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Meeting Date: September 19, 2012 Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes — No — Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #: Rhonda Haag, 292-4482
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Grant Agreement from the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to fund Phase 2 of a County Wide Canal Improvements Master Plan.
ITEM BACKGROUND: EPA has Water Quality Protection Program grant funds available to reduce
nonpoint sources of pollution to improve water quality. The Florida Keys Water Quality Protection
Program Canal Subcommittee selected this project for funding. The final Master Plan will develop a
comprehensive Keys -wide priority list of canal restoration projects. DEP funded Phase I for $100,000.
These EPA funds are for the development of Phase 2 of the Master Plan, including an updated
Comprehensive Canal Management Master Plan Database, updated Priority Management Issues and
Goals for the Keys -Wide Canal Management Master Plan and preparation of a Keys -Wide Canal
Ranking Criteria. There is no match in funds due from the County, but there is a $10,000 in -kind
services match required.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On June 20, 2012, the BOCC approved the grant
application submitted to EPA, which requested $100,000 in grant funds and specified a $ 10,000 match
of in -kind services.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: -0- INDIRECT COST:$10,000 labor match BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: —SOURCE OF FUNDS,: Z, P, A -
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County At' QB/PurcVasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION:
DISPOSITION:
Revised 7/09
Included X Not Required,
AGENDA ITEM #
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Env Prot Agency EPA Contract #
Effective Date: September 19, 2012
Expiration Date: X-;Z013
Contract Purpose/Description:
This revenue producing grant shall allow the County to provide Phase 2 of an Lipdated
Comprehensive Canal Management Master Plan, including a Database, Priori 1y Management
Issues and Goals and Keys -Wide Canal Ranking Criteria. There is a $10,000 in -kind services
match required. There is no cash match due from the County.
Contract Manager: -Rhonda Haag 4482 CAD M.S. #1
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop
for BOCC meeting on 09/19/12 Agenda Deadline: 9/4/12
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $
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Gram: $ $100,000.00
County Match: $ $0.00
CONTRACT COSTS
100,000 Current Year Portion: $
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MODIFICATION NUMBER: 0
DATE OF AWARD
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PROGRAM CODE: X7
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TYPE OF ACTION
MAILING DATE
New
08/29/2012
PAYMENT METHOD:
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RECIPIENT TYPE:
Send Payment Request to:
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Las Vegas Finance Center
RECIPIENT:
PAYEE:
Monroe County
Monroe County
5100 College Road
5100 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Key West, FL 33040
PROJECT MANAGER
EPA PROJECT OFFICER
EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag
Morgan Jackson
Sharonita Johnson
5100 College Road
61 Forsyth Street
Grants Management Office
Phone: 305-292-4482
Phone: 404-562-9393
PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
Monroe County Water Quality Protection
This action approves an award in the amount of $100,000 to Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to prepare an updated Comprehensive Canal
Management Master Plan Database; update Priority Management Issues and Goals for the Keys -Wide Canal Management Master Plan and prepare Keys -Wide
Canal Ranking Criteria.
BUDGET PERIOD
PROJECT PERIOD
TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST
TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
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NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your application dated 06/04/2012, including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), hereby awards $100,000. EPA agrees to cost -share 90.91% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding
total federal funding of $100,000. Such award may be terminated by EPA without further cause if the recipient fails to provide timely affirmation of the award by
signing under the Affirmation of Award section and returning all pages of this agreement to the Grants Management Office listed below within 21 days after
receipt, or any extension of time, as may be granted by EPA. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA statutory provisions. The applicable regulatory
provisions are 40 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter B, and all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE)
AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS
ORGANIZATION I ADDRESS
U.S. EPA, Region 4
61 Forsyth Street
Water Protection Division
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Shirley White Grayer - Grants Management Officer
DATE
AFFIRMATION OF AWARD
BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
SIGNATURE
TYPED NAME AND TITLE
I
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
EPA Funding Information X7 - 00D03712 - 0 Page 2
FUNDS
FORMER AWARD
THIS ACTION
AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action
$
$ 100,000
$100,000
EPA In -Kind Amount
$
$
$ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance
$
$
$0
Other Federal Funds
$
$
$0
Recipient Contribution
$
$10,000
$10,000
State Contribution
$
$
$0
Local Contribution
$
$
$0
Other Contribution
$
$
$0
Allowable Project Cost
$0
$110,000
$ 110,000
Assistance Program (CFDA)
Statutory Authority
Regulatory Authority
66,436 - Surveys -Studies -investigation Grants and
—Cooperative
Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3)
40 CFR PART 31
Agreements -Section 104(b)(3) of the
Clean Water Act
Fiscal
Site Name
Req No
FY
Approp.
Code
Budget
Organization
PRC
Object
Class
Site/Project
Cost
Organization
Obligation
Doobligation
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Budget Surnmary Paqe
Table A - Object Class Category
(Non -construction)
Total Approved Allowable
Budget Period Cost
1. Personnel
$10,000
2. Fringe Benefits
$0
3, Travel
$0
4. Equipment
$0
6. supp"es,
$0
6, Contractual
$100,000
7. Construction
$0
8. Other
$0
9. Total Direct Charges
$110,000
10. Indirect Costs: % Base
$0
11. Total (Share: Recipient 9,09 % Federal 90.91
$110,000
12. Total Approved Assistance Amount
$100,50-0
13. Program Income
$0
14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action
$100,000
IS. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date
$100,000,
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Administrative Conditions
1. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EPA RECIPIENTS
The recipient organization of this EPA assistance agreement must make an ongoing, good faith effort to maintain a
drug -free workplace pursuant to the specific requirements set forth in Title 2 CFR Part 1536 Subpart B. Additionally, in
accordance with these regulations, the recipient organization must identify all known workplaces under its federal awards,
and keep this information on file during the performance of the award.
Those recipients who are individuals must comply with the drug -free provisions set forth in Title 2 CFR Part 1536 Subpart
C.
The consequences for violating this condition are detailed under Title 2 CFR Part 1536 Subpart E. Recipients can access
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Part 1536 at
tittp:/Iecft,.gpoaccess,gov/cgi/tltext/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=701081165f70316effa8ebf67df'F3deO& rg n=d iv5&view:=text& node=,
2121111 .2&idno=2.
2. HOTEL -MOTEL FIRE SAFETY
Pursuant to 40 CFR 30,18, if applicable, and 15 USC 2225a, the recipient agrees to ensure that all space for conferences,
meetings, conventions, or training seminars funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the protection and
control guidelines of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act (PL 10 1 -39 1, as amended). Recipients may search the
Hotel -Motel National Master List at hftp://www.usfa.dhs.gov/applications/hotel/ to see if a property is in compliance (FEMA
ID is currently not required), or to find other information about the Act.
3. LOBBYING AND LITIGATION
The chief executive officer of this recipient agency shall ensure that no grant funds awarded under this assistance
agreement are used to engage in lobbying of the Federal Government or in litigation against the United States unless
authorized under existing law. The recipient shall abide by its respective OMB Circular (A-21, A-87, orA-122), which
prohibits the use of federal grant funds for litigation against the United States or for lobbying or other political activities.
4. LOBBYING
The recipient agrees to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 34, New Restrictions on Lobbying . The recipient shall include the
language of this provision in award documents for all subawards exceeding $100,000, and require that subrecipients
submit certification and disclosure forms accordingly.
In accordance with the Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment, any recipient who makes a prohibited expenditure under Title 40
CFR Part 34 or fails to file the required certification or lobbying forms shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure.
5. MANAGEMENT FEES AND SIMILAR CHARGES
Management fees or similar charges in excess of the direct costs and approved indirect rates are not allowable. The term
,'management fees or similar charges" refers to expenses added to the direct costs in order to accumulate and reserve
funds for ongoing business expenses, unforeseen liabilities, or for other similar costs which are not allowable under this
assistance agreement. Management fees or similar charges may not be used to improve or expand the project funded
under this agreement, except to the extent authorized as a direct cost of carrying out the scope of work.
6. RECYCLING
In accordance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 U.S.C. 6962) any State
agency or agency of a political subdivision of a State which is using appropriated Federal funds shall comply with the
requirements set forth. Regulations issued under RCRA Section 6002 apply to any acquisition of an item where the
purchase price exceeds $10,000 or where the quantity of such items acquired in the course of the preceding fiscal year
was $10,000 or more. RCRA Section 6002 requires that preference be given in procurement programs to the purchase of
specific products containing recycled materials identified in guidelines developed by EPA. These guidelines are listed in
40 CFR 247.
In accordance with the polices set forth in EPA Order 1000.25 and Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal
Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management (January 24, 2007), the recipient agrees to use recycled paper
and double sided printing for all reports which are prepared as a part of this agreement and delivered to EPA. This
requirement does not apply to reports prepared on forms supplied by EPA, or to Standard Forms, which are printed on
recycled paper and are available through the General Services Administration.
7. UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS
Pursuant to 40 CFR 31 Al (b) and 31 .50(b), EPA recipients shall submit a final Federal Financial Report (SF-425) to EPA
no later than 90 calendar days after the end of the project period. The form is available on the internet at
htt :/Avww,e a, oviocfo/finse�-vices/fortyis,htm ' . All FFRs must be submitted to the Las Vegas Finance Center: US EPA,
LVFC, 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Bldg. C, Rm 503, Las Vegas, NV 89119, email: 1.�, ranMePa,12Y or by Fax to:
702-798-2423.
The LVFC will make adjustments, as necessary, to obligated funds after reviewing and accepting a final Federal Financial
Report. Recipients will be notified and instructed by EPA if they must complete any additional forms for the closeout of
the assistance agreement.
EPA may take enforcement actions in accordance with 40 CFR 31.43 if the recipient does not comply with this term and
condition.
8. EPA PARTICIPATION
This award and the resulting ratio of funding is based on estimated costs requested in the application. EPA participation
in the final total allowable program/project costs (outlays) shall not exceed the statutory limitation 90.91 % of total
allowable program/project costs or the total funds awarded, whichever is lower.
9. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) CONDITION FOR non-SRF RECIPIENTS
GENERAL COMPLIANCE, 40 CFR, Part 33
The recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of EPA's Program for Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in procurement under assistance agreements, contained in 40 CFR, Part 33.
FAIR SHARE OBJECTIVES, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D
A recipient must negotiate with the appropriate EPA award official, or his/her designee, fair share objectives for MBE and
WBE (MBE/WBE) participation in procurement under the financial assistance agreements.
Current Fair Share Objective/Goal
The award amount of this assistance agreement is $250,000, or less; or the total dollar amount of all of the recipient's
financial assistance agreements from EPA in the current Federal fiscal year is $250,000, or less. Therefore, the recipient
of this assistance agreement is exempt from the fair share objective requirements of 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D, and is
not required to negotiate a fair share objective/goal for the utilization of MBE/WBEs in its procurements.
SIX GOOD FAITH EFFORTS, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart C
Pursuant to 40 CFR, Section 33.301, the recipient agrees to make the following good faith efforts whenever procuring
construction, equipment, services and supplies under an EPA financial assistance agreement, and to require that
sub -recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors also comply. Records documenting compliance with the six good faith
efforts shall be retained:
(a) Require DBEs are made aware of contracting opportunities to the fullest extent practicable through outreach and
recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal, State and Local and Government recipients, this will include placing DBEs on
solicitation lists and soliciting them whenever they are potential sources.
(b) Make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs and arrange time frames for contracts and establish
delivery schedules, where the requirements permit, in a way that encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs in the
competitive process. This includes, whenever possible, posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30
calendar days before the bid or proposal closing date.
(c) Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large contracts could subcontract with DBEs. For
Indian Tribal, State and local Government recipients, this will include dividing total requirements when economically
feasible into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by DBEs in the competitive process.
(d) Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle
individually.
(e) Use the services and assistance of the SBA and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of
Commerce.
(f) If the prime contractor awards subcontracts, require the prime contractor to take the steps in paragraphs (a) through (e)
of this section.
MBENVBE REPORTING, 40 CFR, Part 33, Sections 33.602 and 33.503
The recipient agrees to complete and submit EPA Form 5700-52A, "MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants,
Cooperative Agreements and Interagency Agreements" beginning with the Federal fiscal year reporting period the
recipient receives the award, and continuing until the project is completed. Only procurements with certified
MBEIWBEs are counted toward a recipients IMBE/WBE accomplishments. The reports must be submitted
semiannually for the periods ending March 31 " and September 30' for:
Recipients of financial assistance agreements that capitalize revolving loan programs (CWSRF, DWSRF,
Brownfields); and
All other recipients not identified as annual reporters (40 CFR Part 30 and 40 CFR Part 35, Subpart A and Subpart B
recipients are annual reporters).
The reports are due within 30 days of the end of the semiannual reporting periods (April 30' and October 30
Reports should be sent to:
USEPA
61 Forsyth St., SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
johnson.sharonita@epa.gov
Final MBENVBE reports must be submitted within 90 days after the project period of the grant ends. Your grant
cannot be officially closed without all MBEfWBE reports.
EPA Form 5700-52A may be obtained from the EPA Office of Small Business Program's Home Page on the Internet at
AytVi"2s.aLv—/C�—S12P -
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS, 40 CFR, Section 33.302
The recipient agrees to comply with the contract administration provisions of 40 CFR, Section 33.302.
BIDDERS LIST, 40 CFR, Section 33.501(b) and (c)
Recipients and sub recipients of a Continuing Environmental Program Grant or other annual reporting grant, agree to
create and maintain a bidders list. Recipients of an EPA financial assistance agreement to capitalize a revolving loan
fund also agree to require entities receiving identified loans to create and maintain a bidders list if the recipient of the loan
is subject to, or chooses to follow, competitive bidding requirements. Please see 40 CFR, Section 33.501 (b) and (c) for
specific requirements and exemptions.
10. SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT
Recipients shall fully comply with Subpart C of 2 CFR Part 180 entitled, "Responsibilities of Participants Regarding
Transactions Doing Business With Other Persons," as implemented and supplemented by 2 CFR Part 1532. Recipient is
responsible for ensuring that any lower tier covered transaction, as described in Subpart B of 2 CFR Part 180, entitled
"Covered Transactions," includes a term or condition requiring compliance with Subpart C. Recipient is responsible for
further requiring the inclusion of a similar term or condition in any subsequent lower tier covered transactions. Recipient
acknowledges that failing to disclose the information required under 2 CFR 180,335 may result in the delay or negation of
this assistance agreement, or pursuance of legal remedies, including suspension and debarment.
Recipients may access suspension and debarment information at hftp://www.sam.gov This system allows recipients to
perform searches determining whether an entity or individual is excluded from receiving Federal assistance. This term
and condition supersedes EPA Form 5700-49, "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility
Matters."
11. SINGLE AUDIT ACT
In accordance with OMB Circular A-1 33, which implements the Single Audit Act, the recipient hereby agrees to obtain a
single audit from an independent auditor, if it expends $500,000 or more in total Federal funds in any fiscal year. Within
nine months after the end of a recipient's fiscal year or 30 days after receiving the report from the auditor, the recipient
shall submit the SF -SAC and a Single Audit Report Package. The recipient MUST submit the SF -SAC and a Single Audit
Report Package, using the Federal Audit Clearinghouse's Internet Data Entry System. For complete information on how
to accomplish the single audit submissions, you will need to visit the Federal Audit Clearinghouse Web site:
hftp://harvester.census.gov/fad
12. TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
Provisions applicable to a recipient that is a private entity-
1 . You as the recipient, your employees, subrecipients under this award, and subrecipients' employees may not—
i. Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect;
ii. Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect; or
iii. Use forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award.
2. We as the Federal awarding agency may unilaterally terminate this award, without penalty, if you or a subrecipient
that is a private entity —
i. Is determined to have violated a prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term; or
ii. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the award to have violated a
prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term through conduct that is either —
A. Associated with performance under this award; or
B. Imputed to you or the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an
individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR part 180, "OMB Guidelines to Agencies on
Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)," as implemented by our Agency at 2 CFR 1532.
b. Provision applicable to a recipient other than a private entity. We as the Federal awarding agency may unilaterally
terminate this award, without penalty, if a subrecipient that is a private entity-
1. Is determined to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term; or
2. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the award to have violated an
applicable prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term through conduct that is either—
i. Associated with performance under this award; or
ii. Imputed to the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an
organization that are provided in 2 CFR part 180, "OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment
and Suspension (Non procurement)." as implemented by our agency at 2 CFR 1532
c. Provisions applicable to any recipient.
1. You must inform us immediately of any information you receive from any source alleging a violation of a prohibition in
paragraph a.1 of this award term.
2. Our right to terminate unilaterally that is described in paragraph a.2 or b of this section:
i. Implements section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C.
7104(g)), and
ii. Is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that are available to us under this award.
3. You must include the requirements of paragraph a.1 of this award term in any subaward you make to a private entity.
d. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:
1. "Employee" means either:
i. An individual employed by you or a subrecipient who is engaged in the performance of the project or program
under this award; or
ii. Another person engaged in the performance of the project or program under this award and not compensated
by you including, but not limited to, a volunteer or individual whose services are contributed by a third party as an
in -kind contribution toward cost sharing or matching requirements.
2. "Forced labor" means labor obtained by any of the following methods: the recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the
purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
3. 'Private entity":
i. Means any entity other than a State, local government, Indian tribe, or foreign public entity, as those terms are
defined in 2 CFR 175.25.
ii. Includes:
A. A nonprofit organization, including any nonprofit institution of higher education, hospital, or tribal
organization other than one included in the definition of Indian tribe at 2 CFR 175.25(b),
B. A for -profit organization.
4. "Severe forms of trafficking in persons," "commercial sex act," and "coercion" have the meanings given at section
103 of the TVPA, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7102).
13. SUBAWARD REPORTING AND COMPENSATION
Reporting of first -tier subawards.
1. Applicability. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of this award term, you must
report each action that obligates $25,000 or more in Federal funds that does not include Recovery funds
(as defined in section 1512(a)(2) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub, L.
111-5) for a subaward to an entity (see definitions in paragraph e of this award term).
2. Where and when to report.
i. You must report each obligating action described in paragraph a.1. of this award term to
www, fsrs cv.
H. mFor subaward information, report no later than the end of the month following the month in which
the obligation was made. (For example, if the obligation was made on November 7, 2010, the
obligation must be reported by no later than December31, 2010.)
3. What to report.
You must report the information about each obligating action that the submission instructions
posted at www.fsrs.gov specify.
b. Reporting Total Compensation of Recipient Executives.
1. Applicability and what to report You must report total compensation for each of your five most
highly compensated executives for the preceding completed fiscal year, if —
i. the total Federal funding authorized to date under this award is $25,000 or more;
ii. in the preceding fiscal year, you received —
(A) 80 percent or more of your annual gross revenues from Federal procurement
contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the
Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and
(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement
contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the
Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170,320 (and subawards); and
iii.The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the
executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information,
see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at
rtt .fl y�L L versl x Vico I ,tr i.)
2. Where and when to report. You must report executive total compensation described in
Paragraph b.1. of this award term:
i. As part of your registration Central Contractor Registration/System for Award
Management profile available at tv sam. ov.
ii. By the end of the month following the month in which this award is made, and annually
thereafter.
c. Reporting of Total Compensation of Subrecipient Executives.
