MSD

County and city sparring over hiring language for sewer work

Tana Weingartner — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:57:14 +0000

Hamilton County Commissioners want Cincinnati to change some language in the city's hiring policies for companies bidding on Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) construction projects.

The city wants all construction firms to have apprenticeship programs.

Groups like the Greater Cincinnati Building Construction Trades Council like the plan. However, some companies say it's not feasible for several reasons, including that apprentice programs for some specialized trades simply don't exist.

Council updates responsible bidder ordinance

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:55:41 +0000

Cincinnati Council is making changes to a responsible bidder ordinance it enacted nearly a year ago.

It's designed to make sure job training is a part of major contracts awarded by the Metropolitan Sewer District.

Council Member Chris Seelbach said the purpose hasn't changed.

Cincinnati establishes Global Water Technology Hub

Ann Thompson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:27:42 +0000

Cincinnati, known for its advanced water technology, is looking to cash in on the innovation and help other cities in the process.

At a Monday news conference City Manager Milton Dohoney announced the formation of a Global Water Technology Hub. He said, "This is the next step of carrying Cincinnati's legacy of being an historic water innovator and this technology will also be an accelerator for technology and innovation in the water industry."

Keeping a lid on sewer costs

Ann Thompson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:28:47 +0000

The EPA says every year 14 billion gallons of wastewater is dumped into the Mill Creek. This is because Cincinnati's sewer system is too old to handle the stormwater runoff and it mixes with sewage in one series of pipes.

Cincinnati and cities across the country are under a federal mandate to update their antiquated systems. As you can imagine, each city will pay billions to upgrade.

Hamilton Co Commission could vote on MSD policy Wednesday

Jay Hanselman — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:34:15 +0000

The Hamilton County Commissioner could now vote Wednesday on a resolution asking the Metropolitan Sewer District to end its responsible bidder policy on contracts.

The commission last week said it's bad for business.

But some Cincinnati Council Members who approved the policy are defending it.

Chris Seelbach said it's designed to make sure job training is a part of the multi-billion dollar plan to rebuild the sewer system.

He said he's working with Commission President Chris Monzel on a solution.