Item Q5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
March 21, 2019
Agenda Item Summary #5361
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BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Chris Ambrosio (305) 292-3470
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to hire civil and landscape designer and athletic field
expert Bill McBride from FTE Sports, to analyze and report on the development, repairs, current
conditions and potential future conditions and repair costs of the Bernstein Park athletic fields.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County hired Burke Construction Group, Inc. (Burke) to
redevelop Bernstein Park (Park), construct raised natural turf athletic fields and install drainage and
irrigation systems. In the final phase of construction, Hurricane Irma caused some damages to the
Park and athletic fields. The precise damages, particularly to the fields and its systems, are unknown
because Burke submitted inconsistent and varying damage reports and claims to its builder's risk
insurance company and to the County.
Following the hurricane, in February 2018, Burke submitted a sworn insurance claim for demolition
and replacement of the fields, turf and its systems at a total cost of$1,423,513 (as part of its larger
claim submitted to the insurer). Burke received an insurance payment for its alleged hurricane repair
work on the Park and fields. Then in March 2018, Burke reported to the County that it repaired the
fields and cleaned the drainage structure for a total cost of $413,383. The actual repairs that Burke
made to the fields and systems are unknown because Burke has not provided the County with
sufficient information or an accurate damage repair report. Burke also excluded the County from the
entire claims adjustment, assessment, investigation, evaluation and payment of Burke's damage
claims.
Burke relied on a turf and field evaluation report by Ellis Turf Services, Inc. (Ellis) to support its
insurance claim of demolition and replacement of the fields, turf and drainage system. The Ellis
report is attached. Essentially, Ellis recommended demolition and replacement of the field, all of the
turf, all rootzone mix, and drainage and irrigation pipes. After Burke claims it repaired the fields, the
fields have demonstrated flooding and drainage problems during rain events and inability to tolerate
normal use. The extent of current and future repairs and costs needed on the fields is unknown.
Staff recommends hiring civil and landscape designer and athletic field expert Bill McBride of FTE
Sports. Mr. McBride would assess the construction and repairs made by Burke and the current
condition of the fields and systems, report on the potential for remedial work on the field, and
provide an estimate regarding the necessary repairs and likely costs associated with making the
fields fully and properly functional.
McBride is the FTE Sports Director of Sports and Lead Playing Field Designer. FTE Sports' fees
schedule and the resumes of McBride and his partner, Ravi Devaguptapu, RE, are attached.
McBride requests that they work on an hourly estimated fee not to exceed amount of $20,000.00.
That would cover a scope of services for three (3) meetings in Monroe County with County Staff,
two day job site visit, review of all related playing field documents and the preparation of findings
based on all the information obtained during meetings, project site investigation, review of all
related playing field documents provided by the County.
McBride's Scope of Services will involve:
Phase 1-Project Meetings
FTE sports shall attend a total of (3) meetings in Monroe County with County Staff to provide
professional playing field engineering support services as it relates to the builders risk claim for
Bernstein Park Fields.
Task No. 1.01: Meeting with County Staff to obtain historical information about the design, contract
agreement and construction schedule between the County and the Contractor. In addition, obtain all
the necessary copies of all the related design documents, shop drawings, project progress reports and
other supporting documentations.
Task No. 1.02: Meeting with County Staff to review FTE sports initial written review report based
on the information provided by the County and the findings based on the two day field observation
conducted by FTE sports.
Task No. 1.03: FTE sports will refine its written report and findings based on any clarifications as of
a result of meetings with County Staff and to review the final written report.
Phase 2-Playing Field Observation Report:
FTE sports shall prepare a written field observation report of its findings over a course of a two day
period. The written report will contain all the necessary background information provided by the
County, playing field peer review of the design document, comments related to the storm damage
assessment
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New contract
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval to hire FTESports athletic field expert Bill McBride
for the purposes stated above.
