Board of Municipal Utilities

The City of Sikeston owns and operates its electric generation power plant. In addition, the BMU owns and operates the municipal water works and waste treatment services. This new 30,000-square-foot, three-story facility includes public utility offices, board and conference rooms, and support operations for all city utilities. It also includes a drive-thru payment window.

HVAC systems include multiple high-efficiency units with economizer cooling and automated zone controls. The facility’s plumbing includes foundation drainage and stormwater drainage into the city sewer systems. The sprinkler system design is a fully automated wet pipe system connected to the city water main. The electrical service for the building is powered by city electricity and includes an automatic standby generator. The building’s lighting was designed using high-efficiency fixtures and switching controls.

Penzel Construction returned to Sikeston just two years later to begin construction of the $4.9 million Department of Public Safety complex, located adjacent to the Board of Municipal Utilities headquarters.