HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2008-061 Mellgren Planning Group Neighborhood Master Plans RESOLUTION NO. 2008-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE MELLGREN PLANNING GROUP, INC. TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLANS FOR COLLEGE GARDENS,
DANIA BEACH HEIGHTS AND SUN GARDEN ISLES, FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $145,975.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That that certain Agreement with the Mellgren Planning Group, Inc.,
attached in substantial form as Exhibit"A" is approved, in connection with the preparation of the
Neighborhood Master Plans for College Gardens, Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles and
the proper City officials are authorized to execute such Agreement for an amount not to exceed
$145,975.00.00.
Section 2. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make revisions
to such Agreement as are deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the City.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on April 8, 2008.
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC ALBERT C. JONE
CITY CLERK MAYOR—COMMI IONER
APPROVED AS TO F ND CORRECTNESS:
BY: IV
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CITY ATTORNEY
AGREEMENT
]'HIS lS AN AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") entered into on 2008.
between: THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, (the "City") and
THE MELLGREN PLANNING GROUP, INC.(the "Consultant").
In consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of which are acknowledged,the
parties agree as follows:
l. Scope of Services. The Consultant agrees to perform consultant services for the City
in accordance with the City "Request for Letters of Interest: Planning Consultant Services-
Neighborhood Master Plans for College Gardens, Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles, Bid
No. 07-020". and that the Consultant's Letter of Interest response dated September 7, 2007, to
include the scope of services described in Exhibit `B", entitled the "City of Dania Beach
Neighborhood Master Plans Work Program", all which are attached and made a part of this
Agreement by this reference. The Parties acknowledge and agree that services are to commence
upon vwritten or electronic authorization to proceed provided to Consultant from the City's project
manaeer, and that that date is the effective date and commencement date of the services.
2. Time to Complete. Consultant shall complete the work within twelve(12)months of
receiving authorization to proceed.
3. Subcontracts. It is expressly agreed by the parties, that the City shall approve in
advance in writing any other subconsultant and the fees to be paid them by Consultant prior to any
such subconsultant proceeding with any such work.
4. Payment for Services.
A. City agrees to pay Consultant for services provided by Consultant, as
described in Section 1, an agreed upon amount of$145,975.00. (the "Fee For Services"). The Fee
includes full payment, including all labor, overhead and other costs. No travel and meal costs are
reimbursable unless incurred outside of Miami-Dade,Broward and Palm Beach Counties,approved
in writing in advance by the City. Any such costs are payable at the City reimbursement rate.
B. Consultant shall submit its invoices in the format and with supporting
documentation as may be required by City.
C. City shall pay Consultant monthly for services rendered within thirty (30)
calendar days from date of approval of each of Consultant's invoices by the City Manager. If any
errors or omissions are discovered in any invoice, City will inform Consultant and request revised
copies of all such documents. If any disagreement arises as to payment of any portion of an invoice,
City agrees to pay all undisputed portions and the parties agree to cooperate by promptly conferring
to resolve the disputed portion.
D. Any invoice which is not timely paid as prescribed above will be subject to the
accrual of interest at the statutory rate prescribed by applicable Florida law.
5. Indemnification of City.
A. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City for all costs,losses
and expenses including,but not limited to,damages to persons or property including,but not limited
to,judgments and attorneys' fees arising out of the negligent acts, errors or omissions or the willful
misconduct of the Consultant,its agents,servants or employees in the performance of services under
this Agreement. If called upon by the City,the Consultant shall assume and defend not only itself,
but also the City,in connection with any suit or cause of action arising out of the foregoing,and such
defense shall be at no cost or expense whatsoever to the City. This indemnification does not extend
to acts of third parties who or which are wholly unrelated to Consultant. The covenants and
representations relating to this indemnification provision shall survive the term of this Agreement
and continue in full force and effect as to Consultant's responsibility to indemnify the City.
B. It is specifically understood and agreed that the consideration inuring to the
Consultant for the execution of this Agreement consists of the promises,payments,covenants,rights
and responsibilities contained in this Agreement.
C. The execution of this Agreement by the Consultant shall obligate the
Consultant to comply with the foregoing indemnification provision; however, the collateral
obligation of providing insurance must be also complied with as set forth below.
6. Insurance. Consultant shall provide,pay for and maintain in force at all times during
the term of this Agreement, such insurance, including professional liability insurance, Workers'
compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance as stated below:
A. Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of liability of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to assure the City of coverage of the
indemnification specified in this Agreement.
B. Workers' compensation insurance to apply for all employees in compliance
with the "Workers' Compensation Law" of the State of Florida and all
applicable federal laws, for the benefit of the Consultant's employees.
C. Comprehensive general liability insurance, including contractual, with
minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence,
combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability.
The City is to be included as an "additional insured" with respect to any
claims arising out of this Agreement.
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D. Automobile Liability with minimum limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit.
E. If Consultant hires a subconsultant for any portion of any work, then such
subconsultant shall provide general liability insurance with minimum limits
of liability of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
F. The Consultant shall provide the Risk Manager of the City Certificates of
Insurance for coverages and policies required by this Agreement. All
certificates shall state that the City shall be given thirty (30) days' advance
notice prior to expiration or cancellation of any policy. Such policies and
coverages shall not be affected by any other policy of insurance which the
City may carry in its own name. All certificates (of insurance) must clearly
identify the contract to which they pertain,including a brief description of the
subject matter of the contract.
7. Assignment of Agreement. It is understood and agreed by both parties that this
Agreement, in whole or in part, cannot be assigned, sublet or transferred by the Consultant without
the prior written consent of City. Violation of the terms of this paragraph shall constitute a breach of
Agreement by Consultant and City may,at its discretion,terminate this Agreement for cause and all
rights, title and interest of Consultant in this Agreement shall then cease and terminate.
8. Examination of Records. Consultant shall maintain books, records,documents and
other evidence directly pertinent to performance of work under this Agreement in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The Consultant shall also maintain the
financial information and data used by the Consultant in the preparation of support of any claim for
reimbursement for any out-of-pocket expense or cost. The City shall have access to such books,
records, documents and other evidence for inspection, audit and copying during normal business
hours. The Consultant will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. Audits
conducted under this section shall observe generally accepted auditing standards and established
procedures and guidelines of the City. The Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida
Statutes,may have application to records or documents pertaining to this Agreement and Consultant
acknowledges that such laws have possible application and agrees to comply with all such laws.
9. Termination.
A. Termination of Agreement for Convenience. It is expressly understood and
agreed that the City may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason or no reason at all by
giving the Consultant notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the principal
office of the Consultant, thirty (30) days in advance of the termination date. In the event that the
Agreement is terminated pursuant to this provision, the Consultant shall be entitled to be
compensated for the services rendered from the effective date of execution of the Agreement up to
the date of receipt of Notice of termination. Such compensation shall be based on the percentage of
work completed, as fairly and reasonably determined by City after conferring with Consultant.
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B. Termination of Agreement for Cause. If City elects to terminate the
Agreement for cause, City will provide Consultant five (5) days' advance written notice. If
Consultant promptly cures the matter giving rise to the cause within that time,this Agreement shall
continue. If not timely cured,the Agreement will stand terminated and the City will pay Consultant
for work completed less any costs, expenses and damages incurred by City as a result of such
termination. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the termination was not authorized
under the circumstances then the termination shall be deemed to be a termination for convenience.
10. Ownership of Documents. All correspondence, studies, data, analyses,documents,
instruments, applications, memorandums and the like, pursuant to this Agreement shall become
owned by and be the property of the City and the City shall consequently obtain ownership of them
by any statutory common law and other reserved rights, including copyright; however, such
documents are not intended or represented by Consultant to be suitable for reuse by City on
extensions of the work or on any other work or project. Any such reuse,modification or adaptation
of such document without written verification or permission by Consultant for the specific purpose
intended will be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant or to
Consultant's independent professional subconsultants. If City alters any such documents,City will
expressly acknowledge same so that no third party will be in doubt as to the creation or origination of
any such document.
11. Notices. Except as provided above,whenever either party desires to give notice to
the other, it must be given by written notice, sent by certified U.S. mail, with return receipt
requested,addressed to the party for whom it is intended,at the place last specified and the place for
giving of notice in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. For the present, the parties
designate the following as the respective persons and places for giving of notice:
City: Ivan Pato, City Manager
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
With a copy to: Thomas J. Ansbro, City Attorney
100 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Consultant: Michele C. Mellgren, President
The Mellgren Planning Group, Inc.
6555 Nova Drive, Suite 305
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
12. Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties agree that the jurisdiction for any legal action
arising out of or pertaining to this Agreement shall be the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial
Circuit in and for Broward County,Florida,or the federal District Court in the Southern District of
the United States. Each party further agrees that venue of any action to enforce this Agreement shall
be in Broward County, Florida.
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13. Governing Law. The parties agree that this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
14. Attorneys'Fees and Costs. If City or Consultant incurs any expense in enforcing the
terns of this Agreement, whether suit is brought or not, each party shall bear its own costs and
expenses including,but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
15. Headings. Headings in this document are for convenience of reference only and are
not to be considered in any interpretation of this Agreement.
