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Item K12 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: September 18, 2002 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: N/ A AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of recommendations of the Selection Committee to select the firm of Wade-Trim, Inc. to prepare a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Monroe County and direct staff to enter into contract negotiations with this firm. ITEM BACKGROUND: Objective 1201.10 of the Year 2010 Plan requires that the County complete a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Notification of Request for Qualifications was placed by the Purchasing Department. The Selection Committee, consisting of Laurie McHargue, Monroe County Land Steward; David Koppel, Monroe County Engineer; and Robert Will, Comprehensive Planner received ten proposals for review. Each proposal was evaluated and ranked according to points received under five weighted evaluation criteria. The three top-ranked firms were selected at a committee meeting on August 12th, 2002 and references were checked. Wade-Trim, Inc. received the greatest number of points based on the objective scoring criteria. The Selection Committee recommends that the BOCC approve the selections of Wade- Trim, Inc. as the consulting firm to prepare the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and direct staff in coordination with the Selection Committee to enter into contract negotiations with Wade-Trim, Inc. PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: May 15th, 2002: the Board approved a Request for Statements of Qualifications for the preparation of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Monroe County as required by Objective 1201.10 of the Year 2010 Plan. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval. TOTAL COST: -$100,000 BUDGETED: Yes X No COST TO COUNTY: -$100,000 REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes N/ A No AMOUNT PER MONTH N/A Year APPROVED BY: County Atty N/A OMB/Purchasing DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: , 'v DOCUMENTATION: Included X To Follow AGENDA ITEM # /P 0/ -- DISPOSITION: Revised 2/27/01 County of Monroe Growth Management Division 2798 Overseas Highway Suite 400 Marathon, Florida 33050 Voice: (305) 289-2500 FAX: (305) 289-2536 Board of County Commissioners Mayor Charles "Sonny"' McCoy, Dist. 3 Mayor Pro Tern Dixie Spehar, Dist. I Comm. Murray Nelson, Dist. 5 Comm. George Neugent. Dist. 2 Comm. Bert Jimenez, District 4 MEMORANDUM TO: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners FROM: Timothy J. McGarry, Director /}:/I'I Growth Management Division/, / DATE: August 29,2002 SUBJECT: Review of Statements of Qualifications (RSQ) - Professional Services to Prepare a Recreation and Parks Plan for Monroe County [Florida Keys] Background On May 15, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners approved a request for consulting firms to submit Statements of Qualifications for the following: "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A RECREA nON AND PARKS PLAN FOR MONROE COUNTY [FLORIDA KEYS]" The purpose of the Request for Statements of Qualifications was to solicit responses from consulting firms interested in preparing a Parks and Recreation Plan for the county to address requirements of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, and provide specific policies and recommendations for the development of parks, recreational lands, and activities within unincorporated Monroe County. The Recreation and Parks Plan is intended to: (i) guide the county in the acquisition and development of park and recreation land; (ii) establish standards for concurrency and park development; (iii) propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations to facilitate park and recreational land development; (iv) revise impact fee schedules; (v) formulate goals and policies to direct acquisition, funding, and park development; and (vi) develop short- and long-range implementation programs. A notification of Request for Statements of Qualifications was advertised on May 15, 2002. Ten responses were received by the closing date of June 26, 2002. The firms were: Bellomo-Herbert & Company, Inc., Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc., B.S.E. Consultants, Inc., Calvin, Gordano & Associates, Inc., Glatting Jackson Kircher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., H.D.R., Heery, The Curtis & Kimball Company, The RMPK Group, and Wade-Trim, Inc. The Statements of Qualifications were evaluated by a Review Committee consisting of Dave Koppel of the Public Works Division, Laurie McHargue of the County Administrator's Office, and Rob Will of the Growth Management Division. Elements to be Evaluated in the RSQ In their Statements of Qualifications, respondents were requested to demonstrate their firm's and project team's qualifications and experience to address the following elements of the proposed Recreation and Parks Plan for Monroe County: 1. Inventory of publicly owned and operated recreational lands and facilities, with estimated usage by recreational activity 2. Evaluation of county parks and recreation lands to determine existing needs and opportunities 3. Determination of present and future 20-year demand for recreation lands, facilities, and activities 4. Comparison and analysis of existing and future recreation and park land demand with supply for the determination of county-wide and sub-area needs over the next five- and 20- year periods 5. Determination of the appropriate level of service (LOS) standards for recreation lands and facilities, and advisory guidelines on LOS standards on county-wide and sub-area bases 6. Preparation of goals and policies for guiding parks and recreational facilities development, acquisition, and funding 7. Determination of capital and operation costs to acquire land and maintain facilities over the next 20 years to meet LOS standards and community needs 8. Preparation of a 20-year physical plan element for land acquisition and facilities development, and identification of funding sources and priorities for improvements and acquisition 9. Evaluation of needed changes in existing county regulations affecting park and recreation development 10. Evaluation of the need for revisions to the existing fair share community impact fee for recreational facilities 11. Preparation of five- and 20-year implementation programs for effectuating appropriate recommendations resulting from the elements produced for the Plan 2 RSQ Review Criteria The Review Committee evaluated and ranked each firm based on the following criteria: · Project team's prior experience in, and working knowledge of the Florida Keys and Monroe County government (5 points) · Project team's experience in short- and long-term park planning projects (10 points) · Degree of correspondence between the firm's area of expertise/completed projects to the requirements of Monroe County's recreation and parks planning process (10 points) · Extent of project team members' public involvement in prior completed planning and development projects (5 points) · Overall aptness of project team members' experience, education, and capabilities to the proposed plan elements (10 points) At its meeting on August 12, 2002, the Review Committee discussed their evaluations of the submitted responses and tallied the individual scores of the ten firms. Each committee member then ranked the ten firms according to their scores, and the rankings were added for final determination of the three highest evaluated responses. The firms Wade-Trim, Glatting Jackson, and The RMPK Group were ranked first, second, and third, respectively. The committee member from the County Administrator's Office called some of the listed references and inquired as to the reference's satisfaction with the outcome of the project completed for them by the firm, how their staff interacted with the project team members, and how the firm responded to requests, in addition to other questions. The responses from one reference for whom the Committee's top-ranked firm, Wade-Trim, was completing a Master Plan for the county's park and recreation program, were very positive. Recommendation The Review Committee recommends the BOCC select the firm of Wade-Trim, Inc. to prepare a recreation and parks plan for Monroe County and the BOCC direct the Growth Management Division staff to enter into contract negotiations with this firm. Attachment 3 r- MONROE (OUNTY (FLORIDA KEYS) i)"-.----I- ,,' 1..) J < ( \ ~ :- '~ ......, .:: ~'f ~ ~. ~ j j'_:__'_J~.J/._ ~ '" --" ... i _ ....... ,......-. -,j\ . ,........-- ;-. t)~:~.",;: t i\ ~ .- r., :"'" L /"" j ; -,," :""\ "'" "":'" ! ,,-..., " t \ ~ \.... j( L/~'.1 ~ '--_"f: fi , -,;1"'.1 ,'.....~ ~ '1 ;".,. \ .. ,t .. - -....... ;' \.!, ..:.. ',l j"!o( , ',/ \_ ' _ i\ D! ~! j '-.. Wade-Trim, Inc. 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33634 (813) 882-8366 Main (813) 884-5990 Fax www.wadetrim.com "- r"'-, ~"... ~. .-~, i< ;\:: .~~~. r,311~ ~ r'-'''-I 1_':.- ..., IP':' ..;:;~. . t;:' ..---.!.'.'" ( - - - - =- . ;~.--' . -- ," . . "-.' . - . -."-. . . ~ .t.-: / - - : ~ -.:-. -.:::...-:.~ - ---~ .- -~---. - .---= "" -' t - ' - - ...::-C!":'!- 'i " - . , . . Wade-Trim ~ .... l , June 24, 2002 Monroe County Purchasing Office 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213 Key West, FL 33040 Re: Professional Services to Prepare a Recreation and Parks Master Plan Dear Selection Committee Members: Monroe County's Board of County Commissioners has demonstrated a unique VISion and commitment in the pursuit of this master planning effort to meet the parks and recreation needs of its citizens over the next 20 years and beyond. Having prepared two countywide Parks Master Plans in the past three years, along with decades of parks planning and design experience, Wade-Trim is distinctively qualified for this assignment. As described in this proposal, Wade-Trim's project team has the capabilities and personnel with training and skills in the pertinent technical disciplines for this important assignment. Monroe County will benefit from our nationally recognized experience with parks and recreation master planning and design, public involvement programs and interactive management processes. Our management approach delivers maximum participation and ownership by all identified stakeholders, most importantly, the citizens of Monroe County. Wade-Trim has prepared parks and recreation master plans and specific recreational facility plans for over 90 projects in nine Florida counties. Within the past two years, we have completed the Polk County Parks & Open Space Master Plan, Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and are currently preparing the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We focus on developing plans that are cost-affordable and identify the funding options available to make the plan truly implementable. It is Wade-Trim's own "Interactive Process" that has successfully brought multiple stakeholders together for consensus on these critical projects. This consensus building process will be essential for the success of the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We hope you will sense the excitement and high level of commitment expressed in this proposal. We look forward to building a strong working relationship with the County and its citizens in the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Sincerely, ....".....,;t::~ ., t_~.. FL LC Reg. No. C000121 (~<i~ ~ .J. "-l';'.~ ..i 4919 Memonal Highway. SUite 200 . Tampa. FL 33634. 813.882.8366 . 888.499.9624 . FAX: 813.884.5990 . www.wadetrim.com ~..._.,. Englneenng . Landscape Architecture . Planning . Sciences . Surveying TABLE OF (ONTENTS ~"""-'-' .' __21~ f~;r<: 1._, ~'I \...J- 1../ '" ,/ ......-.. ~.~..... rg.' 1--1 ~..l .~ ~. ..J - - ~ - - ,- - ,.. -.... '-- , - ',:~... ~"\":~ - .I :~, _ =. '1 i~ : _ ~.. ~ - ~ -..- _...;n~ L') .::.j.~..:. RfQ REQUESTED OENERAL INFORMATION Wade-Trim, Inc. David B. Gildersleeve, Executive Vice-President 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33634 (813) 882-8366 www.wadetrim.com Wade-Trim, Inc. is a corporation. Wade-Trim's corporate headquarters are located in Taylor, Michigan with offices in Michigan, Florida and Ohio. WADE-TRIM, IHe. (fLORIDA) BOARD OF DIRECTOR5 Douglas M. Watson Chairman/President/CEO Donald E. Zdyrski Treasurer and CAO Frank M. Tymowski Executive Vice President and COO Douglas R. Dail Executive Vice President and COO David B. Gildersleeve Secretary, Executive Vice President and CBDO Jeffrey D. Trim Senior Vice President Donald G. Beyer Senior Associate Sharon Heal-Eichler Associate PRIHOPAL5 OF WADE-TRIM IH TAMPA, fLORIDA OFF/a David B. Gildersleeve, Executive Vice-President Jeffrey D. Trim, Senior Vice-President .~-)~'~~ -~~I~;:.- ,-\ " ',,-A- < / :........14--' ....... ~ r"~' IL ...~ -.... ....... ,-.:. _..~. . ~- ~ -- -Y'-- -::~=. . INTRODUCTION TO WADE-TRIM Wade- Trim has provided consulting services to its many public clients for 75 years in the states of Florida, Michigan and Ohio. We specialize in planning, landscape architecture, environmental sciences and engineering with over 95% of our clients being public entities. Since opening our Tampa office in 1984, we have become recognized as one of Florida's most experienced engineering and urban design firms specializing in park and recreation planning and design. Our Tampa office is comprised of approximately 33 professional and support staff. This staff consists of civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental planners, urban planners, ecologists, GIS experts, CADD support and administrative support. Our local staff is complemented by another 450 professionals nationally. We are proud to share that Wade-Trim has been recognized by the Engineering News Record as number 183 out of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States. A continuing goal of Wade-Trim is to provide a high level of expertise in the fields of planning, engineering, landscape architecture and environmental sciences while emphasizing responsiveness to our clients. This responsiveness is also enhanced by our use of Wade-Trim's unique Interactive Process in all of our projects, but especially the projects that incorporate consensus building and buy-in. Our firm sets high standards for the quality of our products and services and therefore, undertakes only those projects in which the firm's principals can personally direct and be involved from start to finish. The structure of Wade-Trim enables our professional and support staff to enjoy the economy of scale necessary to provide our clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions to a myriad of complex design and regulatory issues. Having successfully met our Clients' needs and expectations for over seven decades, we are confident that we are the best qualified to meet the needs of the development of the 20-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Monroe County. Wade- Trim's track record reflects our commitment to getting the job done to the "full satisfaction" of the Client - no matter what it takes! Our Project Team will provide Monroe County successful experience in the management and preparation of Parks and Recreation Master Plans. Our key team members all have the ability to build consensus among diverse groups to enable the County to implement its visions and goals through the Master Plan. ~;-.. -/.2J~ ~!;~;;/ .... ;/" _.- ~. r~!l .. ..~ ~. .,...t:-~-:;""-:--:";' . ~'-c. ~. ~~:~: -"--=-.-._.-.~~l(:i~ _ ,~;. _~!lO ': :,[f(E . ,. . r _....:~. .::::~ - 5TATfMfNT OF QUALIFICATIONS Having completed the planning, design, engineering, architecture, permitting and construction administration of over 90 recreation facility projects in nine Florida counties, our team understands what it takes to provide similar services for your project. The following section presents our team's knowledge and experience in providing a complete selection of consulting services for recreation facilities of all types. We specialize in providing parks and recreation project consulting services for local government clients. PARK5 AND RECREATION PRO}f(J5 , Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Sarasota County, Florida , Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Pasco County, Fll)rida (award winning FAPA) , Polk County Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, Polk County, Florida (award winning FPZA) , Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Cape Coral, Florida , Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Element, Inverness, Florida , Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Element, Port Richey, Florida , Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Training Facility DCP, Tampa, Florida , Raymond James NFL Stadium Interiorscape DCP, Tampa, Florida , 62nd Avenue Ballfields Feasibility Analysis, St. Petersburg, Florida , Alligator Lake Park Master Plan, Safety Harbor, Florida , Bike N Hike Trail, Port Richey, Florida , Boca Ciega Park, Pinellas County, Florida ;.. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve/Lake Maggiore Park Master Plan, St. Petersburg, Florida , Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Site Data Collection and Environmental Analysis Study, St. Petersburg, Florida (award winning FAEP) , Buckingham Community Park, Lee County, Florida , Central Ridge District Park Master Plan, Citrus County, Florida , Cherry Harris Park, Clearwater, Florida ". Coopers Bayou Park, Safety Harbor, Florida , Cooter Pond / Wallace Brooks Park, FRDAP, Inverness, Florida ;7-~~~ ;~;~, ~:..L ,J I> '-. *,"" ........-- ~-~ rg" 1=-. ~.. ~ -..... .~. '-.:: ... '. 1,:1,'"' '"';~ot!:- I ~, -:::~-= ~ ~ Wade-Trim ,. Desoto Park Master Plan, Tampa, Florida , Drying Bed Park Concept Plan, S1. Petersburg, Florida , Environmental Studies Area Master Plan, St. Petersburg, Florida , FDOT/CSX/Plant City Intermodal Linear Park, Plant City, Florida ,. Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Master Plan ,. Gateway to the Greenway (Equestrian Concession and Staging Area) ., Gulfport Waterfront Park, Gulfport, Florida , Highland Pines Park Tennis Courts, Tampa, Florida ,. Indian Rocks Beach Access Park, Pinellas County, Florida ,. Indian Shores Beach Access Park, Pinellas County, Florida >- Lake Emerald Park Concept Plan, S1. Petersburg, Florida >- Lakewood Ranch District Park, Manatee County, Florida ,. Largo Central Park Master Plan, Largo, Florida >- Largo Central Park Habitat Restoration, Largo, Florida ,. Largo Community Center, Largo, Florida ,. Lincoln Park Master Plan, FRDAP, Palmetto, Florida >- Lowry Park Master Plan, Tampa, Florida ,. Lykes Gaslight Square Park, Tampa, Florida (award winning HCPC) .,. Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Lee County, Florida .,. Mangrove Bay Sports Complex, S1. Petersburg, Florida ,. Mease Area Park, Safety Harbor, Florida ,. Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, Okeechobee County, Florida ,. Pinellas County Bike Standards, Pinellas County, Florida .,. Port Richey Waterfront Park, FRDAP, Port Richey, Florida , Prototype Park Restroom Design, Manatee County, Florida .,. Safety Harbor Marina Park, Safety Harbor, Florida ,. South City Ballfields, Safety Harbor, Florida .,. South Gandy Park, Tampa, Florida ,. Sunken Gardens Reuse and Feasibility Assessment, S1. Petersburg, Florida ,. Times Square Plaza, Zephyrhills, Florida (award winning TBRPC) ,. Training and Environmental Resources Complex, St. Petersburg, Florida ,. Willow Bend Community Recreation Master Plan, Pasco County, Florida OREENWA '(5 AND TRAIl5 ,. Friendship Trail, Gandy Bridge, Pinellas I Hillsborough County, Florida (award winning APWA) ,. FDOT/CSx/Plant City Intermodal Linear Park, Plant City, Florida , Intermodal Linear Park, Plant City, Florida ,. Bike N Hike Trail, Port Richey, Florida _'5"d,;4~:;_)... .y-.'>.,~~- ~~~. ;::1iiI R) _.'.\0.< ]I ! .<cft~1 '. "1- - .~~ -~~~- .~.- ~. .-" .~ . ~~~.- =-:!r::s-": ~ Wade-Trim " Pinellas County Bike Standards, Pinellas County, Florida ., Harbor Island Linear Park, Tampa, Florida (award winning HCPC) OOlf (OUR5E PROJECT5 ,. Babe Zaharias Golf Course Renovation, Tampa Sports Authority, Florida ., Buffalo Creek Golf Course Additions, Manatee County, Florida --,. Cypress Links Par 3 Golf Course, St. Petersburg, Florida, --,. Hillsborough County, Florida ,. Manatee County Golf Course Additions, Manatee County, Florida ., Mangrove Bay Golf Course Renovation, St. Petersburg, Florida ,. River Club Golf Course, Manatee County, Florida ,. Rocky Pointe Golf Course Drainage Project, Tampa Sports Authority, Florida --,. Rogers Park Golf Course Maintenance Complex, Tampa Sports Authority, Florida .,. Rogers Park Golf Course Clubhouse, Tampa Sports Authority, Florida ,. Rogers Park Golf Course Renovation, Tampa Sports Authority, Florida ,. Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club Cost to Cure ,. University Park Golf and Country Club, Manatee County, Florida MARINA AND WATERFRONT PROJECT5 ,. Bradenton Municipal Marina, Dredge and Fill Permits, Manatee County, Florida .,. City of Dunedin Dredging Projects, Dunedin, Florida ,. City of Port Richey Dredging Projects, Port Richey, Florida ,. Domino Boat Ramp, Hillsborough County, Florida ,. Friendship Trail, Gandy Bridge Hillsborough/Pinellas Counties, Florida ,. Grey Marina, Pasco County Marina ,. Gulfport Waterfront Park, Gulfport, Florida .,. Harborage at Bayboro Marina, Pinellas County, Florida " Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Ft. Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida .,. Marina Park, Safety Harbor, Florida --,. Miscellaneous Boat Ramps, Hillsborough County, Florida --,. Municipal Marina Expansion Study, St. Petersburg, Florida ,. Nicks Park Boat Ramp, Port Richey, Florida .,. OMC Marina at Gulf Landings, Pasco County, Florida .,. Safety Harbor Municipal Marina, Dredge and Fill Permits, Pinellas County, Florida .,. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, DRI, Clearwater, Florida ,. Skyway Fishing Pier Improvements, Pinellas County, Florida .,. South Gandy Bridge Park, Tampa Bay, Florida ",:;.!'I ".....;-- c.~::':::::Y~~. ,J l~ sr. or ". :: ."!~._' :if . .:. '--.., ..J. .l.. ,- . ,,\ .. ,: \\ 1-- " '-.'=".... -~tL---- ~,'-'.' --. -~1... t c. ...\ ~(.":U'....~ ~ ~ Wade-Trim ,. Waterfront District Intermodal Master Plan, Port Richey, Florida ,. Waterfront District Streetscape, Gulfport, Florida PARK5 AND RECREATION QRANT5 ,. Southwest Florida Water Management District - City of Port Richey Waterfront Park Restoration ($396,000) ,. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - City of Largo Central Park Mitigation ($50,000) ,. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - City of Port Richey Nick's Park Dock Improvement ($70,000) ,. Florida Department of Transportation - City of Port Richey Bike and Hike Trail Phase I & " ($376,000) ,. Florida Department of Environmental Protection - City of Port Richey Bike and Hike Trail Right-of-Way ($100,000) ,. Foundations/Corporate Donations - City of Largo Central Park ($125,000) - -~ - --- - - - -' - - -~------- -.- - '- --~ - '.-"'- - - " -. - _. - - -- - - ,~- -' Wade- Trim was recently selected by Sarasota County to develop a 20 year parks and recreation master plan tor the County. Sarasota's park system is comprised of more than 120 parks located throughout the County. In addition, the County operates and maintains parks and recreation facilities within the cities located in Sarasota County. Some of the unique aspects ot the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan are the fact that world-class beaches as well as extensive cultural arts facilities characterize Sarasota County. The Master Plan will be developed with extensive public input and participation through the use of a Steering Committee, 12 public workshops, and both written and telephone surveys. We are currently in the process of inventorying and assessing the existing parks and recreation facilities in the County. - - _.-.-- "- :....'--~' I ~ e::;'ea:;:'r; ~ ....Jc,en ::C2:::- . - '-' ..,,--... - ..........-, J:';:':2.L~ -=: - ";';-'- '- '.....~; .. - ~ _:.:7_:': -. -='~, -,,-,':~,:;:'.', - Jr>:J3 Wade-Trim was commissioned to prepare a Recreation & Open Space Master Plan for Polk County, one of Florida's largest and fastest growing counties. Working with the County and the Polk Leisure Services Association, which is represented by all seventeen municipalities within the County, the Polk County School System and the Central Florida Development Council, the planning effort commenced in May 1998 with continual follow up work to the master plan as its implementation continues. The Master Plan not only addressed County facilities and programs but also included all municipal facilities and programs as well. This comprehensive approach .~:;-...g;~~.;-.,;- :~~'i'~':'.' _.,.;~/ c;Ji1"'~ir_ . ".-" 's- .., ~.~1~' '\ . . \''-=-> / - ",,coo- t =- I: II 1 -- ;;;_ -_'.:;;;r-~~~. ~~ -..... .~ ...... ... ~- ~. - '~~ ' =::':? ': ri1 Wade-Trim to parks and recreation master planning is unique as typically parks master planning efforts only include the facilities and programs of one governmental unit. However, in this case, each of the municipalities participated in the master planning process. Two public surveys and workshops were included in the scope of services to involve the public in determining facility and programming needs and allowing "buy in" to the planning process. Additionally, a joint workshop with elected officials from each local municipality was held to develop an interlocal consensus and vision of future responsibilities and roles in planning and providing parks and recreational facilities and programs over the 1 Q-year planning time frame. The Polk County Master Plan is on the cutting edge of other areas as well: from including semi-private recreation facilities to using a Geographic Information System to produce the facility inventory and assessment and develop recreational standards. The plan identified a nearly $90 million dollar deficit in existing parks and recreation facilities throughout the County and its municipalities in the year 2000 with that deficit growing to nearly $160 million by the year 2010. :,.::. -' '-- - -,-. _.~ --..... - -'.' '-' - - - Pasco County selected Wade-Trim to develop a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan to address the growing parks and recreation needs for its booming population. A unique aspect to this project is that the Master Plan also developed parks and recreation impact fees for new residential development to mitigate its impact on the County's parks and recreation system. The planning process involved several workshops with the citizens at large throughout the county as well as specific meetings with athletic league representatives. Additionally, a survey was distributed throughout the county to obtain the comments of citizens. The comments received through the workshops, meetings and surveys provided the foundation for the development of the recommendations within the Master Plan. The Master Planning effort was sensitive to the financial constraints and limitations of Pasco County. In developing the parks and recreation guidelines, the financial limitations were considered to assure that guidelines were not developed that were unrealistic. The Master Plan accomplished this though developing a "Needs Plan" and a "Cost Feasible Plan". The "Needs Plan" identified parks and recreation improvements to meet a preferred level of service without funding constraints and implementing alternative funding sources such as municipal service taxing units (MSTU) or sales surtaxes. The "Cost Feasible Plan" is a scaled down version of the "Needs Plan" that reflects the financial constraints of the County and does not rely on new funding sources with the exception of impact fees. Development of parks and recreation impact fees centered upon determining the full cost of new residential development's impact on the County's parks and recreation system. Based on the proposed parks and recreation guidelines and the rate of development, a parks and recreation impact fee was calculated to fully account for the impact of new residential development on the County's parks and recreation system. . /":-....- _yl\':;-' '~~;''-'~~.' ~~: -, {f' ...... - .." .~_ J~ ~r-~. ,~\ i" ./ ,:;:: ....,... .~.-;;-...-. ~~~t - , .' - . ..' ... '- - - - - - - -.- ~ Wade-Trim The County Commission in May 2001 accepted the Master Plan. Within a month of its acceptance the County Commission held public hearings on implementation mechanisms for recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The County has adopted and implemented the parks and recreation impact fees developed through the master planning process. Wade- Trim recently completed a 1 a-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan to meet Cape Coral's existing parks and recreation needs as well as the future needs of this rapidly growing community. Cape Coral provides many challenges from its high rate of growth to its pre-platted lots with limited public lands and a diverse range of parks and recreation facility and programming needs. The planning process involved several public workshops throughout the city as well as a survey mailed to residents to obtain their comments and feedback. Additionally, a Steering Committee was appointed to direct the Master Planning process. This Steering Committee has a diverse representation including citizens and business owners, the Chamber of Commerce, the School Board, Lee County Parks Department, and other parks and recreation stakeholders in the community. The Master Planning effort focused on what improvements are needed to the City's existing parks and recreation facilities to insure their continued safe and efficient operation over the next 10 years as well as identifying new parks and recreation facilities and programs to meet existing deficits as well as the demands of future residents. A 1 a-year capital improvement plan identifies the financial impacts of the City's parks and recreation facility and program needs. The capital program prioritizes the expenditure of funds to meet these needs in the most efficient and economical manner. The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan identifies a range of parks and recreation facilities and programs that will meet the diverse needs of a community that is growing and its demographics changing. Additional profiles of Wade-Trim parks and recreation projects are provided in the appendix. '" -. \'"" :; ':" - ~:- __ ') _ ~ _ r __~ The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association selected the Pasco County Parks and Recreation Plan, prepared by Wade-Trim, to receive an Award of Merit for 2001. The Master Plan was one of only six projects selected for an award in 2001. Additionally, the Master Plan was the only parks and recreation related project to receive recognition by the Chapter. Additionally, the Polk County Recreation and Open Space Master Plan was awarded by the Florida Planning & Zoning Association for Outstanding Public Planning Project Award in 2001. - -- ----~-_. --- --~ --- .,:,1~7~~:~~~,_ ~ ~J'I- .\~ ' ;;" \;.. . ,/ ',~. ,,,,.- -~-' '0' ::~! ~ 7-~7 ,-- \ ! : =:::n.=. :. ~ Wade-Trim OTHER A WARD WINNIN6 PARK5 AND RECREATION PROJECT5 INCLUDE: ,. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Environmental Analysis, St. Petersburg, Florida; award from the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals ,. Lykes Gaslight Square Park, Tampa, Florida; award from the Hillsborough City/County Planning Commission ,. Times Square Plaza, Zephyrhills, Florida; award from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council ,. Friendship Trail/Gandy Bridge, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, Florida; award from the American Public Works Association ,. Harbor Island Linear Park, Tampa, Florida; award from the Hillsborough City/County Planning Commission ?~~~- ~f~-~-~- ~~,i_ ~~I,<<-' - "-:L!J , d - . \ J . '~c-._ t....' ,'-- -..< .......~~ ~-.-_.C ~_ - . - ._~ PROP05ED PROJECT TEAM ~;~;:'::;:~':"- .-; <.~ We '~,. '\E;f fK -. ~ \..IY. 3:r..'i~ \~~>}:' ~., ."... ._~~. ~-,~~_.'!' Principal-In-Charge Project Manager Brad Cornelius. AICP Needs Analysis Environmental Brad Cornelius. AICP Sharon Eichler, AS:"'A Mike Roberto Matt McLachlan, AICP Ernie Davis Jeff Medcalf, MS Amanda Warner Jeff Medcalf. MS Brad Cornelius, AICP Sharon Eichler, ASLA Amanda Warner Financial Analysis Public Involvement David B. Gildersleeve Brad Cornelius. AICP Mike Roberto Matt McLachlan. AICP David B. Gildersleeve Brad Cornelius, AICP Sharon Eichler, ASLA Matt McLachlan, AICP Mike Roberto Ernie Davis Amanda Warner '-~"~ ..~~ ~~~;- \~..... 1-'-, ,,--.,...:./ ~'~. r~.. E_-I I... .. -..... ~. ~"~ ,....,.. ., .' ' , . -"~ - -~\ " -::~.:. . ri] Wade-Trim Our project team is staffed with highly skilled professionals with the ability to successfully complete Monroe County's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Their experience and knowledge of parks and open space master plans, open space connectivity, landscape architecture, urban design, capital improvement planning and involvement in many successful design projects will enable the team to rapidly become part of the pulse of the future county-wide parks, and recreation plan. The team's concern for the program goes beyond the planning document elements to include improving consensus and public sentiment for the park and recreation system and programs. You have our dedication and commitment to providing quality, responsive service for this exciting project. We have committed the following key staff members, which have unique experience in recreational planning, master planning, public involvement programming and administering the "Interactive Process." One of the strengths of our project team is the fact that the key staff members identified below have worked together in the development of at least one of the three county-wide parks and recreation master plans and one city-wide master plan. Dave Gildersleeve, Brad Cornelius and Sharon Heal-Eichler have worked as a team on all four parks and recreation master plans completed by Wade-Trim in Florida. KEY PROJECT HAM MEMBERS: --',\ '. " .:,. --: - = =..: = =. = _' ,--, . I _ ~, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ = ~~,,.....,- . - j.--- --- As Executive Vice President and Senior Professional Planner, Dave is the senior officer in the Tampa office. Dave has been with Wade-Trim for over 18 years. He routinely serves as Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager on major public and private planning, development and transportation projects. Areas of specific experience include comprehensive planning, zoning and land use studies, Developments of Regional Impact (DRls), Planning, Social, and Environmental Impact Studies, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) studies, land development regulations, and development/redevelopment studies and plans, public participation charrette facilitation, and expert testimony. Dave also directs the firm's business/client development activities. A few of the recent parks and recreation projects that Dave has served as Wade- Trim's Principal in Charge include the Polk County Parks and Open Space Master Plan, the Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Boyd Hill/Lake Maggiore Master Plan in St. Petersburg, the Bike and Hike Trail and Wateriront Park in the City of Port Richey and Bicycle Standards for Pinellas County. ::: = .':'.:::::' .::= = " j ::: ~- ~ .:. '::) = ::;- - . - -= -?: :.;::' '1?:, ?;; = .- =":'-=-':: '.'2~3.:2: Brad has ten years of short and long range planning experience. Prior to joining Wade-Trim, Brad served as the Growth Management Administrator for the City of Cape Coral, Florida. His experience covers site plan and development review; ~. -, .,.,_.~;-., o.;,',:...::J' ", j~~R)',o '~'. rl.~~..... .~ ! ,,\1,1- \~7:. _ 'i ~,' ,../ .,':--.... ..... .~....,..(' r, '\ ",:,' \' \ ~~..' =:O/"l'::''' " ~ Wade-Trim preparation and implementation of local government Comprehensive Plans. Evaluation and Appraisal Reports (EAR) and Land Development Regulations; capital project planning; public participation facilitation/visioning; land use studies and analysis; neighborhood planning; environmental planning; park and recreation planning and transportation planning. While at Wade-Trim for nearly three years. Brad has served as the Project Manager for the award winning Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He was also intimately involved in the completion of the Polk County Parks and Open Space Master Plan. In addition to his planning abilities, Brad also has extensive experience in the development and operation of geographic information systems (GIS) for local governments. He is proficient in the use of ArcView and Arc/Info GIS software. Mike has over 17 years of distinguished experience in five local governments, including 12 years as a city manager. Mike has been with Wade-Trim for one and one-half years. His areas of expertise include business recruitment and economic development, designing and managing millions of dollars in capital improvements, visioning and strategic planning, financial administration, quality improvement programs and community based customer service, organizational development, with extensive experience in information technology as a management tool and public speaking. He has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from The American University in Washington DC and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University. -., '. - -,. ---- - _. - -'0- .