DOCUMENTATION:
Ellis Turf Services Inc. Evaluation
Bernstein Park-FTESports Hourly Fee Schedule Exhibit
Bernstein Park-Hourly Fee Schedule modified Exhibit
Resume Bill McBride FTESports
Resume Ravi Devaguptapu FTESports
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 21 March 2019
Expiration Date: TBD
Total Dollar Value of Contract: NTE $20,000
Total Cost to County: NTE $20,000
Current Year Portion: NTE $20,000
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: Staff time involved
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: NO If yes, amount:
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details: N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Chris Ambrosio Completed 03/18/2019 4:52 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 03/18/2019 5:06 PM
Kevin Wilson Completed 03/19/2019 3:21 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 03/19/2019 3:24 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 03/19/2019 3:29 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 03/19/2019 4:10 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/21/2019 9:00 AM
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Ellis Turf Services, Inc. is a turfgrass advisory company located in Central Florida that specializes
in all aspects of recreational turf'. Owner/President, Robert K. Ellis, has over 36 years of
experience in the turfgrass field.
What we do:
• Provide agronomic consultation for all types of turf projects. This includes turf diagnosis
and maintenance recommendations for both new installations and existing projects.
• Provide construction design services, specifications, and recommendations for projects
such as athletic fields, golf courses, sod farms, private residences, right of ways, etc.
This includes both natural and synthetic turf.
• Provide inspection services during all phases of project construction.
Ellis Turf Services, Inc. has a maintenance division that performs specialized maintenance
practices such as aerification, topdressing, and horticultural services for both new job start up
and existing projects.
Robert Ellis has worked directly on numerous projects including Champions Gate Golf Resort,
Liberty County Schools District (Athletic Fields), Eastern Florida State College, City of Lakeland,
City of Auburndale, and the City of Winter Haven.
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October 10, 2017
Mr. Brad Moretti
President of Civil & Sports Turf Division
Burke Construction Group, Inc.
10145 NW 19th St.
Doral, FL 33172
Office: 305-468-6604
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Re: Fields at Bernstein Park, Stock Island Florida
Dear Brad:
The athletic field complex at Berstein Park, located at 6751 5t' Street, Stock Island, FL 33040 was recently
impacted from Hurricane Irma. The turf areas were recently installed and was in the establishment phase when
the hurricane hit the site and the turf is currently exhibiting severe injury from the direct result of the storm.
The first 30-45 days after any turf has been installed is the most crucial time for proper turf establishment.
During this establishment phase, proper maintenance practices are mandatory in order for the turf to mature for
extended athletic activities. The most important practice is for the turfgrass to have consistent water
applications (either via irrigation cycles or rainfall) at frequent intervals primarily during this establishment
period. This is due to new turf not having any root mass to draw water from deep within the rootzone area.
Once established with deep rooting, turfgrasses can then be watered as necessary based upon environmental
conditions. This new turf had only been installed less than 3 weeks and was very juvenile and susceptible to
injury and stresses.
Once the hurricane hit the site, several issues then occurred. First off was the loss of power, thus the loss of the
ability of the turf to be watered properly for establishment. There is a wide range of tolerance to lack of water
among turfgrass species. These fields were sodded with Seashore Paspalum and this turf would be considered
average as far as drought tolerance is concerned. Drought tolerance relates to the ability of a turfgrass species
to recovery from injury due to extended periods of time without water. Drought tolerances are also measured
upon mature turfgrass. Any newly planted turfgrass will not have it best performance until full rooting depth is
acquired and the plant is mature. This usually takes a minimum of 90 days for full establishment but this can be
longer depending upon environmental conditions, type of turf used, soil it is being grown on, etc. The new turf
is exhibiting severe injury due to lack of proper watering practices during the period after the storm. A mature
established Seashore Paspalum is very slow to recover from any drought related stresses and can take several
months to recover. This turf went from the farm to the field and was still in a transitioning phase when the
storm hit, in my opinion, voiding opportunity for recovery.
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Brad Moretti
Burke Construction
Bernstein Park Turf
October 10, 2017
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Secondly, upon notice of the storm's arrival, evacuation orders were given to leave the Keys. This left no
personnel to monitor irrigation cycles and perform necessary maintenance practices to help the establishment
process of the turf. Practices such as rolling, mowing, fertilization are all necessary to provide smooth, level
playing surfaces.
Thirdly, during the height of the storm, the field area was then covered with water. This water most likely had
very high levels of salts from local seawater and potentially other contaminants, such as oils, etc. from roads.
Salts in the soil profile are very damaging to turfgrass, especially delicate juvenile roots. Seashore Paspalum
was chosen to be used on these fields due to its ability to withstand higher salt concentrations as compared to
other turfgrass species. It can also tolerate reduced quality irrigation water typically associated with reclaimed
water used for irrigation purposes. This is only true on mature, established turf. Research has proven that
Seashore Paspalum is similar in needs to other comparable turfgrass species during the establishment period,
thus needing both proper water quantity and quality (low salt, bicarbonates, etc.).