16. Exhibits. Each exhibit referred to in this Agreement forms an essential part of this
Agreement. Each such exhibit is a part of this Agreement and each is incorporated by this reference.
17. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application of it to any person
or situation shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement,
and the application of such provisions to persons or situations other than those as to which it shall
have been held invalid or unenforceable,shall not be affected,shall continue in full force and effect,
and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18. All Prior Agreements Superseded. This document incorporates and includes all prior
negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements and understandings applicable to the
matters contained in this Agreement and the parties agree that there are no commitments,agreements
or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this
document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms of this Agreement shall be
predicated upon any prior representations or agreements,whether oral or written.
19. Consultant and its employees and agents shall be and remain independent contractors
and not employees of City with respect to all of the acts and services performed by and under the
terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not in any way be construed to create a partnership,
association or any other kind of joint undertaking, enterprise or venture between the parties to this
Agreement.
20. The Consultant understands and agrees that the City, during any fiscal year, is not
authorized to expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms,
involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure
during such fiscal year and that any contract,verbal or written,made in violation of this subsection is
null and void and that consequently, no money may be paid on such contract beyond such limits.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding one
(1)year,but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered
or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years. Consultant shall not proceed with services under
this Agreement without City's written verification that the funds necessary for Consultant
compensation and other necessary expenditures are budgeted and available within the appropriate
fiscal year budget. Written or electronic authorization to proceed provided to Consultant by City's
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project manager, as described in Section 1 above, shall serve as written verification that the
necessary funds are budgeted and available.
21. Consultant warrants and represents that no elected official,officer,agent or employee
of the City has a financial interest,directly or indirectly,in this Agreement or the compensation to be
paid under it and, further, that no City employee who acts in the City of Dania Beach as a
"purchasing agent"as defined in Chapter 112,Florida Statutes,nor any elected or appointed officer
of the City of Dania Beach,nor any spouse or child of such purchasing agent,employee or elected or
appointed officer, is a partner, officer, director or proprietor of the Consultant and, further, that no
such City employee,purchasing agent,City elected or appointed officer,or the spouse or child of any
of them, alone or in combination,has a material interest in the Consultant. Material interest means
direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent(5%)of the total assets or capital stock of the
Consultant.
22. Consultant shall comply with all federal, state and City laws applicable to the
Consultant services and specifically those covering Equal Opportunity Employment,the Americans
With Disabilities Act ("ADA") eligibility to perform services as specified in the Florida Public
Entity Crime law and the Florida Building Code. The Consultant is expected to fully comply with all
provisions of all laws and the City reserves the right to verify the Consultant's compliance with
them. Failure to comply with any laws will be grounds for termination of the Agreement for cause.
23. In the event of any conflict between any provisions of this Agreement and any
provision in any attached Exhibit, the parties agree that the provisions of this Agreement are
controlling (including, but not limited to, all terms and provisions governing compensation).
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IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING,the parties have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
CITY:
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
a Florida Municipal Corporation
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ATTEST:
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Exhibit "B"
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLANS
WORK PROGRAM
The Mellgren Planning Group(TMPG)will be preparing the master plans for the neighborhoods of
Sun Garden Isles, College Gardens and Dania Beach Heights. Broadly, TMPG will assess the
physical, social and economic indicators, identify opportunities and constraints, and then develop
short term and long term implementable strategies to improve the neighborhoods, along with
identifying possible funding sources to assist with plan implementation. The approach to the project
is as follows:
1. The initial phase of work will utilize U.S.Census data and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) to map the physical, social and economic indicators over time. Data that will be
quantified and mapped include population information (age, gender, marital status,
race/ethnicity and total population), housing data (age, tenure, value), and economic
information(population income,education level and employment status/type).We will map
this for 1980, 1990 and 2000 to observe trends over time and develop a real understanding of
how the neighborhoods are changing.We will also map these data for the balance of the City
and that portion of Hollywood that is contiguous to the neighborhoods to observe trends or,
conversely, unique characteristics. We will also coordinate with Dania Beach law
enforcement officials to map current crime statistics by location and type.
2. The second phase of work will be to review and thoroughly analyze both land use and zoning
within the neighborhoods. We will also review base maps of the neighborhoods for issues
such as lot size, access, circulation and right-of-way width.
3. The third phase of work will be meetings with city officials and community leaders.The first
purpose will be to review and validate all existing plans and studies (i.e.: UIRA, CPTED's,
etc). The second purpose will be to obtain a full understanding of projects or programs that
are in the process of commencing or otherwise being implemented or funded. This can be
considered a"status report" of the neighborhoods.
4. The next phase of work will be a field reconnaissance. TMPG will conduct a detailed visual
assessment of each neighborhood on a street by street basis.This task will occur over several
weeks,on different days,under different whether conditions and at different times of the day.
We will also visit the areas surrounding the community to determine their status and
potential impact on the subject neighborhoods.The purpose of the field reconnaissance is to
observe physical, social and economic indicators. We will also analyze existing uses
compared to future land use plan and zoning designations. Once we have catalogued and
analyzed our findings,we will ask each of the community leaders to accompany TMPG on an
additional field visit to each neighborhood to validate and discuss our observations. The
types of things that we observe on the field reconnaissance are numerous and all
encompassing.
Exhibit `B"
NMP Work Program
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5. At this juncture, we will hold a consensus building meeting with residents;three meetings,
one for each neighborhood. We will present our data and list of observations as a starting
point for discussion,and encourage residents to add to the list or remove items from it,and to
prioritize the issues in the order of importance. We will employ a "you speak, we listen"
format where we have a number of round tables for facilitated discussion. Each table will
have different groupings of issues, and participants rotate from table to table so that they
comment on all of the issues. This format is excellent for encouraging participation because
of the small group setting at each table.
6. After we have analyzed and summarized the results,we will have a community meeting with
all three neighborhoods together to review and discuss the results and obtain input on
possible solutions to investigate.
7. At this point we will have a full understanding the neighborhoods. We will then analyze all
of the issues, and identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to these
communities and identify a range of solutions to address the issues. All feasible solutions
will be considered, and funding sources will be identified.
8. The analysis and all feasible solutions will be presented at three citizen meetings; one for
each neighborhood. We will also present the solutions that we investigated or considered that
are not feasible so that the residents are fully informed about the solutions being considered.
This will be a consensus building meeting with the same format used in task 5 above.
9. This step will be a community meeting with all three neighborhoods to build consensus for
the solutions. Again, the format will be the facilitated"you speak, we listen" format.
10. The last step in preparing the neighborhood plans is to actually write the plan. It is
envisioned at this time that the document will be one document that addresses all three
neighborhoods as a whole where appropriate, but will also have three sections that address
each neighborhood individually, as applicable. The plan will document the citizen
participation process. It will contain the maps of indicators and a thorough discussion and
analysis of them. It will identify all of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
and analyze and discuss them. The plan will identify solutions or strategies, discuss the
implications of them,and identify whether they are short or long term.The plan will contain
implementation mechanisms that will identify potential funding sources and explain the steps
necessary for implementation.
11. The final steps of the project will be presentations of the plan to the City Commission.
Not enumerated but implicit to the project is ongoing dialogue with City staff, the Commission
liaison and community leaders.
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
LETTER OF INTEREST
PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES
NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLANS FOR COLLEGE GARDENS,
DANIA BEACH HEIGHTS, SUN GARDENS ISLES
BID #07-020
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
1. GENERAL: The following instructions are given to guide proposers in the preparation of their
proposals.
For general questions concerning the Letter of Interest (LOI), contact Lou Ann Cunningham in
the Community Development Office at 954-924-3645. For information of a technical nature,
contact Laurence Leeds, Community Development Department Director at 954-924-3640.
Such contact is to be for clarification purposes only. Material changes, if any, to the technical
specifications or bidding procedures shall only be transmitted by written addendum. No oral
communications shall be relied upon as changing, clarifying or interpreting any provision of
this LOI.
2. SCOPE OF WORK: The goal of this LOI is to select a firm that will prepare a Neighborhood
Master Plan for each of the following communities: College Gardens, Dania Beach Heights,
and Sun Gardens Isles. Each Master Plan shall include the following components:
a. Public Participation and Community Outreach.
b. Future Land Use, Zoning, Parking, and Design.
C. Public Facilities and Amenities.
d. Capital Improvements Plan for Public Facilities and Amenities (including identification
of available funding sources and implementation schedule).
3. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: The City, in its sole discretion, reserves
the right to accept or reject any proposal, in whole or in part, in the best interest of the City.
Proposals are subject to review, evaluation, and revision by the City.
4. SELECTION: The City will consider bidders to be responsive and responsible by providing
accurate information as delineated. (See Proposal Documents of this LOI Package).
Proposers must submit a letter detailing their qualifications and experience and price or cost
proposal/structure.
Proposers must submit at least five (5) references of other entities that have received similar
services. Current contact names and telephone numbers must be supplied.
Proposers must submit the Public Entities Crime Form and Non-Collusion Affidavit signed by
principals of respondents and dated prior to submission of the proposal.