__ -- ..... -, - -., - .- - .. ............ ~ - -. _.::;i ._~'-'.:.:_-= - _ - Sharon has over 19 years of professional Landscape Architecture experience and has been with Wade-Trim for nearly 18 years. Her work experience includes roles as project manager for numerous FOOT highway beautification, FOOT intermodal projects, community redevelopment, urban design, streetscape and recreation projects. Her expertise includes successful interagency coordination of federal, state, and local agency team efforts. Sharon specializes in major metropolitan transitway / CBD streetscape design, interstate highway beautification design, intermodal projects and redevelopment / design guideline preparation. Sharon has served as the lead design professional in the development of the Polk County Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. She has extensive experience involving parks and recreation master planning, park design and development and environmental planning and assessment. . '':'-- >'/1 C _...:..~ - -.,.; ~\ ~ C:. ~ ==--'==::::::',-,,~',;..:,~ ~ _.':>J'l== Matt has capably served Wade- Trim's urban, suburban and rural clients for over six years in both a project support and management role. His work experience includes preparing innovative comprehensive master plans, park and recreation ,-:J. ~., .r;,-~;~~t1~ -:/~-.<~,. ;;" {J"" '':. '" _. ",. \\- ~;./ -\. - '; ,-", '. .. ..- '-" .-1" .:='-:~ . - ~ Wade-Trim master plans, strategic development/redevelopment plans, tax increment financing plans, land development regulations, environmental assessments and grant applications. In addition, his responsibilities have included conducting site plan, special (conditional) use, and rezoning reviews on a continuing basis and serving as a facilitator/presenter in various public forums. Ernie has over three years of experience managing and designing a wide range of Landscape Architecture projects. His ability to coordinate and communicate with a diverse project team of professionals has lead to the design and implementation of several major projects. Ernie is well versed in southeastern plant material, hardscape and irrigation design. '.1'. - Amanda recently joined Wade-Trim as a planner from the University of South Florida where she is in the process of completing her Masters Degree in Environmental Policy. Amanda brings to the team exceptional skills in research and analysis. Amanda is currently involved in the development of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. ---.,-...-.~, - --- - ~. - ::::;:";:~: ==.: ~ -~:~~. Jeff is an expert in design and construction of wetland/upland mitigation projects, evaluation of wetland/upland mitigation success; environmental planning, ecological site assessments, remote sensing and GIS assisted landscape analysis, feasibility studies, soil analysis, landscape/cover type mapping and environmental permitting. Jeff recently left full-time employment with Wade- Trim to take a position with the National Wildlife Foundation. Jeff will be working with Wade-Trim on a contract basis for this project. .-.~~~~~.-,.- ~ ...>---, ~- :l 'OBI ir \,0 if ~J '~~~l" : .\..... ., =:-. ;, \ , I ~~ "'''.- ..~...:.,. '...,;.-' .. .. . - f" "" ~...-~~::-~_.. ~3G~'~ PROJECT ApPROACH Monroe County is located at the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and extends to the south along the Florida Keys. Its environmental resources such as the Everglades and the delicate eco-system within the Keys and the surrounding waters characterize the County. The Florida Keys are a destination for visitors from throughout the world and is widely seen as place to escape and enjoy the natural wonders of this tropical area. Boating, fishing, sightseeing and eco-tourism opportunities are many of the reasons people come to the Keys. In addition to these specialized recreational opportunities, there is a need in the County to provide for the day-to-day parks and recreational needs of its citizens in the form of parks that provide opportunities for traditional sport and recreational programs. The location and characteristics of the County provide an ideal setting for parks and recreation opportunities. The pursuit of a 20-year parks and recreation master plan by Monroe County is visionary and commendable. This master planning process will enable the County to identify and plan for the long-range parks and recreation needs of County residents in a proactive and comprehensive manner. The Master Plan shall clearly reflect and be responsive to the diverse needs and preferences of park and recreation users within the County while respecting, enhancing and integrating the ecological functions of the natural systems that help to define the County's character. As such, a holistic approach will be taken that fully and fairly accounts for the range of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services in relation to needs, desires, financial feasibility and impact. The range of parks and recreation facilities included in the master planning process will cover all types, including but not limited to, athletic facilities, community parks and centers, neighborhood parks, environmental and conservation lands, beaches, historic resources and cultural and civic facilities. Parks and recreation facilities within Monroe County are diverse and provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. The County has 39 parks that provide approximately 180 acres of land for parks and recreation activities. These parks include small neighborhood parks, community parks, and special facilities such as beaches, athletic facilities, historic resources and natural areas. There are also several areas of public conservation lands such as the Everglades National Park, Key Largo Hammocks Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Indian Key Historic State Park, Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park, Long Key State Park, Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. One of the keys to this project is citizen participation in the master planning process. Without community buy-in and support the road to implementation of the master plan will be very difficult if not impossible. The Wade-Trim team will approach this project in a manner that strives to build consensus and cooperation among stakeholders. There will be differing views with respect to what should be developed, where and when, Wade-Trim has seasoned facilitators on the Project Team to bridge these gaps and bring harmony to open discussions that will be fostered through the master planning process. In the end, Monroe County will be presented with a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that the entire community can stand behind. ~~~~~ f",~ R'!t"':'., ;-1' Il, \.:4.-. , ......~-'" ~.~ r=' (--:1 IL .. ... ........~. .__._-~. ---~-.--,.-.,." Iii'- . -0 -. ----+-. - . ,- -. ~ ......:.. ". ..~. ~ -- ." .........--. ~ ~~' 7;:'"0 - . ;:.::.~~ ..: ~ Wade-Trim The following section provides a draft work program for Monroe County's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. However, it is important to note that this draft work program is conceptual in nature. Once the Wade-Trim Project Team is selected, we will meet with the County to refine the work program to assure that it meets the specific needs and desires of the County. This interactive process of the work program development with the client is a hallmark of Wade-Trim. TASK 1: STEER/N6 COMMITTEE AND M/55/0N STATEMENT In order to insure the success of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Monroe County, a Steering Committee should be appointed to direct and review the process and products of the master planning process. The Director of Growth Management is recommended to chair the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee should be comprised of the following members: ,.. County Staff >- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members ,.. Representatives from the Municipalities ~ Monroe County School Board ~ Florida Department of Environmental Protection >- Representatives of private and/or non-profit athletic, recreation, arts/cultural, tourism, historic and conservation organizations ~ Other stakeholders as deemed appropriate by the County The Steering Committee will develop the Mission Statement for the Master Plan process. A workshop will be conducted with the Steering Committee to discuss and recognize the common interests and goals for parks and recreation in Monroe County and develop the Mission Statement. The Mission Statem6nt will serve as a focal point for the process and will energize the County and its citizens around a common purpose. It is important that the Mission Statement reflects and supports Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan. Throughout the process, the Mission Statement will provide the foundation upon which decisions and recommendations are made. The Steering Committee will be an active organization that will provide feedback and direction throughout the development of the Master Plan. With the input of the Steering Committee in all phases of the process, the Master Plan will reflect the true needs and desires of the community. Throughout the master planning process it is anticipated that the Steering Committee will meet five times. TASK 2: DATA COLlECT/ON, INVENTORY AND A55E55MENT Wade- Trim will collect and review all existing data relating to Monroe County's demographics, existing and proposed land uses, transportation network with an emphasis on greenways and trails and reports and documents regarding parks, recreation and conservation, as well as, any other data deemed appropriate by Monroe County. In addition, all publicly owned conservation and environmentally sensitive lands within Monroe County will be inventoried. The publicly owned lands inventory will include city, county, state and federally owned lands. This data will provide the foundation for the analysis and determination of parks and recreation needs. "off,. ,. -~~~~: .i~' 4~;~~-.~ :1- --j~\f o~.. \~\'" ~..... . - .. ~ - -...:<-..< .......... . .::: :-: ~ Wade-Trim Wade-Trim will develop an inventory of existing outdoor recreation facilities, indoor recreation facilities, public parks, play areas, athletic fields and recreational programs. In addition, the inventory will include private, non-profit commercial, school and community group provided parks and recreational facilities. The parks and recreation inventory will be integrated with a geographic information system (GIS). The inventory will be imported into ArcView software and will enable detailed analysis of the County's parks and recreation system. At the conclusion of the project, Wade-Trim will provide the County with all of the data in a GIS format that will enable the County to maintain and update the inventory and analysis. Wade-Trim will complete an existing condition assessment for each of the parks and recreation facilities inventoried. Wade-Trim will meet with County staff to develop a uniform site assessment survey form. A ranking scale will be used to assess the condition of the parks and recreation facilities. The assessment will include interviewing on-site staff and taking digital photographs. Improvements and upgrades will be identified for each park and recreation facility and an overall condition and maintenance rating will be assigned. At the conclusion of this Task, a Steering Committee meeting will be held to review the results of the data collection, inventory and assessment. TA5K 3: PARK5 AND RECREATION NEED5 A55E55MENT Wade-Trim will develop a needs assessment for parks and recreation facilities based on the County's population growth, demographics and geographical considerations. The needs assessment will address athletic facilities, community and neighborhood parks, beaches, cultural/arts facilities, historic resources, and potential public uses of environmentally sensitive lands. Wade-Trim will conduct public workshops throughout the County to obtain direct input from users of th3 County's parks and recreation system. The workshops will be an interactive process in which the participants identify what they like and do not like about the current parks and recreation system and what the future needs are for the County's parks and recreation system. The number of public workshops will be determined in cooperation with the County. However, it is recommended that a sufficient number of workshops be held to provide ample opportunity for residents throughout the different areas of the County to participate in the process. Wade-Trim will also administer a random survey of Monroe County residents to obtain information regarding the parks and recreation system. The specific format, questions, method of application and number of surveys will be determined in cooperation with the County and the project Steering Committee. Additionally, Wade-Trim will interview key stakeholders in the County's parks and recreation system. The stakeholders may include but not be limited to representatives of athletic organizations, environmental/conservation organizations, cultural/arts organizations, historical organizations, recreational interest groups, community and business leaders, governmental agencies and other stakeholders as deemed appropriate by the County. The specific number and persons interviewed will be determined jointly by the County and Wade-Trim. .::,:~~~.~> .~~~'t1 ~~.~~~~ \ \, ; '",\ - . .." ~-...' '.c--'" __-=.r-=. .... ~ Wade-Trim Through the population and demographic analysis, public workshops, survey data and interviews, a clear picture of the concerns and desires of Monroe County residents for parks and recreation will appear. A Steering Committee meeting will be held at the conclusion of this Task to review the results of the Needs Assessment. TA5K 4: DEVElOPMENT OF RECREATION 5TANDARD5 Based on information obtained from the wmkshops, surveys and resource indicators such as population growth, historical recreation use, economic indicators, full-time resident and tourist use of parks and recreational facilities and programs and available recreational/leisure time, Wade-Trim will calculate the existing and future unmet parks and recreation needs. In order to determine existing unmet needs and project future needs, Wade-Trim will develop parks and recreation facility standards and guidelines specific for Monroe County. County, state and national parks and recreation standards contained within the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan (SCORP) prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the National Recreation and Parks Association and other industry guideline references will be used as a starting point to determine the appropriate standards for Monroe County. The standards will then be adjusted and revised to meet the specific needs of the County. The County's Communi Keys Program will be evaluated and considered in the development of parks and recreation standards to assist in meeting the unique needs of the County. A work session will be held with the Steering Committee to review the proposed guidelines and standards. TA5K 5: ENVIRONMENTAl lAND ANALY515 Wade-Trim will analyze environmentally sensitive lands and areas in the County. This analysis will determine appropriate uses for these lands while maintaining and protecting its inherent ecological functions. TA5K 6: fUNDIN6 50URCE5 / flNANClA[ fEA51BILITY Wade-Trim will identify and inventory existing and potential funding sources for parks and recreation facility development, operation and maintenance. Funding sources to be investigated include, but are not limited to, grants from State and Federal governments, bonding, public-private partnerships and tax referendums. Wade-Trim has the knowledge and ability to find creative solutions to the financing of parks and recreation facilities. In addition, Wade-Trim will review the County's existing parks and recreation impact fee to determine if it should be adjusted to better reflect the impact of new development on the County's parks and recreation system. A capital plan will be developed that will identify the costs and potential funding sources associated with the implementation of the proposed recommendations. The capital plan will be staged to meet the needs of the community as certain ,.~~~. . ~- . ~ --";.~ ~ . ~./ ":}W sr. '\.~ .~!<<-J :~~ ~ ~'. .\-:1: 1. . '~ ....,..... '-"-' . 1. '... ~ ~ 11 ), 1 ~. "-.. . :.~...::, .- . ~ Wade-Trim benchmarks are met that indicate the need for new parks and recreation facilities. These benchmarks will be established through the master planning process. Benchmarks may relate to the number of people within a certain age range, usage of particular parks and recreation facilities, age of parks and recreation facilities or other indicators established in the master plan process. Costs for implementation will include not only the capital costs for land acquisition and construction but also the costs for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the parks and recreation facilities. These operation and maintenance costs will include staffing needs and its impact on the County's budget. TA5K 7: RfCOMMfNDATlON5 Wade-Trim will combine the information developed in the previous tasks and develop a listing of parks and recreation facility and program needs, as well as, the action steps required to meet the identified needs. Creative financing options, staging of improvements and prioritization of needs will all be identified within the recommendations. These recommendations will serve to provide the County with a guide to meet the diverse parks and recreation and programming needs of its citizens, as well as, meeting these needs in a financially efficient and sustainable manner. TA5K 7- MA5TfR PLAN (OMPILATlON AND PRf5fNTATlON Based on the results of the master plan process, Wade-Trim will prepare a draft Master Plan document. This Master Plan document will contain all data, analysis, recommendations and costs developed through the master planning process. The draft Master Plan will be presented to the Steering Committee for their review and consideration. After the Steering Committee meeting, the final Master Plan will be presented to the Monroe County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners for their review and consideration. An executive summary of the Master Plan will be prepared that will summarize the process and findings in an easy to read brochure format for public distribution. It is envisioned that this brochure will be used by the County to promote and market the appropriate funding mechanisms to implement the Master Plan. '-"'~-":--,:. ~ ...:=:;..:....