Derry Township Municipal (Sewer) Authority

The meeting addressed several construction contract updates, including progress on sanitary sewer and storm sewer repairs, the Southwest WWTP Upgrade and Expansion Project (which involved approving a Work Change Directive for PLC supplies), and Biosolids Facility Improvements, which included reviewing and recommending approval for several Change Orders, one of which was a no-cost time extension. For the Clearwater WWTF Headworks Facility Improvements, Change Order No. 1 was issued to extend completion dates due to equipment delivery schedules. The High Meadow Pump Station Upgrade contracts were finalized. Engineering status reports covered the South Hanover Township Force Main Upgrade requiring easements, an extension for the Maintenance Garage Expansion preliminary plan pending DEP permit approval, and a recommendation to approve a COSTARS purchase for replacing worn impellers at the Clearwater WWTF. Discussions also included renewing the Cummins CHP engine warranty, opting for a 10-year extension, and accepting a service agreement with Cummins. The Stormwater Program Manager presented the 2026 Stormwater Fund Budget, noting a planned fee increase per Equivalent Residential Unit to support capital projects, which was approved via Resolution #2025-58. Several resolutions were passed to ratify project payments and approve specific Change Orders related to the Biosolids Facility Improvements and the Clearwater WWTF Headworks Project.

The Derry Township Municipal Authority adopted the 2026 Stormwater Management Program Fund Budget. The budget includes details on projected receipts, disbursements, and changes in fund balances. Key projects and capital expenditures were outlined, including the Ridge Road Drainage Improvements, Stoverdale Road and Shopes Church Road Sewer Replacements, Stonecutter Circle Drainage Improvements, Cambridge Commons Stormwater Facility Improvements, Locust Street Swale Improvements, Clark Road Drainage Improvements, Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Harvey Road Storm Sewer Replacement, Stream and Swale Maintenance, and Brookline Drive Storm Sewer Replacement.

The Derry Township Municipal Authority Board held its regular monthly meeting. Staff provided updates on construction contracts, including the Clearwater Energy Enhancements Project, IDIQ Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Repairs, Southwest WWTP Upgrade and Expansion Project, and Biosolids Facility Improvements. The Executive Director provided an engineering status report on the High Meadow Pump Station (HMPS) Upgrade. The Stormwater Program Manager's Report covered various projects such as Deer Run and Bullfrog Valley Run Stream Restorations, Forest Avenue Swale, Oakmont Community Basin Retrofits and Shank Park Culvert Replacement, Ridge Road Drainage Improvements, and the Spring Creek Watershed Improvement Program (WIP). The board discussed and approved the 2026 Wastewater Fund Budget with a 5% User Rate Increase, ratified project payments from the 2022 Capital Projects Fund for November, approved a service agreement with Pine Manor Mobile Home Park, approved Change Order No. 2 for Contract 2024-06H, approved the Bid Award for the High Meadow Pump Station Upgrade Project, and authorized the Closeout of the 2022A Capital Project Fund.

This report outlines a vision for the future of sustainable stormwater management, aiming to transform stormwater into a valued resource managed through optimized green, gray, and natural infrastructure. It identifies six overarching objectives: working at the watershed scale, transforming stormwater governance, supporting innovation and best practices, managing assets and resources, closing the funding gap, and engaging the community. The plan seeks to achieve a healthier water environment and more vibrant communities by addressing critical runoff management issues.

The Derry Township Municipal Authority Board convened its regular monthly meeting to discuss several key issues. Updates were provided on the 2018 Flood, including the status of insurance claims and potential FEMA assistance. The board also discussed stormwater grants, construction project statuses, and the presentation of the 2019 Wastewater Operating Budget, which includes a 2% rate increase. The GESA project was a significant topic, with discussions on its scope, costs, and projected revenues. The board also addressed the Stormwater Best Management Practices Agreement with the Township of Derry.