5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Proposers shall be individuals, firms,
corporations, or other legal entities permitted by law to do business in the State of Florida and
shall possess the necessary experience and qualifications to perform the planning and
consulting services specified in this LOI, including any required registrations, certifications and
licenses applicable to their profession or business, if any, required by applicable law, ordinance
or regulation.
The successful proposer shall currently possess or be able to obtain Professional Liability
Insurance in the amount of S 1,000,000. The insurer must be licensed to do business in the State
of Florida and approved by the City.
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6. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Each Firm desiring consideration for this service shall
submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of its LOI, stating qualifications and relevant
experience. Multiple LOI's from one Firm are not acceptable and will result in rejection by the
City of all LOI's from that Firm.
The LOI shall, as a minimum, include the following information:
6.1 Business Structure: Provide description of the general capabilities of the proposer,
including information relating to total size and staffing (professional and clerical),
responsiveness to city staff, resources, and equipment.
6.2 Provide the resumes of all key personnel who shall be assigned to the project.
6.3 Relevant Experience: Describe experience on projects of similar nature, scope, and
duration, performed in a similar urban setting, along with evidence of satisfactory completion,
both on time and within budget, for the past five (5) years.
6.4 Lawsuits. Provide a listing of all lawsuits or proceedings involving the proposer within
the past five (5) years, including case name and number, court, nature of the action and
disposition or status.
6.5 Knowledge and demonstrated experience with principles of neighborhood planning,
especially in preparing land use, zoning, and design plans for residentially-based urban
neighborhoods.
6.6 Knowledge and demonstrated experience with preparing redevelopment plans for
residentially-based urban neighborhoods, including the preparation of financially feasible
Public Facility/Amenity Capital Improvement Plans.
6.7 Demonstrated experience with public outreach and community participation programs,
especially in terms of consensus building with neighborhood and civic associations as well as
residents.
6.8 Subconsultants that may be used on this project.
6.9 Experience and qualifications of project manager and key personnel.
6.10 Estimated cost and time for completion, inclusive of all meetings as stated in the scope
of services, including mailing and notification costs, document preparation, graphics and
renderings.
6.11 Copies of all licenses, certificates of competency or other documentation required by
federal, state or local laws, statutes or regulations required to perform the services described or
which demonstrate the proposer's competency to perform such services.
6.12 A statement that the proposer is an equal opportunity employer and that it does not and
will not discriminate against any person, employee or applicant for employment on account of
race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age or disability.
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All proposals must be signed by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the
proposer.
7. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES: All submissions will be evaluated based
on the information provided in the Letters of Interest. Evaluation criteria will include, but not
be limited to, background and experience of the Firm and staff to be assigned to the project and
experience of such staff with projects of a similar type and extent and in working with
neighborhood planning, community outreach and participation experience, references,
proposed cost, and any outstanding or pending lawsuits against the Finn. The City may select
for interview a short list of not less than three and not more than six applicants deemed to be
the most highly qualified from those Finns submitting Letters of Interest.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or parts of proposals, to waive any
informalities, technicalities or irregularities, to re-advertise for proposals, to request re-proposals or
clarifications, or take any similar actions that may be deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The
City reserves the right to negotiate a contract with any one or more responsive proposers.
8. POSTPONEMENT OF DATE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: The City reserves the right
to extend the date for the receipt of proposals and will give ample notice of any such
postponement to each prospective proposer.
9. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND OPENING: Sealed proposals must include one
(1) original and four (4) copies of the documents. Proposals must be received by the office of
the City Clerk at City Hall no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2007. Proposals
will be publicly opened at 2:15 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall.
Proposal packets must be sealed, addressed, and clearly marked: City of Dania Beach, City
Clerk's Office, "Neighborhood Master Plans", 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach,
Florida 33004.
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SCOPE OF PROPOSAL: PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES
The City of Dania Beach invites qualified Planning Firms and persons to submit a Letter of Interest
(LOI) setting forth the proposer's qualifications for providing the following professional planning and
consulting services: Preparation of Neighborhood Master Plans for College Gardens, Dania Beach
Heights, and Sungarden Isles. It is anticipated that the project work will include the following, without
limitation, for each of the neighborhood planning areas.
1. Examination and review of current zoning regulations (including but not limited to density, lot,
yard, open space, parking), City Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Plan Map, Urban Infill
and Redevelopment Area Plan (2003), and applicable Neighborhood CPTED Plans.
2. Examination and review of neighborhood development patterns and trends, including but not
limited to, off-street parking demand and supply (public and private property).
3. Examination and review of public infrastructure, including parks, open space, street layout,
swale areas, drainage, water, and sewer (Water, sewer, and drainage data to be provided to
consultant by the City's Public Services Department).
4. Meetings with city staff to discuss Items 1 — 3 and to review draft neighborhood plans (four
meetings).
5. Meetings with homeowner associations, civic groups, and residents to obtain input regarding
neighborhood planning, zoning, design and neighborhood amenities (six evening meetings).
6. Presentation and appearance before the Planning and Zoning Board (one evening meeting).
7. Presentations and appearances before the City Commission(three evening meetings).
8. Identification of currently available funding sources, including grants, necessary to implement
selected Public Facilities and Amenities for each neighborhood.
9. Preparation of a "financially feasible" Capital Improvement Plan Implementation Schedule for
each neighborhood.
10. Preparation of neighborhood plan map, including but not limited to, future land uses, density
and intensity of development, building type/design, and location/type of proposed public
facilities or amenities.
11. Deliverables to include 20 hard copies and 1 digital copy of each Neighborhood master plan.
12. For all meetings and presentations, Consultant shall provide first class mailed notice to all
property owners of record within the neighborhood study areas and homeowner, civic, and
neighborhood associations and groups identified by the City. City shall provide consultant
mailing list (electronic format) for each neighborhood and blank envelopes. Consultant shall
prepare notices,provide postage, and mail notices 15 days before each meeting or presentation.
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PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
1. Sworn Statement Regarding Public Entity Crimes
2. Non-Collusion Affidavit
3. References
4. Attachments as described in Submittal Requirements(#6) section of this LOI.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA
Sworn Statement Under Section §287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes
Florida Statutes on Public Entity Crimes
(This form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or other officer authorized to administer
oaths.)
1. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid, Proposal or Contract Name or No.
2. This sworn statement is submitted by:
(name of entity submitting sworn statement)
its business address is:
Federal Identification Number
(FEIN) is:
(if applicable)
Social Security Number:
(if the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn
statement)
3. My name is:
(PRINT NAME of individual signing this document)
and my relationship to the entity is:
(President, General Partner, etc. as applicable)
4. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in §287.133(1)(g), of the Florida Statutes
means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to
the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of
any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for
goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of
any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion,
racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
5. I understand that "convicted" or 'conviction" as defined in Paragraph §287.-133(1)(b), of the
Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or
without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges
brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non jury
trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (also known as "No Contest').
6. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph §287.133(1)(a), of the Florida Statutes
means:
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(a) A predecessor or successor of a person or a corporation convicted of a public entity
crime; or
(b) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of
the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate"
includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees,
members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership
by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a
pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an
arm's length agreement, shall be a prima-facie case that one person controls another
person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been
convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be
considered an affiliate.
7. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph §287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means
any natural person or any entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States
with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on
contracts let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with
a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners,
shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.
8. Based on information and belief, the statement which that I have marked below is true in relation to
the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Please indicate which statement applies):
Neither the entity submitting the swom statement, nor any officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who are active in management of the
entity nor any affiliate of the entity have been charged with and convicted of a public entity
crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of the officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who are active in
management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989 and
(Please now indicate which additional statement below applies):
There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a hearing officer
of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by
the hearing officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted vendor list.
(Please attach a copy of the final order)
The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted list. There has been a
subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of
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Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the hearing officer determined that
it was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted vendor
list. (Please attach a copy of the final order)
The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted vendor list. (Please
describe any action taken by or pending with the Florida Department of General
Services)
PRINTED NAME DATE
Signature (of person who
first appears above)
STATE OF )
ss:
COUNTY OF )
Sworn to and subscribed before me on 200 by
who (check one) [ ] is personally known to me or [ ] has produced
as identification.
Notary Public, State of
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires:
(Seal)
END OF PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES STATEMENT
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned Bidder/Proposer has not divulged to, discussed or compared his/her/its Bid /Proposal
with any other Bidders/Proposers and has not colluded with any other Bidder/Proposer or parties to
this Bid/Proposal whatsoever.
Name of City Project:
Name of Bidder/Proposer
Signature
Name (PRINT)
Title
Date
Witness my hand and official notary seal/stamp on the day and year written below.
STATE OF FLORIDA )
ss:
COUNTY OF )
Sworn to and subscribed before me on 200 , by who (check
one) [ ] is personally known to me or[ ] has produced as
identification.
Notary Public, State of Florida
My commission expires:
(Seal)
END OF NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
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REFERENCES
The following is a list of at least five (5) references from entities for which Proposer has provided
similar services in the past five years:
Name of Firm, City, County, or Agency:
Address:
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Name of Firm, City, County, or Agency:
Address:
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Name of Firm, City, County, or Agency:
Address:
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Name of Firm, City, County, or Agency:
Address:
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Name of Firm, City, County, or Agency:
Address:
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Additional References may be attached and are encouraged.