1. Applicability and what to report Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of this
award term, for each first -tier subrecipient under this award, you shall report the names and total
compensation of each of the subrecipient's five most highly compensated executives for the
subrecipient's preceding completed fiscal year, if
in the subrecipient's preceding fiscal year, the subrecipient received —
(A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement
contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the
Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170,320 (and subawards); and
(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement
contracts (and subcontracts), and Federal financial assistance subject to the
Transparency Act (and subawards); and
Ii. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the
executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information,
see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at
ritp;ll _emu. e .gavtarsv r lexecompnK�rrn.)
2. Where and when to report. You must report subrecipient executive total compensation
described in paragraph c.1. of this award term:
i. To the recipient.
ii. By the end of the month following the month during which you make the subaward For
example, if a subaward is obligated on any date during the month of October of a given
year (i.e., between October 1 and 31), you must report any required compensation
information of the subrecipient by November 30 of that year.
d. Exemptions
If, in the previous tax year, you had gross income, from all sources, under $300,000, you are
Exempt from the requirements to report:
I subawards, and
ii. the total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of any
subrecipient.
Definitions.
For purposes of this award term:
1. Entity means all of the following, as defined in 2 CFR part 25:
i. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian tribe;
ii. A foreign public entity;
iii. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization;
iv. A domestic or foreign for -profit organization;
v. A Federal agency, but only as a subrecipient under an award or subaward to a
non -Federal entity.
Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in management positions.
Subaward:
i. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the performance of any
portion of the substantive project or program for which you received this award and that
you as the recipient award to an eligible subrecipient
ii. The term does not include your procurement of property and services needed to carry
out the project or program (for further explanation, see Sec. - 210 of the attachment to
OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations").
iii. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement, including an agreement
that you or a subrecipient considers a contract.
4. Subrecipient means an entity that:
i. Receives a subaward from you (the recipient) under this award; and
ii. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided by the subaward.
5. Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during
the recipient's or subrecipient's preceding fiscal year and includes the following (for more
information see 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2)):
i. Salary and bonus .
ii. Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights . Use the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in
accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004)
(FAS 123R), Shared Based Payments.
iii. Earnings for services under non -equity incentive plans . This does not include group
life, health, hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in
favor of executives, and are available generally to all salaried employees.
iv. Change in pension value. This is the change in present value of defined benefit and
actuarial pension plans.
v. Above -market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax -qualified .
vi. Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other compensation (e.g.
severance, termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee,
perquisites or property) for the executive exceeds $10,000.
14. Central Contractor Registration/System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements.
A. Requirement for Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/System for Award Management (SAM). Unless you are
exempted from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110, you as the recipient must maintain the currency of your
information in the SAM until you submit the final financial report required under this award or receive the final
payment, whichever is later. This requires that you review and update the information at least annually after the
initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in your information or another award term.
B. Requirement for Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) numbers. If you are authorized to make
subawards under this award, you:
1. Must notify potential subrecipients that no entity (see definition in paragraph C of this award term)
may receive a subaward from you unless the entity has provided its DUNS number to you.
2. May not make a subaward to an entity unless the entity has provided its DUNS number to you.
C. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:
1. Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/System for Award Management (SAM) means the Federal
repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a recipient.
Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the System for Award Management (SAM)
Internet site http://www.sam.gov.
2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the nine -digit number established and
assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to uniquely identify business entities. A DUNS number may be obtained
from D&B by telephone (currently 866-705-5711) or the Internet (currently at I)tt//to?..d h rlv =bf lwtr)).
C:
3. Entity, as it is used in this award term, means all of the following, as defined at 2 CFR part 25, subpart
a. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian tribe;
b. A foreign public entity;
c. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization;
d. A domestic or foreign for -profit organization; and
e. A Federal agency, but only as a subrecipient under an award or subaward to a non -Federal
entity.
4. Subaward:
a. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the performance of any portion of
the substantive project or program for which you received this award and that you as the recipient award to an
eligible subrecipient.
b. The term does not include your procurement of property and services needed to carry out the
project or program (for further explanation, see Sec. 210 of the attachment to OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of
States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations").
c. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement, including an agreement that you
consider a contract,
5. Subrecipient means an entity that:
a. Receives a subaward from you under this award; and
b. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided by the subaward,
15. REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATION
EPA's financial obligations to the recipient are limited by the amount of federal funding awarded to date as shown on line
15 in its EPA approved budget. If the recipient incurs costs in anticipation of receiving additional funds from EPA, it does
so at its own risk.
16. FY12 UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITIES AND FELONY CONVICTIONS
This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2012, HR 2055, Division E, Sections 433 and 434 (sections 433 and 434) regarding unpaid federal tax liabilities and federal
felony convictions. Accordingly, by accepting this award the recipient acknowledges that it: (1) is not subject to any unpaid Federal
tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that
is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and (2)
has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal conviction under any Federal
law within 24 months preceding the award, unless EPA has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation, or such officer
or agent, based on these tax liabilities or convictions and determined that such action is not necessary to protect the Government's
interests, If the recipient fails to comply with these provisions, EPA will annul this agreement and may recover any funds the
recipient has expended in violation of sections 433 and 434,
17. Procurement
The cost of professional services contracts and/or small purchases procured in compliance with the minimum standards for
procurement under grants (see 40 CFR 31.36) are allowable costs for reimbursement with grant funds. No grant funds may used to
reimburse the federal share of any procurement action(s) found to be in noncompliance with the grant procurement regulations,
(Note: all project expenditures are deemed to include both the federal and nonfederal shares).
The recipient agrees to conduct all procurement actions under this assistance agreement in compliance with 40 CFR 31 36(b)-(k).
The recipient may follow their own procurement procedure which may reflect compliance with applicable State and Local laws,
regulations, ordinances, etc., provided that all procurement actions comply with the minimum standards for procurement under
assistance agreements per 40 CFR 31.36. The recipient agrees to submit to EPA for pre -award and/or post award review
procurement documents including, but not limited to: selection procedures, invitations for bids, independent cost estimates, requests
for qualifications and/or proposals, evaluation methodology and results, memorandum of review or negotiation, cost and/or price
analysis, proposed contract documents (prior to execution), disadvantaged business enterprise documentation, etc.
Programmatic Conditions
A. Grantee will provide bi-annual reports due every May 30 and November 30 that the grant is active.
B. Grantee is required to submit copies of all sub -agreements and contracts entered into via this agreement to the EPA
Officer within thirty (30) days of the agreement.
C. Grantee will only draw down funds on a monthly bases if progress is being made on the project but at least quarterly.
D. Grantee will provide an electronic presentation of their final findings at the debriefing. Presentation should be outlined
as those for scientific conferences. Presentation along with material must be submitted electronically.
E. Grantee must submit a Quality Assurance Project Plan for review and approval by EPA before any data is collected
F. Key Personnel - The key personnel specified in this grant agreement are considered to be essential to work
performance. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs and/or non Wetland related
projects (or as soon as possible, if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employment of the
Grantee), the Grantee shall notify EPA Project Officer and submit a new Key Personnel Form.
G. Technical Project Officer is Steve Blackburn
Recipients subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 31
Performance Reports
In accordance with 40 C.F.R. §31.40, the recipient agrees to submit performance reports that include brief information on each of
the following areas: 1) a comparison of actual accomplishments to the outputs/outcomes established in the assistance agreement
workplan for the period; 2) the reasons for slippage if established outputs /outcomes were not met; and 3) additional pertinent
information, including, when appropriate, analysis and
information of cost overruns or high unit costs.
In accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 31.40 (d), the recipient agrees to inform EPA as soon as problems, delays or adverse conditions
become known which will materially impair the ability to meet the outputs/outcomes specified in the assistance agreement work
plan.
Sufficient Progress
EPA may terminate the assistance agreement for failure of the recipient to make sufficient progress so as to reasonably ensure
completion of the project within the project period, including any extensions. EPA will measure sufficient progress by examining the
performance required under the workplan in conjunction with the milestone schedule, the time remaining for performance within the
project period, and/or the availability of funds necessary to complete the project,
Leveraging
The recipient agrees to provide the proposed leveraged funding, including any voluntary cost share contribution or overmatch, that
is described in its proposal dated 06/04/12. (See also clause..below if the leveraging included a voluntary cost share contribution or
overmatch). If the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance, and the recipient does not
provide a satisfactory explanation, the Agency may consider this factor in evaluating future proposals from the recipient. In addition,
if the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of
the award; if EPA determines that the recipient knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the leveraged
funding the recipient described in its proposal dated 06/04/12, EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 and/or
2 CFR Part 180 as applicable,
Voluntary Cost Share or Overmatch
This award and the resulting federal funding share of 90.91 % as shown under "Notice of Award" above is based on estimated costs
requested in the recipient's application dated 06/04/12. Included in these costs is a voluntary cost share contribution by the recipient
in the form of a voluntary match or overmatch (providing more than any minimum required cost share ) that the recipient included in
its proposal dated 06/04/12. The recipient must provide this voluntary cost share contribution during performance of this award
unless the EPA agrees otherwise in a modification to this agreement. While actual total costs may differ from the estimates in the
recipient's application, EPA's participation shall not exceed the total amount of federal funds awarded.
If the recipient fails to provide the voluntary cost share contribution during the period of award performance, and does not provide a
satisfactory explanation, the Agency may consider this factor in evaluating future proposals from the recipient. In addition, if the
voluntary cost contribution does not materialize during the period of award performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of
the award; if EPA determines that the recipient knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the leveraged
funding the recipient described in its proposal dated 06/04/12, EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 and/or
2 CFR Part 180 as applicable.
Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
Buk Item: Yes X No
Division: County Administrator
Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #: Rhonda Haag, 292-4482
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a grant application submitted June 8, 2012 to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Grant to fund Phase H of a county -wide canal improvements
masterplan, which includes a 10% in -kind match from the County; and approval to allow AMEC to prepare
and submit the grant application on behalf of the County and approval to use AMEC as the Contractor
under our continuing services contract to perform the work if the County is awarded the funds under the
grant.
ITEM BACKGROUND: EPA has Water Quality Protection Program grant funds available. The County
selected this Phase 11 project for potential funding, which will provide a basis for completion of a Canal
Management Master Plan (CMMP) containing a comprehensive Keys -wide priority list of canal restoration
projects. There is a 10% match in in -kind services offered by the County. AMEC was selected from our
continuing services contract to complete Phase 1 of the CMMP. The County then requested AMEC to
develop and submit the grant application for Phase H to EPA on behalf of the County, due to their
experience under Phase I and limited time frame for grant submission. The grant application required a
detailed listing of the qualifications and experience of the project team. Since the County was limited in
staff and expertise, the County agreed to allow AMEC to submit their fir-m's team members. Such
submission increases the County's chance of grant award. If awarded the grant, staff seeks approval to
allow AMEC to perform the grant work under a Task Order under AMEC's continuing services contract.
Such task order will be submitted to the BOCC at a future date, if the grant application is successful.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None related to the EPA grant.
%,%JIN I CHANGES: Not applicable.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: $190,000 Revenue INDIRECT COST: — BUDGETED: Yes —No X
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: —SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X No — AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
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APPROVED BY: County Atty !J- 614B/P urchaling Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
Bulk Item: Yes X No —
Division: County Administrator
Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #: Rhonda Flaag, 292-4482
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a grant application submitted June 8, 2012 to the
Environinental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Grant to fund Phase 11 of a county -wide canal improvements
inasterplan, which includes a 10% in -kind match from the County; and approval to allow AMEC to prepare
and submit the grant application on behalf of the County and approval to use AMEC as the Contractor
under our continuing services contract to perform the work if the County is awarded the funds under the
grant.
ITEM BACKGROUND: EPA has Water Quality Protection Program grant funds available. The County
selected this Phase 11 project for potential funding, which will provide a basis for completion of a Canal
Management Master Plan (CMMP) containing a comprehensive Keys -wide priority list of canal restoration
projects, 'There is a 10% match in in -kind services offered by the County. AMEC was selected from our
continuing services contract to complete Phase I of the CMMP. The County then requested AMEC to
develop and submit the grant application for Phase 11 to EPA on behalf of the County, due to their
experience under Phase I and limited time frame for grant submission. The grant application required a
detailed listing of the qualifications and experience of the project team. Since the County was limited in
staff and expertise, the County agreed to allow AMEC to submit their firm's team members. Such
submission increases the County's chance of grant award. If awarded the grant, staff seeks approval to
allow AMEC to perform the grant work under a Task Order under AMEC's continuing services contract.
Such task order will be submitted to the BOCC at a future date, if the grant application is successful.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None related to the EPA grant.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Not applicable.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: $100,000 Revenue INDIRECT COST: — BUDGETED: Yes No N,_
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A
COSTTO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DisposiTION: AGENDA ITEM #
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UNTYMONROE
ItF'Y VWaT ROMA 33040
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Monroe County
Board of County Commikaioners
Offiict of the County Administrator
The Historic Gato Cigar Factory
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, Fi.. IYAO
(305) 2924441 — Phone
(305) 292-4544 - Fax
June 1, 2012
M's. Morgan Jackson
U.S. Environmental Protection agency
Water Protection Division
Wetlands Coastal and Oceans Branch
61 Forsyt Streeeett,, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
BOARD OF COUNW COMMISSIONERS
r' Mayor David Rice, District 4
Q.,k
Mayor Pro TernKim W10noon, District t
Heather Carruthers, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Sylvia 3. Murphy, DWatct 5
7
RE: Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL
Special Studies — South Florida Geographical Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef InitiativeJLand-Based Sources of
Pollution
Dear Ms. Jackson and EPA Grant Reviewers:
Monroe County is pleased to submit our grant proposal for the South Florida Geographical Initiative, Water
Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral
Reef Initiative/l..:uid-Based Sources of Pollution grant, entitled "Canal Management Master Plan to improve
Water Quality in the Florida Keys."
Monroe County encompasses the Florida Keys, a 150-mile chain of low lying islands with a rare and fragile
ecosystem co -existing with urban development. Most of the islands lie within federally -owned and
nationally -protected areas, including Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Biscayne
National Park, and four national wildlife refuges, which are home to more than 32 federally endangered and
threatened species. The waters surrounding the islands are part of a 2W) nautical square mile National
Marine Sanctuary,
The combination of natural areas and buildable space within the Keys makes the area an attractive place to
Live and visit. Construction of canals to enhance water access was a common practice in the mid-20
century, before resource managers fully understood their impacts on local water quality and broader coastal
ceasystems. Addressing water quality problems within canals will be critical to preserving the quality of the
Kays ccosyatem. The natural beauty of the area both above and below the water will continue to support
both a healthy economy and a healthy ecosystem as long as it is maintained through proper stewardship.
Several sources of water pollution have been identified over the past several decades which threaten to cause
significant ham to the Keys ecosystem. Water quality impairments have been verified within the Florida
Kays and a Reasonable Assurance Document has been generated as a result of the Total Maximum Daily
Load Program_ Millions of dollars are being spent currently to eliminate septic systems and upgrade priority
areas to wastewater treatment plants. In addition, a Storrawater Master Plan has been developed by Monroe
County to address stormwater loading within the area. Still, additional problems remain including water
quality issues caused by more than 500 residential canals within the Florida Keys. Although many of the
water quality problems within the Keys are linked to wastewater and stormwater discharges, (,)thcrs are due to
the physical structure, depth, and orientation of the canals, which can contribute to low flushing and the build -
tip of organic flotsam.
RLvognizing these points, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary developed a canal Nvater quality
improvement strategy that includes the following steps:
I . Evaluate and revise the existing *hot sprat' list of water quality problem areas,
1 Inventory and characterize canals, identifying those whose water quality problems are attributable
ruainly to physical structure, flushing rates and orientation',
3. Developand evaluate improvement strategies,
4 Identify and compile a list of water quality improvement technologies,
5. Develop a community education and involvement program,
6Conduct a canal system restoration pilot project; and
7. Implement improvement strategies in canals identified as 'hot spots'.
Monroe County and other stakeholders have been working to address the water quality problems identified by
the above list for many years. Recently, with the assistance of a competitively selected professional
engineering ici-vicos consultant (AMEC), a portion of the work to identify the highest priority canals within
the Keys is already underway. 'Flus work will provide a basis for completion of a Canal Management Master
Vlan(('MMP), 14o" ever, funding limitations require investigafion of only a small portion of the canals and
development of only a few project design alternatives. More funding and effort is needed to provide a
comprehensive Ci�IMP for the Florida Keys,
Funding provided by this grant will allow Monroe County to proceed, rising AMECas the consultant, to
complete the CMMP acid provide direction for implementation of future projects aimed at protecting and
restoring the water quality within the Florida Keys. As highlighted in the attached proposal, 'IvIontoc County
is offering a 1xirtial match of in -kind services to ensure the successful and timely completion of this project
diould we be selected is the successful grant applicant.
We thank you for your consideration of our proposal, mid took forward to working with you toward
successful completion of a South Florida Gegraphic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the
lrlorida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef InitiativeiLand-Based Sources
of Pollution project. Please do not hesitate to ea meat (305) 2924482 for any furdwr questions you might
have.
kornan uaswst
County Administrator
CC)UNTYjo'��ONROE
KEYWESTRIOA 33040
(303) 294-4MI
Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
Office of the County Administrator
The Historic (;ato Cigar Factory
1100 Simonton Strut, Suite 205
Key Weal FL 33040
(305) 292-4441 - Phone
(305) 292-4544 - Fax
BOARD t2P CDtrtM CQMMISSIGNERS
Mayan David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Kim VftrKjlan, District t
Heather Carruthers, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
SyMa 3. Murphy, District 5
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Respondent: Monroe County
x 1. Proposal Checklist
X 2. Proposal Cover Page along with one page summary
x 3. Application for Federal Assistance — Standard Form 424 (SF-424)
x 4. Budget Information for Non -Construction Programs — Standard Form
424A (Sf-424A)
x 5. Proposal Workplan (16 page double spaced maximum)
x 6. Literature Cited
7. Budget Summary
X 8. Biographies and Qualifications
x 9. Programmatic Capability and Past Performance
x 10. Leveraging
X 11. Appendices
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KEYWESTlON10A33040
305t zw-Aural
Monroe Comity
Hoard of County Commissioners
Office of the County Administrator
'rhe Historic Gato Cigar Factory
1 100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-4441 - Phone
(.305) 292-4544 - Fix
ATTACHMENT B
PROPOSAL COVER PACE
SQAEtn of COUNTY COMMISSIONlR4
Maya David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tern Kim tM0rigton, District i
Headw Carruthers, District 3
George NeugeM District 2
Sylvia 1. Murphy, District S
A proposal submitted for projects in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary or Southeast Florida:
Project Title: Canal Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Florida Keys
Principal Investigator. Rhonda Haag
Date Submitted: Jung 0. 2012
Propowd Start Date: October 1. 2911
We, the undersigned, certify that, in the event this proposal is accepted whole or in part, our signatures on this
proposal constitute intended acceptance of and compliatax with applicable policy, rubes, and regulations of the U.S.
