked with a Veteran who lives in
the City of St. Charles but had a job offer just beyond the area covered
by the SCAT Bus. He had many employable skills but was unable to find
reliable transportation to work. While he could use the SCAT Bus for a
portion of the trip, he needed a transfer to an area that was not served
by the current SCAT Bus routes. This resulted in him having to turn
down the job. Your proposal would remedy circumstances like this.

As an organization, Delta Center spends many hours advocating for
accessible transportation options. Delta Center works with businesses,
local officials, and organizations in an effort to remove this barrier
for those residents who cannot drive or cannot afford a vehicle. The
improvements you are planning will make an impact for many residents in
the City of St. Charles. An increase in the number of accessible buses,
extended hours of operation, improvements to accessibility, and a
central transportation hub will clearly do much to better serve these
residents.

Delta Center sincerely hopes that this project is successful. Should
there be anything Delta Center might do to assist you please contact us.

Regards,

Amy Vazquez, IL Program Director
Delta Center for Independent Living
Ameren
Boone Trails Division
St. Charles District
MISSOURI
Kevin Corwin, P.E., PLS
City Engineer
City of St. Charles, Missouri
Room 202
Dear Kevin,
This letter is to demonstrate Ameren Missouri's support for and commitment to the St. Charles' TIGER 3
grant application for the Gateways to St. Charles City Center project. Ameren is excited about the
opportunity for the City to stimulate substantial revitalization of the City's central business, government,
historic, and cultural area.
This project involves the undergrounding of Ameren's overhead utilities in the Fifth Street and First
Capitol corridors. If the project is successfully funded, Ameren will begin the design of an underground
duct-bank system suitable to meet Ameren's long-term energy distribution needs through these
corridors. This design and coordination process would begin immediately upon award of the funding
with the understanding that the City would begin construction of the new duct-bank facilities in
summer, 2013. Ameren will install necessary equipment and material once the duct-bank is
constructed. While conversion of existing overhead services to underground will be the responsibility of
the City, Ameren will work with the City to coordinate this conversion.
The scope and budget presented in the application aligns with industry standards for this type of
construction. According to Ameren's understanding of the project, the proposed schedule can be
accomplished.
Thank you for coordinating these planned improvements to these roadway corridors and Ameren's
utility system. Best of luck with the TIGER 3 application.
Sincerely,
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Bob Galik P.E.
Supervising Engineer
Boone Trails Division
Ameren Missouri
2100 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 AmerenMissouri.com

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serices, and attractions in St. Charles. Most o the positie beneit is expected to be deried rom increased
bicycle usage or both commuting and recreation, een as the number o ehicles traeling the corridors in-
creases.
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1he project will improe and protect the enironment through sustainable construction technologies and
the addition o numerous trees or their cooling and aesthetic beneits.
1he project discourages urther urban sprawl in the St. Louis region and reinests in existing, older, de-
eloped areas.
1he project will protect the enironment through the treatment o storm water runo in order to reduce
harmul pollutants.
1he project will reduce the impacts o upland deelopment on the low and erosion o downstream
streams and creeks where storm water runo will be harested and used to irrigate street trees.
1he project proposes construction o a LLLD-certiiable multi-modal hub.
1he project will help reduce dependence on oil through promotion o transit, pedestrian, and bicycle
modes.
1his project promotes the reduction o energy usage by the creation o a redeelopment area that leer-
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1he regularization o lanes, particularly on lith Street, will help improe traic lows and reduce ehicle
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1he project improes the system that promotes access to and between Lindenwood Uniersity, St. Joseph
Medical Center, downtown businesses, goernment oices, and the interstate highway interchanges at lith
Street and lirst Capitol Drie, including better road, transit, bike, and pedestrian connectiity. Residents and
isitors arriing will be more eiciently directed to the many notable destinations intentionally sered by lith
Street and lirst Capitol Drie. Moreoer, reised signalization will reduce wait time at traic lights, thus re-
ducing excessie emissions due to idling and reducing trael times.
Innoatie storm water BMPs are proposed with the project that will proide underground collection, reten-
tion, and treatment o storm water runo. Storm water inlets will be connected to underground iniltration
basins that not only treat storm water, but proide natural irrigation or the proposed street trees. Beneits
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groundwater recharge, remoal o suspended solids and phosphorous, reduced treatment beneit, and irriga-
tion saings.
1hat said, growth o St. Charles and improements in the capacity o this road network will increase traic
counts and, thereore, increase certain enironmental costs een as others are reduced. 1here will be im-
proements in the regional enironment because o reduced sprawl with higher density deelopment in the
core city and with increasing uses o more uel-eicient automobiles. 1he cost increases due to increased
traic only slightly outweigh the sustainability beneits within the project corridors. Additional beneits that
hae not been quantiied in the BCA could easily oercome the traic increases due to the redeelopment
and reitalization. 1hese include:
ML1RO St. Louis is currently undertaking a study to proide Bus Rapid 1ransit ,BR1, between St.
Charles and St. Louis Counties on the I-0 corridor. 1he BCA only accounts or the increase in bus
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Appendi x: NEPA Status Letter
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October 31, 2011

Mr. Kevin Corwin, P.E., PLS
City Engineer
City of St. Charles
St. Charles, Missouri 63301

RE: National Environmental Policy Act Services
St. Charles Gateways
St. Charles, Missouri
SCI No. 2011-0626.20, .30, .40

Dear Mr. Corwin:

SCI Engineering, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to provide this status report for our environmental services for the
St. Charles Gateways project in St. Charles, Missouri. The project includes roadway improvements
consisting of utility work, landscaping, lighting, and signaling along Fifth Street and First Capitol Drive.
Additionally, a transportation depot will be developed near the intersection of Fifth Street and Boones
Lick Road.

SCI commenced National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) services related to this project on September
13, 2011. The scope of these services is to complete a categorical exclusion determination for the project.
To date, SCI has completed the following items:

x Field work to document displacements, wetlands and waterbodies, floodplain impacts, and
special/hazardous waste.

x Data collection and research related to displacements, farmland, wetlands and waterbodies,
floodplain impacts, air quality, noise, cultural resources, 4(f) involvement, threatened and
endangered species, and special/hazardous waste.

x Coordination with local and state agencies related to wetlands and waterbodies, floodplain
impacts, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, and special/hazardous waste.

NEPA services are ongoing for this project, as of the date of this letter. SCI anticipates completing these
services within the next four to eight weeks depending upon the response time of state and local agencies.
At this time, it appears likely that the NEPA class of action for this project will be a categorical exclusion.

Mr. Kevin Corwin 2 October 31, 2011
City of St. Charles SCI No. 2011-0626

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact me at (618) 206-3025.

Respectfully,

SCI ENGINEERING, INC.

Edwin P. Grimmer, P.E.
Senior Engineer

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