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1 LETTER OF INTEREST
1 Planning Consultant Services
Neighborhood Master Plans For College Gardens,
' Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles
City of Dania Beach Community Development Department
September 7, 2007
Bid: 07-020
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6555 Nova Drive
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
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100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Re: Bid #07-020
Neighborhood Master Plans
' Dear Mr. Leeds and Other City Officials:
I am pleased to submit this response to your request for letters of interest for
planning and consultant services to develop neighborhood master plans for College
Gardens, Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles.
' We are a professional planning, zoning and land use consulting company that has
successfully undertaken the services that you seek in the referenced bid. Our firm is
largely based upon providing excellent service to local governments. As principal of
' the company, I am actively involved in our projects and have adopted a company
philosophy of maintaining "a personal commitment to professional excellence". As a
result, I invite your attention to the list of references we have provided and
encourage you to contact any or all of these government agencies as references for
the quality of service that we provide, not only in terms of communication and final
work product, but also in terms of completing projects on time and within budget.
For this project, we have teamed with Rhon Emest-Jones Consulting Engineers,
Inc. and Mary Means & Associates. These firms have extensive experience in traffic
planning and capital improvement project analysis, and generating community
participation, respectively.
Among the key team members from my staff is Jeff Katims, AICP, senior associate.
Jeff will take the lead on this project, and I will serve in a consulting capacity to him,
analyzing current zoning and land use and proposing capital improvement projects
' based on community input. As part of our professional experience, both Jeff and I
have worked in management capacities in local government planning departments.
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consultants. So, we know and appreciate your expectations.
When you review our project references, you will also note that we have prepared
neighborhood and regional master plans for other local governments. Our
t experience with these projects, in addition to our professional experience as staff
planners, underscores our understanding of the importance of constant
communication and feedback in order to deliver a work product that reflects the
needs of the community at every level.
In summary, we have the experience that will serve you best. We are a local firm
' headquartered in Broward County, making us easily accessible and knowledgeable
on local issues that your City faces. We would very much appreciate the opportunity
' to meet with you and further discuss how we can provide the services that you
need.
' Very truly yours,
' Michele C. Mellgren, AICP
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Project Overview, 1
6.1 Business Structure 2
6.2 Resumes of Key Personnel Assigned to the Project 3
1 6.3 Relevant Experience 6
6.4 Lawsuits 7
1 6.5 Experience With Principles of Neighborhood Planning 8
6.6 Knowledge and Demonstrated Experience With Preparing Redevelopment Plans 10
1 6.7 Demonstrated Experience With Public Outreach 11
6.8 Subconsuhanis 12
1 6.9 Experience of Project Manager and Key Personnel 16
1 6.10 Estimated Costs and Completion Time 22
6.11 Licenses 23
1 6.12 EDE Statement 25
APPENDIX
1 Sworn Statement Under Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes-Florida Statutes on Public Entity Crimes
Non-collusion Affidavit
1 References
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MICHELEMELLGREN&ASSOCIATES
Project Overview
' The City of Dania Beach desires to have a neighborhood master plan developed for three of its older neighbor-
hoods-College Gardens, Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles. The city seeks to identify potential capital
improvements that correspond with the neighborhoods'needs,as well as identify property for future residential and
commercial land uses, plan for future parking and traffic flow, and develop landscape design plans for residential,
commercial and public uses.
' The team of Michele Mellgren & Associates, Rhon Ernest-Jones Consulting Engineers, Inc., and Mary Means &
Associates have in-depth experience and expertise in neighborhood planning, land use analysis,zoning code con-
formity,zoning code writing, economic analysis and community visioning.
We successfully mobilize active community participation through direct mail,including churches,community groups
and homeowner associations to identify and take ownership of needed neighborhood improvements.
Based on community comments and working in conjunction with the city's planning department, we analyze ex-
isting land uses and zoning and develop a plan to modify uses and zoning to conform with the neighborhoods'
practical goals and recommendations.
Our team will inventory and determine the qualify of the existing public facilities in the neighborhoods, and develop
a plan for improvements,additions and modifications to those facilities. In addition,we will identify areas where ad-
ditional public facilities and amenities can be located that will compliment and enhance the appearance and serve
the needs of the current and future residents of the three neighborhoods.
' Drawing on our land planning and engineering experience,we will determine a capital cost to each of the proposed
public facilities and amenities, identify possible funding sources to support possible land or right-of-way acquisition
and the expected maintenance costs of the services and amenities, and develop a proposed timeline based on
funding availability for implementing the capital improvements.
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES 6.1
1 Business Structure
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Corporate Status
1 Established in 1998 as a Florida corporation, Michele Mellgren &Associates, Inc., is owned by Michele
Mellgren, AICP, President.
1 Florida Corp. Registration: P98000089421
FEI Number: 650873541
Contacts
Address: 6555 Nova Drive
Suite 305
1 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Telephone: 954.475.3070
' FAX: 954.475.9550
websfte: wwvv.mmaplanning.com
' President: Michele Mellgren
micheleOmmaplanning.com
' Sr. Associate: Jeff Katims
jell@mmaplanning.com
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES 6.2
Key Personnel Assigned To Project
MICHELE MELLGREN &ASSOCIATES
Since 1998, Michele Mellgren &Associates has helped communities gain control over a number of complex land
use issues such as rapid growth, changes in community character, loss of open space, gentrification, affordable
housing, redevelopment and infill, economic and community development. The firm currently employs 14 profes-
sionals, including GIS and mapping experts, and support staff. All of our professional planners have master's de-
grees in urban and regional planning from planning programs accredited by the American Planning Association,
Michele Mellgren,AICP
Principal
' Ms. Mellgren has extensive experience in all phases of planning, zoning and land use matters, providing services
to a number of local governments and private clients. Her experience includes undertaking land use plan amend-
ments;rezonings;variances; redevelopment plan preparation; development research; economic impact and hous-
ng analysis; zoning code and land development code preparation, interpretation and application; and, providing
expert witness testimony. She has provided expert witness testimony in more than 500 public hearings and has
also qualified as an expert witness in circuit court.She also serves as the planning and zoning official for the Town
of Southwest Ranches, Florida.
' Ms. Mellgren worked from 1994 to 1998 for the Town of Davie,where she was the director of development services
and was responsible for preparing and administering the comprehensive plan, the zoning code and land develop-
ment regulations. From 1989 to 1994 she worked for the City of Fort Lauderdale as development programs man-
ager. Before joining the public sector in Florida, Ms. Mellgren served in the private sector in the Washington, D.C.,
area from 1985 until 1989,working for Dewberry&Davis,and for Winchester Land,a land development and home
building subsidiary of the Weyerhaeuser Company
Michele Mellgren, AICP, holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning from The George Washington
University, in Washington, D.C., and a is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners,American Plan-
ning Association, and Florida and Broward County American Planning Association.Her recognitions include invited
member of the Florida Department of Community Affairs Evaluation and Technical Advisory Committee (2004),
' professional leadership to Fort Lauderdale's planning department(2001), and Habitat for Humanity Harmony Village
Certificate of Appreciation(1996).
Jeff Katims,AICP
Senior Associate
Mr. Katims has more than 14 years of public and private sector experience in urban planning,zoning and land use,
including providing expert witness testimony. He undertakes land use plan amendments; rezonings; variances;
' development research;zoning code and land development code preparation, interpretation and application; and,
providing expert witness testimony. He also serves as the assistant planning and zoning official for the Town of
Southwest Ranches, Florida, including serving as the town's expert witness in quasi-judicial land use matters, as
necessary.
Mr. Katims worked from 1996 to 2001 for the Town of Davie, where he ultimately served as the planning and zoning
manager. From 1993 to 1996 Mr. Katims worked for the City of Hallandale Beach as an associate planner. From
1991 to 1993, Mr.Katims provided professional planning services to the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission in
Albany,Georgia,administering multiple city and county zoning and subdivision regulations; analyzed land develop-
ment applications;and, prepared and implemented the county's first ADA para-transit plan.
Jeff Katims, AICP, holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning from the Florida State University. He
completed the Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Academy for the New Urbanism, Form-based Codes Institute. He is
a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners,American Planning Association, and Florida and Broward
County American Planning Association,and is certified eligible for Group 13.6 work by FDOT.
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Peter S.Dokochitz,III,AICP
Senior Associate
Mr. Dokuchitz prepares EARs, land use amendments, rezoning applications, and develops site plans. Prior to
Mil he was the principal planner for the City of Plantation,where he oversaw the management of Federal(CDBG/
HOME)and State Housing Initiative Partnership(SHIP)grant funds. While at Plantation he helped the community
redevelopment agency to secure funding primarily through CDBG program funds for infrastructure improvements
and landscape enhancements. He was instrumental in processing a land use amendment to create a local activ-
ity center land use to allow a mix of uses to directly benefit the future economic health of the Plantation Gateway
Devebpmeni District.
Mr.Dokuchitz earned his master's degree in urban and regional design from Florida Atlantic University.He is a mem-
ber of the American Institute of Certified Planners,American Planning Association,and Florida and Broward County
American Planning Association.