Environmental Protcction Agency,
ENDORSEMENTS:
Submitted by:
Rhond; Ha4a
Typed Name
$ustaumbility Program Manager
Title
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Ste. 2-293
K�West. FT. 3.3(tJ0
Address
305-292-4482 105-2924515
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Signature
Roman Cray %
Typed Name
County Adminisuatat
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Mort= County
l 100 Simonton Street, Ste, 201
Kev We FL 33040
Address
305-2924441 305-212-4544
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Name: Rhonda Haag
Monroe County
1100 Simonton SOW, Sle, 2-293
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Proposal Workplan
Introduction
1, Situation, Need, and Previous Effirts - Construction of residential canals in the Florida Keys was
initiated ill the mid-20th century, before resource managers fully understood their impacts on local water
quality and broader coastal ecosystems. vvIaily of the 503 canal Systems Currently present in the Keys were
excavated to depths of three tt;six meters in order to maximize production of fill material. Most were
desioned as long, multi -segmented, dead-end canal networks which maximize waterfront property but
provide little or no tidal flushing and accumulate nutrients and decomposing organic material.
W.iter quality issues involving maninacle canals have been evaluated by the U.S. Lilvironniental Protection
Agency (KILICZYnski 1999), the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS 2007), and the
Florida Department of F 'nviromnental Protection (FDEP 2008), As summarized in the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan (2011 ), these issues include anthropooenic Pollutant loadings from on -site sewag
e.
disposal and stormwater runot-T-, and accumulation of non-anthropogenic materials Such as senescent
s,eagrass leaves and other organic flotsam ('weed wrack"), leading to elevated levels of nutrients,
biochemical oxygen demand, hydrogen sulfide, and bacteriological indicators.
Kruczynski (1999) provided the tollowing Summary ofwater quality Issues related to existing Keys canals:
• the water C011,111111 of many Canals over six feet deep is stratified and bottom waters are oxygen deficient;
• hCCaLlSe they usually violate Class III Surface Water Quality Standards, canals were excluded from the
State's previous Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW) designations:,
• canal systems and basins with pool, water quality are a potential Source ot"nutrients and other
contaminants to other nearshore waters.
• improving flushing ot'degraded canal systems may improve the water quality within the canal, but may
also result in adding additional nutrients to the adjacent waters. and
• Sca,,rass beds located near the 111OLItilS of some degraded canal systems exhibit signs of undesirable
nutrient enrichment and eUtrophication, such as increased epiphyte load and growth of benthic algae.
Improvements in wastewater treatment and stormwater management practices are Currently being
implemented in many areas of the Keys, Fhese improvements are an essential first step, but will not solve
Off the water quality problems in existing canals. Although many of these problems are linked to wastewater
and ,torrnwatcr discharges, others are dile to the physical structure, depth, and orientation of canals, which
can contribute to low flushing nand the build-up of organic flotsam.
Rcciwriizing these points. the FKNMS ('007) developed a canal water quality improvement strategy that
includes the 1`611o\fl ing steps:
Evaluate and revise the existing 'hot spot' list of water qL1011tV problem arcas,
lm,story and characterize canals, identit'vin- those whose water quality problems are attributable
mainly to physical structure. flushing rates and orientation,
i. Develop and evall,411C iniprwenient strategiQs,
t, Identify and compile a list of water quality improvement technologies,
Develop a COI 11111 till itV edl-leitiOn and involvement program;
('01RILICt LI Canal system restoration pilot project-, and
7. Implement irrip t�
, ro�enicnt strategies in canals identified as *hot spots*.
Hie Monroe County Sanitary' \Vastewater Master Plan 2000) and )vIonroe County, Storni�satcr
-
Master Pkan 200 1 ) are addressing Item1. and Item 5 lids been �,iddtesscd by the initiation of the
O)fflflltlllit� -Nised Florida Keys Bay \Vaich. Work on items ' and 4 was initiated through the Monroe CounlN,
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Residential Canal inventory and Assessment project, which provided in inventory of existing canals and as
broad (,)vcr,,ie\v of'potentiai treatment technologies (AM[-'C -1003).
A project that is CLirrentlV Underway, with funding provided by FDFP, project management provided
by Monroe County, the WQPP Steering
and technical support provided by the Canal Subcommittee of t
Committee, is developing an '-early action list" of potential canal restoration projects and identifying
possible funding sources for those projects. Fulfilling two Steering Committee priorities. That Phase I
project is also developing the initial Frailicwork for a Keys -,,vide Canal Management blaster Plan (CN/IMP),
modeled on the county -wide wastewater and storinwater master plans that are guichng current water quality
improvement efforts dealing with \vaste,,vater and storrnvvater issues.
fine to time and budget constraints, however, the scope of that phase I project has been limited to preparing
the hasic framework for the management plan, and addressing only a select group of the highest -priority
canals. III order to develop a Keys- ? wide canal management plan that is comparable to the County's existing
wastevvater and storinwater master plans, additional funds are required. Fhe purpose of this funding request
is to seek those fluids, vvliich will Support the development of a comprehensive CMMR
2. Objective(s) - The Canal Subcommittee of the 1*VQPP Steering Committee has adopted the tollowing
obliectivcs for the CIVIMP: **to provide an ecologically sound and economically feasible Funding and
I In pleinentation strategy for improving and managing tile environmental quality of canal systems in the
I l"lorida Keys. The plan will provide flexible and cost-effective solutions that improve canal managenient
practices throughout the Keys and satisfy the existing and future needs of the C01111111.1flitY, It Must address
a04`ordability and equity issues, reflect key stakeholder concerns. and Satisfy environmental and regulatory
criteria and gLli(ICUIICS. "
3. Applications, Benefits, and Importance - A key goal of the Local Action Strategy for the Land -Based
Sources of Pollution of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef initiative is to reduce the impacts of land -based
sources of pollution to the coral reef ecosystem. The CN41v1P will help to address this goal by developing a
Keys -wide canal management strategy for reducing discharges Of Pollutants from onshore canal systems to
In
uearshore and offshore waters.
1). Methods and Approach
1. Description of Major Tasks - In order to achieve the objectives defined, above. the Canal Subcommittee
has initiated work on the following tasks. The purpose of this project will be complete each of these tasks
and develop a comprehensive CMNWdocuinent.
Task 1, Review Previous Efforts and Collect Data. Issues identified during the initial Phase of the
project have included: water quality (eUtrophication and Do -related issues, Organic loadings via
rack"), Sedilllellt quality, habitat quality: and public involvement in the canal management process.
Task 2. Review and Update Previous Objectives and Management Coals. OdcallY. the _U0als
-AlOUld be I)I-NeCtiVe Of living resources, quantitative. readily measurable. technically defensible. :111d
challenging but achievable.)
Task 3. Prepare Updated Comprehensive Canal Management Master Plan Database. Compile all
existing int6rillatioll froin previous J.11d current work efforls into the 61S database.
Fask 4. Update Priority Management Issues and Goals for keys -Wide Canal Management Master
Plan. identify the steps that will he taken to licriodically ass Z�,
assess the etlectiveness of mana(,einent
<Ictiotls. llicas*ure progress toward goals, and (if and when necessary) redirect etl*orts in more productive
directions,
Task i. Prepare Keys -Wide Canal Ranking Criteria. Develop ranking criteria suitable f'or all canals
lain the Florida Keys.
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task 6. Develop List of Suitable BMPs. Identify,, and evaluate canal management: technologies that
may be implemented in future water quality improvement projects.
Task 7. Prepare Keys -Wide Canal Management Master Plan. Summarize rest.ults of steps 1-6 in a
user-friendly management plan document. This document will prioritize the water quality problems in
all of the canals and provide recommendations for appropriate remedial measures for each canal. The
document will be a tool for all Keys managers to assist in planning and budgeting Ior canal water quality`
improvements.
2. Environmental Impact - file primary environmental impact of the project will be to help improve
and protect water, sediment and habitat quality within manmade canal systems. By reducing the export of
Pollutants such as nutrients and BOD from canals, the project will also help to protect and maintain water
quality in the `halo', nearshore and offshore zones of the Florida Keys
3. Future Efforts - Following completion of the CMMP the plan will need to be implemented in order
to achieve the desired environmental benefits. Two existing stakeholder groups -- the WQ11P Steering
C:'omtnittee and its Canals Subcommittee --- will ensure that implementation occurs. I'hese two groups aire
broadly based, including at number of relevant federal, state and local government agencies, and have a
proven track record on successful environmental management in the Keys region.
c. Project Management
1. Administration
'file Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for and has the authority to plan, control and monitor, manage
and direct the project'.s human and other resources to best meet project objectives. The PI also tracks project
metrics -such as the scope, timeline, work in progress, work completed, and budget use, and is responsible to
the project stakeholders for achieving the project's objectives in terms of scope. schedule, cost, and quality.
2. Roles/Assignments and Participation Time
File project tearn includes the following members:
9 Monroe County Administrator - Roman GasteSi, County Administrator; Moru•oe County
X Principal investigator- Rhonda Ilaag, Sustainability Program Manager; Monroe County
11 Grants Administrator Lisa Tennyson; Grants Administrator Monroe County
III Lead for Keys canal management issues -- Wendy Leonard, PG; AMEC
tf Load for UMNIP preparation -- Gerold Morrison. PhD: AME?C"
• Lead Ii?r canal restoration engineering, technologies - Michael Phelps, PE; AMI C (assisted by Mark
Battista; AMLC)
• Lead fir carnal water quality assessment - I'anCe L.umbard, MS, MBA, (J.P; ANl'(assisted by Jeremy
Paris; AME?C)
4 Lead for GIS and geodatabaise management Stephen I lanks. PF:; AMI--C;
Projected time allocation atnxng tasks is shown in the tollowing table. (Note that %.Is. I Ime's time will be
t)roV ided <ts an in -kind contribution by Monroe County.)
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d. Support Requirements and Conditions
1. Cooperation From Other Organizations — None
2. Data or Facility Access - None
c. Results/Outputs and Deliverables
1. Bi-Annual Reports - The principal ect investigator shall provide bi-annual progress reports to the Pro
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Otficer oil May 30th and November 30th of each year. These reports Will consist of updates on progress toward
work objectives,
jectives, justification, approach, results to date, any problems encountered, actions taken to resolve
problems, discussion ot'remaining tasks, and expenditures to date.
2. Final Report — Hie principal investigator shall prepare a draft final report SLIMIllarlZing the objectives,
methods, approach, results. and Significance Of the StUdy. The draft final report Will be reviewed by the Project
()tficcr and returned With comments. The principal investigator will address the comments and, submit the final
report With revisions. The final report will be due within six months ofthe completion of the project.
3. Deliverable Items and Schedule
9 Task 1. Review Previous Efforts and Collect Data
• Task I Deliverable: Technical memorandum describing the status of existing data and additional data
collection elforts.
a task I Deliverable Schedule: within 2 months of Notice -to -Proceed
4 Task 2. Review and Update Previous Objectives and Management Goals
• Task 2 Deliverable: Technical memorandum describing the decision -making process used to identify
the Updated Canal Management Master Plan goal statements.
• Task 2 Deliverable Schedule: Within .3 months of Notice -to -Proceed
2 Task 3. Prepare Updated Comprehensive (.,trial Management Master Plan Database.
• Task 3 Deliverable: Technical memorandum SUrnmariZill(_1 Updates to the database,
• lask 3 Deliverable Schedule: within 6 months of Notice -to- Proceed
8 Task 4. Update Priority Management Issues and Goals fior Keys -Wide Canal Management ement Master Plan.
• filsk 4 Deliverable: Technical memorandum summarizing updates to management iSSUeS and goals.
• 'Task 4 Deliverable SCIIC(iLlIC: within 9 months of Notice -to -Proceed
I flask 3. Prepare Keys -Wide (',trial Ranking Criteria.
ask i Deliverable: Technical memorandum including updates to criteria to be Used in Keys -Wide
rankings
• I'ask 6. Devclop List of Suitable WvlPs.
• task 6 Deliverable: 1echnical memorandum detailin-g, BMPs that are acccptahle and may be
recommended t6r k,atcr quality improvements Within the Keys.
• frisk 7. Prepare Kees -Wide Canal Management Master Plan
■ 1"'isk 7 Dcliverable: Draft and final CiMMI" (10CUllients
■ ["ask 7 DelkQrahle Schedule: drall within 9 months and final within 12 months of'Notice-to-Proceed
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4. Environmental Results - Outcomes and Outputs
1. Outputs, Outcomes and Results
(i) Outputs {project products) - The project will produce a Keys -wide canal management ina,",aer plan
(CIMNIP), which Will be Used by the multi -agency W011P Steering Committee and its Canals SUhconnilittee,
as vvell as all N/lonroc County managers and de planners, rs, t ) 11i rt al ( g t`11tUre canal management and restoration efro s.
(ii) Outcomes (project objectives) - Implementation of the plan will help to improve and protect water,
sediment and habitat quality in the canals themselves, and reduce discharges of nutrients, 1301) and other
p011111,11AS tl`0111 the onshore Canals to nearshore and otMore waters.
(iii) Link to EPA Strategic Plan -'The LTA Strategic Plan Goal of I lealthy Communities and Ecosysterns/
Restore and protect Critical Ecosystem; Restore and protect the South I lorida Ecosystem (Goal 4, Objective
4.1. SUb-Objective 43.7) contains the following elements;
• Maintain the overall health and functionality of sea grass beds in the FKNMS as measured by the long
tviln -sea grass monitoring project that addresses composition and abundance, prodl]CtiVity, and nutrient
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availability, ('['he 2005 baseline index of sea grass health Will be available in December 2006.)
• %4aintain the overall water quality of the near shore and coastal waters of the FKNN1S. (2005 baseline:
For reet'sites, chlorophyll less than or equal to 0.2 pg/l and vertical attenuation coefficient for downward
irradiance [kd. i.e., light attenuation] less than or equal to 0. 13 per meter; for all sites in FKNMS, dissolved
inoq,,anic nitrogen less than or CCILIal to 0.75 inicromolar and total phosphorus less than or equal to 0.2
microniolar.)
The project will help to meet these objectives by improving water quality within the manmade canal systems of
the Florida Keys and reducing the loads of nutrients and other pollutants that are discharged froln the canals to
adjacent nearshore and coastal waters.
(iv) Tracking Outputs and Outcomes - Task 4 of the CNIMP will establish the plan's adaptive management
process. which will identify the specific programmatic steps that will be taken by the WQPP Steering
Committee and the Canals SUbC011111littee to periodically assess the effectiveness of their canal management
actions. nicaStire progress toward goals, and (when necessary) redirect elYorts in more productive directions,
f. Literature Cited
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CI)M). 2001. Monroe County Storinwater Management Master Plan.
Monroe County, Key West, Fl- 304 pp.
('112NIIIIIA- 2000. Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master plan. Prepared for: Monroe County,
Florida. Monroe County, Key West, Fl- 2 19 pp,
D01 (U.S, Department of the Interior) and DOC (U.S, Department of Commerce). 2009. Strengthening
Science, land Decision Support IN- Ecosystem Management in the Chesapeake Bay and its
Watershed. A Revised Report Fulfilling Section 202f of Executive Order 13508. DOI and DOC.
Washington. DC, 58 pp.
V11A (U.S, t-nviromoentat Protection ;Agency), 2008. Strengthening the Management, Coordination, and
Accountability ofthe Chesapeake Ba,\, Program. Annapolis, N,ID. 122 pp,
Florida Depaivient of Lnvironnierital Protection. 2008, !Water Quality Assessilient Report, Florida Keys,
I'DIT Division or Filvironinernal Assessment and Resioration, 1'.
allabassee, Ft,. 271 pp
Florida Kcvs National Marine Sanctuary. 2007. Florida Keys Notional Marine Sanctuarx, Revised
Management Plan. FKNMS, Marathon, FL, 382 pp.
KrucAnski, W. I_ 1999. Water Quality Concerns in the I'lorida Keys: Sources, Hlects, and solutions.
t,'.S, Fnvironmental protection Agency. Florida Keys National Marine 'Sl1lCtUdP,', Water Quality
Protection Program, Mamthon, Fr- 68 pp.
I
ANIEV, 2003, Monroe County Residential Canal Inventory and Assessment Final Report. Prepared for:
Monroe County Department ot'N/larine ReSOLirces, Marathon, FL 173 pp. f- appendices
Monroe Comity Board of County Commissioners. 2011. Monroe County Comprehensive Plan:
Coil,,servation and Coastal Management I-I'lernent. Monroe County, Key West, FL 325 pp.
NRC (National Research COL11161). 2011. Achieving Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Goals in the
Chesapeake Bay: An [`,ialnation of Program Strategies and Implementation. National Academies
Press, Washington, DC. 2,11 pp.
W Budget Summary
Monroe County Phase I Canal Management Master Plan
Projected Buget
Task Personnel Rate Proposed Units Total staff
Staff 1
$71.00
x
0
hours
=
$0.00
M. Pichardo
Staff 11
$77,00
x
0
hours
=
$0,00
J Paris
Project
$86,00
x
0
hours
$0,00
Senior
$10900
x
0
hours
$0,00
S. Hanks,
E=C��ger
$155,00
x
0
hours
$0.00
W. Leonard, M.
Phelps, D.
Romano,
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Senior Principal/Senior Project Manager
0
hours
$0.00
G. Morrison
Chref Engineer/Scientist
III 'Ll
0
hours
Fraxedas
CADD/Draftsperson I
I $66.G01
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0
hours ::::
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$0.00
M. Goodwin
Admen 11
1 $52.00
1 x
0
hours
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M. Kanakn;
Task I Review Previous Efforts and Collect Data
Staff 1
$71 00
x
32
hours
$2,272.00
M. Ptchardo
Staff 11
$77,00
x
38
hours
$2926,00
.1, Paris
Senior
$109,00
X
11
hours
$1,199,00
S. Hanks
PrincipaWroject Mander
$155,00
x
33
hours
$5.1 15.00
W. Leonard, M.
Phelps, 1-
Lombard
Senior Principal/Senior Project Manager
$1%00
x
22
hours
$3,498,00
G. Morrison
Chief EngrnearIScrentist
$194,00
x
0
hours
$0,00
R. Fraxedas
'3ftsperson I
$L6,001
!
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$ 1�70506000
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Task 2 Review and Update Previous Objectives and Management Goals
$15'utai
Staff 1
$71 00
),
0
hours
=
$000
M. Pichardo
Staff 11
$77,00
x
0
hours
=
$0,00
J. Paris
Senior
$79'00
x
0
hours
$0,00
S. Hanks
Pnncipalilorolact Manager
$155,00
x
8
hours
$1,240,00
W. Leonard M.
Phelps, L.
Lombard
Senior Principal/Senior Project Manager
$159.00
X
8
hours
$1 272.00
G. Morrison
Chef Engineer/Scientist
$19400
x
0
hours
$0,00
R. Fraxedas
CADO/Draftsperson I
568.00
x
0
h,;,,
$000
Goodwin
lj
Admin If
0
hours
$000
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M. Kanakisi
Expenses
G Morrison air travel
G. Morrison car rental
Morrison kidding
G Mornson per diem trneals)
Mileage W. Leonard Meeting Attendance
Total Task 2
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1 9
$400.00
$4500 x
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$45,00
$160,00 X
I mIg =
$160,00
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I mtq
$36,00
$0,445 x
80 miles =
$3560
Expense Total: $676,60
$3,188,60
Task 3 Prepare Updated Comprehensive Canal Management Master Plan Database
staff 1
$71 00
x
0
hours
$o 00
M. Pw,"ardo
StMf It
1,7700
x
24
hours
Sl 548,00
J. Paris
Senor
$10900
X
8
hours
365400
S Hanks
Prim paliPr9lact Mahe Or
$15500
X
8
hours
$1 24000
N Leonard. M
Phelps L.
