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City of Mexico
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Storm Water Project Faces Additional Costs Due to Unforeseen Issues and Reorganized Change Orders
The council reviewed change order eight from Brown and Root Industrial Services LLC for the storm water improvement project on Curtis and Havry Streets. This change order addresses items not originally included in the plans, such as grading and adding an area inlet for ponding water on Curtis Street west of Ringo, and integrating drainage from Ringo Street (coming from Monroe or 22) into the Curtis Street storm sewer system. Other miscellaneous items include concerns near the armory and on Abbott Street, and the asphalt fiber component previously discussed. The estimated cost for these additions is not explicitly stated in the provided text for change order 8 itself, but it is noted that these are necessary items that were not in the original plans. The council was informed that the city would be over budget, and these necessary items are being brought forth as change orders. The renumbering to 'change order eight' is due to a reorganization requested by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), where previous change orders (2 through 8) submitted in December were reorganized.
City Approves Change Order for Storm Water Project, Including Experimental Asphalt Fiber
The council considered authorizing the city manager to sign change order two with Brown and Root Industrial Services for the storm water project on Curtis, Love, and Ham Streets. This change order involves adding fiber to the asphalt mix on Curtis Street, a technology previously tested in 2020 with poor results on East Prominade Street. The current proposal aims to use a different type of fiber to potentially extend the lifespan of asphalt overlays or allow for diminished asphalt thickness while maintaining lifespan. The estimated cost for this fiber addition on Curtis Street is $22,444.35. The project is over budget, requiring a $300,000 transfer from the capital improvement sales tax fund to cover overages for both the Curtis Street and Love and Abbott projects. The resolution is part of grant DNRSWS45E73C59F.
City Council Confirms Board Appointments and Reappointments
The council addressed appointments and reappointments to city boards. Kathy Lewis was recommended for reappointment to the Tourism Commission for a term ending in September 2026. Dana Keller and Rich Gold are not eligible for reappointment due to term limits. Three applicants—Nicole Mezco, Jason Young, and Chris New—are interested in serving on the Tourism Commission for two openings, with terms ending in September 2026 and September 2027. The council nominated Nicole Mezco and Jason Young, with Mezco appointed to the term ending in 2026 and Young to the term ending in 2027. For the Park Board, Greg Sson, Sher Chedwick, and Josh Price were reappointed for terms ending in June 2029. Caitlyn Long was appointed to the Park Board for a term ending in 2028, filling a resignation.
Tourism Commission Recommends Funding for Miss Missouri Competition and Young Farmers Event
The council considered a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute agreements for recommended funding from the Mexico Tourism Tax. The Tourism Commission met and recommended funding for two upcoming community events. The Miss Missouri scholarship organization requested $10,000 for the annual Miss Missouri competition, and the commission recommended the full amount. The Mexico Young Farmers Organization requested $6,000 for their annual truck and tractor pull, and the commission recommended $3,000. The funding amounts are consistent with previous years.
City Pool Reopens, Hosts Municipal League Conference, and Celebrates Church Anniversary
The city has reopened its swimming pool on Friday of the current week after a valve leak caused the drain to start open, necessitating repairs. Additionally, the city hosted the Missouri Municipal League (MML) conference, which was considered a success by staff due to good food and information shared by city professionals. The city also celebrated the 159th anniversary of the Second Missionary Baptist Church, recognizing its contributions to the community and youth.
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