' Swad Meshram,AICP,FITP
Associate Planner
Ms. Meshram works on a variety of projects including EAR-based amendments,land-use amendments and several
site design projects.She also has experience working on rezoning,amendments to Developments of Regional Im-
pact(DRI), annual reports for DRIs and due diligence reports.
In addition to design, she has used GIS to conduct spatial and visual analyses to recommend road alignments,
infrastructure alignments based on visibility,and disaster mitigation plans for several communities. Her skills also in-
clude preparing graphics depicting processes,alternatives and impacts in easy to understand,static and animated,
visuals for public padicipation programs.
Ms. Meshram, AICP, FITP, holds a master's degree in environmental planning from Arizona State University. She
is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners,American Planning Association, and Florida American
Planning Association.
G.Sasha Forbes
' Associate
Ms. Forbes is an expert in community development and the affordable housing sector.Ms. Forbes has implemented
an impact fee assistance program and executed SHIP disaster strategies to provide financial relief for families whose
' homes were affected by Hurricane Francis, Ms. Forbes has updated local housing assistance plans, surveyed
and created lender guidelines,coordinated community activities,assisted in research for land use amendment ap-
plications and created a development of regional impact database. While working with the South Florida Regional
Planning Council and the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Ms. Forbes assisted with community visioning charettes for
the Town of Davie and the City of Plantation. Ms. Forbes organizes community-visioning workshops and manages
and prepares state-mandated evaluation and appraisal reports and EAR-based amendments. She undertakes the
affordable housing needs assessment and housing inventory data required for comprehensive plan updates. Ms.
Forbes holds a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Florida.
Travis Schenk
Associate
Mr.Schenk assists in the preparation of EARS for various cities,and updates zoning codes for Florida municipalities.
' As part of the ongoing planning services that the firm provides for the Town of Southwest Ranches, he prepares
public hearing items for town council meetings that include variances,plats and site plans.He is also responsible for
responding to general questions from the public regarding zoning requirements, and reviews building permit appli-
cations for compliance with the zoning code.Travis Schenk holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning
from Florida Atlantic University.
Travis Minch
' Associate and North Florida Manager
Mr. Minch prepares EARS, EAR-based amendments, comprehensive plan and land use plan map amendments,
rezonings,plats,variances,site plans,code rewrites and general research.He has also served as a principal planner
for local governments on an interim basis.Travis Minch holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning from
Florida Atlantic University and a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Central Florida.
Prior to joining Michele Mellgren&Associates, Mr,Minch lived and worked in the Orlando area for five years.
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' Josh Ooyman
Associate
Mr. Ooyman provides full GIS and mapping services, and prepares EAR-based amendments. He has assisted lo-
cal governments and businesses to create solutions to urban and regional planning issues through GIS analysis
and map generation. He has also served in the capacity of urban planning research assistant, undertaking data
research for spatial planning on housing rental costs and population; evaluating comprehensive plans with a focus
on economic policies,demographics. Mr. Ooyman earned his master's degree in urban and regional planning from
' Florida Atlantic University.
Dawn B.Teetsel
' Associate
Ms.Teetsel provides current and long-range planning solutions, interprets zoning regulations for clients, conducts
public meetings and presentations, and provides site plan and building permit review for consistency with land
development regulations, technical review of development proposals, and all phases of comprehensive planning,
' including EARS and FAR-based amendments. Ms.Teetsel earned her bachelor's degree in urban and regional plan-
ning from Florida Atlantic University, and will complete her master's in December 2007.
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES 6.3
Relevant Experience
The following projects were undertaken and successfully completed to the satisfaction of our clients by Michele
Mellgren &Associates since 2002.All of the projects were completed on time and within the terms and conditions
' of the contract with the respective municipal clients. References are available.
Current Projects
City of Pinellas Park,FL: Prepare zoning regulations
Miami Shores Village, FL: Prepare zoning code regulations
City of Oakland Park FL: Analyze current neighborhood appearance and land use compatibility
issues in order to prepare zoning code and land development
regulations
2007
Town of Davie, FL: Prepared Regional Activity Center zoning and land development
regulations
' Tamarac, FL: EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
North Miami, FL: EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Plantation, FL: EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
' 2006
Town of Southwest Ranches, FL: Prepared revisions to the unified zoning and land development
regulations
Miami Shores Village, FL: EAR Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Wilton Manors, FL: Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan
Pompano Beach, FL: Federal Highway Corridor Study
Lighthouse Point: Federal Highway Corridor Study
' 2005
Southwest Ranches,FL: Analysis of the Affordable Housing
Plantation, Florida: Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan
' 2004
Town of Southwest Ranches. FL: Prepared unified zoning and land development regulations
Plantation, FL: Local Activity Center(LAC)Land Use Plan Amendment
' 2003
City of Wilton Manors. FL: Prepared unified zoning and land development regulations
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. FL Prepare unified zoning and land development regulations
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES 6.4
Lawsuits
' Michele Mellgren&Associates has not been involved in nor is it a party to any lawsuits or proceedings during the
past five years.
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MICHELE MELLG%W&ASSOCIATES 6.6
Knowledge & Experience
' PRINCIPLES OF NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
' Neighborhood planning is initiated by the neighborhood's residents, the community's elected representatives and
the city's planning staff. As consultants, Michele Mellgren &Associates will assist the planning staff to facilitate
neighborhood participation in College Gardens, Dania Beach Heights and Sun Garden Isles, helping to get many
people and perspectives involved in the neighborhood planning process. Michele Mellgren&Associates will act as
an enabler and facilitator for the neighborhood stakeholders to identify and prioritize problems, needs and concerns
as they see them, as well as potential solutions and unrecognized opportunities. MMA will help the neighborhood
articulate and prioritize these things,as well as the development of various strategies for addressing the above.
' Why is neighborhood involvement important?Neighborhoods are the building blocks of communities. Planning at
the neighborhood level is democratic governance at its most fundamental and effective form. Without the involve-
ment of residents, business owners and community organizations(ex: places of worship), well-intentioned capital
improvements,policy changes and regulations may not reflect the neighborhood's collective perception of its needs
and priorities,and are less likely to be embraced by the neighborhood.
Moreover, in the absence of an inclusive neighborhood planning process, the City misses a major opportunity to
demonstrate to its citizens that they have the collective power to affect positive change; to empower its citizens to
care for their neighborhoods and take initiative for their betterment;to learn from their residents,; organizations and
business owners;and, ultimately better serve all of these entities.
' As a result of a successful neighborhood planning process, which MMA defines as being an ongoing process
through establishment or reinforcement of permanent neighborhood organizations, neighborhoods may better be
' able to organize and mobilize after having some successes at affecting change, a heightened recognition of com-
mon interests, and an organizational structure and level of communication both with the City and each other that
didn't previously exist.
' Elements of the Plan
Land Use and Zoning
' A land use plan proposes the future distribution, location, and variety of land uses and open spaces in neighbor-
hoods and on their periphery. land uses include residential, retail, office, industry, open space, and recreation
space.The plan serves as a tool for preserving,strengthening and revitalizing a neighborhood through compatibility
of land uses and the development form they take,and improving community appearance. Recommendations may
' include changes in such regulations as commercial and recreational vehicle parking, accessory uses and buildings,
landscaping, buffering and screening requirements, building mass, height and/or orientation standards, and other
site and building standards intended to improve compatibility, meet community needs for services and amenities,
and enhance overall neighborhood livability.
Transportation
Transportation and mobility issues are vitally important to neighborhoods. The different transportation systems
' within the neighborhood - sidewalks, roads, public transit routes, bicycle lanes. pedestrian paths and open space
or parks - should be examined and discussed through out the process. Planners should determine how these
transportation routes function within the neighborhood, as well as how they connect to the rest of the city. The
neighborhood plan can recommend improvements to existing parks or the creation of new neighborhood parks and
' other recreational amenities.
Infrastructure
' This portion of the plan addresses needs for drainage,sidewalks,recreational facilities,fighting,access,and parking
and results in recommendations for capital improvements to be prioritized and which may be funded in a variety
of ways,to be identified in the plan.
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES 6.5
' Neighborhood Design Guidelines
The neighborhood design guidelines are guides for building rehabilitation and new construction, suggesting ways
' buildings can harmonize with and enhance their surroundings.The guidelines are not intended to limit development
or innovation within the neighborhood planning area, but rather, serve as suggestions that offer architectural direc-
tion to property owners and builders.Following the suggestions of the Neighborhood Guidelines is often voluntary.
' Format
The main body of the Neighborhood Plan is made up of Goals, Objectives, and Recommendations, each element
being more specific than the one preceding it.
' Goals: At the beginning, stakeholders and planners brainstorm broad goals for the future of the community. These
should encapsulate the desired outcomes of the neighborhood plan, and should be expressed as general state-
ments.An example goal: Enhance and preserve existing open space, parks, and the natural environment.
' Objectives: The plan's objectives provide details about the goals of the plan. When possible, these statements
should be expressed in measurable temps. An example objective: Increase and preserve green space—pocket
parks/neighborhood greens, public rights-of-way,etc.—in areas where it is needed and desired.
Recommendations: Recommendations should be as specific as possible. An example of a recommendation that
clearly states an action required to implement the objective of increasing and preserving greenspace could be the
development of linear parks along the Dania Cut-off canal.