- :.... :..i~--' ~- In many respects with master planning, the process is as important as the final recommendations because it encourages interactive consensus building on the needs of the community. The parks and recreation needs of the County are widely diverse and touch on a wide range of interests such as athletic, environmental/ conservation, historical and cultural and civic. This process will bring these groups together to identify common interests and points of conflict and will strive to build consensus with all that participate. Without such a process, acceptance of the master plan will fail and implementation will be extremely difficult. Therefore, the interactive process that Wade-Trim will follow in the master planning process is critical to the ultimate success of the master plan. The Monroe County Commission has demonstrated great vision in initiating the development of this Master Plan. By virtue of this process, there will be great public expectation that the County will follow through with the implementation of -.------------ ----~ ~~. . ~' ':,- 1_\:-, . ...- ".~. ::/-~/ ~-~ ir.. \;.: "' I / ,- .-. ..:.. ~1- '- . " ~'i ; I . \'~ .J .'.:- \\. '_ l~ ,.' '-.'--- . ..' '~tA.r.".<t' ~ off - ~ ~~~~- ",' ., =::1....,:.. : ~ Wade-Trim the results of the Master Plan to the greatest extent possible. This public expectation can be one of the greatest strengths in developing public support for the actions that may be necessary to implement the findings of the Master Plan. 'I' _',":' ::..- Monroe County's Parks and Recreation Master Plan involves a wide range of interrelated projects and activities developed to provide a superior park system. The implementation of this program will require a unified team approach to achieve the project's objectives. The project management approach proposed for this project is described below. Our project management approach to achieving an immediate and effective implementation of the Master Plan is developed around the team concept. By using an interactive process of management, our team can organize incredibly diverse activities within the framework of the program's goals and schedule. Our team will do this by identifying and including everyone who is significantly impacted by the project, commonly referred to as "stakeholders". The interactive process can take a defined objective, implement several concepts into the process at once, and enhance success. As shown on our project team organizational chart, team members have specific functions. This approach will support a closely coordinated planning effort with team members selected for their past experience ability to work together and contribute specialized talents to the overall product. A successful management organization has been instrumental in our past success on parks and recreation projects. The main focus of the project team and the interactive management process is the Principal-in-Charge, David Gildersleeve. The Principal-in-Charge will monitor client satisfaction by attending most client involved meetings, listening closely to client concerns and requests, and maintaining full program awareness. Regular work meetings will occur throughout the program period with the County's Growth Management Director and will be organized consistent with a quality control effort uniquely outlined for this project. Items to be reviewed at these meetings will include: ,. Work accomplished during the report period .,. Status of problems identified at the previous meetings .,.. Work to be performed in the next period .,. Project schedule and budget ,. Any work program changes ,. Innovative ideas for the program C'..:.,_ -v \:~'.-:.:_,. \~ :...... A.::.::..;\;>, - A well established QC and QA Program at Wade-Trim is called "Quality Quest" and is key to implementing this project successfully. Each team member is committed to the team concept and to delivering a quality product to the County that will meet the project's objectives and goals. ~'7->-, . ::~/-!t'':tJ~~~.{"'0._. ',). S1 I I_ .:-- -, - ~ . \\ ,1." \\. _ l-..' ''''-., . ... . -.. .-~ ::::~.:. .:.. rij Wade-Trim Quality control will be the responsibility of the Project Manager and key technical staff working on the project team. To ensure that the work is completed in accordance with the standards established to meet program objectives and goals, QC activities will be conducted on three levels. Level 1 focuses on problem avoidance. This involves looking ahead in the schedule and receiving and addressing concerns/issues before they negatively impact the product delivery system. The interactive process of management facilitates this quality assurance methodology. Level Two consists of the review of the team's work product. The QC/QA officer will coordinate these reviews. The third level of review will be conducted with key County staff at regularly scheduled meetings with the County's Growth Management Director. The intent of this level of review is to solicit input from the County and to keep project objectives and goals clearly defined. - . - ~ - - - ~- Scheduling is vital to program success. The completion of the project within the desired time limits requested by the County pushes the "pulse." The public will see a quick return on theirtax dollar investment in park and recreation development they can enjoy and use. It is anticipated that the project will span a six to twelve- month timeframe depending upon the level of public participation desired by the County. '" y?:,::~r~'-' This project will be a priority for Wade-Trim! This type of project is the bread and butter of our Tampa office. We are experienced in managing multiple similar project assignments simultaneously. In addition, we would very much like to develop an ongoing professional association with Monroe County. ~' ,. ;~v-;. . .. ~ .....~/.~. '0. ?...~~~.I> " tJ ~r.. .;.i 0",:\-= . ' . f j. \\ . " ~~ -.... ~~,~ . . '~'r ',"'-:' "~<"'~ - F.:;.iiia'''. . -- -:.. . ~ --;. T-- --...~.. . . ::2'::~ ~,= REFERENCE5 ~y,:;,/}"":,,,- .~~~~'\ ... "" ~ '0.: \tg . . .- --~-- -~- !..... '-~ - -- - -..:::'--"-- The County is encouraged to contact each of the clients listed below. These clients are familiar with the quality of our work, products and services. 5ARASOTA (OUNTY 1-.,,.......- t. d .... ,"" ;\/ . w -,. . '",..... _:;, -- ,- - _. - '" -'- - - - -- - -' - ,--'..... ,. -,' -. _. - ---- _. ,... c'";__ '.......~--..' i:~: S3;=..3.~:=., ~,.-=--;:.: ~,-~..:- - ~- Parks and Recreation Master Plan (In Progress) PASCO (OUNTY - - .-,,-,----- ,-' - -~ -,-.-~ - -"- -. - - ~ ~ - ,- -"....; . ~ . - -'...... - . - - - -' ...... - - .....-- - ...- --.-. ---' -- -. - - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Award Winning FAPA) Libraries Master Plan Fire/EMS Master Plan (In Progress) Parks/Libraries/School Collocation Study POLK (OUNTY - - - - ..- ~ - --'- --.... Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (Award Winning FPZA) (ITY Of (APE (ORAL - - ,-- - - - Parks and Recreation Master Plan ~.~ r ....11 l.:iJ -....' . ....- REQUIRED FORM5 A'!:~' i~~} ri." ~)i' ~~. ,- - --- -. Please see attached forms. SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 10.1990 MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA ETHICS CLAUSE Wade-Trim, Inc. warrants that he/it has not employed. retained or otherwise had act on his/its behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No.1 0-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in its discretion. terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price. or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee. commission. percentage, gift, or considerati STATE OF FlOf'Ic.\C\ COUNTY OF \-\-:; \\ ~'on\(")u .5~ PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME. the undersigned authority, tau I d g. b~ \d{lr~'le eve.- who, after first being sworn by me. affixed his/her st- signature (name of individual signing) in the space provided above on this ~ day of J { L. () e... , 2002. . f2e~\~ NO A Y PUBLIC My commission expires:~ Page 10 of 11 DRUG.FREE WORKPLACE FORM The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that: Wade-Trim, Inc. (N ame of Business) 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture. distribution. dispensing. possession. or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will he taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace. the business' s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. any available drug counseling. rehabilitation. and employee assistance programs. and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services th.at are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1 ). 4. In the statement specified in subsection (1). notify the employees that. as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid. the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of. or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to. any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state. for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. 5. Impose a sanction on. or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community. or any employee who is so convicted. 6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section. As the person a requirements. certify that this firm complies fully with the above Page 8 of 11 PROJECT PROfILES ;P'~'~ .~ -., '. f/ :':1i__, , ..~'" --,~, ..,'" 1"'" .\'-l 1 ,"1. ~./' ~.~ F3'11 C -I ~.. ~ -.... -.....- Please review the following Wade-Trim project profiles. ..1':'1.. .~II~ 'I r= :=2 ...'~ ~ .....Ii .... Trim, Inc Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Pasco Counry selected Wade-Trim to develop a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan to address the growing parks and recreation needs for its booming population. A unique aspect [0 this project is that the Master Plan also developed parks and recreation impact fees for new residential development [0 mitigate its impact on the Counry's parks and recreation system. The planning process involved several workshops with the citizens at large throughout the counry as well as specific meetings with athletic league representatives. Additionally, a survey was distributed throughout the county to obtain the comments of citizens. The comments received through the workshops, meetings and surveys provided the foundation for the development of the recommendations within the Master Plan. The Master Planning effort was sensitive to the fInancial constraints and limitations of Pa~co Counry. In developing the parks and recreation guidelines, the financial limitations were considered to assure that guidelines were not developed that were unrealistic. The Master Plan accomplished this though developing a "~eeds Plan" and a "Cost Feasible Plan". The "Needs Plan" identified parks and recreation improvements to meet a preferred level of service without funding constraints and implementing alternative funding sources such as municipal service taxing units (MSTU) or sales surtaxes. The "COSt Feasible Plan" is a scaled down version of the "Needs Plan" that reflects the financial constraints of the Countv and does not rei" on new funding sources with the exception of impac't fees. . ~ Development of parks and recreation impact fees centered upon determining the full cost of new residential development's impact on the COUnty's parks and recreation system. Based on the proposed parks and recreation guidelines and the rate of development, a parks and recreation impact fee was calculated [0 fully account for the impact of new residenrial developmenr on the County's parks and recreation system. The Counry Commission in May 2001 accepted the Master Plan. \Vithin a month of its acceptance the COUnty Commission held public hearings on implemenration mechanisms for recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The County has adopted and implemented the parks and recreation impact fees developed through the master planning process. Client: Pasco County Parks and Recrearion Departmenr Location: Pasco Counry. Florida Features: Workshops. Public Surveys. \lasrer Planning. Financial Projections Year Completed: 2000 through 200 I - \1asrer Plan Award Received: Florida Chaprer of the American Planners Associarion - 2001 Award of \1erir ... "--";-.... _.~- -.,~~~ --:~ .-" -~ -:-..=.., ~..::. ~ ~ ...-...- ---~ EJ -.=-~ -- - ,- - -r:...-;;-~ - .- ~~--:~:- ,.=- , ~ - ~;,- [g ". -- - --':':=-. I -" F+ .- -- . ...- -- --.- Pa!:CO County Parks and Rm!mation Mador Plan rxClculiv(! ~ummary BrochurCl ~~~ fiitia ttf~ e". . III .... . , A[,ri: Lor)1 www.waderrim.com .~~~. r~~=' ..j.~~ i .._~~ "'.eN. Tnm, Ine ( --.,. \ -.. -I I -,' 4.eke Arbudc.. ,,'$ ~ YVlngslOn r ' "- -:.., '~__.L. - , I \ --- . Wade- Trim was commissioned to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan for Polk COUnty, one of Florida's largest and fastest growing counties. Working with the' Polk Leisure Servic~s Association (PLSA )~ which representes~ all seventeen municipalities within the COUnty, and the Polk County School System, the planning effort involved many stakeholders and was truly a successful interactive and consensus building endeavor. The pl~nning process commenced in May 1998 and was completed in the Fall ot 2000. The planning proces,s included the development of a Mission Statement which served as a tocal point to galvanize and energize the various stakeholders. The Mission Statement encompassed a range of facilities, pro~rams and clientele, identitled the purpose of the Master Plan and established a plan horizon. Polk County's Master Plan included county- owned facilities and programs, as well as, municipal facilities and programs. These facilities were included through the assistance of the PLSA. The PLSA assisted in each step of the process and in formulating the Mission Statement. The PLSA provided baseline data for the park facility inventory. This County-wide Master Plan approach was very unusual. Typically, a county's Master Plan includes only COunty-owned and operated facilities. Public surveys and workshops were included in the scope of services to involve the public in establishing facility needs and ensuring "buy-in" to the planning process. Additionally, a joint workshop with elected officials from each local municipality was conducted to develop interlocal consensus and clear vision of future responsibilities and roles in planning and providing park facilities. The elected and appointed otlicials meeting was essentiat to carrying forward the completed Master Plan for the next 10 years. The Polk County master planning process is on the cutting edge in other areas as well: from including semi-private facilities in the plan to using a Geographic Information System and ArcView software to prod'Uce the facility inventory and assessment and develop recreational standards. The master plan provided a G IS data base and a method for both the County and Cities to maintain a current inventory of all park and recreation facilities. Polk County Parks and Open Space Master Plan Client: Polk County Parks and Recreation Division Location: Polk Counm Florida Features: Workshops, Public Surveys, \lasrer Planning. Financial Projections Year Completed: 2000 (\1aster Plan) Award Received: Florida Planning and Zoning Association- Outstanding Public Report Award (2001 ) www.waderrim.com .~"'.. .~.~~ rii~-:J ~ ".~~ ~ -..lIIIIfi WacJe.-Tnm. me Wade- Trim recently completed a lO-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan to meet Cape Coral's existing parks and recreation needs as well as the future needs of this rapidly growing community. Cape Coral provides many challenges from its high rate of growth to its pre-platted lots with limited public lands and a diverse range of parks and recreation facility and programming needs. The planning process involved several public workshops throughout the city as well as a survey mailed to residents to obtain their comments and feedback. Additionally, a Steering Committee was appointed to direct the Master Planning process. This Steering Committee has a diverse representation including citiz.ens and business owners. the Chamber of Commerce, the School Board, Lee County Parks Department, and other parks and recreation stakeholders in the community. The Master Planning effort focused on what improvements are needed to the City's existing parks and recreation facilities to insure their continued safe and eHicient operation over the next 10 years as well as identifying new parks and recreation facilities and programs to meet existing deficits as well as the demands of future residents. A lO-year capital improvement plan identities the tlnancial impacts of the City's parks and recreation facility and program needs. The capital program prioritiz.es the expenditure of funds to meet these needs in the most eHicient and economical manner. The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan identities a range of parks and recreation tacilities and programs that will meet the diverse needs of a community that is growing and its demographics changing. Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan Client: CiryofCape Coral Location: Cape Coral. Florida Features: Workshops. Public Surveys. :-'1asrer Planning. Financial Projecrions Year Completed: 2000 through 200] - \lasrer Plan Ciiy ci Cfi.':~i ttpe ....... P;,;,rk~ ;,;,llU l"l:creaticll l"l;,;,~iel Pl;,;,ll :010 F<<3ru~ty ;;11rJ:: www.wadetrim.com .,,""... ..~IIra.. 'I I: _. .-.. ..;.,~ i ~~~ W.de. Tnm. Inc The City of Tampa hired \Vade-Trim to prepare the master plan for DeSoto Park renovations. The Park consists of sixteen-acres located south of Ybor City along Mckay Bay in the Palmetto Beach area. The site has an existing historical structure, built in the 1930s, which serves as the community building. At one time the park was the connection point tor the Palmetto Beach Railway Streetcar line that originated in 1864. The park is used primarily by the surrounding neighborhood and DeSoto Elementary School, which is located across the street. Some existing features of this historical park are the community building and the existing Live Oak and Sabal Palm trees. The main objective of the master plan was [0 restore the community building and to keep tree removal to a minimum. Our design team included a Historic Architect to advise the restoration of the community center. A new realigned drive with parking is planned to provide access to the park and to the new swimming pool and locker! restrooms. The planned 7.400sJ. pool will feature three distinct areas, one for competitive racing and laps, a shallow area for play and a water slide. A new 24,000 square feet gymnasium and recreation facility is also planned with basketball courts, locker rooms (for gym and poo!) , dressing rooms, administrative offices and classroom! meeting rooms. The Palmetto Beach Neighborhood Association was consulted to determine the community needs tor the park. Their input resulted in plans tor a soccer tleld, softball tleld, bocce ball COUrt, multi-purpose courtS and tennis courts. This will provide recreational activities tor the area neighborhood and the elementarv school. Also included in ~ . the master plan is a bike trail which will tie into the Mckay Bay Nature Park and torm a 6-mile greenway loop. :::a2GCZ CZ DeSoto Park Master Plan Client: CiryofTampa Location: Tampa. Florida Features: Environmental Planning and Design. Gymnasium. Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Bocce COUrt. .vI ulti-Purpose Courts. Softball Field. Soccer Field. Greenwav I Trail. Play Equipment. Picnic Shelters Construction Costs: $11.140.000 Year Completed: 2006 - Planned www.wadetrim.com .~""'=a. . .-;: ~=- ~ I: _';-0_-: ...j.~~ ; ...IIIIl.... W.CN-Tnm. lnc: Lake Maggiore Park Comprehensive Master Plan The Wade-Trim design team is helping the City of St. Petersburg with an environmental planning and design effort which is tocused on the City's largest collective holding of open space. Lake Maggiore Park is about 800 acres in size. The subject property includes a 350-acre Nature Park Preserve. which has manv listed environmentalh- sensitive species such as the Bald Eagle. Florid~ Gopher Tortoise, She~man's Fox Squirrel. the American Alligator and Curtiss' Milkweed. The open space tound here is surrounded bv established St. Petersburg neighborhoods and features lakefront view~ over a 380-acre lake. Th~ upland master planning work will be further complemented by the City's $10 million water quality program. which is being designed to address the eutrophic condition of Lake Maggiore. Lake Maggiore Park has served the needs of over twO dozen user groups. The Southside Youth Soccer League holds games here. as well as. lunior Spartans Football League. Othe~ recreatio~ groups that have us~d the park include Carvon Youth Golf Club. the Suncoast Archery Club and the Rod and Gun Club. The City also uses the Lake Maggiore property as a behind the scenes operations base tor brush disposal sites and yard waste recycling. The Fire Department and Police S\'V AT training complexes are also located here. along with the City Horticultural Operations and Forestry facilities. The goal of the master planning effort is to organize and provide tor manv diverse land uses while creating a balance with the needs of prot~cted species and sensitive natural habitats. C ntil recently the use of the Lake Maggiore Park land was governed bv "Calitornia Gold Rush" standards, stak~Cvour claim and th~ land is v~urs to use. This system seemed to work' until two or more parties 'became interested i'n the same piece of land tor their expansion plans. The potential tor overlap prompted the master plan study work. Our study has since discovered that had the site analysis been done earlier critical wetland habitat could have been saved 'and recreation tacilities could have been located elsewhere to save precious Gopher Tortoise habitat. Wade-Trim is also helping land users to reach an agreement tor the most ettlcient use of space and resources. This project is a real world look at how environmental planning and design tor open spaces can work on an urban scale. 5::2:::: :-: Client: CiryofSr. Petersburg Location: Sr. Petersburg. Florida Features: Environmental Planning and Design Construction Costs: $4.500.000 Year Completed: 200] www.wadetrim.com .7 '~ll;lI .. ~~ !'- ~ I: -'.- .. ..i;,F f --~.,;, w.w.Tnm. lite Lake Maggiore Park is the City of St. Petersburg's largest public land holding, containing 478 acres of land surrounding 380-acre, Lake Maggorie. Wade-Trim worked closely with the City to develop a Master Plan'" for the park that charted a course for future management and development of this valuable property. Rehabilitation ~f Lakeview Neighborhood Park is one of the projects identitIed in Phase I of the Master Plan. The activities planned for this park are primarily passive in nature to blend well with the single-family homes in the surrounding neighborhood. The renovation will provide the new passive recreation facilities that are outlined in the Lake Maggiore Shores ~eighborhood Plan and will capitalize on the lake location. Lakeview Neighborhood Park is unique in that it also hosts the Carvon Golf Club for practices with the goal of introducing youth to the game of golf and fostering mentoring between youth and adults. It is the only city park where goltlng is allowed. Numerous improvements are being d~signed for a lakeside picnic area including replacing existing restroom tacilities with new vandal resistant structUres, drinking fountains, picnic shelrers with tables ,and grills, and a group picnic shelter. A new playground in a secured t~nced: area and paved parking with landscaping will be provided. Golt activities will be expanded with a new putting green and driving range. A security gate will be added and existing bollards replaced. Entry signage will also be created. Beautiful expansive views of Lake Maggiore will be embraced by the park design. Exotic species will be removed to open up the view of the lake. recreational access will be provided at the lake perimeter. A linear park thar extends around the entire lake is envisioned. A focal element of the new design is a tlshing pier and gazebo that extends out in to the lake. A walking bridge will be designed and constructed as well as sire lighting and l~ndsc~ping. lnstalla"tion of littoral shelf planting will improve the condition ot the shoreline and enhance water qualiry. Wade- Trim is designing ~he park improvements and preparing construction documents tor the project. Design, permitting and construction will be undertaken through 2002. Lakeview Neighborhood Park Master Plan Client: CiryofS1. Petersburg Location: S1. Petersburg. Florida Features: Lakefronr Picnic Area. Golf Pracrice Area. Gazebo. Fishing Pier. Walking Bridge. Linear Park. Par Course. Play Grounds. Parking Area Construction Costs: $ 1.1 00.00 Year Completed: 2002 Design www.wadetrim.com . ....:-:'1.. · .~~v~ .. L.j~ 1l~ _..it w.o.-Ttim. Inc The City of Largo has determined the future of their 120-acre urban oasis, Largo Central Park. Wade-Trim prepared the Master Planning, Community Visioning and Feasibility studies for this centrally located urban park within the City of Largo in Pinellas County, Florida. The expansive park site had been used tor many different purposes by several groups over the years without a plan tor overall development. Some of the users of the existing park property included HRS. a retail mattress factory, City of Largo maintenance personnel, the Public Library and the seasonal Bay Area Renaissance Festival. Wade-Trim's responsibility was to prepare an overall master plan which responded to user group needs that was balanced with the need to preserve existing natural systems tor future generations to enjoy. The initial design activities included a series of community charettes and hands-on workshops to create the park development program and phasing structure. Wade- Trim's team of planners, landscape architects and engineers worked closely with the community, elected officials and City staff in development of this master plan tor the "Jewel of Largo". Planned park facilities include an amphitheater. a community theater/arts center, an outdoor exhibition space, group conference/ picnic facilities, gardens and an arboretum. A pedestrian trail system, parking facilities and tramc circulation were all carefuUy designed to enhance. highlight and preserve the natural beauty of the project site. A key element of the tlnal master plan was an implementation financing plan which included details tor funding through public and private sources. By including this activity in the master planning process, the City was delivered an end product that not only gave them a blueprint tor development. but also a strategic implementation plan tor the funding development of the park. Largo Central Park Master Plan Client: CiryofLargo Location: Largo. Florida Features: Cultural Am Cenrer. Boardwalks. Fishing Pier. Environmenral Restorarion Construction Costs: S2.000.000 Year Constructed: 2001 www.wadetrim.com ..:"1.. ..i&:l .t.... . I: -. .- ~ ..;.'~ L ....~t.. w..,... Tnm. fnc Wade Trim was commissioned ro prepare a comprehensive master plan document for the City of Tampa's Lowry Park property. The project site is best known locally for the Lowry Park Zoo, which encompasses approximately a quarter of the entire 105 acres of park land. The property is situated in the center of a growing metropolitan area. The function of this park is unique because it serves both as a community park with passive riverfront facilities and as a regional park for zoo visirors. The Wade Trim design team began the design process with aerial photography and a thorough analysis of physical site features. The property has wetland areas that fall under the jurisdiction of the Southwest Water Management District (SWFWMD), the US Armv Corp of Engineers (USACOE) and the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC). The site has a beautiful meandering creek that connects ro almost two thousand linear feet of water fron~ along the Hillsborough River. There are also two springs on the property. The upland portion of the site has a predominant canopy of tremendous arching live oak trees draped with Spanish moss. A key component of our design approach was a carefully designed public involvement process which included interviewing important user groups and survey by questionnaire. The questionnaire was handed out and collected by the City of Tampa Parks Department. The information gathered by the survey process helped us ro make informed design decisions in the master planning process and will also become useful as documentation for grant money applications ro fund park Improvements. Preliminarv ideas for the Lowrv Park Master Plan include S 1. 5 million in land a~quisition goals and' approximately $3.5 million worth of park improvements. Key issues in the Master Plan design concept include substantial zoo expansion, solutions for overcrowded parking facilities, proper resiting of an existing amphitheater, restoration and improvement of shoreline conditions along the Hillsborough River, entry definition, the implementation of tramc calming measures and improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The Lowry Park Master Plan project has been a design collaboration in the truest sense between park users. the City of Tampa Parks Department and the Wade Trim team of professionals. Lowry Park Master Plan Client: CiryofTampa Location: Tampa. Florida Features: Lowry Park Zoo. Parks Operarions Complex Year Completed: 1996 www.wadetrim.com .i1'l'1.. .~ I~ .. ._':a.-_ _ .-.."",- ~ .~'.~~ L .....~~ w.c..- Tmn. Inc Central Ridge District Park Master Plan -'.:~' -~ Wade-Trim provided recreation master planning services for the team of project professionals selected by Citrus County for the Central Ridge District Park. Our task was to work with Citrus COUnty and an advisory committee of special interest groups to first program future park uses and then to translate those uses in to a workable realistic master plan document. The park site is 133 acres in size and is located in a growing rural section of Citrus County. A segment of the ~rithlacoochee State Trail runs directly along the east project boundary. The user groups represented on the project advisory committee included Central Citrus Little League, Break Away Soccer, Withlacoochee State Tiail Representatives and area Civic Associations. The master plan has been designed to serve County residents of all ages and interests. The Master Plan features active facilities such as; Football Fields, Youth Soccer, a Baseball six-plex, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Lacrosse and Basketball. Passive recreation opportunities include nine thousand linear feet of nature trails with a r,; ature Center trail head structure, Habitat Restoration areas, a multi feature Par Course, Picnic Areas and wildHower meadows. Smaller children can enjoy playgrounds strategically placed for compatibility with other park facilities. Current trends in recreation are retlected by the incorporation of a Skateboard Park and a Roller Hockey Rink to accommodate the new generation of park users. Client: Citrus COUnty Location: Citrus COUnty. Florida Fearures: Recreation .\1aster Planning Services Consrrucrion Dare: Phase One - 1998 '7:~'l!'-t-.~,,~:-~~~ ~.,~, ~_ ~~=;-=-- I .~~ ... I.. . _..._._ ~ir;~-"'_cS:"'" ...-;:-,:::' ~:=~:; '.,y. -. 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The observation rower is secluded and only accessible by toO[, located within an existing wedand area. There are twO separate playground areas, one tor roddlers and another tor older children. The playground surfacing was consrrucred of Safe- Deck and recycled tires. \'\Tade- Trim designed the entrance area which includes enrry wall with signage, landscaping, irrigation and a gate ro comral aq::ess. A tlagpole and pilasters were also included in the park design. Preserving the natural appearance of the park is a major concern of Pinellas County. This was successfully achieved by preserving existing vegetation and existing wildlife habitats. Client: Pinellas Counry Parks Deparrmenr Location: Boca Ciega Bay, Pine lias Counrv Features: Observation Tower, Boardwalk. :\arure Trails. Playground. Picnic Shellers. Restrooms, Enrrance Signage wilh Gale. Supervisor's Residence. Educarion Cenrer Construction Costs: S;. ;00.000 Year Completed: 2000 www.waderrim.com .F:":~. .,~~: I~ ~ I: =~ := :! ..., ,!", 1: ..~~~ WIIeN- Tnm. Inc Wade-Trim and Lee County haye completed the tirst two phases of Buckingham Park, a 514 million, 13S-acre recreation complex. Located east of Fort ~I yers, Florida, Buckingham Park \\-ill prm-ide actiw and passi\~e recreational opportunities for community residents. The planned facilities for the early phases of park construction are Little League baseball and Pop Warner football fields, parking for 250 cars plus buses, a field house / locker room building and a maintenance building for County personnel. Fumre phases will feamre a communm- center and pool, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, an equestrian center, riding trails, yarious playground areas, se\~eral picnic sites and an extensiye pedestrian;' namre trail s~-stem. Lee County officials and community residents prm~ided ke\- input for the design process. Hands on \yorkshops prm~ided direct interacuon with the entire Wade-Trim project team in establishing project needs and priorities. ..-\s a result, the local concern for presen~ing the rural character of the community was incorporated into the project design. \X'ade- Trim prepared the tmal master plan usmg input from the design workshops and data from yarious studies, including an endangered species sun-e\". Detailed cost estimates and a phasing plan \\"Cre then deycloped for 12 \-ears of park implementation and construction. .\pproximately 30 percent of the project site consists ot wetland areas, with many natural amenities including three separate Cypress domes. Great care was taken 10 the design process to preserye the integrity of these wetlands while incorporating the necessan- program elements. The tinal design preseryed and also enhanced the wetland areas with exotic species remm-al. Interpretiye boardwalk nature trails will prm-ide important OpportuOlt1eS for commuOlty education about natural s\"stems and habitats. \'\ ide-Trim assisted Lee County with construction of both phase one and phase [\\"0. Construction to date is \~alued at S3.S million. Buckingham Communinr Park Client: Lee County Planning and Construcrion Location: Lee County Florida Features: Baseball Complex. Football Complex. Equestrian Faciliry Construction Costs: Phase One - S 1.8 .\lillion Phase Two - S 1.7 .'vlillion Year Completed: 1996 .' ...-~" ~ . . . . ,...- "'f ,,". I" -........., .- ~...~) .(.. )'. ~. ~~~r_ d. " ,,~~ ~J%' I ~ ,111'1{{"f1. >; w:i ~.. '(~5?:.i " " " "".... ~ " . . .,... ..-.. .J;.<t.,.." "1 - '.,.....,~.... -\ ~ O!!:: -; ... " i,'~ ,. ~.~.:~ ~;>.,.~;. ',- '.A ' .. . ~ 'L '~',,- " . .l.....;>. _, ,._.} L~, 11: '. . '~. '. '.' '.... 1~-1..r\.,~..,,, .~. "~', '" . ~ I'~" .ff,>t-- , l ~..' I t;' _.~-'i'.'. . :.;'1-. ~:'-." . "." ;'. ..~ ~.' 1". T ~:it ., . 1 ]i'" ., ....., .:.i"1:;. . --; r' O/I~' =; J . .; .': ~". ,~. y. : - 'I'" : ~ .. ,'1~....~t. - ".~ It .' f ::-- ~ ,ill 1:- ' - . ".. ,,, ..}..; '. ., - , . . .._~ .,..). -, -I '. ...... ~:-=-I.~ __ www.wadetrim.com .;:~~.. .~~: ~~.' 1:-..-- ...'~ i:. ......~i:. W.o.-Tnm, fne Harbour Island Linear Park Originally approved in 1980, Harbour Island has become one of Tampa's premiere downtown residential and commercialloHice areas. Harbour Island provides warerfront office and commercial facilities and an upscale single-family and multi-tamily residential environment within walking distance of Tampa's downtown tlnancial and oftlce district, Convention Center, Ice Palace and the Florida Aquarium. The Harbour Island Linear Park provides a scenic pedestrian linear link along the island. The park design, prepared by Wade-Trim, includes a pedestrian system running north to south linking several of the residential areas to the community recreation complex/athletic club. Ir provides more than a mile of open space connecting at several points to the waterfront through a series of vista parks. Harbour Island Linear Park includes gateways and overlooks that provide a distinctive human- scaled urban open space. The landscape includes a selection of 1m\' maintenance, drought tolerant plants and provides for a variety of seasonal color and textures. One quickly feels a sense of enclosure and comfort as one travels the length of the park along the many vista waterfront parks. The low level path lighting occurring along the length of the park provides evening users a safe and secure path. Harbour Island Linear Park meets or exceeds the needs of the resident community. In addition, it provides a distinctive link to all of the communities residential and commercial areas. These types of purposefully developed public spaces are hallmarks of quality urban design. Client: CiryoITampaand Harbor Island. Inc. Location: Tampa. Florida Features: Lirban Design Year Constructed: 1995 www.wadetrim.com .P~W. ."~II. .. r-' '-:7 ..i.,F I: ......~ w.o.