Lubard
m
Senior Prmccalo3eni �'-Iolect Manager
$15900
X
2
hours
$31 8.00
G . Morrison
Chef EnTneer/Screntist
$19400
x
0
hours
$0,00
R. Fraxedas
C 'ADD/Draftsperson 1
00
8
hours
$52800
M. Goodwin
,drrin 11
1 55121%
x
6
1 hours
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Task Personnel Rate Proposed Units,._ Total staff
Task 4 Update Priority Management Issues and Goals for Keys -Wide Canal Management Master Plan
Staff I
S71 00
x
0
hours
S000
M Pichardo
Slatf It
$7700
x
0
hours
=
$000
J. Pans
Senior
$10900
x
0
hours
$000
S Hanks
W. Leonard, M
Phelps, L
Prrncpafroject Manager
$15500
x
8
hours
umbard
Project Manager
$15900
x
8
N,
Morrison
Chief Engineer/Scientist
Chief
$194,00
x
Fraxedas
C7()O1Draftsperson 1
$66.00
x
0
hours
$0.00
M. Goodwin
Admin It --T—S52J00
I x
1 0—
hours
ri
M. K,1n.krS
I Oral I aSK 4
Task 6 Prepare Keys -Wide Canal Ranking Criteria
$71,00
x
40
hours
=7
$2,840,00
M. Pichardo
staff 11
177r00
X
40
hours
$3,080,00
J. Paris
Project
S86,00
x
0
hours
$0,00
_Senior
$109,00
x
20
hours
$2,180,00
S. Hanks
Princpal/Project Man22er
$155,00
x
70
!hOUrS
t
=
$10,850,00
W. Leonard, M.
Phelps, L,
Lumbard
Senior PrincipallSenior Project Manager
$159.00
x
32
hours
=
L'A",-800
G. Morrison
$194.00
x
hours
$ , ,,
R, Fraxedas
CADD/Draftsperson I
hours
=
$528,00
W Goodwin
Admin It
$52.00
x
4
hours
$208r00
M. Kanalos
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G Morrison air travel
G, Morrison car rental
G Morrison jogging
G,Mornson per diem (meals)
Mileage W. Leonard Meeting Attendance
Total Task 6
Task 6 Develop List of Suitable SMPs
$400, 00 x 2 mtg
$45,00 x 2 mtg
$160.00 x 2 mtg
$36.00 x 2 mtg
$0,445 x 160 miles
Expense Total: $1,363.20
$800,00
$90.00
$320.00
$72.00
$71,20
$26,51510
Staff 1
$71,001
X
0
hours
$0.00
M Pichardo
Staff 11
$77 00
x
0
hours
$0,00
J. Paris
Senior
$109.00�
x
8
hours
$872,00
S. Hanks
Princieal(Project Manager
s155,00l
x
20
hours
$3,100.00
W. Leonard, M.
Phelps, L,
Lumbard
Senior Principal/Senior Project Manager
V%00
x
12
hours
=
$1,908,00
G. Morrison
Chief Engineer/Scientat
$1
1
h—'U,
S0.00
R. Fraxedas
CADD/Draftsperson I
$66.00
x
0
hours
$0,00
M Goodwin
Admin It
$52
hours
Kanaks]
I .1.1 1 one .
Task 7 Prepare Keys -Wide Canal Management Master Plan
Staff 1
$71 001
x
100
hours
$7 100,00
M. Pichardo
Staff 11
00
x
100
hours
$7 700,00
J. Paris
Senor
$109,001
X
40
hours
$4360,00
S. Hanks
Pn 'I P 0 ect M a e[
;S777
$155,001
60
hours
$9.300,00
W. Leonard M.
Phelps L.
Lumbard
7,;n'!'P-Vrl—n'c;'paVTe-'n-in-o'r�roject Manager
$159001
x
40
hours
$6,360,00
G Morrison
Chm Engineerf,
51�4.001
x
4
hours
LADDInraft5porson 1
24
hours
$1 58400
M, C;oocf�vin
Aqvnin 11
S52.00
I x
24
hours
$1 24800
Expenses
1GMoson'travel
140000
x
G Morrt%on car rental
S4500
X mtg
$4500
G Mornson lodgirig
$160,00
x I frig
$i 60, 00
Mornson per diem (meals)
$36,00
x I mtg
336 00
10 teage W Leonard Meeting Attendance
S0,445
x RO rides
335,60
%sc expenses (copies. postage .to)
$1 833.60
X 1 each
83360
S1xpense
ETotal: $2,510.20
Total Task 7
$40,936.20
TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET. 986 $100'000.00
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h. Biographies and Qualifications
Please refer to the proposed organizational chart and staffresunies in Attachments 2 and 3, respectively.
Is. Rhonda L. Haag, Principal Investigator, has extensive experience managing federal grants addressing
environmental sustainability issues, as well ,is extensive project management experience at the state and
local government levels. iv -is. I Liag will receive overall administrative direction and support From Mr.
Roman Gastesi (Ivlonroe County Administrator), and grant administration support from Ms. Lisa "Tennyson
(Monroe County Girants Administrator) on <in as -needed basis, Ms. Wendy Leonard, PG, project Manager,
is a Principal Geologist With 27 years of experience in environmental consulting. Ms. Leonard was the
project manager for the Monroe County Residential Canal Inventory and Assessment completed in 2003
and is the project manager lor the phase I Canal Management Master plan. She has been involved with the
Water Ouality protection Program Steering Committee since 2001 Working to identify sources of funding to
improve the Vkatcr quality in the Keys canals. Dr. Gerold Morrison, Senior Environmental Scientist, has more
than 20 ,,cars experience managing watershed management and water quality restoration projects in central
and sou6iertl Florida. Mr. Michael Phelps, PE, Senior Professional Engineer, has more than 18 years, of
experience with a Wide variety of civil engineering projects. Mr. Mark Battista. Senior Project.,"Construction
Manager, has more than 24 years experience in heavy civil, earthwork/wetlands C011SUMC6011, Utility. highway,
and environmental construction. Mr. Lance Luml;Ard, CLP, Principal Scientist, has 17 years of applied
�)(]LlatiC science and business management experience with design. pennitting. COnStrUCti011, and operation.
,Mr. Jeremy Paris, Staff Scientist, has five years of professional experience in the areas of wetland ecology
and Hogeochemistry t, Z�
and coastal, estuarine, man -rove, and lake environments. Mr. Stephen Hanks, PE,
CFM, LEED Al', Senior Engineer. is a valuable resource in GIS, hydraulic modeling, and nutrient loading
evaluations.
i. Programmatic Capability and Past Performance
Monroe (,'OLlllty is currently administering a S2.6 million grant awarded through the Florida Energy and
Climate Commission, part of the State*s share of EECBG funds through the DOE. The Grant is a partnership
with the City ol'Key West. City of Marathon and Islamorada, Village of Islands, including several community
energy savings acti V, i ties. '['here are 8 projects including the installation of solar water heaters, energy efficiency
outreach mid education, retrofitting sports lighting, retrofitting outdoor lighting, development ot'greenhouse
,nLs inventories and Energy Elfficiericy and Conservation Strategies (EECS), energy audits,
purchase of hybrid
vehicles and replacement of street lighting poles. The County's Growth Management Division is currently
overseeing the update of the County*s Comprehensive plan, a 3 year, $1.3 million scope of work serving as
the ionderlyin g implementation mechanism for most Grant Deliverables. During the period FY2008 to present.
the ('aunty has also adrTlinistered over S2 million in Weatherization Assistance, Low Income Home Energy
Assistance and other grant pro -rain funds. Fhrough careful adherence to accepted proje
ct management
principles and practices, those projects are being managed successfully and are providing timely progress
reporting to the grantors. The same levels of project management experience, expertise, responsiveness arid
C011SCielltioLIS attention to timelines, scopes and 'hUdgCtS Will he applied to the project proposed here, if it
selected for funding by ERA. past proj
ect experience and descriptions can Ix,, found in Appendix 1,
j. Leveraging
Hie proposed project will be carried out in C011JUnction With the FKNN/IS Water Quality Protection Program
OVOPP) Wtter Quality Steering Committee and its Canal S1111COU'llnittee, ('10111111ittee members include I -JP,\.
Florida DQP"irtment ofFnvironmentat Protection (F D11"I"), National Oceanic and ,\ItTi(islitieric,,Ndiniiiisti-ati(,)ti,
(J S. Fkh and Wildlife Service, City of Marathon, Key Colony Beach, City of Key West. and Ishinion-ida,
village ot, Islands. among, others. It builds upon tratcgic plans already in pace such as the FKINNNIS Revised
%tmau,cmellt Plan, the %ionroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and the vlonroe County StorniWater
M"oster Plan, I lie Comity and the Canal Subcommittee are currently utilizing 1NQPP Funds provided by the
[1)FT to develop Phase I of the Canal mamtucinctit plan. Due to time and budget constraints, the scope of, tile
Phase I effort has been limited. 1-he purpose of the proposed project is to complete that initiative, and develop
a comprehensive Keys -wide canal management master plan that is comparable to the COUnk'S C'ViStill"
�aste*,vater mid stommvater master plans, to support the proposed project, Monroe COLIntV is I)MPOSint)l to
provide in -kind contract management labor and, related services in the amount of$10,000. I'liese services will
lie provi&.d icy the project 111. Ms. Rhonda I km-. Support orthe completion of the canal management master
plan h<is hem ackno)\Vledged by the Suhcommittk:e ofthe Water QwditV Steerin,, Commince, Support
letters are included ill Attachment 1,
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k. Appendices
1. Project Experience & Descriptions
Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan
'this project involves Phase I of creating a canal management master plan
throughout the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water quality
improvement and selecting appropriate cleanup options. A prioritization
process was developed which included identifying plan objectives,
goals, priority issues, screening criteria and ranking fonnulas. the Water
Quality Protection Committee Canal Subcommittee provided guidance
on the development of the plan. A multi -disciplinary team was involved
with the prioritization ranking process, canal field surveys including
water quality evaluations, and remedial alternative selections for each
canal, More than 500 canal systems are being screened and ranked based
on multiple Geographical information System (GIS), physical, and water
quality attributes. For Phase I the process was, applied to a select group
of previously identified canals with water quality problems. Conceptual
remedial project designs for improving canal water quality and the
engineering cost estimates are being developed for the top -ranked canals
and submitted for cooperative funding.
Status: Ongoing
Monroe County Marine Resources Department Residential Canals Inventory and Water Quality
Assessment G IS Services
The Monroe County Water Resources Department sought an inventory of
physical characteristics of the canals located throughout residential areas of this
coastal county in South Florida, an assessment of water quality in the canals,
and a determination of which characteristics of the canals could potentially
affect water quality. TIIe purpose of the inventory and assessment was to fulfill
Objectives 202.1 and 202.1.5 of Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan and
Strategy W.10 of the Water Quality Protection Program Document for the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (EPA, 1996).
AMEC was contracted to provide these inventory and assessment services. The
project involved compilation of all existing surface water duality data from
multiple agencies and sources; evaluation or the usefulness of the data in regards to quality and format: and
setup of a GIS database of the entire canal system and a metadata file of the available information. The
objective of the project was to determine current water quality conditions in the canals and water quality
data naps (to assist in future sampling needs); to develop a classification model of the canals based on the
physical characteristics: and to evaluate treatment options
(both effectiveness and cost) for the different canal types.
The AMEC team collected data through select field
verifications. interviews with local owner associations,
and distribution of water hody layer to local agencies for
comments. The GIS analysis of physical attributes ,allowed
the county to evaluate potential impacts to canal v-vatcr
finality without the cost of large-scale field sarnpling.
Status: Completed in 2003
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South Florida Water Management District Canal
Conveyance Capacity
AMEC was tasked with evaluating IOQ miles of
canals as part of SFWMD's CCCP in the Fast Central
Region of the District. These canals were originally
designed, permitted and constructed by the USACE.
AMEC conducted bathymetric and upland surveys
were which were plotted against the USACF original
criteria. The engineering teams then conducted field
reconnaissance to observe canal hank conditions,
right of way (RiW), structures and other potential
impedances to the canal's original design function of
drainage and flood control.
As one component of the strategic plan for the SFWMD Operation and Maintenance Program, the CCCP
identifies areas of canals, levees, and structures where conveyance may be compromised clue to scouring,
siltation, various structural constrictions, or from adjacent development impacting the conveyance system,
and recommend the remedial measures needed to restore the system to its designed capacity.
A M FC' S scope of services included:
■ Conducting a review of design documentation reports, available aerial photographs, GIS and other
previous surveys. Collecting existing data from the District, from USACE and from other reputable
sources prior to initiating field activities.
■ Performing canal and levee reconnaissance including: locating areas of shoaling or bank instability
and making an assessment to the causes for each; characterizing the conditions at each project culvert,
bridge, dock, ramp, or other in -stream structure or obstruction; documenting any apparent right of way
(RI W) encroachments; and visually identifying slope stability, bank line encroach
■ Conducting bathometric survey of the canal bottoms for evidence of sediment buildup and scouring.
■ Conduction and upland survey of the right of ways for identification of erosion of material, scouring and
shoaling.
■ Preparing a digital terrain model (DTM) with one -toot contours for the full length and width of the
canal, and cross sections of the canals based on results of the survey data and visual inspections.
■ Characterizing the conditions at each project culvert, bridge, dock, ramp. or other instream structure or
obstruction.
■ Evaluating the reduction of hydraulic capacity of the canals due to impedances by using IIFC RAS.
■ Preparing, a comprehensive report presenting the findings, recommendations. and approximate costs for
canal, structure and levee repairs.
Status: Completed in 2003
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
Management Planning for Two Creeks
Project included development of nutrient loading and
reduction evaluation for management and protection of
waters of the Upper Shingle Creek and Western Boggy
Creek Basins. Upper Shingle Creek Basin includes
tuur water bodies: take tilann, Lake Cane. Lake
Catherine and Clear Lake. Evaluation was to identify
specific areas within both basins where nutrient load
reductions can be achieved. and to provide watershed
management and plans to achieve water quality
improvements.
fhe objective of the study is to develop a nutrient
loading and reduction evaluation for the management
and protection of the waters of the Upper Shingle Creek and Western Boggy Creek Basins. It was the
purpose of this evaluation to identity specific areas within the Upper Shingle Creek and Western Boggy
Creek basins where nutrient load reductions could be achieved, and to provide watershed management and
plans to achieve the proposed water quality improvements.
In addition to four waterhodies identified, a field -monitoring program was developed to identify changes
in water quality and quantity in the main channel for Upper Shingle Creek during migration from the
northern to the southern portion of the drainage basin. This monitoring program assisted in identifying
significant changes in volumetric and mass inputs to Shingle Creek that were used to suggest specific areas
where significant changes have occurred indicating potential nutrient loading areas that would require
additional evaluations. Quantification of stonnwater inputs to Lake Mann, Lake Cane, and Lake Catherine
was conducted using a combination of field monitoring data and the most current literature -based runoff
characterization data based on land use characteristics within the basin.
The primary focus ofthe Western Boggy Creek watershed project is on channelized portions ofthe drainage
system, extending from Oak Ridge Road on the north to Osceola Parkway on the south. Emphasis was also
placed on evaluating loadings from residential and commercial drainage sub -basins which discharge into
Western Boggy Creek and the comparative impacts on water quality. A visual examination of the canal
system for erosion problems was performed. Nutrient load reduction projects will be recommended to
maximize load reductions within Western Boggy Creek.
A field -monitoring program was performed to identity changes in water quality and quantity in the main
channel lbr Western Boggy Creek during migration fi-om the northern to the southern portion ofthe drainage
basin. phis monitoring program will assist in identifying significant changes in volumetric and mass inputs
to Western Boggy Creek that may be used to suggest areas where more detailed future evaluations could be
perfi>rnied. A storYmwater monitoring program was also conducted to examine runoff characteristics from
unC>rmnon land rise types within the basin.
Status: Completed in -1008
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Attachments
1. Support Letters
United States Department of the Interior
I Affr, i
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex
Natiunul Key Beer —Kcy West -- (heat White Heron — Crocudilc Lake
28950 Watson Boulevard
Big [line Key, FL 33043
Phonc:(305)872-223h Fax: (305)872-.305
June d, 2012
Ms. Rhonda Haag
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 283
Key West, FL 30,10
RF: Funding Opportunity F,PA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL - Water Quality and Watershed Management:
Surveyk Studies and Investigations: Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Section 104(h)(3) of the Clean
Water Act
Dear Ms. Ilaag,
Hie G.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' Florida Kcys National Wildlife Refuges Complex is in fill support of
Monroe County's proposal entitled "Canal Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality ur die Florida
Keys", which is being submitted for ftmding through the above referenced 17PA funding opportunity. Once
cornpicte, the proposed plan is expected to provide a framework to address priority water quality issues through
coopcnitive efforts among the key stakeholders, Furthermore, the plan will provide opportunity for stakeholders
to develop Lang -term futancial planning and monitoring efforts which are critical for successful project
implementation and achievement of water quality improvement objectives.
Improvements in wastewater treatment and stormwater management practices are currently being Implemented
in many areas of the Kcys. These improvements are an essential first step, but will not solve all the water duality
problems in existing canals. Although many of these problems are linkcd to wastewater and stormwater
discharges, others are due to the physical stnncture, depth, and orientation of canals, which can contribute to low
flashing and the build-up of weed wrnek, which consumes oxygen and releases nutrients during decay.
Florida Keys stakehulders are aggressively pursuing, additional measures to protect and restore water quality. As
a member of the Water Quality Steering Committee, I was involved in the development of measures to improve
the water quality In the canals including a Canal Management Master Plan. The proposed project build$ oNn
strategic plans already in place such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Revised Management Plan,
the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and the Monroe County Stormwater Master Plan. It also
contributes to our mission to conserve fish and wildlife and their habitats by addressing water quality issues in
the nearshore marine waters within and surrounding the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges. Monroe
County is cutrently utilizing Water duality Protection Program (WdPP) funds provided by the Florida
Department of I(iiviroruttental Protection (I DI:P) to develop Phase I of the plan. Due to time and hudget
constraints, Phase I has been Minted to it select grorip of canals with the highest priority. In order to develop a
enmprchensive Kays -wide plan comparable to the frameworks used in the County's existing
wastewater and stormwater master plans, additional funds are required. fherefore. I am in full support of
rcqucAinq additional grant funding fur this purpose.
if you have any qucetions about our ,upport, please do not hesitate to contact the at (305) 372-223tt extension
1Q9.
Sincerely,
Anne 1, Mot -kill
Wild€ife tte,nL,,e lfanagcr
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�3k» Is(amorada,
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4 44 ` iffage of Islands
June 5, 2012
Ms. Rhonda I laag
Sustainability Program Managcr
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-283
Kcy West, FL 330,10
RE: Funding Opportunity EPA-R4-WPD-20I2-SFL
Water Quality and Watershed Management: Surveys, Sludies and Investigations: Grants and
Cooperative Agreements: Section 104(hA3) of the Clean Water Act
Dear Ms. I taag,
As Village Manager of Islamorada, Village of islands, I am in full support of Monroe County's proposal
entitled "Canal Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Florida Keys", which is tying
submitting for funding through the ahove referenced I PA funding opportunity.