Toward the end of the process, stakeholders will be asked to prioritize action items. This is very important when
there are several expansive action items such as building a new public pool or greatly expanding the sidewalk net-
work.By establishing priorities, a neighborhood can help frame decisions in terms of what should take place first.
Understanding What the Recommendations Will Cost
' Michele Mellgren&Associates develops capital cost estimates and identifies possible federal, state and local fund-
ing sources prior to the plan's presentation to the planning commission and city council.
Cost estimates play a role in the city council's decision to adopt a plan, but more than anything,cost estimates
de-termine what is and what is not done once a plan is adopted. Priority rankings direct city departments and neighbor-
hood stakeholders where to focus their energy, but funding limitations are sometimes insurmountable, particularly
during this period of tax rollback.Being flexible and creating practical alternatives are two of the surest ways to see
a neighborhood plan come to life,since city resources are always in flux. In order for a neighborhood to achieve its
' goals in the fastest amount of time possible,stakeholders and planners should look for creative alternatives to big
ticket items.
Neighborhood Review
Neighborhood plans should be thoroughly reviewed and endorsed by members of the community.There are numer-
ous opportunities for members of the neighborhood to voice their opinions and thoughts throughout the process.
Dialogue will occur during neighborhood meetings and public hearings. Michele Mellgren&Associates will organize
and facill neighborhood meetings to receive comments on the neighborhood plan. It will notify residents of pub-
lic meetings through direct mail.
City Staff Review
Michele Mellgren &Associates, waking in conjunction with city staff from various city departments develop cost
estimates for the plan's recommendations—especially those that are costly to implement.They also review recom-
mendations for feasibility.All recommendations will be included in the final draft of the neighborhood plan.
Michele Mellgren&Associates evaluates the recommendations consistency with adopted city policies and regula-
tions and recommends amendments to the comprehensive plan(including Capital Improvement Element)and land
' development regulations,as appropriate.The final draft of a neighborhood plan might be revised following city staff
review.
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' Planning Board Review
Once Dania Beach city staff has reviewed the neighborhood plan and the necessary changes have been made,the
' plan is ready to be reviewed by the city planning board. Michele Mellgren&Associates will make a formal presenta-
tion of the plan and its recommendations. Regulatory recommendations may be in ordinance format at this time if
desired by the City. Michele Mellgren&Associates will consider public comment and planning board recommenda-
tions,which we will help formulate and articulate.
' Adoption by City Commission
Once it receives a recommendation from the planning board, the neighborhood plan and recommendations will
' be presented by Michele Mellgren &Associates and the city planning staff to Dania Beach City Commission for
adoption. The plan's recommendations will include a specific schedule of implementation,providing the city with a
step-by-step action plan.
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Knowledge & Experience
PREPARING DEVELOPMENT PLANS
' Michele Mellgren&Associates has extensive experience preparing development plans, and Rhon Ernest-Jones
Consulting Engineers is a recognized leader in transportation planning.With Mary Means&Associates, we offer
a strong combination of resources to facilitate community,involvement and input, analysis of existing land uses,
recommendations for potential land uses, and presentation development.
' Our expertise in the neighborhood master and small-area development plan preparation, as well as plans for
redevelopment and housing have helped rapidly growing and gentrifying municipalities gain control over current
development issues,and create long-range plans for future growth and development.
' Our community outreach and visioning workshops have enabled fractured communities to achieve consensus on
current and future development and crave forward with community development and redevelopment.
' Michele Meligren&Associates has successfully provided governments with:
• Zoning code and land development regulation writing and evaluation that provides an understanding of
the impact of current and future regulations on stimulating mixed uses,preserving open space and envi-
ronmentaly,sensitive areas,providing a choice of housing types and transportation modes, and making
the development review process more predictable.
• Public participation and consensus building to Involve citizens in developing a vision for the community's
future.
' • Corridor studies that plan for the revitalization of blighted and underperforming business districts to
promote community identity, and by incorporating transit oriented developments and roadway improve-
ments.
• Evaluation and appraisal reports that help successfully address major community land use planning
issues through evaluation of their comprehensive plan. Our clients have included the Village of Miami
Shores, and the cities of Parkland, North Miami Beach, Sunrise and Tamarac.
0 Development review-the implementation aspect of the planning process where the policies, land uses,
zoning activities and design guidelines are joined to ordinance requirements, private market development
proposals, and professional land-planning practices.
For example, in the Town of Southwest Ranches, FL,we were retained to write the town's unified land develop-
ment and zoning codes. (We also serve as its outsourced planning and zoning department.)Community involve-
ment and consensus building was one of the biggest challenges throughout the unified land development and
zoning code process because,until incorporation,the Ranches was loosely regulated and largely ignored by the
county.The area Incorporated to stop encroaching urbanization and to preserve its rural lifestyle.Educating the
t community about the importance of some regulations was key to our success.Our approach was to make sure
that citizens understood that regulating some of their"freedom to"do certain things would ultimately protect them
from the"freedom from"overbearing and inappropriate development patterns.We conducted community meet-
ings,organized citizen committees to evaluate proposed zoning codes, reviewed and explained the possible out-
, comes of decisions to citizens,and produced a final draft that was adopted by a newly constituted Town Council.
In North Miami Beach,we used computer animation to help the community residents visualize how redevelop-
ment of a downtown area would appear in the future, and presented the city's government with visual options for
' height and density. Our community involvement process allowed neighborhood residents to comment on and
to develop consensus on a new land use plan,and to proceed with rezoning certain areas to encourage higher
Intensity commercial and denser residential development, while protecting the surrounding area's single-family
neighborhoods.
l ' A member of our team, Rhon Ernest-Jones Consulting Engineers,wrote the City of Dania Beach Redevelop-
ment Plan,wherein they conducted community visioning meetings, identifying redevelopment issues,developing
a conceptual sector plan,and drafting the text of the redevelopment plan.The firm also worked for the Town of
' Miami Lakes to develop a comprehensive cost/benefit study of annexation key issues, including an increase in
cost to provide municipal services,land use issues, projected ad valorem tax revenues,service provider analysis,
and necessary Comprehensive Plan amendments.it also has worked on comprehensive plan amendments for
the City of Sebastian, Marco Island,Glades County, and others.
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Public Outreach
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS
The Michele Mellgren and Associates team has extensive experience in successfully mobilizing community involve-
ment in neighborhood planning and consensus building, including:
• Albany-Dougherty Paratransit Plan(ADA compliance). Jeff Katims coordinated a public participation campaign
' as required under Federal law,to involve the disabled community in the creation of the City/County paratransit
plan.
• Hallandale Beach Fashion Row Plan -business association
' • Davie: RAC, Employment Center, Estate Res. LUPA initiatives
• Davie Griffin Corridor Plan and Regulations -consensus building
• Rural Character Preservation outreach
• Wilton Manors sign code business outreach - business associations
• TSWR code revision outreach -consensus building
' • North Miami outreach -consensus building
• Oakland Park outreach -consensus building
• Developer-sponsored HOA outreach for Centex
' Mary Means&Associates has the following experience in mobilizing community involvement:
Hiawatha LAT Station Designs, Minneapolis, MN. Working with transit planners, engineers, and a design team
' composed of 5local architecture firms,MMA planned and managed an intensive,community-based process for the
design of 15 stations along Minneapolis's first light rail line. With the team and key community leaders, we struc-
tured an engagement and outreach process organized around three, large-scale community design workshops.
' The events provided forums for the discussion of issues and ideas at key stages in the design process. Stakehold-
ers worked directly with designers to develop,test and refine design alternatives.
Future Little Rock Vision Plan,Little Rock,AK.MMA designed and managed this large-scale community goal setting
' process. it led to widely supported change of governmental structures and a consensus that crossed traditional
racial and political boundaries,enabling constructive progress on downtown and neighborhood issues.
Cross-County Metrol-ink Expansion Civic Engagement Strategy,St. Louis, MO. MMA was hired by a regional plan-
ning agency, Fast-West Gateway Coordinating Council, to design and implement a civic engagement process for
the westward extension of MetroUnk, the highly-successful Light Rail Transit system for St. Louis. MMA and its
team were responsible for all public engagement and communication activities. Activities induced open houses,
public forums, and community briefings.A range of communication tools Including a web site,video, newsletters,
' newspaper tabloid inserts,and editorial board briefings.
Vision 20/20,Savannah-Chatham County,GA. MMA designed and managed this very successful community goal-
setting effort that received a Ford Foundation Urban Innovations award for its creative outreach vehicles, which
' included an electronic town meeting with 90,000 participants.
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Subconsultants
PARKING & PUBLIC FACILITIES AMENITIES
RHON ERNEST-JONES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
REJCE provides high quality professional, civil engineering, transportation planning and traffic engineering, land
planning and landscape architecture services for both private and public sector clients, predominantly specializing
in land development,government services and building construction projects.The firm also provides environmental
engineering and litigation support, including expert witness services.We have completed transportation projects for
Everglades Corporate Center, Boca Village, Highlands County, Mt.Sinai Medical Center, and land planning projects
for the City of Dania Beach,Town of Miami Lakes,City of Sebastian and Marco Island.