The contractor, Burke Construction Group, had a 90 day maintenance/establishment period which began
immediately after the turf was installed. The county would then inspect the field(s) after that time and then
either accept the fields or identify areas which still require attention. The county would then schedule athletic
events which could be used as a revenue source for athletic tournaments. Burke is well over halfway of their
maintenance period and the turf will never meet acceptance by the county by the turnover period. The other
factor to this is the fact Burke has to warranty the fields for a period of 1 year after acceptance by the county.
Due to the fields being submerged for an extended period of time, there is no way of knowing the impact this
may have on the rootzone over the long term. This could be from higher salt levels as previously discussed,
contamination from outside sources such as oils, etc. and also potentially fine silts that could be left deposited
over the surface after the water level receded. The field was constructed with a rootzone layer of 4" of premium
quality USGA sand blended with Sphagnum peat. This is the ideal material to grow high quality turf that is to
be used for extended athletic use. This is the same material that is used under professional golf greens and
professional athletic fields. It is extensively tested during all phases of the blending process to insure exact
particle size quality it met. Any variances will greatly impact percolation rates, compaction resistence, etc.
Any high quality turf that becomes submerged for any length of time can be susceptible to a layering from fine
silt that can be left behind. This can be very detrimental over the long term and the impact from this may not
immediately be identified.
While not all of the turf is currently impacted, much of it is. It is also very unlevel due to the lack of practices
performed during the hurricane period. Because the county is buying a "turnkey"product, the only way to fully
insure the long term quality of the field would be to remove all of the turf and the 4" of rootzone mix and
replace it. Because a lot of the turf is demonstrating stress, patching the bad areas of the existing turf is
probably more expensive than replacing and starting over. Besides, a patch is a patch and requires highly
skilled installers to blend it in perfectly. This is very time consuming and requires additional work of
topdressing, rolling, etc. for perfect blending of the existing and new. Often times patches can be identified for
extended time due to high/low spots. I work with many county athletic field projects and know from firsthand
experience they will not accept sub-standard work to any extent or reason. Removal of the rootzone mix would
also insure that there would be no long term impact to this area either. Replacing only the turf and then an issue
arise either during Burke's 1 year warranty period or even after that period expired that could be directly
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Burke Construction
Bernstein Park Turf
October 10, 2017
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attributed to contaminate rootzone mix would be disastrous. This would be costly to repair, not to mention the
possible loss of revenue while the field(s)had to be repaired or completely renovated.
It should also be noted that the field does have underground drainage and irrigation. While these most likely
would not be directly impacted from the storm, they most likely would receive some damage during the
demolition process of removing and replacing the rootzone mix and turf. The drain lines consist of 1"x 12"
flat plastic drain pipe laid directly on the floor of the sub-grade with the 4" of rootzone mix installed directly on
top of it. There is virtually no way to completely remove all the rootzone mix without extensive damage to the
exposed drain pipes, especially from construction equipment. While the sprinkler main lines are installed
deeper so they have less chance of damage, the actually sprinkler heads and risers (swing joints) themselves will
need to be removed and then reinstalled to prevent damage to them. This requires additional labor to prevent
damage to these components.
In summary, the timing of the storm could not have been worse. The county wants to assume a fully functional
athletic complex that was built to the high-quality design standards from the architects. The intent of these
design specifications was to provide construction methods that would allow the fields to tolerate high use
intensities and still maintain safe, quality turf conditions.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time.
Best regards,
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Bobby Ellis,President
Ellis Turf Services, Inc.
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Robert Keith Ellis 173 Sunrise Hill Lane
Auburndale, Florida 33823
(0) 863-984-5114 (C) 407-509-7417
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2012 -Present Golf Agronomics Supply& Handling, Sarasota, Florida
Regional Manager. Sales/technical representative for Central/North Florida
area supplying construction materials for the turf and landscape industry.
2006-Present Ellis Turf Services, Inc., Auburndale, Florida
Owner/President. Provide complete agronomic services for various turf
projects including athletic complexes, golf courses, and private residences.