Once complete, the proposed plan is expected to provide a framework to address priority water quality i:;sues
through cooperative ctTorts among the key stakeholders. Furthermore, the plan will provide opportunity for
stakeholders to develop long -teen financial planning and monitoring efforts which are critical for successful
project implementation and achievement of water quality improvement objectives.
Improvements in wastewater treatment and stormwater management practices are currently heing
implemented in many areas of the Keys. These improvements are an essential first step, but will not solve all
the water quality problems in existing canals. Although many of these problems are linked to wastewater and
stormwater discharges, others are due to the physical structure, depth, and orientation of canals, which can
contribute to low flushing and the build-up of weed wrack, which consumes oxygen and releases nutrients
Miring decay.
Florida Keys stakeholders are aggressively pursuing additional measures to protect and restore water quality,
The proposed project to improve the water quality in the canals including a Canal Management Master Plan
huilds upon :,trategic plans already m place such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Revised
?management Plan, the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and the Monroe County
stormwater Master Plan. Monroe County is currently utilizing Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP)
rands provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDF.P) to develop Phase I of the
plan. Due to lime and budget constraints, Phase I has been limited to a selec t group of canals with the highest
priority, In order to develop it conrprchensive Keys -wide management plan comparahle to the frameworks
irscd in the County`,, existing waslcwatcr and , tormwater master plans, additional funds are required.
I herefore, I am in full suplxirt of requesting additional grant funding for this purpose.
If yuu have any questions about my support please do not hesitate to contact mc.
very truly - otiy'g,
e_
Fdward Koconis, VC`P
Village Manager
VAFtlo 0 - %cas highway. Iahwm,ida. 1-1, 3:4?36
305-464J,400 . Flit 10K 664-6464 • stiwsr.4wioc,,niaJl us
2.5
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P.O. BOX 518141, KEY COLONY BEACH, FL 33051-0141 • PHONE (3W 288-1212
FAX (306) 209.1757
May 7, 2012
To: Ms. Rhonda Haag
Monroe County
RE: Funding Opportunity EPA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL
Water Quality and Watershed Management: Surveys, Studies and Investigations: Grants
and Cooperative Agreements: Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act
Dear Ms. Haag:
The City of Key Colony Beach is in full support of Monroe County's proposal entitled "Canal
Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Florida Keys", which is being
submitting for funding through the above referenced EPA funding opportunity.
Once complete, the proposed plan is expected to provide a framework to address priority water
quality issues through cooperative efforts among the key stakeholders. Furthermore, the plan
will provide opportunity for stakeholders to develop long-term financial planning and monitoring
efforts which are critical for successful project implementation and achievement of water quality
improvement objectives.
Improvements in wastewater treatment and stortnwater management practices are currently being
implemented in many areas of the Keys. These improvements are an essential first step, but will
not solve all the water quality problems in existing canals. Although many of these problems are
linked to wastewater and stormwater discharges, others are due to the physical structure, depth,
and orientation of canals, which can contribute to low flushing and the build-up of weed wrack,
which consumes oxygen and releases nutrients during decay.
Florida Keys stakeholders are aggressively pursuing additional measures to protect and restore
water quality. As a member of the Water Quality Steering Committee and the Canal
Subcommittee the City was involved in the development of measures to improve the water
quality in the canals including a Canal Management Master Plan. The proposed project builds
upon strategic plans already in place such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Revised Management Plan, the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and the
S `a y&4orma anal Dredge Grant 06 07 12 doe
26
Canal Dredge Grant May 72012. ... Paac 2
Monroe County Stormwater Master Plan. Monroe County is currently utilizing Water Quality
Protection Program (WQPP) funds provided by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) to develop Phase I of the plan. Due to time and budget constraints, Phase I
has been limited to a select group of canals with the highest priority. In order to develop a
Comprehensive Keys -wide management plan comparable to the frameworks used in the County's
existing wastewater and stormwater master plans, additional funds are required. Therefore, the
City of Key Colony Beach is in full support of requesting additional grant funding for this
purpose.
If you have any questions about our support please do not hesitate to contact me,
Sincerely,
rMD- 710-,"WORIM 1rTY'7;!W-
Ronald A. Sutton
Mayor
cc: City Commissioners
S Dredge UT-AW (M 07 12,doc
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sy
—k Natiov W can Service
Office of National Nfarinte Sanctuaries
Southeast Atlantic. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Region
13 East Quay 14d
Key West, FL 33040
(305),%9-4670 Voice (30) 291-5011 Fax
June 6, 2012
Ms. Rhonda Haag
Sustainability Program Manager
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-283
Key West, FIL 33040
RE: Funding Opportunity EPA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL
Water Quality and Watershed Management: Surveys, Studies and Investigations:
Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act
Dear Ms. Haag,
The National Marine Sanctuary Southeast Region is in full support of Monroe County's
proposal entitled "Canal Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality in the
Florida Keys", which is being submitting for funding through the above referenced EPA
funding opportunity.
Once complete, the proposed plan is expected to provide a framework to address
priority water quality issues through cooperative efforts among the key stakeholders.
Furthermore, the plan will provide opportunity for stakeholders to develop long-term
financial planning and monitoring efforts which are critical for successful project
implementation and achievement of water quality improvement objectives.
Improvements in wastewater treatment and stormwater management practices are
currently being implemented in many areas of the Keys, These improvements are an
essential first step, but will not solve all the water quality problems in existing canals,
Although many of these problems are linked to wastewater and stormwater discharges,
others are due to the physical structure, depth, and orientation of canals, which can
contribute to low flushing and the build-up of weed wrack, which consumes oxygen and
refeases nutrients during decay,
Rower GArdt" a0aks 11(mda Isty., Gray's Red
NAW)"W Martar Sn"Clu"y NAM)"Al %itrift Sswtuary National Mari" Sswusry
470()A,,ea9t t', ItItIg 216 U Fast Quay Rand 10 Orego "dract Circle
(;41+eqm IN 77551 Key West, FL 33040 Smartuak, GA 3W11
W
Florida Keys stakeholders are aggressively pursuing additional measures to protect and
restore water quality. As a member of the Water Quality Steering Committee and the
Canal Subcommittee I was involved in the development of measures to improve the
water quality in the canals including a Canal Management Master Plan, The proposed
project builds upon strategic plans already in place such as the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary Revised Management Plan, the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater
Master Plan and the Monroe County Stormwater Master Plan. Monroe County is
currently utilizing Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) funds provided by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to develop Phase I of the plan.
Due to time and budget constraints, Phase I has been limited to a select group of canals
with the highest priority. In order to develop a comprehensive Keys -wide management
plan comparatile to the frameworks used in the County's existing wastewater and
stormwater Master plans, additional funds are required. Therefore, I am in full support
of requesting additional grant funding for this purpose.
If you have any questions about our support please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Billy D. Caus �yPh D,
Regional Director,
Southeast Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Region
NOAA/National Ocean Service/National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters
ilower GArdta Ranks Harids Keys Gray'l Beer
NaOonof Nfanat Sanctuary National Nioriat 4'aactuary Nolin"id Marine Saartuary
0V Avenue C, Bldg 216 33 Pao Ooxy Roasl 10 Oe"" science Orkle
G'ANolo", IN ;51 key West, FL 3300 Sava"nah, GA 31411
IE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic axed Atmosphertc, Admmistration
-,ERVICE NAT�ONAL OCEAN
Fforida Koys Nationit MaHni SancwAry
33'- xM ("')ay Pr' tId
June 0. 2012
Fo: Ms. Rhonda Haag
Monroe County
RE,: Funding Opportunity FPA-R4-WPC)-20l1 SFL
Water Quality and Watershed Managcnient: Surveys, Studies and Investigations: Grants
and Cooperative lgreernents: Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act
I)ear Nis. I laag,
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is in full support of Monroe County's proposal entitled
"Canal Management Master Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Florida Keyi", which is being
submitting for funding through the above ret'crenced EPA funding opportunity.
Once complete, the proposed plan is expected to provide a framework to address priority water
quality issues Through cooperative efforts among the key stakeholders. Furthermore, the plan
will provide opportunity for stakeholders to develop long-term financial planning and monitoring
efforts which are critical for successful project implementation and achievement of water quality
improvement objcctivos.
Improvement% itivastewater treatment and stormwater management practices are currently being
implemented in many arcws of the Keys. 'These improvements are an essential first step, but will
not solve all the watcr quality problexm in existing canals. Although many of these problems are
linked to wastewater and storinwater discharges, others are due to the physical structure, depth,
and orientation i,)fcanals, which can contribute to low tlwshing and the build -Up ofwced wrack,
which consumes oxygen and releases nutrients (luring decay.
Horida Keys stakeholders arc aggressively pursuing additional measures to protect and restore
%v,atcr quality, As a aienibLr of the Water Quality Steering Commiuce and the Canal
Subcommittee I was involved in the development of measures to improve the water quality in the
caoals including a Canal Nlanagerrvntt vvlister Plan. Me proposed project builds upon strategic
plans already in place such as the Florida Keys National Nlarine Sanctuary Revised Management
Plan, the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan end the ,Monroe County Stormwater
%-five r Plan. Monroe Countv is currently utilizing Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP)
funds provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FI)F,?) ro dcw clop llhase
I of the Ptan. [)iIe to fimk� and budget constraints. Phase I has bt,.m limited to a select group of
canals vith the highest priority, in order to develop a connprehensive Keys -wide manavenitnt
plan, comparziiAc w tlw 1rafnQworks used in the Cuunty*s existing "astewatcr and sto"711WIter
Im
master plans, additional tunds are required. lherefore, I ant in full support of rtqucsting
additional grant funding for this purpose,
If You !rave ally questions .about our Support pfcasc do not ficsitate to contact mc
Sinccrci'.-
`)CanN1Ort()"11
Superintendent
IE
2. Organizational Chart
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3. Resumes
Roman Gastesi
,4hmiy)e C'owaY . dinini.�trutor
Mr. Gastesi currently holds the position of Monroe County Administrator (Manager). I le has a demonstrated
commitment to public service, a background in science and business, and more than 25 years of public and
private sector experience, serving "in the trenches" in multiple levels of goverment, from the local to the
state and tederal levels. It is this special blend of administrative, legislative, governmental, environmental
and media relations expertise that makes Mr. Gastesi such a valuable asset to Monroe County.
Prior to his current position with Monroe County, Mr. Gastesi served as the Governmental Affairs Director
for I'ew Cardenas UP, with offices in Miami, Tallahassee, and Washington D.C., where he was responsible
ivr the coordination arnd management of the local advocacy practice. In 2001, Mr. Gastesi was appointed
as the Special Assistant to the County Manager to lead the Office of Water Management. I le also served as
the Director of the Miami -Dade Regional Service Center of the South Florida Water Management District
where lie was responsible for enforcing water duality standards. His experience also includes administration
of contamination assessment and remediation projects at the Department of Environmental Resources
Management and management of Miami -Dade County's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. In
September 2002, he testified before the United States Senate on the implementation of the Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Plan.
Mr. Gastesi holds a Bachelor's Degree, with a Major in Biology and Minors in Chemistry and Geography,
from the University of Miami, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration also from the University of
Miami. When he is not working Mr. Gastesi loves to spend time with his two sons Roman, 19 and Nicholas,
16.
Mr. Gastesi has served on a wide variety ofboards and commissions, including the following:
■ Miami River Commission
■ Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
■ Chairman Natural Resources Committee
■ U.S. Congress South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
■ Miami -Dade Flood Management Task Force
■ Miami -Dade County Climate Change Advisory "Cask Force
■ Beacon Economic Development Council
■ Governor's South Florida Flooding'I'ask Force
■ Biscayne National Park Buffer Development Review Committee
■ Chamber South
■ Metro -Miami Action Plan
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Rhonda L. Haag
lli-incihal hivesligator
Sustainability Initiatives Coordinator/Grants Manager, Monroe County. Dual focused responsibilities
include sustainability issue development and grants manager for $3.2 million Department of Energy
Grant administered through the State of Florida under ARS010. Functions also include applying for and
managing energy grant contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, coordinating
documentation and grant compliance for municipalities, contractors, and service providers. Prepare and
monitor solicitations and contracts. Procure services as needed for support. Monitor project effectiveness,
track program progress and ensure milestones are met on schedule, and ensure the timely and accurate
completion of required grant programmatic and financial reporting. Develop, maintain, and use spreadsheets
to record financial data, manage budgets, and generate reports and projections to fully utilize, but not
overspend, funds. Ensure that only allowable expenses are posted to proper cost center. grant task, etc. and
reconcile finance records. Prepare requests for payment, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as well as
closeout documents. Produce budget documents for all grant activities in conjunction with management in
accordance with applicable rules and in line with available fiends.
Environmental Manager, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Serves as an environmental
manager, the District ombudsman, public records coordinator, liaison with the press office and point
of contact for elected officials, the media, attorneys, and the public. Analyzes and evaluates complex
data regarding the environmental aspects of proposed projects. Develops and manages the District's
environmental education activities.
Business Affairs VP, Quantum Leadership Group. Led all business, contractual and outreach activities.
Developed and maintained trusting relationships with government and community leaders. Prepared
solicitation responses, purchasing and contract docUtnents, and negotiated on behalf of clients. Provided
training on contractual practices. Provided community outreach for $1.5 billion of Everglades Restoration
projects.
Service Center Director, South Florida Water Management District, Florida. Led and implennented
all strategic and operational aspects of District business for Lower West Coast Service Center, contract
management, budget preparation and control, and managed 50 employees. Responsible for all media
relations, community outreach, budget and program expenditures, local government relations and
coordination, pen -nit approvals, and emergency operations.
Public Relations Outreach Manager, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach,
Florida. Managed outreach activities tear all District programs, including the implementation of the S8
billion Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), Supervised outreach professionals, and
served as project nnanager for public relations and communications contracts. Worked with executives and
department heads to develop strategic outreach strategies for programs in 16 counties.
Florida Keys Service Center Director, South Florida Water Management District, Islamorada,
Florida. Served as District representative in the Florida Keys. directing all day-to-day business. Duties also
included all contract management, project management, monitoring permitting projects, preparation and
monitoring of hudget, media spokesperson, community outreach and all speaking engagements and leading
and serving on large and complex technical and advisory groups and councils.
Purchasing/Contracting Manager, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach,
Florida. Developed. negotiated ,and administered complex contracts and procurements up to $100 million
each. Specialized in the most complex or unique solicitations and contracts of a 51.5 billion agency, and
provided creative, successful solutions. Improved customer service by decreasing turn -around time and
ensuring con,istent, high -quality output. Managed up to eight contract professionals.
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Rhonda L. Illaag (continued)
Principal hwestigulor
Senior Contract Administrator, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Supervised ernployees and administered contracting processes for the aCLjUi-SitiOII of goods and services Lip
to S"O million each. Undertook projects leading to jilore effective policies and procedures. Supervised up to
(bur employees.
Contract Administrator, Smith Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Ne,,ofiated and administered contracts. prepared and negotiated solicitations and contracts tip to $1, 5 million
elich. Revised policies and Increased small minority vendor participation. Developed and maintained
database to monitor required insurance for all contractors.
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Lisa Tennyson
Gr w.s , ldnii ll.s'lrator
Senior Grants Administrator, Office of Management and Budget, Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, Florida. Management of Monroe County grants department, Financial and management
oversight of state and federal giant contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, identifying and responding
to competitive binding opportunities, providing staff support to various committees. councils, and advisory
boards, providing support to the County's legislative and lobbying efforts, providing support to strategic
planning effort, and coordinating the response to hurricane recovery grant assistance through FF"MA and
state.
Affordable Housing Coordinator, Division of Housing, Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, Florida. Coordinated Monroe County's response to affordable housing including
drafting land use regulations and ordinances to facilitate development of affordable housing, preparing
comprehensive plan and FLUM amendments, stewarding affordable housing applications and development
agreements through review and approval; preparing technical reports, studies and implementation materials,
preparing grant applications; providing educational outreach to residents and developers regarding the
County's housing programs, initiatives and requirements.
Grant Writer (Consultant), New York, New York. Provided fund development services including
preparation of t'ederal, state, local government and philanthropic grant applications, budgeting, program
development, board development, and strategic planning.
Director of Development, The Valley, Inc„ New York, New York. Preparation and stewardship of grants
and proposals, development of long-term strategic growth plan, and training development staff of this social
services agency with a I OM total operating budget.
Grant Writing Technical Assistance Provider, Columbia University, New York, New York. Provided
training to NYC public school system and education -based non-profit organizations related to the
preparation of competitive federal funding applications, including program development and budgets.
Housing Authority Management Consultant, SMART, Inc., Camden, New Jersey. To HUD -assisted
Public housing authorities and multi -family units under or in threat of HUD administrative receivership,
my responsibilities included development of financial and property management deficiency and needs
assessments, development of corrective measures for HUD policy compliance, resident service coordination,
and re -organization of program contracts.
Flousing Development Project Manager, Mutual Housing Association of New York, Brooklyn,
New York. 1Zesponsible for coordinating, planning and implementing all aspects of low-income, multi
tinnily residential development and rehabilitation projects for non-profit affordable housing developer.
including planning, design, construction, public and private financing including 1-11FFC, and preparation of
competitive timding applications.
Director of Community Development, South Brooklyn Local Development Corporation, Brooklyn,
New York. Developed coin inunity-based land use plans and zoning change recommendations designed
to halance economic and residential development needs in mixed -use, waterfront communities in South
Brooklyn. Implemented economic and community development initiatives. Secured numerous grants,
including winning federal recognition ofone aamnnrnity as an Lcononic Enterprise /one,
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Lisa 'Fetinysoti (continued)
(;runts . ItIministrator
Education
Masters Degree, Urbali,,Regiollal Planning, State University of New York at ,Albany (pending completion of
three credits.)
( iraduate Siudies Certificate, Urban, Regional Planning, State University of New York at ,Albany, 1990
Bachelor's Degree, t1istory,F*nglish, State University of New York at Albany. 1985
,kpl)ointtiieiits/Comnicii(latioiis
20 10-Present, Commissioner, City of Key West Planning Board
1007-?009, 'Member ot'Citv of Key West Affordable I lousing Committee
Recipient of I lonorary Conch Certificate, MOIII-Oe COUIltV
Recipient of Mayor's Award, Key West
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Wendy C. Leonard, PG
Priocipal (;cologistTrf,rjccl Hanuger
Ms, Wendy Leonard is a principal Geologist and Project lvlanager with 27 years of experience in
environmental consulting with expertise in water quality sampling, contamination assessments and
tvniediation, and all types of environment permitting. Ms. Leonard has experience in both management and
technical areas.
As a senior project manager, she is responsible for work scope development and costing, implementation
of vmrk scopes, budget tracking, CUStOrner communication. and regulatory negotiations. As a professional
gcoN)gist she has experience in 41_11-faCC Gvatcr and groundwater hydrology, water quality sampling and
characterization, all(] wetland and s tort irva ter management system permitting. She has expertise in
idQ11tit", ing potential source areas and areas of environmental concern: designing sampling plans, delineating
contamm ant plunges; determining pathways of migration. and designing and installing surface -water,
groundwater, and soil remediation systerns.