S.Rhon Ernest-Jones,P.E.,AICP,CGC
' President
S.Rhon Ernest-Jones, P.E.,AICP, established his Coral Springs,FL,firm in 1992. He is responsible for the overall
management of the firm and all professional civil engineering,land planning, transportation engineering and project
management services for land development projects, FDOT/County eminent domain appraisal contracts, expert
' witness services and due diligence reports.
His career has included numerous transportation projects both as stand-alone projects and as a component of
' large-scale land development projects. Recent projects included modifications to expressway interchange,access
management,traffic signal studies,design of traffic and pedestrian signals,intersections analysis and parking stud-
ies
During the 13 years prior to starting REJCE, he worked for a major South Florida engineering firm where he per-
formed engineering and project management on numerous land development, waterfront, highway, parks, and
public sector projects. He was involved in numerous traffic studies and coordinated projects approval with different
agencies. Mr. Ernest-Jones began his career in London and Bristol, England, as a design engineer and resident
' engineer.
He earned his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Nottingham University, England, is a registered
professional engineer in Florida, certified land planner—AICP, chartered engineer—European Community, certified
' general contractor, and is a member of the American Planning Association, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), and Lambda Alpha Society, member, and serves on the Coral Springs Planning
and Zoning Board, chairman, and Leadership Broward board of directors.
' Alan L.TSnter,P.E.
Division President
Mr. Tinter is responsible for all traffic and transportation engineering services. Prior to joining REJCE in July 2007,
' Mr. Tinter was the principle-in-charge of Tinter Associates, Inc. For over 20 years, the firm provided transporta-
tion expertise to both private and public clients. Services included the preparation of parking and traffic studies;
the completion of traffic engineering plans, such as signalization, lighting, channelization, pavement marking and
signing plans. Expert testimony was provided to clients to present findings to governmental agencies, including
planning and zoning boards, city commissions, county commissions, administrative hearings, courts and other
regulatory bodies.
He previously was the vice president in charge of a large South Florida consulting firm,and partook in roadway de-
sign projects to included the Sawgrass Expressway, Royal Palm Boulevard reconstruction in Margate, Wiles Road
improvement in Coral Springs and various Broward County bond projects.
Mr. Tinter earned a master of science in management engineering from the University of Bridgeport, a bachelor of
science in engineering from the University of Connecticut, and is a registered professional engineer in Florida and
Connecticut. He is member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers,National Society of Professional Engineers,
American Society of Civil Engineers and the Florida Engineering Society.
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' Yves S.D'Anjou,P.E.
Division Vice President
Mr. D'Anjou is responsible for all traffic and transportation engineering services. Prior to joining REJCE, Mr. D'Anjou
' was director of traffic engineering projects at Tinter Associates, Inc. These included traffic and parking studies,
preparation of engineering plans, estimates and specifications, concurrency assessments and development of
mitigation technques. Provided expert witness testimony to both private and governmental clients in court and at
city and county commissions, planning and zoning boards, administrative hearings and other regulatory boards.
Assisted in the mediation of transportation-related issues between parties involved in eminent domain proceedings.
Mr. D'Anjou responsibilities have included the direction and supervision of various traffic engineering assignments
as consultant to both private and governmental clients.
' Mr. D'Anjou earned his bachelor os science degree in civil engineering from the University of Vermont, and an as-
sociate degree in architecture from Vermont Technical College. He is a registered professional engineer in Florida
and Massachusetts,and is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, National Society of Professional
Engineers, and the Florida Engineering Society.
Craig L.Bencz,AICP
Vice President,Director Of Planning
' Mr. Bencz has lead responsibility for project and team coordination for urban planning and related projects, includ-
ing: community revitalization/redevelopment(CRA finding of necessity reports and redevelopment plans); land use
and comprehensive plan amendments; site planning; entitlement approvals; due diligence; feasibility studies; and
platting.
Mr. Bencz has over 10 years of experience as a planner with considerable experience in redevelopment, compre-
hensive,and current(entitlement)planning. Prior to joining REJCE, Mr. Bencz was the planning director of a civil
engineering firm in South Florida with project experience ranging from entitlement planning (rezoning, site plan
' approval, etc.)to land use plan amendments and feasibility studies. Mr. Bencz managed the City of Eustis CRA
program, and was responsible for a successful streetscape program, the identification and protection of a number
of historic structures a demolition and redevelopment program for abandoned and dilapidated structures, land
development regulation amendments, and a number of other redevelopment initiatives. Mr. Bencz holds a master's
' and bachelor's of public administration from the University of Central Florida,Orlando.
Edward J.Rant,RE
' Senior 7tansportation Engineer
Responsibilities includes traffic studies, traffic signal design and major roadway modifications for various projects.
He has liaison between city,county,FDOT,Turnpike, and mass transit staff on several projects. Mr. Kant previously
served as a project manager on major transportation, civil, and land development projects. He has reviewed and
authorized of capital projects,including engineering quality control and budgeting;management of road and bridge
maintenance department activities Mr. Kant holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Carnegie
Institute of Technology,and has taken graduate classes at Yale University. He is a registered professional engineer in
Florida, and holds FDOT maintenance of traffic and FDEP stormwater management BMP inspection certifications.
' He is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers(ITE)-Fellow, Florida Urban Traffic Engineers, and the
American Public Works Association.
Robert W.Brindley
' Senior Associate
Robert Brindley is a senior associate with the firm and is responsible for all traffic and transportation engineering ser-
vices. With more than 47 years engineering experience working on a range of transportation,space launch vehicle,
telecommunication,forensic and environmental projects for governments and private firms. He has conducted traf-
fic and parking studies, including signalization,lighting,channelization,pavement marking and signing plans.
Some of Mr. Brindley's experiences include chief design engineer for the Miami-Dade Intelligent Corridor System
' -the first application of intelligent highway systems in Florida; control center designer for the system including liai-
son with the FHOA, FDOT, FDLE and FHP; producing a risk management plan incorporating the EPA and OSHA
requirements for the municipal water system for the Town of Jupiter, Florida; design support of computerized
transportation network in Denver, CO and the people mover system in Paris, France;and has performed extensive
analyses and support for the Hampton Roads Intelligent Highway System in Virginia. Mr. Brindley is recognized for
his transportation planning expertise, having worked with and promoted inter-agency cooperation on the Boston
Central Artery Project,Boston Southeast Expressway HOV System, Dallas Area Rapid Transit System(DART), and
the Baltimore Transit System.
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Mr. Brindley holds a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from the University of California, an Engineering
Management Certificate from Drexel University, and an Engineer as Manager Certificate from the American Society
of Civil Engineers. He is a member of ITS America, Transportation Research Board, Society of Manufacturing En-
gineers,American Public Transportation Association, National Fire Protection Association, and the American Water
Works Association.
Dennis J.Miller
' Senior Associate
Mr. Miller is responsible for all traffic and transportation engineering services. Prior to joining REJCE, Mr. Millers
responsibilities included coordinating the completion of various transportation-related studies and anat for both
' public and private sector clientele, including the preparation of transportation sections of Applications for Develop-
ment Approval(ADA),traffic impact studies,concurrency evaluations,feasibility studies,access management stud-
ies and the design and preparation of signing,signalization and pavement marking plans. Additional duties include
the evaluation of site impacts pertaining to the acquisition of property for roadway construction purposes Mr.Miller
' has also had experience in DRI analyses, corridor studies and signal justifications and design for both large and
small scale projects for the public and private sectors. He is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers,
and attended Broward Community College.
' Sandeep Obulareddy,E.I.
Associate
Mc Obulareddy assists project teams with the development of trallic studies and major roadway modifications. Li-
aison between city,county, FDOT Turnpike Authority and mass transit staff on several projects. He has performed
travel demand modeling for the City of Baton Rogue using TransCAD 4.5 to forecast travel patterns for the year
2020.He earned master's and bachelor's degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University,Baton Rogue,
and a bachelor of science in engineering from Andhra University,Andhra Pradesh,India.
' Shourie Kondaged,E.I.
Associate
Mr. Kondagari assists the project team in the development of traffic studies and major roadway modifications.
Liaison between city county, FDOT, Turnpike Authority and mass transit staff on several projects. Prior to joining
REJCE, Mr. Kondagari worked as a graduate research assistant with the Department of Civil and Environmental En-
gineering at Louisiana State University.Mr.Kondagari completed a travel demand modeling for City of Baton Rouge
using TransCAD 4.5,developed a traffic impact study for setting up a Wal-Mart in Baton Rouge, and performed
' travel demand modeling and used Synchro simulation software to visualize different traffic patterns, signal timing
and cycle length schemes, and designed a transit schedule service. He also updates analysis of land use inventory
using GIS. Mr. Kondagari earned his master of science in civil engineering from LSU, Baton Rouge, and a bachelor
of science in civil engineering from Osmania University, India. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers,(ASCE), and Institute of Transportation Engineers(ITE).