2006-2012 Florida Potting Soils, Inc., Orlando, Florida
Technical Representative/District Manager. Responsible for advisory and sales
of construction materials for athletic fields, golf courses, landscape projects, etc.
for the Southeast Region - Golf and Athletic Division.
2006 UNITED GOLF CONSTRUCTION,Polk City, Florida
Operations Manager - Staff Agronomist. Responsible for management
operations for golf course construction company, including bidding,job quality
controls, and agronomic needs for 60 acre bermudagrass sod farm.
1999—2005 CHAMPIONS GATE GOLF RESORT, Kissimmee, Florida
Golf Course Manager. Responsible for all aspects of hard construction, grow-in,
and upon completion, all maintenance operations of 36-hole Greg Norman
designed golf resort. Also designed and constructed 9-hole Par 3 course for the
OMNI Hotel @ Champions Gate. Hosted numerous professional and amateur
events including 2003-2005 Office Depot/Father Son Challenge, 2002 & 2003
Canadian Tour qualifying School, and 2002 Florida State Amateur.
1994 - 1999 INDIAN RIVER CLUB, Vero Beach, Florida
Golf Course Superintendent/Project Manager. Responsible for complete
project development of 18-hole golf/residential community including golf
course construction/grow-in, landscape design and installation, common
area/residential irrigation design, and infrastructure utilities. Project was
awarded Audubon Signature Status, Audubon International's highest award for
responsible project development and commitment to environmental awareness
in 1996.
1992— 1994 QUEEN'S HARBOUR YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB, Jacksonville, Florida
Golf Course Superintendent. Responsible for management of personnel,
procurement of supplies, budgeting, and complete maintenance operations of
18-hole private golf club located within environmentally sensitive boundaries of
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
Robert Keith Ellis Page 2
1990— 1992 GRASSLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Lakeland, Florida
Golf Course Superintendent. Responsible for construction, grow-in, and
complete maintenance operations of 18-hole Bob Cupp/Jerry Pate designed
private golf club.
1983— 1989 LAKE REGION YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB, Winter Haven, Florida
Golf Course Superintendent. Directed all maintenance operations of 18-hole
private club, including both golf course and landscape management of entire
project and oversaw complete reconstruction of greens and surrounding areas
including bunkers, irrigation, drainage, and cartpaths. Worked closely with
architect Dean Refram planning, designing, building, to completion of work.
1981 — 1983 GRENELEFE GOLF & TENNIS RESORT, Grenelefe, Florida
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Directly managed East Golf Course and
assisted administrative direction for golf course maintenance operations for 54-
hole resort. Experience included extensive involvement with construction/grow-
in of South Course and tournament prep for numerous NCAA, Mini-Tour, and
PGA Tour Qualifying events.
1977 - 1981 Various turf internships at William L. Hutcheson Golf Club, Lakeland, FL,
Boca West Golf Resort, Boca Raton, FL, and Walden Lake CC, Plant City, FL.
EDUCATION LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Lake City, Florida
A.S., Golf Course Operations, 1981 - Honor Graduate with 3.96 GPA.
PERSONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Appeared in 1996 Episode of ESPN's Par for the Course, sponsored by The
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America(GCSAA)
• Member of the Florida Turfgrass Association since 1979.
• Served as President of the Florida Turfgrass Association in 2002-2003.
• Member of the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association since 1989.
• Founder and past President of the Ridge Chapter of the FGCSA.
• Former Vice President of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the FGCSA.
• 20 year member of the GCSAA.
• Member of the Central Florida Sports Turf Managers Association since 2011.
• Hosted many professional, intercollegiate, and amateur golf tournaments.
0 Co-MVP of High School Golf Team (senior year).
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Bernstein Park, Monroe County, Florida
Exhibit "A"
1. Based on the Hourly estimated fee associated with this
project the below listed hourly fee schedule shall apply.
2. All direct reimbursable expense shall be billed as a separate
invoice with all the necessary supporting receipts.
