Stormwater Management Plan St. Joseph, Missouri Partnering with community groups who share a common interest in their city spelled success in meeting both the objectives and schedule of this National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Management Plan. The formation of a public advisory committee helped streamline processes to achieve a workable plan for obtaining the permit. Independence Avenue and Orchard Street Drainage Improvements Lee’s Summit, Missouri After a routine inspection of flooding in the area, the City found a large number of cracks in an existing culvert box.  Through proactive communication with the City and the Corps of Engineers (404 permit) and Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Bartlett & West was able to rectify the situation on budget and within a tight schedule. Bartlett & West developed an improvement plan that would alleviate flooding in the area, and replace the falling culvert. Vacuum excavation was used to accurately locate underground utilities in the project area which led to lower construction costs by providing the contractor more detailed information about underground conditions.