Project Nlanager/ProJect Ilydrogeologist, Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan —
Phase 1, Monroe County Engineering Services, Florida. The project involved Phase I of creating a
canal managenient master plan thl'0111:111OLit the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water duality
improvement and selecting appropriate cleanup options. ['base I developed the prioritization process and
applied the process to a select group of previously identified canals with water quality problems. Conceptual
remedial plans are being prepared for several of the highest priority canals and funding sources identified to
obtain funding for implementation ol"the remedial plans.z:1
Project
ject Manager/Project Ilydrogeologist, Residential Canal Inventory and Walter Quality Assessment,
Monroe County Marine Resources Department, Florida. The project involved compilation of all existing
SUI-faCe water quality data from multiple agencies and sources, evaluation of the usefulness of the data in
Ngards to quality and format, and setup Of a GIS of the entire canal system (480 canals) and inetadata file
of the available information. `rhe physical attributes of the canals were correlated to the influence on water
qtiality. The objective of the project was to determine CLUTC11t miter quality conditions in the canals and to
evaluate treatment options for the different canal types.
Project Manager/Project I-lydrogeologist, Kissimmee River Aquifer Storage and Recovcry(ASR) Well
Pilot 'rest Site, U.S, Army Corps of Engineers, Florida. he scope of' services included development of
all sampling and analysis plans (field sampling plan, QA project plan. and ADaPT library),, weekly sample
collection from the ASR well, su&icevvater. and groundwater monitoring well network; laboratory analysis
{of a broad range ot'geochernical parameters and ecotoxicity testing; and ADAPT` data review and reporting
the data will be evaluated to determine the F-cochernical and iTiicrobiolo,,ic,,il changes during; the different
cycles of recharge, storage, and recovery and will be Utilized to determine the feasibility of ASR as part of
the ('comprehensive FIverglades Restoration Project.
Project Manager/Project tlydrogeologist, Ifillsboro Canal Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot Test
Ile Scope of services included weekly sampie collection
Site, U�S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida. I
flrom Ille AslZ well, SUrfaCC, water, and groundwater monitoring well network., laboratory analysis of hroad
parameters; and ADaPf data review and reporting. this Is the second activ,�,,ASR pilot,
tc,,t ,ite to dam -nine the tcasibihty of'ASI� as part ofthe Comprehcnsivc Iverglades Restoration project.
raaject Manager/Project Ifydrogeologist, Environmental Site Assessments in the Biscayne Bay Coastal
NVetlands <rnd East Coast Buffer Zone Areas, South Florida Walter Management District Land
Acquisition Program, Florida. Multiple site project involving IISAs Or 111OLISIAMIS of acres In SOLItheast
Florida that are part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project land aC(JUiSiti011 program. The
Ph,ise I FSAs entailed evaluation of` site conditions including geolog-v. Indrogeolo-
gy, historic research. and
documentation of, tornier and CUITC11t lard -use. I lelicopter fl\-mcrs along with site reconnaissance were
peri'Omied, Phase 11 F"SAs entailed sure ace mid subs urt'ace soil sampling, sQdimerrt sampling, and surfice
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Wendy C. Leonard, PC (continued)
Princilwl
water and groundwater sampling, along N\itli analytical analyses of the collected samples. Assessments have
been performed on more than 45 sites where recognized environmental concerns were noted. Ecological risk
assessments \G ere performed on several parcels torinerly used tor agricultural purposes in order to determine
potential irnpacts of' pesticides and metals to aquatic organisms and birds after the lands are flooded, These
assessments require approval from the FWC as well as SFWMD. Remedial recorn tile ridat ions and remedial
costs vverc provided to the SFWN4D to assist in theaccitrisition negotiations and planning.
Project Manager/ProJect llydro�, niYeologist, Environmental Site Assessments, Remecliation, and
Permitting, Set -vices, Miami -Dade County Public Schools, Florida. Multiple site contract involving
environmental services to determine environmental concerns at properties being considered for construction
of Schools and implementation of required remedial actions. Environmental services including F'SAs,
soil cliaracteri/.ation, risk assessments, remedial planning and oversi,ht, regulatory/environmental
compliance, and environmental permitting for existing and proposed school sites thl-01,1011011t the comity.
Services provided Under master services agreement Front 2004 to 2012 and included sites in the cities of
Miami and North Miami, and unincorporated areas. Environmental concerns were identified including
f'ornier landfills, industrial discharges, agricultural chemical residues, and wetlands. permitting, remedial
alternative evaluation/costing and site cleanup was performed at numerous sites to allow schools to be built
on schedule. Key projects include: STAFE SC1100L Ul/FCC-1 - Project included ESA and renlediation
of a former dump and wetlands in order to build two new schools. project included regulatory approval
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of assessment scopes and remedial action plans, bidding of solid waste removal through school board
processes, oversight of waste removal and proper off -site disposal, wetlands permitting and mitigation, de -
mucking, backfilling. and site closure negotiations. STME SCHOOL 131311-1 - Project
ject included ESA and
remediation services related to demolition of I park, armory, community center, school, and fire; -house
for construction of a school. Regulatory negotiations were conducted to reduce Costs related to required
assessments and reniediation of a soakage pit, paint and pesticide handling areas, and arsenic -impacted
soils, SJAFF SCHOOL FT-1 ON -SITE WETLANDS DESIGN - Part of the environmental permitting
services provided to Miami -Dade County Public Schools. Managed the design and construction of an
on -site wetland mitigation area to meet the requirements of a USACE dredge and fill permit. An existing
6111al and poor knictional value vNetlands were replaced with an engineered mitigation area. The services
included preparing cut and till drawings, proposed topography detail, technical specifications, planting plans,
COFIStftlCti011 oversight, and long-term monitoring and maintenance. Additionally. designed an educational
overlook with signage to be utilized in the school citri-iCLIIIIIYI. SAFE SCI 1001- QC,QQ- I WEVI-AND AND
STORMWAFFR PERMITTIN(j, OLETA RIVER RF(."RFAI-ION AREA - Part of the environmental
permitting serviccs provided to Miami -bade Comity Public Schools, provided permitting and ecological
services required to obtain the permits to COJIStrUct a school on a property that contains coastal wetlands
that are part of the Oleta, River Recreation Area. I he scope of services included wetland delineation, off -
site mitigation
ation for indirect impacts of construction, preparation of I wetland maintenance and monitoring
plan, protection of the wetlands dUring, construction, development of conservation easement I*or long-term
preservation of the wetlands and associated buffer, doctinveritation of permit compliance, and long terin
111ollitoring , and maintenance of the wetlands.
Protect ect tlydrogeologist, Frivirontneutal Services at Various Sites, Miami-
DaLle Couture Florida. Part of the 111(ilti-sne Contract with Vdiarlli-Dade Cotilivy. I'llis project entails
compliance. and other related services for IIFIR.A. Key J)I`OjeCtS include: 1OL1M1
IN,'IT.'RNAVR)NIAL AIRPORT WFIST kNl) CARGO AREA BUIHANG '-;129'- Part of the 111(liti-
"Ite Contract with Miami -Dade COI.Irltv. This project CIAZIHS the assessment and remedial design for a
chlorinated ',ol\Ctlt phrille that has impacted a public wcllficld. The scope of ,crvices illCIU(feS IIILllti-ICVCI
��cll installation and sampling, installation of a recovery well and associated monitoring array, baseline
,_,rmwdwater sanipling. implementation of the aquifer pump test. groundwater modeling, and preparation of
the r�,,im2dial trctlon plan. I 10MI"IS-1 FAD I'AKE - Performed an investigation and rcndQrcd ,I professional
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Wendy C. Leonard, PG (continued)
j-,rjtj(�j1)j,jj ceologist,11roject Vanager
opinion concerning the possible groundwater impacts of a lake excavation that exceeded the permitted
depth in I loniestead. The investigation involved research of the hydro(:,,eology, saltwater intrusion, mid water
quality in order to eVIILIIte the potential migration of the saltwater Front to the lake excavation. A written
'n their
opillion Was prepared and presented at a meeting attended by the permit -holder to support PIRA i
permitting process. RI?) TOP SEDAN AREAL -- This FDEPDivision of Waste Management Petrolet"T,
Pre -approval project at the Miami International Airport included a site assessment to define the extent of
soil and groundwater impacts, A limited scope remedial action plan w,,ts prepared and implemented for
�:xcavatiori of identified contaminated soils related to a former IJST and storm drain structures. file scope
of services included asseSsillent, work plan approval, preparation of a bid package and evaluating, bids,
zirld overseeing the selected soil rernediation contractor. WEST DADE SOCCER HELD - Perf6rined an
assessment at all existing landfill site of the type of refuse, methane concentrations, thickness of cover
material, and soil and groundwater concentrations. Assessment results were utilized to determine the design
requirernents fill- coll.sti-tiction ofa soccer field with associated bathrooms, utilities, and other amenities.
Publications
-Flori(hi Keys Canal Project - (;IS Utilized to Resolve Water Quality Degradation." Leonard, W.C. Poster.
America Water Resources Association Annual Water Resources Conference. November 2004.
-Florida Keys Canal Project Tackles Water Quality Degradation with GIS." Leomird, W. C. and Zahalka, K.
ArcNews Winter 2003/2004. 2004.
Education
M,S. Geolm,v/ I ly drogeology. I 11fiversity ofMassachusetts at Amherst, 1984
WS. Soil Science, University of Maine at Orono, 1979
lRegistrations & Certifications
Professional Geologist, Florida No. PG 1888
Qualified Stornmater Management Inspector
IIAZ\\,'0PFR 40 Hour, HAZWOPFR 8 Hour Refresher
Experience
2002
Industry-,1984
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Gerold Niorrison, Phi)
Sells 1,,'nvirol III lental Scictil ist
Dr. (jerold Morrison has more than 20 years experience managing watershed management and water
quality restoration projects in central and southern Florida. His professional expertise in freshwater and
estuarine systems includes \vatcrslled and waterbody management. I-1,IDL and IINIAII development and
implementation, and environmental science and policy. His most recent publications have Iocused on the
management of F11 '
' , a Bay, and include CO-thored contributions to a IJJSGS circular and a inulti-volume
invAl
international treatise on estUarine and coastal management. As a member of the AMEC team providing,
tCChl1iCaI support to the FIAT and BNIAP program, lie has conducted water quality analyses of
ililincrolls lakes and river reaches in the Tanipa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and St. Johns River watersheds.
lie also developed a -decision matrix" franiework for fcc,,11 coliform BVIAl's, based on World Health
Organization (WHO) protocols. which ANIEC and VDI'll) are using to help local stakeholders develop
BINJAPs for impaired waters in the Tampa Bay watershccl. is currently recommending the approach
for use on a state -,vide basis. Ile is currently a member of the AMEC team working to develop Phase I of
the Florida Keys canal Inanagenient master plan (CMMP).
Dr. Morrison has been designing and implementing water quality monitoring, database management, and
data analysis programs for freshwater and estuarine systems since 1989. lie has conducted water quality
assessments of the I-ake Tllonotosassa and Charlotte Harbor watersheds. and initiated the SWFWMD's
Peace River, Myakka River, and Charlotte Harbor water quality monitoring programs. Ile has carried out
numerous statistical analyses of environmental databases Usinu a variety of data inana0Z,ernent (e.g., Access,
Fxccl), statistical (e.g., 'SAS, Stat-raphics..). and 61S (ArcC,IS) software, and has prepared numerous
technical reports and peer -reviewed publications.
Betbre joining ANIF,C', Dr. Morrison served as the Director of the Environmental ReSOL11-CeS Management
Division tor the Environmental protection Commission of Hillsborough County (I'll"ClIC). In that role he
managed and directed a 25-person staff responsible for implementing countywide water quality and berithic
monitoring programs, assessing potential environmental impacts of water resource development projects,
managing artificial reef and environmental restoration grants programs, and providing technical support to
a gcncy's regulatory divisions.
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Dr. Nlorrison has also served as ecosystem management coordinator for the SOLltll%vest District ot'FDEP and
as an environmental scientist with the SWFWNID. In these capacities he worked with state agencies. local
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oovernments, non -;governmental oruanizations (NGOs), and private sector interests to design and implement
consensus -based ecosystem inanaoenient and water quality restoration activities at the district level.
Senior Water Resources Scientist, Canal Management Master Ilia" to Improve Water Quality in
the Florida Keys (Phase 1), Monroe County, Florida. Assisting a multi -disciplinary team working in
association N\ithtlie Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality protection Program (FKNMS
AQl1P) to develop the initial phase of the Canal Managenlent Master Plan (C'NINIP) for nialiniade canal
systems in the Florida Keys. In addition to providing the conceptual frailiework for a more comprehensive
(i)hase 2) master plan that will he developed in the future, the Phase I work effort is screeningt, and ranking
more than 100 canals lamed on multiple US attributes, including water quality, so that conceptual project
Ie,,igns and engineer's, cost estimates Can be developed for the top -ranked canals and submitted for
cooperativc (ending.
Technical Director, I—VIDL and BMAP Support, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Florida. Conducting vvalcr (ILlality analyses of numerous Likes and river reaches in the I"Anq)a Hay and
Middle St, Johns River watersheds. Developing [ANVIAPs tbr several sub-hasins in the Alafia and Manatee.
Rivcr watersheds. Developed a *decision matrix' 1'ranie\wrk for fecal colilorill 111MAIN, based on \VII0
protocols, %kilicli, A)VIF"C and I-DE"ll are using, to assist local stakeholders in developing BIMAI)s for impaired
caters in the lfillsborough River watershed.
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Gerold Morrison, PhD (continued)
Senior A'tl virow? lei It, 11 Scietl t ist
Director, Environmental Resources Management, Environmental Protection Commission
of I-lillsborough County, Florida. Responsible for the direction of the Environmental RCSOUrces
Marla - anent Division, responsible t'0 r implementing countywide water quality and henthic monitoring
programs, assessing potential environmental impacts of water resource development projects, programs, managing
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m'fificial reef and environmental restoration grants rams, arid providing technical support to agency.s
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res-,ukitory divisions. Also helped design an initial assessment of tidal creeks in the Tampa May area which
waas conducted by the FPCI IC, the Tampa May Estuary program (TREE'), and other partners to evaluate
the impacts Of Urban development on the water quality, hydrology, and habitat (ILIalit-V of these important
estuarine nursery areas.
Technical Director, Water Resource Management, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc.,
Florida. Director of the Watershed Resource Center, it non-profit organization involved at resource
management and environmental education and policy issues in the Charlotte I larbor watershed. Responsible
for technical guidance, budget management, and technical and policy coordination with state and local
government agencies and N(ios in the Charlotte Harbor region.
Program Coordinator, Ecosystem Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Florida. Served as ecosystem management coordinator for the FDFR Southwest District. Worked with state
,agencies, water management districts, local governments, NG0s, and private sector interests to design and
implement COIlSelISLIs-based ecosystem management activities at the district level.
ProJect Manager, Swim Plan Preparation, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida.
Served as project manager fi)r the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program.
1Zesponsihle for developing the initial SWIM plan for Lake Thonotosassa and managed the SWIM
J)rOgrZlnl'S QUO-OphiCatiOtl Modeling project for Tarnpa [lay. provided key technical support for the
development ofTatopa May's nitrogen management arid seigrass restoration targets and thew approval by
C, Z, g
I'DI'll) and the United States Fnvironniental Protection Agency (EPA).
Publications
Case Study: I'ampa Bay Florida," Morrison G, Greening I I.S- and Yates, K.K.. In: Wolanski
I-" and N-1cl-Alsky L)S (eds.) Treatise On Estuarine and Coastal Science, Vol 11. pp. 31 -76. Waltham:
, \cadcrnic Press, 2011.
-Integrating Science and Resource Management in Tampa May, Florida." Yates, K., 11, Greening, and G.
Morrison (eds). United States Geological Survey Circular 13-18, Washington, DC. 201 L
Studies of Urban and SUbUrhan Watersheds." Propst, C.W., V.J. I larwood, and G Morrison. pp 453
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C - 450 in . I lagedorn et al, (eds.). Microbial Source Tracking: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies,
Springer, NY. 2011.
"Lakcs Gicorue, Harney and Monroe: TMD1, and pi-c-B.IMAP data review, synthesis arid ovaludtiotC'
Morrison, (J. Prepared for ihe Hori(la Department of hivironmental protection, Iallahassee. rl- l0()8.
"Application of the fecal colif'Orni decision -support tool to Prioritize WBIDs and sites for BIMAP
implementation." 'Morrison, G. Prepared for IIHS&J and tile Honda Department of LlIVII-0111-nental
Protection, fallahas,,ee. IT, 2008,
'Alarlations in water clarity and chlorophyll a in I"'n-ripa Bay. Florida. in response to annual rainfall, 1985-
.2004, Morrison, ( i.- I-T. Sherwood, R. Boler, and .1. Barron. Estuaries and Coasts -19:926-31. 2006,
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Gerold Morrison, I'M) {continued}
Sefior P"Ilviromilental Sciewist
"Fresh\wter wetlands: Status and trends," Stetler. R., B. Wharton. E. Kelly, G. Morrison, and E. Lesnett. pp.
183-189 in (SJ-', freat, ed.) Proceedings. kinipa Bay Area Scientific Inforinatim Symposium 4. k,unpa Bay
Estuary Program. St. Petersburg, Fl— 2005.
"Writer quality in tidat reaches of I fillsborongh County rivers and streams," %Morrisorl, G.. and R. Boler. pp.
t I - -58 ill Cleat, S.F. (ed.) Proceedings, Tampa Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 4: 27-
3 3 prod se basis.aspx ) 2005.
0 October 2003. St. Petersburg. FL. (littp:,/�'(1i.cr.LlSgS,,�,',OV�tllllpi;pi arch tanlpa_
-Se,wn"Iss Coll 1111 unities of the (gulf Coast Of Florida: status and ecology." Dawes. CT, R.C. Phillips. and
tit
GAIlorrison. Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation Corfis
h sh and Wildlife Research IIIstit e and
the 'Eunpa Bay F'Sftlary Program. St. Petersburg. FL, search tampa.asp\
2004
Education
pjjj1:11tolnology/I nsect J."cology, University of( Jeorgia. 1985
1%11.S, Ecology, Fnvironniental Biolo-y' Florida State University. 1978
B.S. Biotouy, Florida State University. 1976
Experience
AN -I I`C: 2008
Industry: 1989
Professional Affiliations
North American Lake Management Society, American Water Resources Association, Shyina Xi, Hie
Scientific Research Society, Phi Beta Kappa
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Michael D. Phell)s, PE
Senior Prqfessional h>Ilgincer
Mr. Michael Phelps has more than IS years of experience with a wide variety of civil engineering pro ' jects.
I lis design and analysis skills emphasize hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, closed conduit hydraulics
11 i g I I eNay drainage design, open channel livoll-aUlics, river mechanics, storinwater management and
groundwater hydrology. Ile has completed transportation projects, intersection improvements, utility syste'll
(icsign, parks and recreational facility projects, and civil engineering for public facilities. V11% Phelps is
e,\pertenced in cost estimation, preparation of contract documents and specifications, project Inallagernent,
and field inspections,
Ile has managed several continuing contracts for engineering services for counties and cities. III that role, Ile
has successfully prepared teal management plans to properly staff multiple, concurrent task assi',,Juncnts
to maintain schedules and budgets to meet client needs. Ile is highly -experienced in managing the overall
contract as well as individual task assignments for municipal continuing services contracts.
Senior Civil Engineer, Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan — Phase 1, Monroe County
Engineering Services, Florida. The project involved phase I of creating I canal management master plan
throughout the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water quality improvement and selecting
appropriate Cle',IIILIP Options. phase I developed the prioritization process and applied the process to a select
1)I*OUp of previously identified canals with water duality problems. Conceptual remedial plans are being
prepared for several of the lligIlest priority canals and funding, sources identified to obtain funding for
implementation of the remedial plans.