HOURLY FEE SCHEDULE
Principal $200.00 Per Hour
Project Manager $180-00 Per Hour
Project Engineer $170-00 Per Hour
Project Landscape Architect $165.00 Per Hour
Project Designer $155.00 Per Hour
Project Technician $95.00 Per Hour
Administrative Assistant $75.00 Per Hour
Expert Witness $400.00 Per Hour
(Preparation and Testimony)
Reimbursable Expense
Mileage per Trip $0.53 Per Mile
Meals per Trip $6.50 Breakfast, $13.50 Lunch; $27.00 Dinner/Day
Tolls, Gas, Car Rental, Hotel, Actual Cost Basis
Local Airport Parking Actual Cost Basis
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WILLIAM J.(BILL)McBRIDE,SR
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS LEAD PLAYING FIELD DESIGNER
Bill is a highly recognized figure in the athletic sports industry with over 30 years of
experience as a lead civil and landscape designer specializing in the design of new
and renovations to various types of natural and synthetic athletic fields. His
involvement and innovative approach to planning,design,construction
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him to be an effective team member.His responsibilities include design,coordination
with other professional design team members,value engineering recommendations,
overseeing the playing field construction,documentation of project progress,
monitoring quality control and quality assurance,construction administration,and
punch list preparation to the issuance of final substantial compliance.
I D E @ IF T E 1 N C.N E T REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Education MLB, NFL AND MLS STADIUM TRAINING FACILITY PROJECTS:
Pennsylvania State University
Turf grass Management • Washington Nationals Park-(MLB) All Start Game 2018
University of Massachusetts • Estodio de Beisbol Stadium,Mexico-(MLB)Special Event
(Boston) Liberal Arts (L.A.) • Ft Bragg,NC-(MLB)Special Event-Natural Turf(Hall of Fame)
Business • United States Soccer Training Complex-Natural&Synthetic Turf
Massasoit Community College • U.S.Soccer Training Complex-Natural&Synthetic Turf
Business Law/Architectural • Atlanta Falcons (NFL) (MLS)Multi-Use Stadium Synthetic Turf(FIFA Certified)
Design
GA LEED Training • City of Orlando (MLS) Multi-Use Stadium-Natural Turf(FIFA Certified)
(FDEP)Stormwater Inspector • Raymond James (NFL) (MLS)Stadium-Natural Turf
(FDEP) Florida Green Industries • Pittsburg Steelers (NFL)Stadium-Natural Turf
• Houston Texans (NFL) Multi-Use Stadium- Natural&Synthetic Turf Tray Systems
Years Of Experience • Arizona Cardinals (NFL) Multi-Use Stadium-Natural Removable Field (Concept)
30 • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Facility Natural &Synthetic Turf
• Jacksonville Jaguars Training Facility-Natural &Synthetic Turf
Military Service • New York Yankees (MLB) Stadium (LEER Certified)
U.S.Army-Honorable Discharge • Washington Nationals Park (MLB) Stadium (LEER Certified)
NCO Academy 2nd in class • Florida Marlins (MLB) Stadium (FEED Certified)
■ Minnesota Twins (MLB) Stadium (LEER Certified)
ProfessAmerican Sports Build L SPRING TRAINING FACILITIES PROJECTS:
American Sports Builders
Association
Professional Member • Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training Renovations, Dunedin, Florida I Playing Field Drainage
American Planning Association • New York Met's STF, Port St. Lucie, Florida I Natural&Synthetic Turf
(APA) #283537 • Atlanta Braves STF,City of North Port,Florida I Natural&Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Managers Association • Palm Beach County STF, Florida ( Washington Nationals&Houston Astros (*)
Member#1036 • Roger Dean Stadium,Jupiter, Florida I Florida Marlins&St. Louis Cardinals (*)
Sports Turf Managers National ■ Steinbrenner Field Facility,Tampa, Florida ( New York Yankees
Awards Committee Member • Charlotte County Sports Complex, Port Charlotte, Florida I Tampa Rays
Synthetic Turf Council • JetBlue Facility, Fort Myers, Florida I Boston Red Sox
• Surprise Recreation & Facility in Surprise,Arizona( K.C. Royals&Texas Rangers (*)
Internship Programs ■ Scottsdale Stadium &Facility in Scottsdale,Arizona I San Francisco Giants
New England Patriots (NFL) . Goodyear Facility in Goodyear,Arizona I Cleveland Indians&Cincinnati Reds (*)
Tampa Ray's (MLB)
Washington Nationals (MLB) NCAA ATHLETIC FACILITIES PROJECTS:
Texas Ranger(MLB)
• University of Utah-Multi-Use Athletic Practice Field-Natural Turf
■ University of Miami-Football Practice Facility-Natural Turf-2013-2019
• Colorado State University-Football Synthetic Turf Playing Field Analysis Report
• University of Florida-Football Practice Field-Synthetic Turf
• Florida Atlanta University-New Football Practice Facility-Natural Turf-2013-2019
• University of Notre Dome-Sun/Shade Analysis-Natural Vs Synthetic Turf
• Southern Methodist University Master Athletic Playing field Programming
• Southern Illinois University-Stadium Playing Field-Synthetic Turf
• University of Houston-New Football Stadium-Synthetic Turf
• University of South Florida-Sports Complex-Natural&Synthetic Turf
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Ravi has served os the Principal Engineer and President ofRE for numerous years
having over 21 years of experience in the Civil Engineering, Planning and Project QA/
QC experience. He holds the following credentials: Registered Engineer in the State
nf Florida,Alabama,Arkansas,Arizona, Kansas,Georgia,Missouri, North Carolina,
Tennessee,South Carolina,Texas,West Virginia and Rhode Island. During his career,
Ravi has been involved in numerous site civil engineering, playing field designs and
master planning projects. He has managed and actively participated in numerous
sports development design projects os the engineer of record.His project
management duties included scope of services,man hour negotiations,scheduling,
staff production resource allocation,quality control,quality assurance and
IR A VH@ F T E I N C.N E T coordination with public agencies.
