Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

Agenda Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 3:30 PM Kennedy Room President Megan Green Alderman Michael Brwoning, Chair Alderwoman Anne Schwitzer, Vice Chair Committee Members: Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Alderman Matt Devoti Alderwoman Jami Cox-Antwi Order of Business I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes Approval of minutes from the Wednesday, March 4, 2026, committee meeting. IV. Board Bills for Review None Item Number 1 Board Bill Number 149 Introduced by Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance 68937, the bill authorizes the honorary street name “Rev. Alfred Gainey, Jr. Way,” which shall begin at the intersection of Astra Avenue and Riverview Boulevard and run north on Astra Avenue to the first intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian Avenue. Item Number 2 Board Bill Number 175 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Comptroller of the City of Saint Louis to execute two utility easements (the “Easements”), which shall give, grant, extend and confer on Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri, its agents, successors, and assigns, the right to construct, operate, use, maintain, repair, renew and/or remove electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above ground facilities and equipment Page 1 of 37  on the land described in such Easements, and containing an Emergency Clause. V. Resolutions for Review Discussion Item Number 1 Resolution Number 197 Introduced by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis affirms its support for the City and MODOT to coordinate on implementing quick build safety infrastructure along Gravois Avenue, for the City to deliver sidewalk repairs to Gravois prior to repaving in 2029, and for the City to lower the speed limit on Gravois to 25 miles per hour. Discussion Item Number 2 Resolution Number 266 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Scheritzer, Megan E Green NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Honorable Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we hereby express our opposition to Missouri Senate Bill 1586 and any legislation that would dissolve Missouri’s Solid Waste Management Districts or remove local oversight of waste reduction and recycling programs and that the Board of Aldermen urges the Missouri General Assembly to preserve the existing district-based framework for waste diversion and recycling and to work collaboratively with local governments, regional districts, and community organizations to strengthen Missouri’s waste reduction infrastructure, not dismantle it. VI. Committee Discussions None VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment Page 2 of 37 Page 3 of 37 Page 4 of 37 Page 5 of 37 Page 6 of 37 Summary Board Bill Number 149 Introduced by Alderwoman Boyd February 13, 2026 Pursuant to Ordinance 68937, the bill authorizes the honorary street name “Rev. Alfred Gainey, Jr. Way,” which shall begin at the intersection of Astra Avenue and Riverview Boulevard and run north on Astra Avenue to the first intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian Avenue. Page 7 of 37  BOARD BILL NUMBER 149 INTRODUCED BY ALDERWOMAN PAMELA BOYD 1 An Ordinance authorizing the honorary street name “Rev. Alfred Gainey, Jr. Way” pursuant to 2 Ordinance Number 68937, which shall begin at the intersection of Astra Avenue and Riverview 3 Boulevard and run north on Astra Avenue to the first intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian 4 Avenue 5 WHEREAS, Rev. Alfred Gainey Jr. is a true believer who exudes God's love to others; and 6 WHEREAS, Rev. Gainey’s church, Lily of the Valley MB Church, and his pastoral leadership 7 have contributed to filling the food desert gap in this North St. Louis community of every 8 Saturday for the last five years; and 9 WHEREAS, Rev. Gainey has demonstrated how to fulfill spiritual leadership. He lets his 10 dedication and hard work reflect his ability to serve people. His presence in the community has 11 left a mark on the hearts of all who encounter him, a mark that cannot be erased; and 12 WHEREAS, it is for the forgoing reasons that the honorary street naming. “Rev. Alfred Gainey, 13 Jr. Way,” is a fitting and deserved honor. 14 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, AS FOLLOWS: 15 SECTION ONE. The honorary street name “Rev. Alfred Gainey, Jr Way” shall begin at the 16 intersection of Astra Avenue and Riverview Boulevard and run north on Astra Avenue to the 17 first intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian Avenue. 18 SECTION TWO. Pursuant to Ordinance Number 68937, at least sixty percent of all registered 19 voters and / or persons owning a business on Astra Avenue between the intersections of Astra Page 1 of 2 1 Board Bill Number 149 Boyd February 13, 2026 Page 8 of 37 1 Avenue and Riverview Boulevard and the first intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian Avenue 2 have signed a petition in support of this honorary street name. 3 SECTION THREE. Upon receipt of payment for manufacturing and installing the honorary 4 street signs, the Director of Streets shall install the honorary the street signs, “Rev. Alfred 5 Gainey, Jr Way” at the intersections of Astra Avenue and Riverview Boulevard and the first 6 intersection of Astra Avenue and Vivian Avenue. Page 2 of 2 2 Board Bill Number 149 Boyd February 13, 2026 Page 9 of 37 Summary Board Bill Number 175 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge March 13, 2026 An ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Comptroller of the City of Saint Louis to execute two utility easements (the “Easements”), which shall give, grant, extend