Contract/Project Manager, Polk County Transportation Division, Polk County, Florida. Responsible
for several projects
jects including;Storrn�Natcr management projects for roadways throughout Polk County.
Projects include, Garden Grove Feasibility Study, West Hancock Street Drainage Improvements, Fxperinient
station Road Improvements. and Crystal Lake Drive Improvements.
Contract/Project Manager, Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division, Polk County, Florida,
Involved in the successful completion of more than 40 projects. Representative projects include the Inwood
Neighborhood Drainage Study and Improvements, Simmers -Young Park, Christina Park, Woodland Area
Drainage Improvements, Lake Givvyri Water Restoration and Flood Protection, Village Park Drainage
Improvements, Red Hawk Neighborhood Drainage Improvements and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Funding 0 IMGF) assistance.
Contract/Project Manager, Various Municipal Projects, City of Lakeland, Florida. Responsible
for municipal projectsZ:� including -stornlvNotermanagement,eent, water quality projects, parking studies, and
cc>nstr'utctiorn inspection services. Most recently
-ecently completed the award winningproject. bake Hollingsworth
Westsidc Storniwater Treatment project. "I'his pro ect j included the preliminary project (levelopirient. design
,Illd pernintill", and construction phase services for roadway, pedestrian trail, and storalwater i in provetne tits.
Contract/Pro ject Manager, Polk County Utility Division, Polk County, Florida. involved with titilitv, Y�,,tcffl &si gn and t%:hahilitafion projects throughout Polk Count,,. ?Major project include tile Polk
tAdifles and Haines City Water Main Interconnect. Lily Lake Water and Wastewater fransinission Systemh
Design, Wawdy \k'at,21- i'ransmission S\stcni Dcsi=�ll, Frostproof A'ater Maill F ' xtension. U,S. 27 Water
S\smll hylproelllents, S'R, 5,10 Water MainI-Atension, Moore Ro),ld \katcr Main FINIension, and Pine Glen
4ttt,(Jivislon W`atcr 'Sorvice Retrofit.
ContractJProject Manager, Various Municipal Projects, City of Bartow, Florida. Responsible for
municipal services projects for the City. Recent projects included the ( !S 98 Water Main Relocation and I i.S.
17 %\,'�iler IMain Repair projects, Both projects were completed in accordance with FDOT Design Standards
\XCH as the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Fhe projects also required FDFII
peritlittin1g, and Certifications.
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Michael 1). Phelps, PE (continued)
Scwior Prf)jc',ssional Engineer
Contract/Project Manager, Various Municipal Projects, City of Eagle Lake, Florida. Resl.xmisible
t'or municipal projects and on -Call services. Recent projects
jeCtS include the Eagle Avenue Stornmater
Improvements and the U.S. 17 Sidewalk Improvement pro1jects.The U.S. 17 Sidewalk Improvements \kere
complewd in accordance to FDOT and ADA I'C(IlllrelnelltS.
Lead Project Engineer, Bridge Scour Evaluation Program, Florida Department of Transportation,
Districts I anti 2, Florida. Responsible for the I'DOT, District 1, Local Bridge Scour Program. The
pre u"ralli Consisted of a tour -phase analysis. Completed more than 300 Phase I (initial screen i m ,'site visit)
evaluations, more than 20 Phase 11 (hydraulic analysis) evaluations for riverine and tidal conditions. and
more Qian 10 Phase IV (COLH iteri ii eaS Lire recommendations) reports for bridges across northeastern and
('entral I'lorida. Fhe riverine analyses were completed Using WSPRO and III (_'-RAS to simulate and
estimate Scott(' at tile Crossings. The tidally influenced bridges were simulated using WSPRO, IIEC-UNEIT
Coastal Engineering System).
Jand/WJ"S (Automated
Lead Hydraulic Engineer, C11 731 over Coral Creek, Charlotte County' Florida. Responsible for the
evaluation of, flow conditions tot, the bridge replacement on C.R. 731 over Coral Creek. Coral Creek is a
tidal waterway immediately upstrearn FrOln the GUIl'Of MCXiCO in Placida. Several design elements were
analyzed including potential Channel Velocity during peak events, both ebb and flow conditions. Bridoe
clearances %vere also estimated as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for navigational requirements.
Project
ject Engineer, Hydraulic Analysis of t-laulover Canal Bridge, Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Responsible for the scour evaluation of the movable bridge in Brevard County, Florida. The canal that
flms throtiol-i the bridge connects 11vIo.sqLlitO Lag
-1 oon and the Indian River. The canal experiences significant
velocities as a result of wind Set -Lip conditions depending on the prevailing wind direction. I'lie canal flow
COHditiOnS Were Simulated LiSing E-11, and calibrated based on field data collected for this project,
Project Manager/Project Engineer, Multiple Drainage Assignments, Polk County Natural Resources
Division, Florida. 111C111ded nUrnel-OLls assignments Under it Wotilli.lill(' services contract for Polk
COLIllty. Major projects included Country Village Stornmater Master Z, NdaManagementPlan, Lake Bonny Canal Feasibility
. I"horna.S
StudN. Design, Permitting and Construction Management Services, Lake Flooding Evaluation.
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Chambliss Road Outt'all Design and Construction Management Services. Kajiov Drive OlAtIall Design and
(_'construction Management Services, Gordon Heights Drainage Improvements, WHIOW 12L111 (Xitt'all Design
and Permitting, Lake Nlattie Road Drainage Improvements and Construction Management Services. North
Pointe Subdivision Drainage Improvements and Construction Management Services. and Lake Lowery
Olifail Modifications Design and Construction Management Services. These projects were completed over
a live -year period. Most projects irlCILKIC preliminary concept engineering, design and analysis. final plan
preparation, bidding assistance. and COIlSti-LiCti011 administration.
Education
MS. Watk2r Rcsotirces. of'Central Florida, 094
BS. CiA I"Aigincering. Uniwrsitv ofCcirtral Florida, 1992
Registrations & (,.'ertifications
Fnginccr, Florida No. 533 15
Experience
ANIII't,", )0I I
1HdUStr) 1993
Software Proficiency
NW(lain g": Sys%I\,I. HFC-I, 111'1'('-?, 111"C-RAS, IIF(7-11NIS. 111`1(,'-6, 111GUNNTIJ, AdICTR, WSPRO.
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Mark A. Battista
Hunqer
Mr, ',Vlark Battista is a Senior ProJect and Construction Manager, and has more than 24 years experience
in heavy civil, carthwork.,'wetlands construction, utility, highway, and environmental construction. Mr.
Rattista's experience includes management of government and commercial projects (fixed price, lutrip
sum, unit price, etc.), contractichange order negotiations, ti-biti-,ition/claiiiis�insui-iiiice Settlement iSSLWS,
subcontract management, construction cost estimating, cost controls/ I schedLiliii,-,, health and satety planning.
:end 0A;0C oversight.
Senior Construction Manager, S-65D - Lock 12efurbishment Project, South Florida Water
Management District, Florida. Responsible liar Al phases of construction (11-11-ing restoration prograill.
This pro , ject was pertbriTiCd Under our construction management contract with SFWMD. Services
c:,otlsisted of construction management services during the construction Of the 5-651) I,and Navigational
Lock RetUrbislinlent Prolect, located in Okeechobee County along Canal C-38 SOLIth Of the outlet of Lake
Kissimmee. Project included the elimination or approximately three inches of existing weathered concrete
from the Lock walls and SL&SC+ient shotcrete wall rehabilitation, as well as the removal, sandblasting, and
recoati% - , of' the Lock main gates. The project also included replacement of the existing Lock tender system,
installation ot'slope riprap protection, reconstruction of the park ing/driving areas. replacement of the control
and generator buildings, as well ,is the installation of associated electrical and mechanical systems.
Senior Construction Manager, Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area North and Putup
Station S-650, South Florida Water Management District, Florida. Responsible for complete oversight
of construction operations and compliance with construction plans and technical specifications during all
phases of'work. Provided construction management services during the construction of the Lakeside Ranch
S I A North and the 5-650 Pump Station, located east of Lake Okeechobee and west of SR-7 10 (Bee Line
I lighway) an the boundary of Martin and adjacent Okeechobee counties. The S FA will encompass 2,700
t canals and water control structures. The project also
acres and include a three -cell S'IA, distribUtiOn/)Utlet c
includes improvements for the 1--64 and 1--63 canals, involving the excavation of approximately 5,000 linear
feet of canal below the control water elevation, partial reconstruction of approximately 4,120 linear feet
of the L-64 canal, and replacement of the culvert/road crossing at CR- 1513 (structure 5-667). In addition,
the S-650 PUMP Station Will receive flow from the L-64 canal and discharge into the Lakeside Ranch STA
distribution Canal and into the three -inlet structure, file 5-650 Pump Station will have a combined pLilliping
capacity of approximately 250 CLINC feet per second. The construction activities will include earthwork and
clearing operations, dewatering, deep excavations, as well as temporary and permanent sheeting for the
-3
structure concrete construction (starting at elevation f -). 0)
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Senior Construction Manager, S-6.511) Microwave Tower Project, South Florida Water Management
District, Florida. Responsible for all phases of construction anti compliance with construction plans and
technical specifications. This project was performed under our Construction management contract with
SI'WIMI). Pro\ided construction nlallaLlelllent Services during the removal and replacement of the existing
teicniory tower, located adjacent to District structure S-651) and installation of all required microwave dishes.
tend appurtenances. Hie construction activities involved the installation of a new 300-fOot self-
s;uppomng imcrmwzive ainctina tower. Construction of, the new tower foundation. site grounding,,bonding
g.
and Connection to the existing 1c11611-., as well as the installation of the new Underground electrical service,
including lmnd-hole, scr\ice meter and ,,ervice disconnect. I'he project also included clearin g, grading
demote ion. and reillovat ofthe existing 190- foot scit'-supporting tower, its totim.kitiot is, and related cquipmcnL
Senior Construction Manager, C-41A Segment I and 11 Canal Improvement Project, South Florida
Water Management District, Florida. Responsible for all Phases of construction and compliance \kith
construction plans and technical specifications, This project was performed under our construction
111JIMUCITleilt contract with SFNMD. Provided construction management services dUring the, restoration
of canal banks along an I I -mile section of the existing C-4 1 �N canal. The project is located in I lighkinds
County, i� lorida. 'Ipproxiniately woven Illi1cs \vest of the City of Okeechobee. Reconstruction of the canal
lxmks includes the removal ofe\islino vegetation. hackfill and compaction of the canal ,,Iol)Qs, installation of
turt, reint,orcetnent illats, and grassing.
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Mark A. Battista (continued)
Seifior Manager
Operations Manager, Florida City Canal, DERM, Florida. Responsible for all phases of construction.
project included the mechanical dredging ofa 6.3) mile section of the Florida Canal ill Florida City. Florida,
Operations Manager, Lake Trafford Dredging — Phase 1, South Florida Water Management District,
Florida. Responsible for all phases of constrUCti011, management of project tearn, and all subcontractors.
Project involved construction of an earthen containment area of approximately .3375 acres and hydraulically
dredge the 1536 acre Lake 'fraftord in Itniiiokalee. Florida.
Operations Manager, Stortuwater Treatment Areas, South Florida Water Management District,
Florida. Responsible for all phases Of construction, management of 162 staff members, and all
subcontractors. Project involved construction of a 17,750-acre SrA, Used to remove agricultural
contaminants from storinwater run-off through the use of aquatic plant lifel/algae. the 26-square-mile
project involved blasting;1-novim, I I -million cubic Yards of eartlil/rOck to construct the largest man-made
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wetland in the world. It included multiple tasks involving the coilStl-LICtiOtl of 39 miles of levees, 21 miles of
canals, 48 reinforced concrete gated Sti-LiCtUres, and control bUildings along with electrical., mechanical, and
instrumentation, In addition, the project included construction ofa concrete pumping structure to house two
12-hich PLIMPS. demolition Of existing StrUCtiffeS, rebuilding five miles of existing roadway, and constructing
t\,vo new pre -stressed concrete bridges.
Senior Project Manager, Griffin Road Bridge Widening and Storm Sewer Replacement, City of
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Responsible for all phases of construction, management Of project team, and
<dl subcontractors. project involved the removal Of existing utilities and bridge section at Griffin Road JUSt
west of 1-75. Installation of new triple 96-inch RCP storm sewer with head -walls, bridge rebuild/widening,
associated sanitary/water main systems, roadway widening, and curbing/sidewalks.
Senior Project Manager, Countywide Replacement of Sanitary Pump Stations and Force Mains,
Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, Florida. Responsible for all phases of construction,
management of project team, and all subcontractors. Project involved the demolition and replacement of 21
existing sanitary pump stations located th[`OL1LJlOL1t Dade County, replacement Of associated sanitary force
main, and roadway reconstrUCtiOn.
Senior Project Manager, Refurbishment of Water 'irreatment Plant, City of Cooper City, Florida.
Responsible fir all phases of construction, management ofpro project team, and all subcontractors. This project
��as FIjoillt venture with- 'I-12mi-till. Project involved the demolition and refurbishment of all Mechanical,
instrumentation, electrical. I IVAC ' ni . PlUbing,,contaiiinlent piping, PUMPS/niotor/fther equipment. Ili addition,
the. project included the installation of three new 12-inch diameter deep water wells, sanitary fit! station, site
Ladities and reconstruction ot'cxlsting roadways.
Senior Project Manager, Micro -Tunnel New 36-inch Water Mains, Miami River Project, Florida.
Responsible for all phases of construction, management
genlent of pro ' ject team, and all subcontractors. project
j,p,()Jve(J the micro -tunneling; of new 3)6-inch ductile iron �,Nater mains underneath the Miami River to
Brickell Key.
,Senior Project Vlanager, Sub -aqueous Repair of Existing 54-inch Steel Outfall, Miami -Dade Water
and ScNacr Department, Florida. Responsible for all phases or construction, manag(,
enient of` project team,
laid Al -subcontractors. Project
ject involved the sub -aqueous repair of a five -mile section of an existing 54-inch
,tccl sanitary Mat'all ttom :vlianii to Vir-inia Key, Work i1lQILldvd the installation of 12-inch steel hands
\Nelded on the lllsidcofeach pipe -pint while keeping, the Sanitary sewer system active.
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Mark A. Battista (continued)
Senior Pro1ject, , Cmistruction Vanager
Operations Manager, Forest Avenue Reconstruction, New York City Department of Environmental
Protection. Responsible for all phases of construction, management of project team, and all subcontractors.
Project involved the installation of a 5.3-mile section of a new 48-inch P((,'P water -main and appUrtenances,
including precast butterfly valve, regulator and air release structures, replacement of existing sanitary, storm
mid distribution water mains, roa(kvav,'sidevvalk reconstruction, and traffic ,ignalization.
Operations Manager, Atlantic Avenue Reconstruction, New York City Department of Environmental
Protection, New York. Responsible far all phases of construction, management of project team, and
Al subcontractors. pro 'ject involved the installation of a 7.5-mile section of a new 54-inch water -
main and appurtenances, replacement of an existing (IOLIble box storm culvert, jack bore 72-inch casing
UndClIlCath the V,111 Wick EApressway to IIOLISC Section of new 54-inch main, reconstruction of roadways/
sidewalks, and ne,,v traffic signalization.
Education
Post Graduate Studies — ConstrUction Management, New York Ulniversity, 1995
WS. Architectural 1-ngineoring, Florida State University, 1986
E\perience
'AIME"C: 2009
Industry: 1987
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Lance A Lumbard, CIT
1,11AIciraIS("i"'Illist
Mr. Lombard is a Certified Lake Professional (CLP) with 17 years of applied aquatic Science and
blisilless Inimauellient experience with design, Permitting, construction, and operation of lake dredging
and restoration projects, stormwiricr retrofit projects, water treatment and filtration systems. fisheries
Tilamigernent, programs, aquatic artinial laboratory facilities. and other water resources projects. Prior to
joiningAMF(.' in 2011. Mr. Lombard was the Water RCSOLINCS Project Manager for the Lake County Water
Authority for nine )cars where he managed over 60 water resources Projects. Mr. Lunibard has served its an
e\ Pell witness in fisheries science and lake restoration in Support Of IIAI-ge construction projjects.
'N'Ir. [AII11bard is the Proiect Manager for some of AMEC*s commercial clients and has a Successful record
of providinL, task tacilitation services for niajor permitting effi-lils with the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr.
Lumbard is the Project Manager for multiple watershed Studies for government clients within Central
Florida aimed at identifying the CilllSeS Of water quality impairments and providing appropriate solutions.
Mr. Lmnhard's construction projects at the Lake County Water ALIA1101-ity required successfully obtaining
multiple permits for dredge and fill operations from the Army Corps of Engineers and other environmental
resource Permits from agencies including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Mr.
[Allobard's experience working for local government and with various permitting -agencies makes Iiiiii
ideally suited to assume key roles with AMEC's commercial clients requiring permitting assistance.
Project Scientist, Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan — Phase 1, Monroe County
Engineering Services, Florida. The project involved Phase I of creating a canal management master plan
throughout the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water quality improvement and selecting
appropriate cleanup options. Phase I developed the prioritization process and applied the process to it select
group of previously Identified canals with water quality problems. Conceptual remedial plans are being
prepared fir several of the highest priority canals and funding sources identified to obtain funding for
iniplementation of the remedial plans.
Project Manager, Stormwater Pond Nutrient Reduction Enhancement Study, Seminole County
NPDES Services, Florida. Developed a ranking system to determine most suitable storniwater pond
sites for implementation of soil amendments using Bold and Gold'I'M media. Twenty County ponds were
evaluated using GIS and geotechnical information to determine greatest potential for loading reduction to
the Wekiwa Springs recharge basin. Ground and Surface water will also be monitored to determined actual
g1'0(ltldwatcr loading and establish baseline information. 11stiniated loading reductions From incorporation of
media will be calculated using literature based values from similar projects.
Manager,
Project
ProJ t,er, AEIS Support Services, The Mosaic Company, Florida. Provided Scheduling
and program coordination of sin-illhanCOLIS development and on -time delivery of * three 404 Dredge and
Iifl permit applications submitted to the Army Corps of l7rigineers, [his intensive effort required the
coordination and participation of more than thirty permit team members from eight different companies.
DovQ1oped and managed a CUStOuliZQd task tracking niatrix that satisfied the client's needs for both
functionality and ease of use. t-stablislied and maintained a centralized file repository to verify completion
of doliverabIcs and provided all temi members with access to the database. Provided meeting tilcilitation
mipport as well as recording and dissemination of meeting; minutes'.
Project Scientist, Vine Lake Sediment Nutrient Inactivation Project, Pinellas County, Florida.
Pivixtred Oie sediment sampling Plan and performed samplino for Pine hake to illClUde phosphorus11 zn
'peciatioll and an assessinent of hio-available phosphorus Nvillurt the lake. Responsihlc f'or review and
interpretation of the: sediment data and development and review of the nutrient inactivation project involving,
11hoslock INI. This pro ' ject is aimed aft reducing internal nutrient loading and achievement of the I MDL t'or
this South Florida lake.