Education� Founded in 1989, FTE is a professional engineering consulting firm providing a full
kA.S,Civil,Arizona State Univ. l994 range of professional services in Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape
8.S,Civil,JNTU India, 1991 Architecture, Land Development Master Planning and Professional Sports Field
Design and Master Planning of several Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums,
Years of Experience National Football League (NFL) stadiums,ML13 Spring Training Complexes in Florida
21 and Arizona,AA,AAA,NC4A football and baseball stadiums and municipal parks
and recreational athletic complexes.
Professional Registrations
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Professional Engineer:AZ (5938l) ~ Washington Nationals Park Start Game 2Ol8
Professional Engineer: K3 (22820) ~ Estndiode Beisbo|Stadium,Mexico MLB) Special Event
Professional Engineer:GA (O34439) ° Ft Bragg, NC-(MLB)Special Event-Natural Turf(Hall ofFame)
Professional Engineer:MO (000162) " UISoccerTrainingComp|ox-Noturo| &Synthetic Turf
Professional Engineer: NC: ° Wyandotte CTurf
(036979) Rmhmoiono|Engineer:TN - Atlanta '"'^"''^ (`") ,,`^"/ Multi-Use Stadium Synthetic ='
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Professional Engineer:VYY (2l0D6)
Professional Engineer: R| (11571) ~ Toronto Blue Joys Spring iriRenovations Playing
PTDE (lll2) ° New York mersS/F, Port St. Lucie, Florida | nuruvo/&Synthetic Turf
° AtlantaQ STF,City of North Port, Florida I Natural &Synthetic Turf
Professional Affiliations ° Palm Beach County 3Tp.Florida | Washington Nationals&Houston Astnos <^)
° Charlotte County Sports Complex,Port Charlotte, Florida | Tampa Rays
American Sports Builders ~ Roger Dean Stadium,Jupiter, Florida I Stadium Renovations 2015'2019 (^)
Association
Florida Engineering Society and NCAA&OTHER SPORTS FACILITIES PROJECTS:
Peace River Engineering Society
(Former Chapter President) Sports w University of Utah-Mu|U-Use Athletic Practice Field-Natural Turf
Turf Managers Associates (3TMA)' a University mf Florida-New Baseball Stadium-Natural and Synthetic Turf
USA,Member � lll9\0 ~ UnivanityofF|ohdo-Pony FootboU Practice Re|d-5yntheticTu�
" Southern k6ethodistUnive�i�Master Ath|e�cP|oy�gField Pro i
3porbTu��oo�io�on �TA) ° of Miami Football Practice Facility-Natural University
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Sports Turf Managers Associates a University of Houston-New Football Stadium Synthetic Turf
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(3TMA) " Nova Southeastern University
National Recreation and Pork ° University nrWest Flongo-ungomO Playing Field Consultant
Association (NRPA) Member No. ~ Southern Illinois University-Stadium Playing Field-SyntheUcTurf
254369 ° Florida Atlanta University FootboUPnzcticmFoci|Uy-Notunz|Turf
Webber International University-Master Athletic Football Practice Facility Planning