- r"m, me Lake Maggiore Park is the Ciry of St. Petersburg's largest public land holding, containing 478 acres ot land surrounding a 380-acre la~e. Wade- trim worked closely with the City to develop a master plan tor the park that charted a course for future management and development of this valuable property. Rehabilitation of ~est Lake Park (31.5 acres) is one of the projects identitled in Phase I ot the master plan. The main design theme for this park is to feature a one of a kind super playground and to provide recreational access to Lake Maggiore. An Adventure Playground will provide a focal. elem~nt for the park. The plav~round area will cover 23,000 square teet ot West Lake Park and wil[ be located along the channel that connects Lake Eli to Lake ~a~giore. The AdvenTure. Playground will be the largest playground ot thIS type in the state ot Florida. A lakeside picnic area will provide a gathering place for corporate or educational groups. It will include two large group picn~c shelters with tables and grills. Small picnic shelters and a restroom tacility are also planned. A walking bridge that connects West Lake Park to Lakeview Neighborhood Park will provide an expansive view of Lake Maggiore. The~ 2:acre dog park located along Lake Eli will have separate t~nced areas tor small and large dogs. Recreational access to Lake Maggiore will be another activity in West Lake Park that will use the property to the fullest. A .boardwalk that extends out into the lake will provide an opportunity tor people to be on the lake. In addition, a boat rental facilitv with snack. bar will be located in the southern part of West Lake Park: This feature will include a tishingl boat dock and a boat launch area for access to ,Lake Maggiore. Views of Lake Maggiore will be embraced by t?e park design. Exotic species will be removed to open up the view ot the lake. Recreational access will be provided at the lakelerimeter. A li~ear park tha.t extends around the entire lake is envisione . Installation ot littoral shelt planting will improve the condition of the shoreline and enhance warer quality. Shell material was spe.citled for s~condary trails and parking spaces to :educe the amount ot paved surtaces and to keep the naturalistic site lOtact. Wade- Trim is designing .the park improvements and preparing construction documents tor the project. Design, permitting and construction will be undertaken through 2002. ~ ~ West Lake Park Client: Ciry of Sr. Perersburg Location: SL Perersburg. Florida Features: Adventure Playground, Large Group Shelters, Small Picnic Shelrers. Fishing / Boar Dock. Boar Launch. Boardwalk. Observarion Tower. Boar Rental/Snack Bar. 2-Acre Dog Park Construction COSts: $4.437.000 Year Completed: 2002 - Design , www.waderrim.com .J1"'... WJl.' 1&.:.'1 r ~~:- ~ ..j~ IE ....~Il --"Tnm. me After Wade-Trim prepared the Master Plan for Largo Cenrral Park, the City hired Wade-Trim to design the 38-acre park expansion. The park design includes resuooms, visitor parking, bike path, picnic facilities. parking lot, a birder's observation platform, boardwalks and an environ- mental education kiosk all integrated with the restoration / enhancemenr of upland, wetland and deepwater habitat. Funding for the project came from several sources. \'Vade- Trim was successful in helping the City of Largo secure $400,000 for the project. The environmenral restoration and regional stormwater treatmenr facility is being funded through a cooperative funding agreement between the Citv and the Southwest Florida Water Managemenr . ~ District's, Surface Water Improvement and Management Program (SWIM). Other private/public conrribution we secured by Wade-Trim, some of these contributors include the Shell Oil Foundarion, Florida Power Corporation and the National Fish and Wild life Foundarion. The objective of this tacility is to reduce non-poinr pollutant sources loading from the contributing watershed (l, 159 acres) to Tampa and Boca Ciega Bays. Particular emphasis for this taciliry includes reduction of total nitrogen and total suspended solids from this watershed to levels established by Tampa Bay Estuary Program and subsequently adopted by the Florida Departmenr of Environmental Prorection as total maximum daily load for Tampa and Boca Ciega Bays. The design also includes the restoration/ enhancemenr of hardwood swamp/ hydric hammock, littoral shelf creation and restorarion of wer prairie and hvdric/mesic Harwoods. When complete this park will greatly enhance the Ciry's exisring passive recreation program ar local and regional levels. Largo Central Park East Design Client: CiryofLargo Location: Largo. Florida Features: Environmental Resrorarion. Boardwalk Sysrem, Observarion Plarform. Resrroom and Informarion Construction Costs: $4.000.000 Year Constructed: Summer 2002 (esrimared complerion) www.wadetrim.com .F::"I;;a. .~~'E Ie.. 'I _"_c I: _,',_" ."J.,~ i ......~- WliCJtO- Tnm, Inc Located at the beginning of Main Street, Marina Waterfront Park is a gateway feature for the City of Safety Harbor's downtown business district. Wade-Trim statf worked with the City to develop a restoration plan that would incorporate the desired open space of the existing park, while incorporating the features of an urban park, One of the major goals of the project was to create a space that would attract users outside the city limits and keep them coming back. Several public involvement meeting were held in order to gain consensus and identit~v stakeholder concerns. The park is comprised of three zones occupying 1.8 acres along the shore of upper Tampa Bay. The tlrst area is the main park, it occupies 1. 5 acres and serves as the main focal point of the park. As you approach the park from Main Street, a brick paved entrance invites you into the park where users can experience a decorative water feature, The water feature consist of a 30- foot pool of water, which incorporates water jets, lights and bronze statues of egrets in various stages of Hight. A brick seatwall and benches surround the water feature so users can rela.x and enjoy the many views. The reminder of the park was used as open space so that public meeting space was maximized. The entire park was landscaped with native plantings. The second area of the park is the Veterans Memorial plaza, it occupies 0.3 acres. The memorial was erected to honor individuals who served in our armed forces and pays special recognition to those that are residents of Safety Harbor. The final area is the fishing pier, which extends approximately 420 feet into Tampa Bay. The pier restoration included timber replacement, lighting, tlsh cleaning stations and restoration of the shelter at the end of the pier. In light of the controversy surrounding the use of arsenic as a wood preservative, Diamond Decking lumber was used for its natural resistance to rot. The project was completed in the fall of 2001 and the City has received numerous compliments from the citizens. Safety Harbor Marina Waterfront Park Client: City of Safety Harbor Location: Safety Harbor. Florida Features: Urban Open Space Design. Decorative Water Feature. Fishing Pier Construction Costs: S778.000 Year Completed: 2001 ~ _~_._....._'='="'..... m~~'~ -- ._ www.waderrim.com .lI=r.I". .~~~ , Lii~ ~ ....~t. "de- Tnm, Jttc --------------------------- ----.-- - .------- ----- ---------------------------------- ~_._--- ...,.,- I, . I -w- ... '.. - :11 '." /~ \ . ! I ~-1 ..,.-.--- ",-,--";F__ :." ~:s t I I ''''', '-:'~": Wade-Trim prepared the tlnal site plan for development of a 150-acre park immediately north of Lakewood Ranch High School. The park has a football stadium, two baseball tlelds, two little league baseball fields, two softball tlelds, two joint football/soccer fields, six basketball COUrts, and eight tennis COUrts. Utilities were designed to provide water and sewer service to a 4,200 square tOot multi-use building, a 6,000 square tOOt suPPOrt facility, a 3,300 square foot maintenance building with remooms and a 600 square toot concession building with restrooms. Eight-inch water mains and eight-inch gravity sewers were designed throughout the site. Stormwater design involved routing runotT from new pavement and developed areas to exis~ing retention facilities constructed during the high school construction. A letter of modification to the eXIstIng SWFWMD permit was prepared. Construction administration services were also provided and consisted of shop drawing reviews, responding to contractor's inquiries, reviewing pay requests and certifYing construction completion. Lakewood Ranch District Park Site Plan Client: .\1anaree Counrv Projecr '\1anagemenr Deparrmem . - Location: .\hnaree Counry. Florida Features: Final Sire Plan wirh Grading. Paving. Drainage. Warer. Sewer and Landscaping Construction Costs: $3;0.000 Year Completed: 2001 tII-. --- :..J. -,-~....~ ~+ -~~'.~~-= ' '-' Of' "T' '- , '--.-- IL- -J; www.wadetrim.com .F::'lq. .~'r J.." r-"- ~ ....j.,~ i _...as. W.de>' Trim. Inc In the early 19S0s, Lee County statT built a small three-room home for the park caretakers. A husband and wife team maintained the park in exchange for a place to live and a nominal salary. In Memory The 1970s brought both change and tragedy to the beachfront facility. The park building was spruced up and Lee County staff began maintaining the property. On April 11, 1979. Lee County SheriiT's Department Deputy Dwight Lynn Hall was killed in the line of duty at the park site. Deputy Hall was shot during an attempt to arrest a IS-year-old runaway parked in a stolen vehicle. Modern Beachfrom Facility Designed Cooperative planning efforts between Lee COUnty and Wade-Trim landscape architects resulted in construction of a new $750.000 beach front facility on the site. Our design team worked closely with Lee County to design the 5-acre park to serve as a catalyst for further redevelopment and renovation of public and private lands. The state-of-the-art beachfront facility includes a Florida vernacular style 1,600 sJ. bathhouse, public parking, picnic / barbecue facilities and playground facilities. Park landscaping employed xeriscape principals and features vegetative dune restoration with attendant walkover structures. The new facility was proudly dedicated and officially opened to the public on June 29, 1989. The project was funded through a joint venture of tourist tax dollars, County Capital Improvement Funds and a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. Lynn Hall Memorial Park Client: Lee Counrv Location: Fr. \1yers Beach. Florida Features: Bath House. Dune Restoration Construction Costs: S750.000 Year Completed: 1989 www.waderrim.com .~;:1~. .~l i~ , .-;-".-.. .-:'N .', .. "'.'~' ::. ...Iili:. _0.- Tnm. tne ..... ,r' .1,.,.. The Ci~' of St. Petersburg awarded the renoYation of their municipal golf course to the team of Wade Trim and Robbins/Koch Golf Course Architects. The 1B6-acre course was originally designed by .\mick GC\ in 1976 and has been in operation for the last twen~' years. \,\7ith oyer 93,000 rounds pla~'ed per year, it is one of Florida's busiest golf courses. Our project efforts sought to renoYate the existing 18-hole course to improye playability and to increase maintenance efficiency through imprO\'ed design features. ImprO\'ements included green and tee renoYations, the strategic addition of golf course features such as bunkers, mounds, and hollows, storm water/ drainage imprO\'ements, complete irrigation system reconstruction and a master landscape plan. The new course design offers patrons an improyed golf experience with an enhanced onrall appearance. The Mangroye Bay Golf Course Signature Hole =16 offers the patron a spectacular eleyated \'iew O\'er the mangroye cO\'ered bacbvaters of Tampa Ba,'. Our biologists and landscape architects reworked the roughs to incorporate natural habitat areas in keeping with the course's designati?n as an official NGC .\udobon Course. The roughs are now natural areas marked as "No Hunt" zones which enhance the em'ironment and imprm'e maintenance efficiency. The course has implemented Best Management Practices (Bl\lP) which ha\'e been facilitated by the renontion improyements. The golf course renoyation also included an extensiye Southwest Florida \'\iater l\.lanagement District (S\VF\VL\lD) Surface Water Improyement & Management (S\'\iIM) project habitat restoration effort. Mangrove Bay Golf Course Client: CiryofSr. Perersburg Location: Sr. Perersburg. Florida Features: Golf Course Renovarion and Habirar Enhancemenr Construction COSts: Golf Course: S 1.65 million SWIM Projecr: S230.000 Year Completed: Phase One: Seprember 1998 ~... ,->, ~~~,." . ~~~-~~~ -- '.- _~ -~. ~" "'" Ic::r.:....~.;l:.: :;:lJaJ!~;'~~-:{; ''1i'''W. wadetrim.com .Il"=",,~. .~~~ 1 l_.~:, .. .~'.-~ ;. a_~.:...: Wa~ Tnm, 'nc The Rogers Park Golf Course property is located in cast central Tampa on 30th Street along the Hillsborough Riyer. The property is an historic 18 hole municipal golf course facility constructed on 110 acres, \X'ade- Trim seryed as golf course architect! engineer for design, permitting and construction on this S1.7 million renontion project. The project focused on imprm-ed playability of the course, increased natural habitat areas wi.thin and surrounding the course, and increased maintenance efficienc\' through improyed design features, The renm-ation included updating tees and greens to USG;\ modified standards, adding bunkers and water features to improye play, reyising and relocating golf cart paths, expanding the driying range hitting tee, maintenance building renm-ation and construction of new restroom facilities. The irrigation system was completeh' reconstructed to incorporate the latest golf course irrigation technolog\', Rogers Park Golf Course Client: Tampa SpOrts :\uthorm Location: City of Tampa, Florida Features: RenO\-auon. Landscape :\rcrutecrure. Site and l\I:untenance bcilm' DeSign. Permlttmg, Constructlon Sernccs Construction Cost: S 1. - mahon - Renoyatlon Year Completed: 20CHI - Constructlon W"\\\". wadetrim.com .Fr.'.q. .~~~~ L~,.~ ~ -..IIIIIL W.M. Ttim, me Domino Park Boat Launching Facility l'...... .... - - .> . - .... ....:....: ~"'~'N --- t-~,~....."" _._--'}~..,,_. -::: ~~ ~"-:~:"~:r.i-=~~~ ,~; ;,......i..jioI&~..~i- :':~7'-~f~! .".c ....;.:-~ As the tlrst design task under a Miscellaneous Services Contract for Boat Ramp Design Wade-Trim was assigned the design for the Domino Park Boat Ramp. Domino Park is located south of Ruskin, Florida in southeast Hillsborough County, overlooking the Little Manatee River. The existing facility consisted of an undetlned grass and shell parking area, eroded slopes along the waterside and a shell ramp that was continually tllling in with sediment. The County wished co construct a concrete ramp with a timber dock, improve the slope protection and provide a paved parking area that was ADA compliant. COUnty statl had started preliminary plans. Wade-Trim developed a site plan that provided a 20' wide concrete launching ramp,S' wide by 60' long timber dock. srormwater treatment pond, Hone breakwater, mangrove plantings and mitigation and an asphalt parking area for 8 vehicles with trailers along with four other vehicles including one handicapped space. all on the 0.4 acre site. The concrete ramp was cast in place in the dry using a sheet pile cofferdam. The project was bid in the spring 2000 and completed in August 2000. Innovative teatures of the ramp include a grouted rip rap scour pit at the base of the ramp co protect against scour caused by power loading. Another feature included a small scone breakwater alo~g the shoreline to inhibit bank erosion. The bank was also stabilized with geogrid and planted with mangroves and grasses. Privacy fences were added on either side to give the adjacent property owners added screening from the ramp activities. Permits were obtained from the Tampa Porr Authority. Hillsborough COUnty Environmental Protection Commission, Southwest Florida Water Management District and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Client: Hillsborough COUnty Location: Ruskin. Florida Features: Boat Ramp Dock. Parking Area. Stormwater Treatment \-litigation Construction Costs: S 180.000 Year Completed: 2000 www.wadetrim.com RESUMES Of KEY PERSONNEL ..~.~-'.. ~~~...' ~'. 2':J6w. --~... ;J 21'\. . ',-' \~'1'J?~ "--' ~'~ r... , l.~J ....... ........ - ~ ~ - - - . ~ ..." -, ,. -- - -....::"",....:-- r ....- .... '-- : ,~_:: - ~T :- - tJ '" __",",: _ .. _ :., i ;: F ~ __.. - 1 v .~ _ . ' -:: -.:.. '- Role Pnnclpal m Charge Education B.S., Urban and ReglOnal Plannmg, CalIfornia State PolytechnIC Unn'erslty, 1973 l\LS., Urban and ReglOnal Planning, CaliforOla State PolytechnIC Unn'erslty, 1974 Professional Mfiliations · Amencan Plannmg :\ssoClation · Flonda Planning and Zonmg --\ssoClatlOn · Past Chairman, DesIgn RevIew Board, Pmellas Park Redevelopment Agency · Executi,'e Fellow, Cnn'erslty of South Florida . Tampa Chamber of Commerce · l\fember, Cleanvater Community Development Board · :\mencan Public \\/orks .-\ssociation .~""lIII. r~~~ Wade-Trim a.~~A .~... David B. Gildersleeve, Executive \ "rice President _-\s Executn'e YlCe President and Senior ProfesslOnal Planner. Dan Gdder~lecn~ l~ rlw seOlor officer m the Tampa office. He routmely serves a~ Pnnclpa.l-ln-C1Llr.l!l' ()1" Project I\ [anager on malar public and pm'ate plannmg, de,'elopment and tr;U1~port.lnOn projects. .-\reas of specific expenence mclude comprehensl\'C plannmg. zonmg ;md land use studIes, De,'elopments of Regl.Onal Impact (ORIs), PLmnmg, Sucu.l. ;U1d Ennronmental Impact StudIes, ProJect De,'elopment and Ennronmental (pD&E'! studIes, land development regulations, and de,'elopment / redevelopment studle~ ;U1d plans, publtc partiCipation charrette facilItation, and expert testlmO!1\'. Dan alsu directs the firm's busmess/cltent development actintles. Recent Principal-in-Charge/Client Manager municipal expenence includes: Polk County Parks ,U1d Open Space l\faster Plan. Project IIH'oh'es the preparatIon of a Countywide l\faster Plan mcluding seventeen munlClpaltties. Pasco County Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Impact Fee Ordll1ance. ProJect involves the de,'elopment of a lO-year l\faster Plan, Impact Fee Stud" and Impact Fee Ordinance. Pasco County Libranes l\[aster Plan and Impact Fee Ordmance. Project Im'olns the development of a 20'Year Master Plan, mcludmg Impact Fee Study and Ordinance. Pasco County Emergency Sen'lces (Fire /El\fS) Master Plan and Impact Fee Ordmance. Project mvoh'es the de,'elopment of a lO-year Master Plan, mcludmg Impact Fee Study and Ordmance. Marma Park. Project lm'oh'ed plaza, fountam, sculpture. obsen'ation deck, pier res toraaon, pIcnIC shel ters ,vi d1 extensn'e public mvoh'ement program for a waterfront park m Safety Harbor. OVIedo Downtown Plan, One do, Florida. Currently sen'mg as PnnClpal'll1-Charge and Planner for d1e creation of a downtown and rede,-elopment of the hlstonc area of Onedo, Florida. Clearwater Recreation and .