and confer on Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri, its agents, successors, and assigns, the right to construct, operate, use, maintain, repair, renew and/or remove electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above ground facilities and equipment on the land described in such Easements, and containing an Emergency Clause. Page 10 of 37  BOARD BILL NUMBER 175 INTRODUCED BY ALDERMAN RASHEEN ALDRIDGE 1 An ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Comptroller of the City of Saint Louis 2 to execute two utility easements (the “Easements”), which shall give, grant, extend and confer on 3 Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri (“Grantee”), its agents, successors, and assigns, 4 the right to construct, operate, use, maintain, repair, renew and/or remove electrical power line or 5 lines of underground and/or above ground facilities and equipment, on the land described in such 6 Easements, and containing an Emergency Clause. 7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: 8 SECTION ONE. The Mayor and Comptroller of the City of Saint Louis are hereby 9 authorized and directed to execute a Utility Easement Agreement, in substantially the form 10 attached hereto as Exhibit 1 (the “Switchgear Easement”), which shall give, grant, extend and 11 confer on Grantee, its agents, successors, and assigns, the right to construct, operate, use, 12 maintain, repair, renew and/or remove electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above 13 ground facilities and equipment for the switchgear, transformer and conduit system serving the 14 Grantee’s customers at and in the vicinity of 2741 Thomas St., St. Louis, MO 63106, on the land 15 described in such Switchgear Easement, and such other documents as may be approved by the 16 City Counselor and which are not inconsistent herewith and which are incidental to and related 17 to such Switchgear Easement. 18 SECTION TWO. The Mayor and Comptroller of the City of Saint Louis are hereby 19 authorized and directed to execute a Utility Easement Agreement, in substantially the form 20 attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (the “Padmount Easement”), which shall give, grant, extend and 21 confer on Grantee, its agents, successors, and assigns, the right to construct, operate, use, 22 maintain, repair, renew and/or remove electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above Page 1 of 2 Board Bill Number 175 Aldridge March 13, 2026 Page 11 of 37 1 ground facilities and equipment for the padmount, transformer and conduit system serving the 2 Grantee’s customers at and in the vicinity of 2741 Thomas St., St. Louis, MO 63106, on the land 3 described in such Padmount Easement, and such other documents as may be approved by the 4 City Counselor and which are not inconsistent herewith and which are incidental to and related 5 to such Padmount Easement. 6 SECTION THREE. The passage of this ordinance being deemed necessary for the 7 preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, it is hereby deemed to be an emergency 8 measure within the meaning of Sections 19 and 20 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of 9 Saint Louis, and shall become effective upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. Page 2 of 2 Board Bill Number 175 Aldridge March 13, 2026 Page 12 of 37 BOARD BILL NUMBER 175 EXHIBIT 1 See attached. Page 13 of 37 BOARD BILL NUMBER 175 EXHIBIT 2 See attached. Page 14 of 37 Board Bill 175 Exhibit 1 UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a AMEREN MISSOURI THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT, made this day of , 20 (the “Easement Agreement”), by and between THE CITY of ST. LOUIS, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, address City Hall Room 200, 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (the “Grantor”) acting by and through its Mayor and Comptroller, and Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri, a corporation of the State of Missouri, 1901 Chouteau Ave, MC 700 – Ameren Real Estate, St. Louis, MO 63103 (the “Grantee”). WITHNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Grantor is the owner and operator of 2741 Thomas St., located in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) in hand and the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements herein contained, and other valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor hereby grants to the Grantee a non-exclusive “Utility Easement” upon and under the surface of certain described real estate in St. Louis City, Missouri, to wit: A seventeen (17) foot wide electric easement comprised of 595 square feet, more- or- less, of land being part of Lot No. 17 in Block No. 9 of Stoddard Addition and Page 1 Page 15 of 37  in Block No. 974 of the City of St. Louis, fronting 30 feet on the North line of Thomas Street, by a depth Northwardly of 118 feet 3 inches to an alley; bounded West by Leffingwell Avenue, situated within township 45 north, range 7 east of the fifth principal meridian and part of a tract of land described in deeds recorded at the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds Office in Deed Book 09072005, page 0190, and document number 09072005-0190 in the city of St Louis, state of Missouri. The Utility Easement where Grantee’s facilities will be located hereunder will be seventeen (17) foot wide, the centerline of which will be the centerline of Grantee’s facilities, as actually installed. Said location will be generally, and as nearly as practicable, as shown and described on the drawing and legal description marked “EXHIBIT A” attached hereto and made a part of the Easement Agreement; The Grantor is willing that the Grantee so use the Utility Easement subject to and in accordance with the following terms, covenants, conditions, and reservations. 