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Lance M. Lombard, CLP (,continued')
Principal Scientist
Project Manager, Bay Lake Hydrologic/Nutrient Budget and Lake Management Plan, Orange
County Professional Lakes Management Services, Florida. 1"VOILiated the existing TMDL for the lake
and prepared hydrologic budgets for this 36-acre lake using literature VOILICS, topographic data, ArcGIS,
field verification of stormwater sirlictures, seepage analysis, stormwater sampling, and archival rainfall
and discharge data. Hydrologic data Was L11CII used to develop loading models for an evaluation Of BMP
'Itterriatives which were proposed fir the watershed. Linear regression analysis was performed for all
available water quality parameters LISill(I STORET water quality data archives and County -supplied data.
I'l-ophic State Indexes I'SI) were COMPLIted 111110ally and analyzed based on FDEP protocol, Spreadsheet
models were Utilized to develop liNdrologic and nutr
ient ient load estimates and Bathtub was employed to verify
that the loading, model matched the predicted water quality for the lake. Bathtub was also used to provide the
expected water quality response tor a given project alternative. Seven project alternatives were developed
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including dry retention, wet retention, media filtration and allill] treatment.
Project
ject Manager, Lake Condel Hydrologic/Nutrient Budget and Lake Management Plan, Orange
County Professional Lakes Management Services, Florida. Prepared hydrologic budgets for this
impaired 3.3-acre lake using; literature values. topographic data, ArcGlS. field verification of stormwater
structures, seepage analysis, stormwater sampling, and archival rainfall and discharge data. Sediment
cores were obtained and analyzed to estimate potential internal loading, Hydrologic data is being Used to
develop loading models for an evaluation ofBMP alternatives which are being developed for the watershed.
Linear regression analysis was performed for all available water quality parameters Using s,roiu-v water
quality data archives and County supplied data. Trophic State Indexes (TSI) were computed annually and
anal} zed based on FDFP protocol. Spreadsheet models were Utilized to develop hydrologic and nutrient load
estimates and Bathtub was employed to verify that the loading model matched the predicted water quality
for the lake, Bathtub will also be Used to provide the expected water quality response for a given project
alternative.
L(.',WA ProJect Manager, Apopka-Beauclair Canal Nutrient Reduction Facility, Lake County Water
Authority, Florida. Developed and managed this project as part of a comprehensive plan for restoration
of nearly 50.000 acres or impaired lakes downstream of Lake Apopka. Developed the RFP for project
design and recommended design award. The design was based On a novel application of proven technology
involving, injection of Al-Inlint-ItIl SL1H`atC to remove excessive nutrients from water discharging firorn
lake ,lpopka. Managed the project design process and prepared the project construction bid package.
Managed the Dredge and Fill permit application process with the Army Corps of Frigincers as well as
the kimironmental Resource Permit application process with the Florida Department of FAiviroinnental
Protection. Successfully defended the Authority's Frivironinental Resource permit application and wetland
delineation after a permit challenge from a local activist group. Proposed and implemented a no -cost
mitigation strategy
involving -raining of in eaSeITICIlt to Florida Communities Trust over land already
owned by the Authority in exchange Im wetland impacts from the project. l"valuated project proposals
and recommended construction of the S7,2 million project. Negotiated a no -cost lease agreement for the
protect site with the St. Johns River Water Management District. SUbIllitted a orant application and obtained
` 3,0 million in construction funds from FDFT to support the project. Secured the buildill",; permits for
the project arid werswv and managed protect construction. Developed a beneficial tise disposal plan for
residual rnaterial that Nrould be prodtwcd by the Ilicifly. Prepared lacilitN, I operation plans and developed
Aifllltill 0JV1`,ai1IV hUdUletS ill C-,\Ccs.,, of St million, hired amd trained an operation staff, to I -till the rlcility.
Implemented a Quality Assurance Project Plan and a routine performance monitoring plan for the l'acilit-y.
Provided the Executive Director and Board of "trustees ukith monthly pertOrmance reports detailing
9ucccsstlil improvements to water quality.
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Principal Scientist
Education
"O.B.A. Business Administration, t Iniversity of Central Florida. 2008
M,S, Fisheries Science, Louisiana State I-Iniversity, 1997
B.S, Iliolooical Science. Florida State 1, �ni ersity, 1994
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Registrations & Certifications
CIP (Cerfified Lake Professional)
Experience
Itidustry: 1995
Professional Affiliations
Florida LAe tManagenlent Society ,No American Lake Management Society, American Fisheries Society
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Jeremy Paris
Stq# Sciewist
Mr, 11'aris has live years of professional experience in the areas of wetland ecology and hiogeoche'llistrY,
five ) ears experience as a Staff scientist, and Five years of experience working in wetland, coastal, estuarine,
lllangrove' and lake environments-, and oil datasets obtained from those environments.
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Field Scientist, Monroe County Canal Master Plan, Monroe County, Florida. Pertbrined canal water
quality assessments for 111-1111CrOLIS Canals 1[111`01.lg1101_11[ the Florida Keys. Assessment included the collection of
physical and chemical parameters frorn each canal selected frilln the (.11S database. In addition to assessing
the physical and chemical parameters, determined which environmental permits would be required for
modifying the canal's StRICtUre. Completed canal surnrrlary reports Which OUtlillCd the field assessment
findings and recommendations for improving water quality within the canal systems.
Field Scientist, 9R-27L Runway Expansion, Broward County Aviation Department, Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. Providing ecological services and permit compliance monitoring for the expansion of the
T includedQR-271, runway at Ft. Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport (FLIL). Ecological services
illipicillentation and review of daily inspection reports ror compliance. Providing oversight of the Manatee
and Indigo Snake Protection'Tclucation Plan. Developed in environmental perinit matrix for the purpose of
trackin environmental regulatory requirements for the project.
Field Scientist, Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys, MacDill Air -force Base, Tampa, Florida.
Perf'ornied threatened and endangered species surveys for the Florida inclose and [)aid Cagle. 'file ecological
set -vices included migratory bird surveys within beach and coastal ecosysterns. Additional services included
nesting Surveys for bald eaole fledglings as well as the delineation of mangrove forests. Was responsible for
the identification of migratory birds.
Field Scientist, North Dade Middle School Development Project, Miami -Dade Public Schools, Miami,
Florida. Performed nesting Surveys for burrowing owls as part of the construction of a Miami -Dade County
PLIhliC School. Monitored active burrowing owl nests for burrowing juvenile development. Subsequent to
observing the maturation process and completion of the fledgling stage, coordinated with Florida Fish and
Wildlife Commission officers to obtain a permit for the collapsing ol"the burrow.
Field Scientist, ;BRCS Wetlands Recovery Program, Ilighlands County, Florida. Currently evaluating
the ecological benefits of the proposed hydrologic restoration. Project activities include completing a
wetland evaluation and ecological assessment ofthe properties.
Field Scientist, Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Ecological Services, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers - Jacksonville District/Hayward Baker, Inc, St. Lucia Waterway, Florida. Provided
ecological services in Coll ' jLIllCtiOlI with installation of subsurface barrier system during rehabilitation
of I lerbert I loover Dike, SUITOLInding Lake Okeechobee, in South Florida. Ecological services included
development and presentation of Environmental Protection Plan and Indigo Snake Protection;' I�ducation
Plan and ecological monitoring and initial Site SUINCNIS for threatened and endangered species, and for
migratory bird nests during, Construclion acti\ities. Responsible for identification of migratory birds and
endangered plant and animal species.
1-11-() ' ject Scientist, Miatui-Dade Expressway (MDX) Expansion, MIA, Miami -Dade County, Florida.
'IC Ill CORIance with the with the I'DOT Project Development and l"nvironment Manual (['D&1`1), delineated
afj(j ecologically Lisscsscd throwdl the t!nit'Orin Mitigation Assessment Method ([;'M/\M) the ecological
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hellefils of the IoQtlandS located within the transportation corridor. Performed an Endangered Species and
Biological 'Assessment of the 1,111111crous habitat features (i.e. canals. lakes, �qwtatcd s\oalcs) which exist
k\ ithin the proposed area for development. project activities also included reviewing the existing) SFW%,,,I[,)*,s
I'n0ronmentzil Resource Permit (f,'Rl-').
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Jeremy Paris (continued)
Staft'Scientist
Inspector/Field'Fechnician, Stormwater Compliance Services, Broward County Aviation Department,
131-()"ard County, Florida. Stortilwater compliance services for tenant facilities airport. Services included
sampling, permitting and facility inspections. Since 2009, has conducted the annual stormwater evaluations
or tenants. During inspections, reviews the tenants N PDES Multi -Sector 6jeneric Permits and Storniwater
Pollution prevention plans 1-61- collipliance with State and Federal storinwater regnilatiollS. Provides counsel
to tenants on the implementation of Best Management Practices. As part of the storinwater services contract,
also coordinates and COOCILICtS Stormwater sampling another airport. Prepared Annual Comprehensive iei isive Site
Evaluation Annual Report, Storrilwater Monitoring Report, including tables and figures, for the 2008, 2009,
and 2010 monitoring season.
Field Scientist, Wetland Determination and Assessment Report, S13A Communications, Doral,
Florida. Completed a wetland determination and evaluation report in response to a Miami Dade County
Department of Environmental Resources (DERM) citation prohibiting the installation of I cellular
Corn In Un ications tower. During the evaluation process, performed a Unified Mitigation Assessment
Method (U!`vlAivl) and Wetland Assessment Technique for Environmental Review (W.A.T.E.R) a: part of
the reporting requirements. Duties also included delineatin g the jurisdictional wetlands and coordinating
mitigation requirements with the Florida power and Light Wetlands Mitigation Bank.
Field Scientist, Florida Keys Overseas tleritage 'Frail Restorations, Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Monroe County, Florida. Developed pre -construction plans for the restoration
of three disturbed sites located within the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The plans were a
US t'ish and Wildlife requirement for the loss of wood '-at habitat as part of the trails project. Designed
the planting plan and required invasive species management plan. Will be providing biological monitoring
during the construction.
Field Scientist, State School QQQ-1 Wetland Maintenance and Monitoring, Oleta River Recreation
Area, Miami Dade County Public Schools, North Miami, Florida. Provided permitting and ecological
services required to obtain the permits to construct a school on a property that contains coastal wetlands
that we part of the Oleta River Recreation Area. Regularly met with regulators on -site to CIISLlre that permit
compliance was being achieved. During the construction of the school, performed routine inspections of
the silt tencing and construction fencing to verity, that the sediment control devices were being properly
maintained. As part of the SFWN/11) FlRR provided oversight of the installation of rip rap for the purpose
of slope stabilization within the conservation easement. During the re -vegetation of the inifigIation area.
supervised the installation of the planting plan and verified that the pl,'IFItS meet the and provided oversight
of the supervised the invasive species removal from vv ithin the Mangrove wetland and has since perforl-ned
SQ11li-I'AMILIal compliance Monitoring arid reporting. As Part of the monitoring and management plan,
performs Serni-annual Monitoring that includes flora and fZILIlla surveys.
Field Scientist, Miami -Dade Expressway (MDX) Expansion, ;Miami -Dade County, Florida. In
6ldofitiorl to delineating and assessing the ecological benefits of wetlands located vkidnn the proposed
�Irea of dQIclopinent, completed a (,)'MV0 and Weiland W.A. F.L.R issessinent as part of the reporting,
j%_,,q tt jj°ejjlejlts, Rcsponsibihties included performing a survey of ail specimen trees located within the project
houndaries. l"urthortnore, completed all 1-'nclangered Species and Biological Assessment of the numerous
IMNI'll, 6e�ItUrc°; O,e, canals, Jakes, veocjjted swales) which exist within the proposed area to)r development.
Project tICtivitieS also illClUded reviewing the existing SVWAJD LlIvironillental Resource Permit (LRP),
Education
M.S. \Vettand Lcolog,', 2005
Bachelor off"w, irotin ictital Science. plant Science. 200 1
Registra (ions & Certifications Experience
t,:SA(T',qiprw,ed Indk-,o Snake 'Monitor x%,ll:C: 2009
T SA('�Ippro\ed Bird - x1ollitor lndustry: 2007
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Stephen J. Hanks, PE, CFM, LEER AP
Senior Engineer
k1r, Stephen I larks serves as a Senior Engineer ovith AMEC. As Senior U'ngineer, N-Ir. I lanky is a valuable
I-eSOLII'Ce in a range of engineering services, including surface water modeling. water quality assessment,
and wetland and storillwater permitting Mr. Hanks has a portfolio of water resources engineering services
for Water Management Districts, county municipalities, and parks departments. As a Senior Fil-ineer, Mr.
I lanks' responsibilities illCILI(,Ie design and analysis, project accounting, technical writing, and field sampling.
Senior Engineer, Monroe County Canal CIS Update, Monroe County Engineering Services, Florida.
The project involved updating the GIS kbtabaSC to current standards to t'acilitate the development of at Canal
Management Master Plan. Activities completed included re -digitizing the canal features utilizing high
resolution aerial iningery incorporating water duality data. and impaired water body designations; as well
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determining N�ccd rack loading, implemented treatment technologies. and wastewater coverage for high
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priority canals. Also, a general cost estimate for tile implementation of treatment technologies throughout the
county vv as developed.
Senior Engineer, Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan - Phase 1, Monroe County
Engineering Services, Florida. The project involved phase I of creating a canal management illaster plan
throughout the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water quality improvement and selecting
appropriate cleanup options. Phase I developed the prioritization process and applied the process to a
select croup of previously identified canals with water quality problems. Conceptual remedial plans are
being prepared for several of the highest priority canals and funding sources identified to obtain funding
for implementation of the remedial plans. Responsible for providing GIS support and developing various
LIUC60 of the canal attributes to prioritize locations for the implementation of treatment technologies.
Senior Engineer, State Schools JA Ferguson & WR Thomas Pollution Control Structures, Miami
Dade County Public Schools, Florida. Responsible for the hydraulic evahlation, design, and construction
oversight of a pollution control structure to prevent the release of fuel Oil to surrounding surface water in
the event of breach of integrity of a stand-by diesel generator. Design components consisted of specifying
the capacity of the oil water separator, designing the collection components, and retrofitting the existing
storinwatersystein to provide retention ofa potential release,
Senior Engineer, tlydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling for an Early Site Permit, PSE&G, New Jersey.
Responsible for hydrologic lllodclillg using HEC-1-HOS and hydraulic modeling using IIEC-GeoRAS
software. Determined the Probable Maximum precipitation (PMP) storm event for a 13.000-square-mile
\oatershed and evaluated the corresponding Probable IvIaxin-iLlIll Flood (I)NIF) elevation. Additionally,
inundation mapping for over 500 river miles was perlortiled for the seismically induced t1lihlre of the nla�ior
reservoirs within the watershed, as well as the inundation resulting from the propagation of the hydraulic
surge associated with the probable Maximum I lurricane (PNI/Ili).
Senior Engineer, Dam Breach Inundation Mapping, Confidential Client, Kentucky. Responsible for
Jjbojj-atjjjc 11IO(jeling Losing 11FC-GeoRAS and Ill"C-RAS software to evaluate the potential inundation of
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tile surrouliding community resultin _4 From an embankment breach for nine coal power plant as]) ponds. 'I
ll,,draufic models were used to develop emergency response plans based on the projected inundation ofthe
e acwltwfl routes, as well as tile temporal prooression of the flood "a-ve, Additional anaksis was completed
€'or select generatingstations, where two-dimensional hydratdic analysis was completed using 2 soltware to detcrinine the potential impacts if fill Ilti-directional 11wk paths w%cre analyzed. file additional
analvsis 'also included tile cost -benefit determination 6or hazard nliti,,ating StrllCtUral modifications.
Senior Engineer, Jack Creek Hydrological Wetland Restoration, Southwest Florida Water
Management District, Florida. Responsible for hydrologic modeling usin- Vistial MODFLOW and SRAW
to CwAujte the potential benefits from various reliNdration alternatives for all inipacted wetland corlifiltinity
it, (,)(jjljo,ocst Florida, file model results were used to select the desired alternative. design the alternative to
n1o"el `site Constraints, alid prc,parc construction docunwnts.
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Senior Engineer
Project Engineer, Canal Conveyance Capacity Program, South Florida Water Management District,
Florida. Responsible tor hydraulic VoOdeliWy using I iFC-GcoRAS and HFC-RAS soft\aare for more
than 90 miles of conveyance canals. Hie hydraulic models vvere used to compare existing versus as -built
canal geometries and identify conveyance 'reductions associated with alterations in canal geometry. The
scope of services also included field reconnaissance, Surveying, digital terrain modeling, and protcssional
recommendations l6r dredging and bank repair.
Project Engineer, Bayfront Park Water Quality and Hydraulic Evaluation, Miami -Dade Parks
Department, Florida. Responsible for water quality assessment, hydraulic modeling J)UPSLIdnt to the
SFAVMD recommended method Of CLINVII evaluation, and preparation of the water quality assessment and
hydraulic evaluation reports. The scope of'services included hydraulic modeling of a three -acre tidal pool
and
nd tributary bay in three different operating Situations, water quality assessment of the area of study,
professional recOtninendations for design based on the results ofthe hydraulic Model.
Project
ject Engineer, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Industrial Activity Stormwater
Program, Broward County Aviation Department, Florida. Responsible for the evaluation ofstorniNvater
systern BMPs, assistance to airport tenants vvith H)EP NPDES rCgUlJtiO11S, and surface water quality
assessment to ensure integrity of'receiving bodies. Perfornied trend evaluations and suggestions for prograin
modifications. Further activities include the investigation into available stormwater system technologies,
evalmition of stornivvater master planning methodologies, and general client services.
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Project Engineer, Orange County Nutrient Reduction Study Orange County, Florida. Responsible
l'or the development of nutrient loading and reduction evaluation for management and protection of waters
of the Lipper Shingle Creek and Western Boggy Creek Basins. tipper Shingle Creek Basin includes four
vkatcrbodies: Lake Mann, Like Cane, Lake Catherine, and Clear Lake. Evaluation is to identify specific
areas within both basins where nutrient load rCdL1CtiO11S can be achieved, Evaluation \will also provide
watershed management and plans to achieve water quality improvements.
ProJect Engineer, State School TT -I Wetland Design, Miami Dade County Public Schools, Florida.
Responsible for the design of' a three acre preservation area, creation of a digital terrain model throt.q."11
AUtodesk Land Desktop, completion of cut and fill calculations. and the development of construction
documents.
Project Engineer, State School U-I Wetland Permitting, Miami Dade County Public Schools, Florida.
Responsible for taili/ing GIS information to coniplete spatial analysis, assistance with the completion of
the V`nvironniental Resources l)Qrrnit (FRP), radius of influence calculations for dewatering activities, and
'lie mitigation,
the preparation of bid drawings. I scope of set -vices included obtaining an LRP, wetlands rilitig 11
oversight Of&-HILICking ,And backfilling activities, and site Closure negotiations.
Education
B's. Land auid Wacr l"Ilgineering, I Inkersity of Florida, 2005
I f,,(jrologic Sciences. tJnivcrsi(y Of Florida, 2011
Re"istrat ions & Certifications Experience
llrol'essionai Engineer, I'lorida No. 722�3 VMFC: 2000
('ertifiod Hoodplain N/lanap:r Industry: 1-006
H-T'DAccredited Protcssional
(A,rtified Prolessional in Erosion & Sedirrient Control
('Qrtihed SC 1 , 1BA Diver
I IA/Wof)Ft� 40 1 lour
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