-\quatic Center. Project Im'oh'es master plannmg, park deSign ,U1d publtc m'-oh-ement North Greenwood NeIghborhood DeSIgn Guidelemes. Invoh'ed preparation of Caribbean theme deSign guldelmes. St. Petersburg Boyd Hilll\[aster Plan.l\[aster plan for the Boyd Hill Nature Park and Lake !\[aggl.Ore m south St, Petersburg. Hardee County Ona I\[ine and Farmland Hydro Phosphate l\fme. ReVIew of two DRI/CD.-\ appltcatioris compflSmg 46,000 acres of phosphate mmes. Clean vater Parks DeSign mcluding two neIghborhood parks, Cherry Hams Park and D.o. Da,'is Park. Hernando County Glen Subregl.Onal \Vastewater Treatment Plant. Design and construction mspectlon for 1.0 mgd subregl.Onal wastewater treatment plant. .~"'~. r ..,~' ,.... r =- 1 Wade-Trim It. ..,.F .. .~~. Da\~id B. Gildersleeye, Executiye Vice President :North Greenwood ~-1venue Streetscape and Reclatmed \,'ater Desl~. Prolect Im'olves the retrotltungof Greenwood.-1 venue mcludmg streetscape, desl~ !!Uldelll1e~ and malor reclatmed \vater mams. Pinellas Park City Hall Landscape and Fountam DeSIgn. Rehabilitation of outdated fountatns and landscapmg at CIty Hall Complex Recent proJect mMagement expenence includes: Comprehensl\'e Plan, Town of Belleair Shore. ProJect l\Ll1uger for preparation of the Towns Comprehensl\'e Plan. Pnmary tasks II1cluded data and analYSIS, policy formulation, public lm'olvement through workshops and heanngs, dewlopmenr of concurrency management s\'stem and land de\'elopment regulation Buckingham Community Park, Lee County, Florida. Served as proJect planner 10 the master plannmg of a 130-acre community parkeastofFt.I\[yers. Pnmary Ilwolvement mcluded the conductmg of charrettes With area residents was a key component 10 identifvmg park needs and design critena. The first phase of the proJect was constructed 10 1994. Phase II \vas completed 10 1996. City of Port Rtchey Impact Fee Ordmances for parks and recreation, poltce, tire and governmental buildings. City of Port Richey Bike and Hike Trail. ProJect I\lanager to establtshmg preferred alignment and construction plans for a 1.6-mile Bike and Hike facilitY. City of Port Richey \':aterfront Park -canoe launch and pier design Pinellas County Bicycle FacilIty Standards. ProJect ]\[anager to develop on-road bln'cle facilin' standards for connn' roads. '. . Clea1'\vater Bluff-to-Beach Guidewa\' Study. ProJect m\'okes a rene\v of alIgnments, technology, estimated costs to construct tixed gludeway system Gm'ernor's Task Force on Urban Growth Patterns. ProJect I\[anager for Countryside and Tampa Palms case srud\' areas to determme the public Se1'\'lCe costs of varvmg land denlopment patterns. City of Palmetto, Flonda. Project l\[anager for preparatIon of Comprehensl\'e Plan. CllY of Bellealr Beach, Flonda. ProJect I\[anager for preparatIon of Comprehensive Plan. City of Gulfport, Florida. ProJect [-.[anager for prondmg consultmg se1'\'lces in preparation of Coastall\[anagement at1d Conse1'\'atlon Elements of Comprehensive Plan. Hillsborough County CIty - County Plannmg CommIssIon. Project Director for preparatIon of Coastal 1'1 [anagement, Conse1'\'ation/Preservation and .-1quifer Recharge Elements of the Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan. Hillsborough County Gn' - County Plannmg CommIssIon. Project Director for preparatIon of the Coastal ?\[anagement and Conservatlon/PreSe1'\'atlOn Elements of the City of Tampa ComprehensIve Plan. 2 Role Project j\Ianager Education Bachelor of .-uts, Ennronmental Studies, Rollins College, 1990 Graduate Courses, Urban and ReglOnal Plannmg, UniversllT of Ronda. 1990-1993 Registration Amencan Institute of Certified Planners Professional Affiliations · .-\mencan Institute of Certified Planners . Amencan Plannmg :\ssOClatlOn · Ronda Plannmg & Zonmg A.ssoClation ...."'.... r~.' Wade-Trim ...;:y.. .~. Bradley T. Cornelius, .AI CP, Planning Group Nfanager Brad Cornelius lomed \'\;ade- T nm after a highl\' successful career m the publ1c sector He was With the City of Cape Coral, Ronda for nearly SIX years 111 the capacm' of Planner, SenIOr Planner and Growth j\ Ianagement .-\dffi111IS trator. Brad was recogrlIzed with the City of Cape Coral as an outstanding planner and leader wIthm the organization and community. He was responsible for all long and short range plannmg, zonmgcode enforcement, CommunuT Development Block Grant (CDBe \ and State Housmg Initiatives (SHIP) programs and the CIty'S geographIC mformatIon system. Brad has extensn'e expenence m the denlopmenr. draftmg. adoption and ImplementatIon oflocal gm-ernment comprehensI\'e plans. He has prm'Ided supenor techmcal assistance to local governments and citizen groups regardmg local plannmg and zonmglssues and concerns. Brad has also been mstrumental111 developmgpoSItIve relationships bet\veen gm'ernmental agencies ;md pm'ate groups. His expenence covers a wide range of topICS mcluding but not lmuted to comprehenSive plannU1g, transportation plannmg, recreatIonal pI ann mg, ennronmental plannmg, land use analYSIS, site and de,'elopment renew, capital Improvement programmmg, geographiC mformation systems and public visIOnmg. Representative project experience includes: Parks and &creattolz Plannmg Polk County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Polk Count\', Rorida Pasco County Parks and Recreation j\Iaster Plan, Pasco County, Ronda Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Cape Coral. Ronda Neighborhood Park Study, Cape Coral. Rorida Charlotte Harbor Beach Feasibility Study, Committee Chair, Cape Coral, Rorida Park and Recreation Le\'el of Selyice :\nalysis, Cape Coral. Flonda Comprehenstt'e Planning/Neighborhood Plamzing/ DOImtoum &deldopment Cit\, of Cape Coral Comprehensive Plan, City of Cape Coral, Florida City of Cape Coral ComprehensI\'e Plan - E,'aluatlon and .-\ppratsal Report, City of Cape Coral, Florida City of Sebastian Comprehensn'e Plan, Cm' of Sebastian, Flonda City of Sanford Comprehensl\'e Plan, City of Sanford. Flonda City of Key West ComprehenSIve Plan, City of r~ey \'\'est, Florida City of DeLand Comprehensi\'e Plan, Cm' of DeLand, Florida Hardee Count\' ComprehensI\'e Plan, Hardee County, Flonda Cit\, of Clearwater EncLwe :\nnexation :\nalYSIS. Cm' of Clearwater, Florida Ci~' of Port Richey Comprehensn-e Plan .-\m~ndmeni:s, Cm' of Port Richey, Flonda Port Riche\' Intermodal \\'aterfront Master Plan Phase II, Cm. of Port Richey, Flonda \Valker Tr~ct Rezonmg .-\nalysis, City of Port Richey, Florida Jungle Terrace NeIghborhood Plan, St. Petersburg, Flonda Bavshore Gardens l\eighborhood Plan, i\Ianatee County. Flonda Gr,' of OViedo Downtown 1\[Ixed Use Master Plan TransportattolZ Plannmg Lee County Metropolitan Plannmg Organization (i\ !PO) T echmcal :\dvisory Committee (L-\C) i\Iember and Yice-Chalrman. :\ccess Management Ordinance for State Road 78, Cape Coral, Flonda Traffic Impact Fee Update, Cape Coral, Flonda Traffic Impact Studies, Cape Coral, Ronda Corridor .-\nalysls Cape Coral Park'way \"\;idenmg, Cape Coral, Florida Corridor .-\nalYSIS Yeteran's Expressway ExtenSion, Cape Coral, Rorida .~.,,~. r "'~' ..... t == 1 Wade-Trim .. ..r.,.... .. ....-.... Bradley T. Cornelius, AICP, Professional Planner Traffic Calmmg Concept De\-elopment. Cape Coral. Flonda Traffic Calmmg Concepts for Citrus Park. Hillsborough County, Flonda Geographic Inlormation ~rstem.r Cross Flonda Greenways and State RecreatIOn and ConselTatlon .-\rea ~tudy, Uni\-ersttv of Florida. Games\-ille, Florida Pames Pratne State PreselTe !\lanagement Plan, Un1\-erSIIT of Flonda. G,unes\'llle, Florida City of Cape Coral Geograplllc Information Svstem Development/Implementation, Cape Coral, Flonda Polk Counn' Parks and Recreation l>.laster Plan, Polk Counn", Flonda Pasco County Parks and Recreation l\laster Plan, Pasco Counn'. Flonda Pasco County Libranes ;\laster Plan. Pasco County, Flonda Pasco Counn" Fire/EMS l>.1aster Plan, Pasco Counn', Florida Cape Coral Parks and Recreation l>.laster Plan, Cape Coral, Florida Jungle Terrace Neighborhood Plan, City of St. Petersburg, Florida CltV of Port Riche\' Conceptual Stormwater l\laster Plan. Port Richey, Flonda Dmhpments qfRegiona! Impact (DRI) / Consolidated Dm!opmenl App!imtions (CDA) Burnt Store j\larma DRI .-\bandonment, Cape Coral, Florida Tarpon Pomt j\larma DRI Substanaal Denatlon Review, Cape Coral, Florida North Cape Coral Industnal Park DRI Substantial DevlatlOn Renew. Cape Coral, Florida IMC Phosphates Ona l>.line DRIICD"-\ Review, Hardee County, Florida Farmland-Hydro Hardee Counn' Mine DRIICD"-\, Hardee County, Florida CFI Industnes :t\orth Pasture Mine DRI Substantial De\-Iatlon Revle\v, Hardee Counn'. Florida Presentations and Workshops · "Future of TransportatIOn Plannmg", Flonda Section of Instttute of Traffic Engl.Oeers (ITE) Conference, 1998, Fort Myers, Florida. . "Sus tamable De\-elopmen t m Cape Coral", Caloosahatchee Rn'erwatch Orgmlzaaon Town Halll\1eeting, 1999, Fort l>.lvers, Florida · "Sustal.Oable De\'elopment Trends for Transportation", Lee County Community Traft"ic Safety Team \\'orkshop, 1999, Fort Mvers, Florida . "Cape Coral YIslOn ~O~O", Facilttator of Yislon111g Process, Cape Coral, Florida 2 Role Go\'ernmental SolutIOns Education !\laster of Pohcy :\nalySlS, 1982, The :\merlcan UniversIty, Washmgton, D.C. Bachelor of SCIence in Crlmmal Justice, 1977, Bowhng Green State University, Bowhng Green, Ohio .~"'IlIl. r ~~..~.. . t_ 51 Wade-Tnm ... "., .. .~... I\1ichael]. Roberto, Manager Government Soluti.on~ :.like Roberto has O\'er 17 years of distingUIshed experience m fiye loCl.] g:0nmmcnr~. mcludmg 12 years as Cm' Manager. ..-\reas of expertise mcludes busmess recnmmenr and econOffilC de\'elopment, deslgnmg and managing milltons of dollars 111 CllllCU Improvements, \'Islonmg and strategIc plannmg, finanCIal admmlstranon. qu'allt\. improvement programs and community based customer sernce. organlzanon,j de\'elopment, with extensive experience m information technology as a management tool and public speaking. Representative project experience includes: CITY MANAGER City of Clearwater, Florida, 1997-2000 Leadership pOSition responsible for directing gO\'ernment admulIStratlon and public sen'ices for a city with a population of 110,000 with a S200 millton operatmg budget. S50 million capital budget and up to $50 million m federal. state ,md local gr,mts. Lead management team of 35 and 1800 employees. BusineSJ l\lanagemmt e:~ Finamial Administration Defmed a clear \'ISlon to com'ert from bureaucracy, and under-utiltzatlon of assets/ resources, mto a progressl\'e business. EmphaSize se\'eral key Issues: performance excellence, financial prudence, team-work, em'lrorunental consCIentious and strategtc relationship building. Focus efforts on organizational perform;mce Improvements: de\'elopmgmternal controls and accountabilities, streamlinmgadmmlstra-tl\'e processes, Introducing quality management and Implementmg technology solu-tions. Human e:", Technological Resources Parmered HR and IT with operatlons. Built a ne\v management team bv encouragmg mnovative thmking, and providmg mteractlve, deCISive leadership m all mmatlves. Implemented new technolOgIes and auto-matlon to streamlme and Impro\'e the t1mehness and mtegrity of declSlon-making information. Business e:~ Economic Del'elopmmt Plan and manage targeted busmess de\'elopment to support mcreased commer-cial activity and residential growth. Led three high-dollar bus mess transactIOns totaling $60 million withm 90 days, and contmue to attract major corpora-nons. Leverage City resources by concentratmg busmess de\'elopment efforts and channeling funds mto the commerCIal corridor, downtown and beach areas. CapItal ImprrJl'emmt!. e:.~ Ci!l;::.en Semces Halted the erosIOn of the City's poorer neighborhoods, and mitiated numerous community-based programs to enhance qualltv oflife. Stepped up busmess development aCUVltles and allocated funds for enhancmgpubltc sen'lces. rebuiJdingroads, constructing parks and plantmgtrees. Renewed Citizen mterest and mnted "customer" input mto the City's prlorInes. agendas and programs. CITY MANAGER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY .MANAGER City of North Miami Beach, Florida, 1984 to 1997 Provided deciSive leadership during a period of serIOUS fmancial constramts and a mYrIad of performance deficienCIes. !\fanaged a staff of 520, administered a $43 million operating budget and oversaw capital projects, fmanClal reporting, IT, HR, admm-Istratlve sen'lces, publtc safety, la\v enforcement, ethiCS, ludl-Clary affatrs, transportation, public relatIOns and community sen'lces for a city of 35,000 people. .~... r ~~.. Wlade-Trl'm i~~.4 w; ......... :Michael J Roberto, 11anager Government Solutions Busmess i\lanageme1Zt G'" Ftnamza! Admznistration "}'loderI1lzed" the City government by mtroducmgcontempOra.1T busl-ness methodolc" gtes (e.g., TQi\l, employee empowerment, customer sernce) and a mll1dset th;!t citizens are clients. Devel-oped the Cny's master plan and annual budget, plaClnp: mtense focus on lmpronng the re"enue base through economIC development re,-itallzation. Procured and adffilnlstered federal and state grants representm~ SIll million. BW-lJUJJ e::'" E"onomzc Det'elopmen t .-\ttracted new busmess to mml-ffilze "acanCles m eXlsttngcommerce centers. Established rebuilding plans of phvslcal assets requmng $20 ffilllion m capital Imprm'ements OWl three vears. Publi" &!atioIlJ ~'" Ciri::::pz Semw' Brought CltlZen concerns to the forefront, mitiated proactl,-e programs, and successfulh' thwarted man,' of the Issues faced by other high-growth CIties. Formalized CItizen surveymg and" customer" complamt systems, renewed monthly reports, and assumed a ,-isible role m de,-elopmg action plans and solutions. PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE 1979 to 1984 _-\dmmlstrati,-e Oftlcer, .-\sslstant to Finance Director and I\lanagement Intern, Office of d1e County 1\ Ianager In i\letro-Dade County, Florida; .\dffiln-Istratlve Intern with the Office of the Cm- !\Ianager for Rocln'ille, i\Iarvland and Research Consultant for US Department of Housmg and Urban Development (HUD) in \\'ashmgton, DC. 2 Role Senior Landscape .\rchltect Education Bachelor of Landscape .\rchitecture, Umversity of Florida, 1982 Gargoyle, College of .\rchltecture Honor SocIety l\[ember, 1982 Registration Landscape .Archltect, Michigan, 1989, #1057 Landscape _\rchitect, Flonda, 1985, #1076 Special Training Florida State Bureau of Historic Preserntlon Mam Street Program Manager Training Flonda Department of Transportation Pedestnan Plannmg and DeSIgn CPTED Plannmg and DeSign Workshop - T.D. Crowe Professional Mfiliations . .\mencan SOCIety of Landscape Architects · National Recreation and Parks ASSOCIatIon · Flonda Recreation and Parks Association . Flonda Native Plant SOClen' · Flonda Redevelopment .\ssoClatIOn . Florida Trust for Historic PreselTation . Flonda Urban F ores tr': Council . City of St. Petersburg Environmental Development Commission rEDC) . Chatrperson .~r.'I". r ""~....... c =- 1 Wade-Trim .. ..,.1' ~ ...~. Sharon Heal-Eichler, ...r\ssociate/ Senior Landscape "A.rchitect Sharon Eichler IS recogIllzed as an award \vmnmg deSigner and an authonn' 10 proJect plannmg and landscape architecture. She prondes m'er nmeteen years of expenence managmg, deslgnmgand adffiU1lstermgcontracts. Her ability to organize. commumcate. and manage IS the key to the firms Success at controllmg costs, adhenng to schedules and providmg excellence. Sharon approaches proJects as a team leader havmg a keen understand1l1g of the regUlrements Inh~rent to landscape architecture plannmg. deSign, blddmg and construction. She regularly prm'ides expertIse m scope of \':ork de\'e!opment, master plannmg, ennronmental deSIgn, permlttmg and public parnclpatIon. Sharon has a umgue SenSltInty to the nature of the public forum h;l\'mg sen'ed as a local commissioner for man\' \'ears. She stays hIghly l1wol\'ed m all phases of d1e proJect from plannmg and deSIgn de\'e!opment, to \\larking drawmgs, cost proJectIons, specification writmg, coordination of construction documents, biddl11g. and pro\'ldmg sen'lces dunng constructIon to ensure proJect excellence. Representative project experience includes: Parks/Recreation Planmng and Design Raymond James :0JFL Stadium, Tampa, Florida Lowry Park l\[aster Plan, Tampa, Florida Sunken Gardens Feasibility Study, St. Petersburg, Florida 62nd Avenue Ballfields Feasibility _-\nalYSIS, St. Peter3burg, Florida Boyd Hill/Lake l\[aggiore Site Data Collection and Em'ironmental _\nalYSIS Study, Buckingham Community Park, Lee Counn', Florida Central Ridge Distnct Park Master Plan, Citrus County, Florida Charlotte Counn' Horse .\rena, Punta Gorda, Florida Colomal Charte~s Golf Course, ~[yrde Beach, South Carolina ~ Coopers Pond/ \\'allace Brooks Park, Inverness, Florida Cypress Links Par 3 Golf Course, St. Petersburg, Florida Desoto Park Master Plan, Tampa, Florida Drymg Bed Park Concept Plan, St. Petersburg, Florida Ennronmental Studies .\rea l\laster Plan, St. Petersburg, Florida Gulfport \'Vaterfront Park, Gulfport, Florida Highland Pines Park, Tampa, Flonda Lake Emerald Concept Sketches, St. Petersburg, Florida Lake l\[agglOre Park "'[aster Plan, St. Petersburg, Flonda Largo Central Park "'[aster Plan, Largo, Florida Largo CommunIty Center, Largo, Flonda Lincoln Park l\faster Plan, Palmetto, Florida L\'I1n Hall Memorial Park, Lee Count\', Florida l\ianatee County Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, Flonda j\[angrove Bay Golf Course Renovation. St. Petersburg, Florida Okeechobee .\grl-Cinc Center, Okeechobee Counn", Flonda OJ\[C j\[arma, Port RIChe\', Flonda Pasco Counn' Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, Florida Polk Counn;Recreation, Parks and Open Space l\laster Plan, Polk County, Florida Port Richey' \,"aterfront Park, Port Riche\', Florida Ri\'er Club Golf Course, l\lanatee Counr,,', Florida Rod.,' Pomt Golf Course, Tampa, Flonda Roge~s Park Golf Course, Tampa, Florida South Gandy Park, Tampa, Flonda St. Petersburg [.,[uniclpal [.,[anna, St.Petersburg, Florida St. Petersburg, Florida award winnmg F.\EP Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, Hillsborough County, Flonda The Harborage at Bayboro Manna, St. Petersburg, Flonda Three Lakes Golf Course, Hills borough County, Florida .. ........... r"'~I~~ t - -= ~ Wade- Trim .. .r.,.'" .. .~-~. Sharon Heal-Eichler, Associate/Senior Landscape .\rchitecr Traming ,U1d Ennronmental Resources Complex, St. Petersburg, Flonda um,-ersm' Park Golf and Country Club, ;..(anatee Counn', Ronda . . . Master Planning/ Communi?)' Planning and Design .-\dyance Leasmg l\(alL Hillsborough County, Rorida Colonial Charters Golf Commumty, North Mvrtle Beach, South Carolll1a . Cypress Lakes, Oldsmar, Flonda Lake Bernadette, 'pasco County, Flonda ' ~(anatee Park of Commerce, l\(anatee Counn', Flonda Rn'er Club, ;..