1. PURPOSE / USE. The Grantee shall use this Utility Easement only for the purpose of construction, operation, use, maintenance, repair, renewal and/or removal of an electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above ground facilities and equipment for the “ SWITCHGEAR, TRANSFORMER, AND CONDUIT” (the “SYSTEM”), serving the Grantee’s customers at and in the vicinity of 2741 Thomas St., St. Louis, MO 63106. 2. TERM. The term of this Easement Agreement will begin on the date first written above and will end only if and when the Grantee abandons its Utility Easement. The Grantee will be deemed to have abandoned its Utility Easement for the purpose/use described in Section 1, after a continuous period of non-use spanning three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days. If this Easement Agreement expires or is deemed abandoned, the Grantee agrees, covenants, represents and warrants that it will promptly and timely remove, release, quit claim, and transfer to the Grantor by quit claim deed, release, or other legal instrument in a form reasonably acceptable to the Grantor (“RELEASE”), all rights, title, claims, and interest in and to the Utility Easement, including any improvements and appurtenances thereto and/or located within the Utility Easement, as shown and described on the attached Exhibit A, without cost to the Grantor. The Grantee agrees, covenants, represents, and warrants that the Release will be executed and delivered by Grantee to the Grantor for recording by the Grantor in a timely manner so as to avoid impacting the Grantor’s plan or schedule. 3. RESTORATION. Grantee shall not change the existing ground elevation or drainage pattern. All surfaces including without limitation, weirs and slopes must be restored to the original ground elevation, drainage pattern, and condition after completion of the initial and/or any subsequent construction, reconstruction, installation, maintenance, or repair, unless otherwise agreed to by the Grantor in writing. Grantee agrees, covenants, represents, and warrants that upon the Grantee’s abandonment of this Utility Easement, the Grantee, at its sole cost and expense, shall promptly and timely cut and cap utility line(s), remove Grantee property and equipment (other than the cut and capped lines, which may be abandoned in place), and restore the Utility Easement Page 2 Page 16 of 37 to its original condition, normal wear and tear accepted, unless otherwise agree to in writing by the Grantor. 4. MAINTENANCE WITHIN UTILITY EASEMENT. The Grantee must continually maintain its facilities within the Utility Easement, including without limitation the System, to the Grantee’s standards for similar purposes and uses. The Grantee will be responsible for abiding by and causing its officers, employees, licensees, contractors, suppliers, representatives, agents, and invitees to abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, and regulations including, without limitation, all applicable security procedures. 5. ACCESS. Grantee has the right of free access to and from the Utility Easement for its officers, employees, licensees, contractors, suppliers, representatives, agents, and invitees together with the right to use additional space adjacent to the Utility Easement and the right to bring necessary equipment upon the Grantor’s premises as may be reasonably required during the period of any construction, reconstruction, installation, maintenance, or repairs in connection with the performance of the Grantee activities as set out in Section 1 above. These enumerated rights are subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, and regulations including, without limitation, all applicable security procedures that may restrict or limit access to the Utility Easement. Grantee must give the Grantor, and if applicable the Grantor’s tenants, reasonable notice of its need to enter the Utility Easement for non-emergency purposes. If an emergency arises, Grantee must give such reasonable notice as may be practical under the circumstances. 6. RIGHTS LIMITED. No rights are granted to the Grantee except those rights specifically set out in in this Easement Agreement. 7. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST. This Easement Agreement and the Grantor and Grantee commitments, duties, and obligations within are binding on both the Grantor and the Grantee, and all respective successors and assigns. 8. INDEMNIFICATION. Grantee agrees to protect, defend and hold, indemnify and save harmless the Grantor and its Board of Aldermen, elected officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives completely harmless from and against all liabilities, losses, lawsuit, claims or causes of action, judgments, fines or demands of third parties (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and expert fees) of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or incident to this Easement Agreement or the acts or omissions of the Grantee’s officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, suppliers, licensees, or invitees regardless of where injury, death, or damage may occur on the Grantor property, except to the extent such liabilities, losses lawsuits, claims or cause of action, judgments, fines or demands arise out of or is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Grantor,; and such indemnity will survive the expiration, termination, or abandonment of the Easement Agreement. Grantee acknowledges and agrees to give prompt notice of any such claims or actions to the Grantee. The Grantee shall use counsel reasonably acceptable to the City Counselor of the Grantor or its designee in carrying out its