(anatee County, Flonda . Roch.~' Pomt .-\partments, Tampa, Flonda Spencer Run .-\partments, \,'est Palm Beach, Flonda ' Tri-County Business Park. Hillsborough County, Florida Umwrsm' Park Golf and Country Club, i',(anatee Counn', Florida TransportatlOll/ Htghll'q) Beauttficatlon 57th .\yenue West Streetscape, Manatee County, Florida FDOT District 3, DIstncnvide Landscape .-\rchltecture Consultant FDOT /CSX/Plant City Intermodal Linear Park, Plant Cm-, Flonda Fletcher .\,-enue Streetscape, Hillsborough County, Florida Gulfport \,'aterfront Distnct Streetscape, Gulfport, Florida Intersatate 95 Beautification, FDOT DIstnct 4, West Palm, Rorida Interstate 4 BeautificatIOn, FDOT Distnct 7, Tampa, Florida Loch.\vood Ridge Road Streetscape, l\Ianatee County, Florida j\Ianon Street Transmvay, Dmvntown Tampa, Florida * Oldsmar Town Center Streetscape, Oldsmar, Florida Palm Harbor Histonc District Streetscape, Pmellas Count'.-, Ronda Plant City Histonc Downtown Streetscape, Plant City, Florida POrt RIChey Intermodal \,'aterfront ~Iaster Plan, Port Riche\', Flonda, award wmnmg TBRPC SR 20 Beautification, FDOT Distnct 3, Nice,-ille, Florida SR 39,Collins .\,-enue Streetscape, FDOT DlStnct 7, Plant City, Florida SR 44 BeautificatIOn, FDOT DIstnct 7, Inverness, Florida SR 267 Beautification, FDOT District 3, Qumcy, Rorida SR 584 Streetscape, Tampa Road, FDOT Distnct 7, Oldsmar, Rorida SR 586 Streetscape, Curlew Road, FDOT DIstnct 7,Oldsmar, Florida SR 600, Hillsborough .\,'enue Streetscape, Tampa, Florida Talle,-ast Road Streetscape, Manatee County, Flonda US BUSiness 41 Streetscape, FDOT Dlstnct 1, Palmetto, Flonda l~rball DeJlj',1/ and Redel'eLopmmt Bmnmgham Urban DeSign Guidelines, Bmnmgham, l\ftchlgan Birmmgham urban DeSign Plan, Birmingham, l\uchlgan Greenwood Corndor DeSign Guidelines, Clearwater, Flonda Gulfport Waterfront District Streetscape, Gulfport, Florida Manon Street Transmvay, Tampa, Ronda' New Port Riche\' CBD Streetscape, ~ew Port Riche,-, Florida New Port Riche,' Urban DeSign Plan, New Port Richey, Flonda ~orth Greenwood Corndor DeSign GUIdelines, Cleanvater, Flonda North Greenwood Corridor Streetscape, Clearwater, Flonda Oldsmar Town Center Streetscape, Oldsmar, Flonda Pinellas Park City Hall Plaza, Pinellas Park, Florida Southfield Road Corridor DeSign GUldelmes, Lathrup Village, l\(ichigan Time Sguare Plaza, Zephyrhills, Florida award wmnlng TBRPC Zephvrhllls Urban DeSign Plan, Zephvrhills, Florida 2 Role ProfessIOnal Planner Education Bachelor of SCIence, Land Use Plannmg and Management/PolitIcal SCience, Northern 1\ fichigan Un1\'erslty, 1996 Registration :\mencan lnstirute of Certified Planners Special training Consultmg Engineers I\lanagement T rammg Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment W'orkshop, Consumers Renaissance Corporation, Lansmg I\ Lchigan Growth Management Short Course, Flonda Chamber of Corrunerce, Orlando Flonda Professional Mfiliations . :\merican Instirute of Certified Planners . Florida Plannmg and Zoning _-\ssoClatlon .~.,,~. r~" ..... r == J Wade-Trim .. "'.,.'"' .. .~IlI. Matthew J. McLachlan, .A.ICP I\latt I\1cLachlan IS a ProfessIOnal Planner and Certified Pro1ect !\lanagcr with \\"adt- T run. He has SIX years of profeSSIOnal consultmg expenence with \\ ~ldl'- T [1m t"rom offices 10 I\Lchigan and Florida. I\latt has been responsible for de\'elop111~ an arCl\" of short and long range corrununiry plannmg programs with a speCIal focu~ on downtown, neighborhood, and parks and recreation master plann111g" HIS approach IS collaboratJve and holistic - eXanlU1mg all facets of a project area throu~h the collecti\'e lenses of the public to achie\'e consensus on a preferred future, He rounneh" dra\vs upon the IflterdisClplmary team resources \,"ade- T [1m proVides 111-house for comprehens1\'e analysIs and creati\'e solutions. Representative project experience includes: Park.r and Rematzon Alaster Plalmiltg: Responsible for prepanng support studle~ that mclude corrununlty profiles, m\'entones of eXlstmg park land and recreation facilltles, and conditJon and operational assessments. Systemancally organized park data 111 a Geographic Information System US111g ,\rc Yiew software. Collaborated With diverse community groups 111 sett111g recreation guidelines for le\'el of sernce and m developmg a needs based plan parallel with a cost affordable plan 111 Cape Coral and Pasco County (project rece1\'ed an 2001 .-\ward of I\lem from the Florida Chapter of the _\rncnc~ Plannmg _-\ssoclatlOn). Currently SetTe as the proJect planner for Sarasota County and Hernando County parks and recreation master plannmg proJects Comprehensil'e and Grollth Alanagemmt Planltlng: Prepared techOlcal background studies on eXlstmg land use, housmg, demographics, population proJections, environmental fearures, transportation systems, and publ1c facilities to deterrrune land use suitability. Developed long-term goals, obJectn'es and polICies With future land use recorrunendatlons based on pnnclples of smart growth. Served as ProJect Planner 10 tl1e update of Hardee County's ComprehenSive Plan pursuant to tl1e reguirements of Chapter 163, FS., as amended, and Chapter 9]-5, F_-\.C., as amended. Neighborhood Planning: Selyed as lead planner m developmg I\[anatee County's first neighborhood plan for the Bayshore :\rea. _\1so de\'eloped a neighborhood plan for Jungle Terrace 111 tl1e Cip; of St" Petersburg. Collaborated closely with reSidents and project staff to Identif\'lssues and concerns, likes and dislikes, and needed lffiprovements. Public participation 111cluded wmten SUlyeys, photo m\'entones, and plannmgcharettes. DOl17ltOll7l Plall1zmg: Prepared strategic downtown development/imprm'ement plans and tax mcrement fmancmg plans for traditIOnal and nontraditional downtowns, corndors, and highway 111terchanges. SelTed as the lead planner 10 establ1shmg twelve Downtown Development _-\uthontles (DD.\'s) 111 Michigan pursuant to Public Act 197, of 1975, as amended. Currently serve as the proJect planner for the OViedo Downtown ~lixed Cse Project 111 Semmole County, Ronda (111\'0h-es tl1e creation of a new \'illage center and redenlopment of histonc downtown core), _\1so aSSigned as the lead planner m establ1shing the first Community Redevelopment .\gency (CRA) in I\lanatee County. \,,'ill be responsible for preparmg the Bl1ght Study and Corrununiry Rede\'elopment Plan tor the subject area along 14u1 Street \'Vest. Industrzal Plannmg: Prepared mdustrlal development plans and tax mcrement fmancing plans that lead to the de\'elopment of corrunerce parks, plant expanSions, and new facil1ties" Establ1shed seven Local Development Finance _-\uthomies for corrunuOlties 111 I\Lchigan pursuant to Public _\ct 281, of 1986, as amended. \v'as mvolved 111 .~~. r ..~' ..... C -= J Wade-Trim .. ~r.~'" .. .~... 11atthe,,' J 11cLachlan, AI CP successfully le,'eragmg ta.., mcrement fmance revenues With State md Federal funds rc I for maJor mfrastrucrure prolects. Major grant awards mclude: Village ofF amelI. Clare County. Michigan - $670.000 (CDBG) City of Marlette. Sanilac County. Michigan - $650.000 (CDBG) and$540.000 (rvIDOTl Village ofMiddle\ ille. Barry County. Michigan - $455.000 (CDBG) and $340.000 (MDOTl Village of Milford. Oakland County. Michigan - $375.000 avmOT) CityofBeayeIlon. Glad\\in CountyMichigan-$147.000 (CDBG) City of Yale. 51. Clair County. Michigan-$86.000 (CDBG) and 326JWO(MDOT) Comdor Studley: Pronded plannmg support to engmeenng staff m developing traffic calmmg solutions for Gunn Highway, Hillsborough County. as part of the ClfnIS Park TraditIOnal Neighborhood De,'elopment (fND) Project. Conducted cost/bcnetlt malyses for corndor alignments m,'olvmg the potential extensIOn of Lorraine RO,ld md Rye Road m ;\[anatee County. Currently perforrrung same duties for -l--l-d, .-\yenue East (lSd' Street East to -l-5d, Street East) m !\[matee County. 2 Role Landscape .-\rchltect Designer Education B.L..\., Landscape .\rchitecture, University of Georgta, School of Environmental Design, 1998 Professional Mfiliations . :\mencan SOCIety of Landscape Architects .II'~. r ~~.. l.~J Wade-Trim .......... Ernie Davis, BL'\., Landscape ...-\rchitecr Designer Ernie Dans has over four of expenence managmg and deslgTlmg .1 Wide LU1l!:C of Landscape .\rchltecture proJects. HIS abiltty to ~ooLrdmate .U1d co~unlc:lte \~.trh ,\ diverse proJect team of profeSSIOnals has lead to the deSign and Implementation or- several maJor proJects. He IS \vell \'ersed m southeastern plant material. hardscapc .md IrrIgation deSign Representative project experience includes: Conceptual Park Design c~ PrelinUlzaf)' Cost Estimate Lake [-.[agglOre & Lake Ylew Neighborhood Park Conceptual PLU1. Cm- of Samt Petersburg Bicenten11lal Park Conceptual Plan, CitruS County Landscape DeszgnJ Tampa Sports .\uthonry Rogers Park Clubhouse Landscape PLU1, Tamp.l Homeless Emergency ProJect, Clearwater Transportatzon/ Highu'qr PlmZ1Zmg LandJi'ape Architedure State Road No.~O, Landscape Buffer at Blue \'rater Ba,'. Okaloosa County State Road No.4-t, Landscape Plans, CItrus County State Road No. ~89. 9th :\,'enue Pond Landscape Plan. Escambla County State Road No. 61, US 319 Kate Ireland Parhvay Landscape Plans, Leon County Urban Design and Redete/npmmt Piazza Bergamo Conceptual Plans, City of Greem'ille, South Carolina' Landmark Building?\ laster Plan, Neal Prmce &Partners. Greem'ille, South Carolina' Greem'ille Histoncal l\luseum. Pazdan.Snuth Group, Greem'ille, South Carolina ~ Resort/ Commumt)' Planning Cliffs Yalley SWim - Tenms Center, Tra\'eler Rest, South Carolina .. Cliffs "i,'alley Clubhouse, Cliffs COmmUnitieS, Travelers Rest, South Carolina" Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, Sunset, South Carolma ' Cliffs at Keowee Falls Entrance Conceptual Plans and Perspectl\'e, Tamassee, South Carolina ~ Royal \\'estmoreland Golf Club, Landscape Plan, Barbados .. Research / Office Parks ?\ latriX Res~arch/Industnal Park, Entrance l\ laster Plans. Greem'ille. South Carol 111 a , I\let-Life Office Building, Greennlle South Carolma ' Yenzon \\'Ireless Office BUlldll1g, Greem'ille, South Carolma' Retail Site/ Commemall-i-mdJi'ape Lwd lmga/zon Plam Wal-I\lart Retail Store, \,'yatt Development, .-\Iken. South Carolma T CYS-Pharmacy Stores, Pazdan-Smlth Group, Greem'ille, South Carolma ' Rvan's Steak Houses, Ryan's Steak Houses Inc., Greer, South Carolll1a T Eckerd Drug Stores, pazdan-Snuth Group, Greenville, South Carolinat Bi-Lo's, Carolina Holdmgs Investment Greenville, South Carolma T Lowe's Stores, Hall Engineenng, Greenville, South Carolina ~ ~ Denotes Indindual Expenence. Role Planner Education Bachelor of _-1.rts, Studio Art, Hollms Unn'ersity,2000 Graduate Courses, Ennronmental Science and Pohcy / _-1.rchitecture and Commumty Design, Umversity of South Flonda, 2000-20 ....,,~. r~" ..... r -- J W'ade- Trim "~i.l'~ .~--. ,A..manda Warner, Planner _wanda \\'arner recently lomed \\'ade-Tnm as a planner from the Cnn'crslt\' of:-:, nnh Aorida where she IS m the process of completmg her 1\ [as ters Degree In Enn ronmcn ul Pohcy, --\manda brmgs to the team exceptional skills m research and ,malvsIs, She has worked on se\'eral proJects smce her arnval, mcludmg projects for Sarasota and PasCC1 Conntles, She is currently mvol\'ed m the development of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation l\[aster Plan. Representative project experience includes: Pasm COlm!)' Sd700ls and Park,,, Collocatwn Feasibia!y Stu~)', Pasco COWl!)'. Fj(J/7d,; Researched ,md analyzed other Flonda counties' successful collocation efforts 10 determme the best method for Pasco County's development. Prepared mformatlon regarding ad\'antages of and obstacles to application and Implementation of srudv results. Sarasota Calm!)' ParkJ and Remation JUaster Plan. Sarasota COlm!'>. Florida Im'entoned both public and semi-private facilities m Sarasota County to determme need and most deSIrable locations for park facilities. Surveyed eXisting park slgnage and assis ted Wade- T nm landscape architect m coordination with the Sarasota County Parks and Recreaaon Director to deSign alternatn'e coheSive and functIOnal park slgnage. _-\1so assessed conditions of eXlstmgparks to recommend Improvements and additions as needed. AcademiC Proiects. Unlf'erJl!y q( South Flonda. Tampa. Flonda Conducted TECO Big Bend Facilitv Environmental Justice and Risk Stud" in afftllatlon with the Unn'erslty of South Florida usmg GIS and plume-based analysIs to estimate potential ennronmental health risks to neighbormgcommnnities. Researched and wrote extensive paper on the environmental and economic risks surrounding the plannmg and rede\'elopment of the Homestead .-1.lr Force Base m l\[iaml-Dade Count\', Florida. Conducted research proJects on the tOpiCS of Plannmg and Urban Density. Green Buildmg. Brownttelds Rede\'elopment, _-1.gncul tural Lands Presen'ation, and EnVIronmental Justice. Role Senior Ecologist Education ~fS, 1986 Environmental Science, Southern IllinoIs University, Edwardsville, IllinOIs BS, 1979 Plant and Soil SCiences, \,'estern IllinoIs Unn'erslty, McComb, IllinoIs ProfessionalMfiliations · Ronda AssoCIation of Ennronmental Professionals · Society for Ecological Restoration . Plant and Soil SCience Soclet\' of "-\menca · Certified, 1985 US Fish and \Vildlife Sernce's Habitat EnluatlOn Procedures Onon SOClen' ......~. r~.' Wade-Trim ....~.. .~. Jeffery E. Medcalf, MS, Senior Ecologist Jeff ?\ledcalf is an expert m design and construction management of wetland/upland mitigation projects. evaluation of wetland/upland mmganon success: expen Il1 ennronmental plannmg, ecolOgical assessments, remote sensmg and GIS aSSisted landscape analYSIS, feasibility studies, soil analYSIS, lTUtlgatlOn bank design. landscape cover type mappmg, ennronmental grant preparatlon/monltonng, development 0'" mtegrated land management systems and environmental permlttmg. Environmental/Ecological Studies: Ennronmental Permitting for Peltcan ?\lanne. Inc. dock exp,U1slon prolect.located 111 Pasco Counn', Rorida. ~OO1-Present. Ennronmental Permittmg for Cedar Run Trucking Facility located m Hillsborough County, Ronda. Big Hat Truckmg, Ine. 2000-2001. DeSign and perlTUttmg of a canoe launch and obselyatlon pier for \'"aterfront Park. City of Port Richey. Rorida. 2000-Present. SufficlenC\" reView and preparatIOn of Development Order Conditions for the Farmland-Hydro Phosphate !\1ine De\'elopment of Regional Impact _-1.ppltcation (Natural Resources, \\'etlands. Wildlife and Net Ecological Benefits components). Hardee Counn', Rorida. 2001-Present. Ennronmental Permittmg for Nicks Park boat dock replacement, Cm' of Port Richey, Rorida. 2001- Present. SuffiCiency review and preparatlon of Development Order ConditIOns for the IMC- _-1.grICO'S Ona Phosphate I\1ine Denlopment of Regional Impact _-1.pplication (Natural Resources, \v'etlands, Wildlife and Net EcolOgical Benefits components). Hardee County, Rorida. 2000-Present. DeSign of restoration, enhancement and management plans for a IS-acre nature park (\\'aterfront Park) aSSOCIated with I\Wler's Bayou mcludmg mterttdal salnvater marsh, tidal lagoon and shorelme habitat types. City of Port Riche~', Ronda. 1999-2000 DeSign of restoration. enhancement and management plans for a 30-acre nature park (Largo Central Park) mcluding forested wetlands, hydnc and upland hammock, wet prame, freshwater marsh, mesIc and hydnc flatwoods. Cm' of Largo, Ronda. 1999- 2000. \Vltness testimony forwetland mitigation compltance issues m the case ofDe\'con, Ine. Y, Greater Orlando _-1.natlon _-1.uthonn'. 1999. EnVironmental assessment and permlttmg for the widen111g of a 3-mlle segment afUS Highway 98 located 111 Citrus and Hernando Counties. Ronda. Rorida Department of Transportation. 1998-Present. Ennronmental analyses of alternatives for an agrICultural/ fairground complex near the Cm' of Okeechobee, Rorida. Okeechobee Board of County ComrrusslOners. 1998-1999. GeographIC Information System aSSisted analysIs of upland and wetland ecolOgical commUl11tles located at Sun 'n Lake, Rorida. Sun 'n Lake Improvement District. 1999. .~""". r~~' Wade-Trim .....~... .~~. Jeffery E. lvledcalf, 1\1S, Senior Ecologist Em'ironmental permittmg and mitigation plan design for Dommo Park Boat Ramr and Dock located Within the Little l-.lanatee RIyer Estuary, Florida. Hillsboroue:h County Parks Department. 1998-present . . Ecological and hydrolOgiC monaormg of forested wetland and upland ecolof?;lcal communities surrounding a 10-acre borrow pit located III Pasco County Flonda. GeraCi and Company. 1997-1999 Ennronmental perrrutting of Grand Street Connector Road prolect located III Pasco County, Flonda. Cay of Port Richey. 1998. Ennronmental permittmg of Talleyast Road expanSiOn proJect located III l-.[anatee County, Florida. l-.lanatee County. 1997-1998. Ennronmental permittlOg of Loch.,vood Ridge Road expansion project located III i\[anatee County, Florida. J'\[anatee County. 1997-1998. DeSign and perrrutting of a multi-phased bike trail through man time hammock, pme flatwoods and ogl1ohalme marsh habitats located adjacent to Salt Sprlllgs Run, Flonda. City of Port RIchey. 1997-1998 . . PD&E ree\'aluation of the effects of prolect alternatives assoCiated With the proposed U. S. Highway 98 expanSiOn (3-miles) on wetlands and listed plant and animal speCies, Hernando and Citrus Counties, Florida. Florida Department of Transportation. 1997- 1998. EcolOgical assessment for offsite mttigatiOn suitability of 25 parcels owned by S\\'F\\?dD located throughout the Hillsborough RIver Basin. Hillsborough County, Flonda. Berryman and Henigar, Inc. 1997. DeSign of restoration plan for 209 acres of scrubby, meslC and hydric flatwoods at .-\EMLBRC. Osceola Counh', Florida. Phoenix Em'ironmental Group, Inc. 1996- 1997. Feasibility study and GIS aSSiSted landscape analysis for the 1,500 acre Boars Head Ranch mitigatlOn bank. Pasco County, Florida. \VIU3, Inc. 1995-1996. Management plan for 100-acres of sand pme scrub and other pyro-phytlC upland habitats. Osceola County, Flonda. Disney DeYelopmem Company. 1995. Comprehenslye ecolOgical assessment for the 78 acre L-404 forested wetland mitigatiOn project. Osceola County, Flonda. Disney Deyelopment Company. 1994. DeSign of implementation strategy and management plan for 29-acre xeric scrub restoration project. Os.ceola County, Florida. Disney Development Company. 1994. Design of a 42-acre npanan swamp mitigation project. Hardee County, Florida. CF Industries, Inc. 1993. AnalySiS and retro-design of a 20-acre forested mitigatiOn project. Green Cove Spnngs, Florida. RGC Mineral Sands US..\), 1992. _-\nalYSiS and retro-design of a 45-acre headwater npanan swamp mitigation proJect. Green Cove Sprmgs, Flonda. RGC Mineral Sands (USA). 1992. 2