obligations hereunder. Grantee has the right to defend, compromise, or settle to the extent of Grantee interest. Page 3 Page 17 of 37  9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONVENANTS. Grantee covenants, warrants, represents and agrees that Grantee will not object to and, if requested by the Grantor, will within thirty (30) calendar days of the Grantor written request and without compensation, subordinate any rights the Grantee has under this Easement Agreement to an environmental convent or land use restriction which: a) restricts the use of groundwater underlying the Utility Easement; b) conditions access to or the disturbance of soil underlying the Utility Easement; c) limits the use of the Utility Easement to nonresidential use; or d) contains other restrictions or conditions requested by the Grantor to address the presence of Hazardous Materials, if any, at, upon, under, or within the Utility Easement, regardless of when such Hazardous Materials became present at, upon, or within the Utility Easement. Grantor and Grantee stipulate and agree that the definition of “Hazardous Materials” is to be construed broadly in accordance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, statues, rules, permits, and regulation relating to the protection of human health or the environment. 10. NOTICE. Any notice, request, consent, waiver, approval, information, document, or correspondence provided for in this Easement Agreement must be in writing and delivered in- person or sent by overnight mail with receipt, or must be sent by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be addressed to the Grantor and Grantee at the respective addresses set forth below. The Grantor and Grantee may change address for receipt of notice by serving notice of the change as provided for in this Section. Notice under this Easement Agreement will be deemed made, given, or received as follows: 1) if delivered by personal service, when delivered to the addressee; 2) if by overnight mail, the next business day; and 3) if by registered/certified mail within three (3) business days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed. If to Grantee: Ameren Missouri Attn: Keisha McWhorter 1901 Chouteau Avenue, MC 700 – Ameren Real Estate St Louis, MO 63103 And if to the Grantor: City of St. Louis, State of Missouri 1200 Market Street Room 200 St. Louis, MO 63103 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE UTILITY EASEMENT, with all rights appertaining thereto unto the Grantee, its personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, it being understood and agreed that the reservations, conditions, representations, term, and covenants of this Easement Agreement will run with the land. Page 4 Page 18 of 37 [SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW] Page 5 Page 19 of 37  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor and the Grantee have entered into this Easement Agreement as set forth above by affixing signatures hereto. GRANTOR: THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI By: Mayor The City of St. Louis COUNTERSIGN By: Comptroller The City of St. Louis APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST TO By: By: City Counselor Register The City of St. Louis The City of St. Louis Page 6 Page 20 of 37 GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS CITY OF ST. LOUIS ) On this day of _ 2025, before me appeared , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say she is the Mayor of The City of St. Louis, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of The City of St. Louis, and acknowledged that said instrument to be the free act and deed of The City of St. Louis. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS CITY OF ST. LOUIS ) On this day of _ 2025, before me appeared , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say she is the Comptroller of The City of St. Louis, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of The City of St. Louis, and acknowledged that said instrument to be the free act and deed of The City of St. Louis. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . Page 7 Page 21 of 37 GRANTEE: UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN MISSOURI BY: Printed Name: Janice Wenzel Title: Director, Real Estate Date: GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS COUNTY ST LOUIS CITY ) On this day of 2025, before me appeared Janice Wenzel, known as the Director, Real Estate, to me personally known or proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is ascribe on the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same on behalf of said Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri and by its authority for the purposes set forth therein. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . Page 8 Page 22 of 37  111111• I- 1111 •11111 I--- -----... C) N 111 NORTH l1 _u-- 111 _jr 1111 111111' _J- 2141 THOMAS ST ill 10 0 20 0 D wZ I-. SCALE, 1"=20' <(D I· 25' 1 IO () <(0 > '- T11' T11' R/ V'l J_ _ R/V'l r- :35' -j THOMAS ST. (6 0 H) 1 R/V'l R/V'l DESIGNED FOR AMEREN BY 1--- 3:: I \.f) 18777 US HWY 66 I PACIFIC, MO 63069 I- 314-426-5200 I- - AutoCAD SHX Text C)C) , .R. NO. DATE DRN. BY I - -------------------------------------------- _j'- QI'. K Gl4 C!6 4 '1-18-2025 RCS DESCRIPTION OF WORK _j DESCRI PTION OF ORK w EASEMENT EXHIBIT "A" - 2141 THOMAS ST -- 'Ill CALL CENTER Page 23 of 37 Board Bill No. 175 Exhibit 2 UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a AMEREN MISSOURI THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT, made this day of , 20 (the “Easement Agreement”), by and between THE CITY of ST. LOUIS, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, address City Hall Room 200, 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (the “Grantor”) acting by and through its Mayor and Comptroller, and Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri, a corporation of the State of Missouri, 1901 Chouteau Ave, MC 700 – Ameren Real Estate, St. Louis, MO 63103 (the “Grantee”). WITHNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Grantor is the owner and operator of 2741 Thomas St., located in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) in hand and the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements herein contained, and other valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor hereby grants to the Grantee a non-exclusive “Utility Easement” upon and under the surface of certain described real estate in St. Louis City, Missouri, to wit: A fifteen (15) foot wide electric easement comprised of 375 square feet, more-or- less, of land being part of Lot No. 17 in Block No. 9 of Stoddard Addition and Page 1 Page 24 of 37  in Block No. 974 of the City of St. Louis, fronting 30 feet on the North line of Thomas Street, by a depth Northwardly of 118 feet 3 inches to an alley; bounded West by Leffingwell Avenue, situated within township 45 north, range 7 east of the fifth principal meridian and part of a tract of land described in deeds recorded at the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds Office in Deed Book 09072005, page 0190, and document number 09072005-0190 in the city of St Louis, state of Missouri. The Utility Easement where Grantee’s facilities will be located hereunder will be fifteen (15) foot wide, the centerline of which will be the centerline of Grantee’s facilities, as actually installed. Said location will be generally, and as nearly as practicable, as shown and described on the drawing and legal description marked “EXHIBIT A” attached hereto and made a part of the Easement Agreement; The Grantor is willing that the Grantee so use the Utility Easement subject to and in accordance with the following terms, covenants, conditions, and reservations. 1. PURPOSE / USE. The Grantee shall use this Utility Easement only for the purpose of construction, operation, use, maintenance, repair, renewal and/or removal of an electrical power line or lines of underground and/or above ground facilities and equipment for the “PADMOUNT, TRANSFORMER, AND CONDUIT” (the “SYSTEM”), serving the Grantee’s customers at and in the vicinity of 2741 Thomas St., St. Louis, MO 63106. 2. TERM. The term of this Easement Agreement will begin on the date first written above and will end only if and when the Grantee abandons its Utility Easement. The Grantee will be deemed to have abandoned its Utility Easement for the purpose/use described in Section 1, after a continuous period of non-use spanning three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days. If this Easement Agreement expires or is deemed abandoned, the Grantee agrees, covenants, represents and warrants that it will promptly and timely remove, release, quit claim, and transfer to the Grantor by quit claim deed, release, or other legal instrument in a form reasonably acceptable to the Grantor (“RELEASE”), all rights, title, claims, and interest in and to the Utility Easement, including any improvements and appurtenances thereto and/or located within the Utility Easement, as shown and described on the attached Exhibit A, without cost to the Grantor. The Grantee agrees, covenants, represents, and warrants that the Release will be executed and delivered by Grantee to the Grantor for recording by the Grantor in a timely manner so as to avoid impacting the Grantor’s plan or schedule. 3. RESTORATION. Grantee shall not change the existing ground elevation or drainage pattern. All surfaces including without limitation, weirs and slopes must be restored to the original ground elevation, drainage pattern, and condition after completion of the initial and/or any subsequent construction, reconstruction, installation, maintenance, or repair, unless otherwise agreed to by the Grantor in writing. Grantee agrees, covenants, represents, and warrants that upon the Grantee’s abandonment of this Utility Easement, the Grantee, at its sole cost and expense, shall promptly and timely cut and cap utility line(s), remove Grantee property and equipment (other than the cut and capped lines, which may be abandoned in place), and restore the Utility Easement Page 2 Page 25 of 37 to its original condition, normal wear and tear accepted, unless otherwise agree to in writing by the Grantor. 4. MAINTENANCE WITHIN UTILITY EASEMENT. The Grantee must continually maintain its facilities within the Utility Easement, including without limitation the System, to the Grantee’s standards for similar purposes and uses. The Grantee will be responsible for abiding by and causing its officers, employees, licensees, contractors, suppliers, representatives, agents, and invitees to abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, and regulations including, without limitation, all applicable security procedures. 5. ACCESS. Grantee has the right of free access to and from the Utility Easement for its officers, employees, licensees, contractors, suppliers, representatives, agents, and invitees together with the right to use additional space adjacent to the Utility Easement and the right to bring necessary equipment upon the Grantor’s premises as may be reasonably required during the period of any construction, reconstruction, installation, maintenance, or repairs in connection with the performance of the Grantee activities as set out in Section 1 above. These enumerated rights are subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, and regulations including, without limitation, all applicable security procedures that may restrict or limit access to the Utility Easement. Grantee must give the Grantor, and if applicable the Grantor’s tenants, reasonable notice of its need to enter the Utility Easement for non-emergency purposes. If an emergency arises, Grantee must give such reasonable notice as may be practical under the circumstances. 6. RIGHTS LIMITED. No rights are granted to the Grantee except those rights specifically set out in in this Easement Agreement. 7. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST. This Easement Agreement and the Grantor and Grantee commitments, duties, and obligations within are binding on both the Grantor and the Grantee, and all respective successors and assigns. 8. INDEMNIFICATION. Grantee agrees to protect, defend and hold, indemnify and save harmless the Grantor and its Board of Aldermen, elected officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives completely harmless from and against all liabilities, losses, lawsuit, claims or causes of action, judgments, fines or demands of third parties (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and expert fees) of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or incident to this Easement Agreement or the acts or omissions of the Grantee’s officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, suppliers, licensees, or invitees regardless of where injury, death, or damage may occur on the Grantor property, except to the extent such liabilities, losses lawsuits, claims or cause of action, judgments, fines or demands arise out of or is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Grantor,; and such indemnity will survive the expiration, termination, or abandonment of the Easement Agreement. Grantee acknowledges and agrees to give prompt notice of any such claims or actions to the Grantee. The Grantee shall use counsel reasonably acceptable to the City Counselor of the Grantor or its designee in carrying out its obligations hereunder. Grantee has the right to defend, compromise, or settle to the extent of Grantee interest. Page 3 Page 26 of 37  9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONVENANTS. Grantee covenants, warrants, represents and agrees that Grantee will not object to and, if requested by the Grantor, will within thirty (30) calendar days of the Grantor written request and without compensation, subordinate any rights the Grantee has under this Easement Agreement to an environmental convent or land use restriction which: a) restricts the use of groundwater underlying the Utility Easement; b) conditions access to or the disturbance of soil underlying the Utility Easement; c) limits the use of the Utility Easement to nonresidential use; or d) contains other restrictions or conditions requested by the Grantor to address the presence of Hazardous Materials, if any, at, upon, under, or within the Utility Easement, regardless of when such Hazardous Materials became present at, upon, or within the Utility Easement. Grantor and Grantee stipulate and agree that the definition of “Hazardous Materials” is to be construed broadly in accordance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, statues, rules, permits, and regulation relating to the protection of human health or the environment. 10. NOTICE. Any notice, request, consent, waiver, approval, information, document, or correspondence provided for in this Easement Agreement must be in writing and delivered in- person or sent by overnight mail with receipt, or must be sent by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be addressed to the Grantor and Grantee at the respective addresses set forth below. The Grantor and Grantee may change address for receipt of notice by serving notice of the change as provided for in this Section. Notice under this Easement Agreement will be deemed made, given, or received as follows: 1) if delivered by personal service, when delivered to the addressee; 2) if by overnight mail, the next business day; and 3) if by registered/certified mail within three (3) business days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed. If to Grantee: Ameren Missouri Attn: Keisha McWhorter 1901 Chouteau Avenue, MC 700 – Ameren Real Estate St Louis, MO 63103 And if to the Grantor: City of St. Louis, State of Missouri 1200 Market Street Room 200 St. Louis, MO 63103 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE UTILITY EASEMENT, with all rights appertaining thereto unto the Grantee, its personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, it being understood and agreed that the reservations, conditions, representations, term, and covenants of this Easement Agreement will run with the land. Page 4 Page 27 of 37 [SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW] Page 5 Page 28 of 37  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor and the Grantee have entered into this Easement Agreement as set forth above by affixing signatures hereto. GRANTOR: THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI By: Mayor The City of St. Louis COUNTERSIGN By: Comptroller The City of St. Louis APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST TO By: By: City Counselor Register The City of St. Louis The City of St. Louis Page 6 Page 29 of 37 GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS CITY OF ST. LOUIS ) On this day of _ 2025, before me appeared , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say she is the Mayor of The City of St. Louis, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of The City of St. Louis, and acknowledged that said instrument to be the free act and deed of The City of St. Louis. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS CITY OF ST. LOUIS ) On this day of _ 2025, before me appeared , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say she is the Comptroller of The City of St. Louis, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of The City of St. Louis, and acknowledged that said instrument to be the free act and deed of The City of St. Louis. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . Page 7 Page 30 of 37 GRANTEE: UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN MISSOURI BY: Printed Name: Janice Wenzel Title: Director, Real Estate Date: GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS COUNTY ST LOUIS CITY ) On this day of 2025, before me appeared Janice Wenzel, known as the Director, Real Estate, to me personally known or proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is ascribe on the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same on behalf of said Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri and by its authority for the purposes set forth therein. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year above written. Notary Public My commission expires . Page 8 Page 31 of 37  2826 SHERIDAN EXHIBIT A N LEFFINGWELL AVE 2814 SHERIDAN AMEREN MO R.O.W. DEPT TO SECURE A 25' LONG x 15' WIDE AS BUILT EASEMENT REQUESTED BY CUSTOMER AT THE REAR OF 2741 THOMAS PROPERTY 2741 THOMAS ST XA50F A (029) 100T FUSE door 3Ø transformer, Up to 750kVA N radial feed CONSTRUCTION PLAT ACCEPTANCE The undersigned accepts the planned Ameren Missouri construction and 3.7' contingencies as shown hereon. n 5.4' 6" Signature: 3' Pole c overhead wires Printed Name: 5.7' 2.7' 10' c is conduit stub Title: Detail A Detail Transformer Clearance Conduit Stub Location Date: No extraordinary safety concerns found. Focus Body Mechanics ● Eyes on Path/Work ● Line of Fire REV DATE DES DESCRIPTION APPD Pre-Job Inspection ● Proper Tool/Equipment PROJECT NAME / CUSTOMER NAME 2741 Thomas Page 32 of 37 DOJM WR # / MAXIMO WO # City of Saint Louis 911 Call Center KB29264, KB09137 Ameren 4kv 086002 LOCATION 01020790 FINANCIAL WO # HIGHEST VOLTAGE CIRCUIT PREFIX / VOLUME / PAGE PROJECT TYPE OPERATING CENTER DESIGNER SHEET # DRAWING DATE Not To Scale N MISSOURI UG Lat to Pad Geraldine Nick Herrod 1 fo 1 04/24/24 7/29/2025 9:23 AM Page 33 of 37  RESOLUTION NUMBER 197 SUPPORTING URGENT QUICK BUILD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG GRAVOIS AVENUE WHEREAS, the tragic loss of life and serious injuries along Gravois Avenue have left residents, advocates, and city leaders deeply concerned about ongoing traffic violence; and WHEREAS, Trailnet’s 2024 Crash Report confirms that Gravois Avenue is among the most dangerous corridors in St. Louis, with 69 crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists, resulting in eight lives lost; and WHEREAS, the St. Louis Coalition to Protect Cyclists & Pedestrians (CP2) has conducted extensive community engagement - including a full-length bike ride on Gravois, the Gravois Walk Audit, a Gravois Cleanup, neighborhood presentations, and consultation with engineers, planners, City staff, and MODOT officials - to better understand conditions and advocate for safer streets; and WHEREAS, the sidewalks along Gravois Avenue are in severe disrepair, failing to meet ADA accessibility standards and limiting safe mobility for people with disabilities, older adults, families with strollers, and all pedestrians; and WHEREAS, residents across the Gravois corridor have shared their stories of injuries, loss, and daily challenges posed by the corridor’s fast-moving traffic, dangerous crossings, and inadequate pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and WHEREAS, MODOT’s planned 2029 Gravois Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Project presents a once- in-a-generation opportunity to make transformative safety improvements along the entire length of Gravois Avenue; and WHEREAS, although the City and MODOT have initiated several smaller safety projects, including new bike lanes at Russell, crosswalk and signal upgrades, and medians near Sidney, Jefferson, and Grand, the majority of the corridor will not receive substantial improvements for at least four years; and WHEREAS, this delay leaves residents vulnerable to continued preventable harm, and the scale of current traffic violence demands immediate, interim action to save lives before the larger 2029 project begins; and WHEREAS, CP2 has identified multiple locations where quick-build, low-cost, temporary traffic-calming tools such as flex-post medians, water-filled barriers, and centerline hardening, could be rapidly deployed to significantly increase safety while informing permanent design decisions. These locations are at the intersections of Gravois and Potomac, Hydraulic and Spring, Louisiana, Oregon, and Hampton/Germania; and WHEREAS, quick build safety infrastructure can be installed rapidly and at low cost, which allows the City and MODOT to address urgent danger without waiting years for a full capital reconstruction; and WHEREAS, quick build elements can be adjusted, expanded, or removed as needed, which allows the City and MODOT to test treatments, gather safety data, and refine design decisions prior to the 2029 project; and WHEREAS, quick build interventions have been shown to reduce speeding, shorten crossing distances, improve driver sight lines, and lower the risk and severity of crashes for all users; and WHEREAS, quick build projects increase visibility and trust in the public process by demonstrating immediate progress, building momentum for the long term redesign, and reinforcing that residents’ safety concerns are heard; and WHEREAS, quick build infrastructure will be used to inspire and inform permanent, durable designs in the 2029 reconstruction plan; and Page 34 of 37 WHEREAS, deploying quick build infrastructure in historically disinvested neighborhoods such as those along the Gravois corridor strengthens equity by delivering safety benefits without requiring residents to wait years for long-term capital work; and WHEREAS, reducing the speed limit along the Gravois corridor to a uniform 25 miles per hour would calm traffic, reduce the severity of crashes, and unlock a broader range of safety and design options for engineers; and WHEREAS, meaningful community participation is essential to the success of the 2029 Gravois Project, and incorporating the lived experiences of cyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and corridor residents early in the design process will lead to more effective, context-sensitive, and widely supported outcomes. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis affirms its support for the City and MODOT to coordinate on implementing quick build safety infrastructure along Gravois Avenue, for the City to deliver sidewalk repairs to Gravois prior to repaving in 2029, and for the City to lower the speed limit on Gravois to 25 miles per hour. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sponsoring Members of the Board of Aldermen affirm their commitment to support these interim improvements with Ward Capital funds, as appropriate and available, ahead of the 2029 project. Introduced this 12th day of December, 2025, by: The Honorable Alisha Sonnier, Alderwoman 7th Ward Adopted this _____th day of _______, 2025, as attested by: _____________________________ _____________________________ Terry Kennedy Megan Green Clerk, Board of Aldermen President, Board of Alderman Page 35 of 37  RESOLUTION NUMBER 266 OPPOSING MISSOURI SENATE BILL 1586 AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis has long supported policies and programs that reduce landfill waste, promote recycling, and create sustainable jobs that improve the environmental health and quality of life of its residents; and WHEREAS, Missouri currently administers solid waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and composting initiatives through 20 regional Solid Waste Management Districts that foster collaboration among cities, counties, nonprofits, and businesses to address waste management challenges at the local level; and WHEREAS, these districts administer grants that support waste diversion programs, recycling infrastructure, public education, and community-based environmental initiatives; and WHEREAS, for example, in fiscal year 2025, Solid Waste Districts put $5,726,359 back into the local community through grant awards for waste reduction projects; and WHEREAS, Missouri Senate Bill 1586 proposes to dissolve the State's Solid Waste Management Districts starting on August 28, 2026 and transfer their responsibilities and resources to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, the elimination of local district governance would remove the ability of local communities to directly participate in decisions regarding recycling and waste reduction programs that affect their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the current regional district system has been successful in supporting effective waste diversion and environmental programs, including initiatives led by local nonprofit partners such as Earthday365, which in 2025 alone diverted approximately 13.7 million pounds of waste from landfills, as well as programs led by the Green Dining Alliance that assist restaurants in reducing food waste; and WHEREAS, dissolving these districts would pose a risk to the grants and resources that support local recycling, reuse, repair, and composting initiatives, as well as the local green jobs and community partnerships that depend on this funding; and WHEREAS, the landfill “tipping fees” generated by waste disposal in the St. Louis region are intended to support waste diversion and environmental improvements within the communities that generate those funds, and centralizing these revenues under state control could divert resources away from the successful local programs that currently rely on them; and WHEREAS, effective waste management policies benefit from local knowledge, community engagement, and regional coordination, and preserving local oversight allows communities to design programs that respond to their specific environmental challenges and priorities, rather than relying on centralized statewide decision- making. Page 36 of 37 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Honorable Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we hereby express our opposition to Missouri Senate Bill 1586 and any legislation that would dissolve Missouri’s Solid Waste Management Districts or remove local oversight of waste reduction and recycling programs and that the Board of Aldermen urges the Missouri General Assembly to preserve the existing district- based framework for waste diversion and recycling and to work collaboratively with local governments, regional districts, and community organizations to strengthen Missouri’s waste reduction infrastructure, not dismantle it. We further direct the Clerk of this Board of Aldermen to spread a copy of this Resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy of this resolution to the end that it may be presented by the Sponsor and transmitted to members of the Missouri Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources and to others as she sees fit. Introduced this 13th Day of March 2026 by: The Honorable Anne Schweitzer, Alderwoman of the 1st Ward Cosponsor: The Honorable Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen Adopted this 13th Day of March 2026 as attested by: __________________________________ ______________________________ Sharita Rogers Megan Green Clerk, Board of Aldermen President, Board of Aldermen Page 37 of 37