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
' MARY MEANS &ASSOCIATES
Mary Means&Associates, applies more than 25 years of experience, knowledge and insight to each client's as-
signment and leads a core team of results-oriented colleagues. MMA is skilled at unraveling complex issues and
' worldng with multiple organizations to find shared benefit or to negotiate workable solutions.Over the last decade,
MMM assignments have involved heritage tourism, downtown revitalization, growth management and economic
competitiveness. Her clients have included Arlington County, VA, Boonesboro, MD, Cape Cod Chamber of Com-
merce, the Colorado Tourism Office, Emory University, Mooresville, NC, and the South Carolina Dept. of Culture,
' Recreation and Tourism.
' Mary Means
Principal
Mary Means is responsible for all of MMA's community planning and public engagement. She has 30 years experi-
ence in community-based strategic planning, often involving the need to bridge boundaries:jurisdictional, organi-
zational, socio-economic and disciplinary. She has headed teams responsible for large community vision plans,
regional heritage development efforts, urban neighborhood plans, county growth management efforts, and trans-
portation corridor management plans. Prior to forming MMA, Mary was vice president of the National Trust for His-
toric Preservation,where she is best known for having created the National Main Street program.
Ms. Means has extensive experience in the design and management of collaborative public planning efforts. For
the Future Little Rods Vision Plan she designed and managed the large-scale(400 active participants, 14 months)
community goal setting process that led to widely-supported
changes in the form of government.She has been principal advisor for Emory University's collaborative partnership
with Atlanta neighborhoods. For St. Louis 2004, an organization created to develop a regional vision and action
agenda, Mary structured and facilitated the civic and decision making processes. For Lewiston-Auburn(ME), she
structured UA Excels and facilitated its highly successful vision forum.
Ms. Means was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design,earned her master of arts degree
in history from the University of Delaware,and her bachelor of arts,humanities,from Michigan State University. She
' has served on the National Center for Small Communities,National Center for Heritage Development,and the Orton
Fam ly Foundation.
Virginia Benson
' Senior Associate
In her more than 25 years of experience, Ms. Benson has both led and advised planning agencies. Her knowledge
of land use, growth management and zoning techniques brings MMA clients the tools needed to implement poli-
cies. Ms. Benson heads MMA's community planning practice area, where she combines her deep background in
' land use planning with exceptional strength in strategic planning and community consensus building. Prior to enter-
ing consulting, Ms. Benson was a senior manager in planning agencies, and served as citizen ombudsman for a
mayor.She has worked at a variety of scales-from neighborhood and sector plans,to county-wide comprehensive
plans, to mufti-jurisdictional regional vision projects. A common thread is achieving effective citizen participation,
leading to early implementation of recommendations.
Ms. Benson is an expert facilitator and a talented trainer of staff and volunteer facilitators. She has successfully
negotiated plans and agreements between neighborhoods,businesses and governments,sometimes ending years
of conflict.
Ms. Benson holds a bachelor of science degree in environmental design from Nova Scotia College of Art&Design,
and advanced facilitation certification,conflict clinic, from George Mason University.
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Experience & Qualifications
' PROJECT MANAGER AND KEY PERSONNEL
Michele Mellgren,AICP
Principal•Project Manager
EDUCATION
Master's Degree: Urban and Regional Planning
Specialization: Urban Design
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Fine Arts
Specialization: Design
' The George Washington University,Washington, D.C.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS OR DESIGNATIONS
' American Institute of Certified Planners(AICP)
Membership Number 012361 -Effective 1996
This is the highest level of earned professional planning certification
American Planning Association(ARA)-National Chapter
Membership 057672- Effective 1986
Florida American Planning Association (FAPA)
Membership effective 1989
Broward County Section of American Planning Association(BAPA)
Membership effective 1989
Certified Broward County Small/Woman Business Enterprise
Certification effective 2000
AFFILIATIONS
Broward County Section of American Planning Association Board Member(2000-2001)
Broward County Marine Advisory Committee County Commission Appointee(1995)
Northern Virginia Transportation Committee(1987-1989)
' American Mensa
AWARDS OR RECOGNITIONS
Florida Department of Community Affairs(2004)
Invited member of the Department of Community Affairs'Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Technical Advisory Committee
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL(2001)
Requested to provide professional leadership to planning department on interim basis
Habitat for Humanity Harmony Village-Certificate of Appreciation(1996)
Community volunteer efforts
Broward County Board of County Commissioners-Certification of Appreciation(1996)
Community volunteer efforts
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City of Fort Lauderdale-Certificate of Appreciation (1995)
Community volunteer efforts for participation in American Assembly for the New Century
' South Florida Marine Industries Association Boatee Award(1994)
Excellence in supporting and promoting the industry in the City of Fort Lauderdale
International Federation of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Budapest, Hungary(1985)
International award recipient representing United States in competition against 23 other nations for
excellence in plan design for the redevelopment of post-World War II housing
International Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials,Washington, D.C. (1985)
' National recipient for excellence overall plan and site design for redevelopment of post-World War II
housing
TEACHING OR LECTURING
Guest Lecturer-Florida Atlantic University Urban Planning Department,Davie, FL
Overview of Urban Planning in Local Government(1996)
Guest Panelist-International Marina Institute International Conference,Atlanta, GA
Land Use and Environmental Compatibility of Marinas with Live Aboard Vessels(1993)
' Guest Lecturer- International City Manager's Assoc., South Padre Island,TX
Redevelopment Efforts and Controlling the Effects of Spring Break(1990)
AUTHORED ZONING CODES AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
' Town of Southwest Ranches. Broward County, FL
Prepared entire Unified Land Development Code(2004)
' Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Broward County, FL
Prepared entire unified land development regulations(2003)
City of Wilton Manors. Broward County, FL
Prepared entire unified zoning and land development regulations(2003)
City of Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County, FL
Prepared new zoning districts to implement redevelopment plan(2001)
City of Dania Beach. Broward County, FL
Created new Industrial-Research-Office Commercial District and related land development regulations for
' adoption by the City of Dania Beach(2001)
Town of Davie. Broward County, FL
Created new zoning districts, new zoning standards and land development regulations(1994-1998)
AUTHORED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan. Miami Shores Village, FL(2D05)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan. North Miami Beach, FL(2005)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan. Sunrise, FL(2006)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan. Parkland, FL(2006)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan.Tamarac, FL(2006)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan.Wilton Manors, FL(2006)
' "Comprehensive Plan", City of North Miami Beach, FL(in progress)
"Comprehensive Plan", City of North Miami, FL(in progress)
"Comprehensive Plan", Miami Shores Village, FL(In progress)
"Comprehensive Plan"City of Tamarac, FL(in progress)
' "Southwest Ranches Comprehensive Plan"Review and commentary on proposed provisions.
Town of Southwest Ranches,FL(2002)
"Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan," Boynton Beach, FL(2001)
"Evaluation and Appraisal Report"of the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use,Conservation,
Recreation and Open Space, Intergovernmental Coordination Elements. Davie, FL(1994)
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' OTHER AUTHORED DOCUMENTS AND MONOGRAPHS
"Analysis of the M-1 Zoning District for the City of Boynton Beach,"(2006)
"An Analysis of the Affordable Housing Issue in Southwest Ranches, Florida" (2005)
"Analysis of Affordable Housing in Three Broward County, Florida Communities,"(2005).
"Analysis of the Impact of General Commercial Uses and of Fuel Sales Facility Uses on the
Assessed Value of Single Family Residential Uses,"(2003),
"Analysis of the Economic Impact of Exempting Regional Activity Centers from Traffic
' Concurrency,"(2001).
"Analysis of the Economic Impact on Fort Lauderdale of Vessels in Excess of Eighty Feet in Height,"
(1994).
"The Economic Impact of Environmental Protection Regulations on the Budget of Municipal
' Government,"(1993).
"Branch Office Expansion Plan,"(1987). Short and long range development plan utilized multiple
regression analysis with place of employment and place of residence as variables to determine future
office locations.
' Key Personnel
' S.Rhon Ernest-Jones,P.E.,AICP,CGC
President
' EDUCATION
Nottingham University, England
B.Sc, Civil Engineering, 1973
' Graduated with Honors
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer-Florida#29601 (1980)
Certified Land Planner-AICP#504670(1995)
Chartered Engineer- European Community#13/01151 (1977)
Institution o1 Civil Engineers(UK) - MICE#42816285(1977)
Certified General Contractor—Florida#CGC033983(1985)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Planning Association, Member
' American Society of Civil Engineers, Member
Institution of Civil Engineers(Uln, Member
Coral Springs Planning and Zoning Board,Chairman
Lambda Alpha Society, Member
' Leadership Broward, Board of Directors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
' 10/92- Present Rhon Ernest-Jones Consulting Engineers, Inc., Coral Springs, FL
President
Responsible for overall management of the firm and all professional civil engineering, land planning,transportation
engineering and project management services for land development projects, FDOT/County eminent domain ap-
praisal contracts, expert witness services and due diligence reports. His career has included numerous civil engi-
neering projects both as stand-alone projects and as a component of large-scale land development projects.Major
project experience has included: Miramar SafeGuard Self Storage; Port 95 Commerce Park; Weston Business
Center, Pompano Business Center,Corporate Park of Coral Springs, and Beacon Pointe at Weston.
' 1973- 1992 Previous Experience
Prior to creating REJCE, Mr.Ernest-Jones was vice president of a large South Florida consulting engineer where he
managed large development projects for the firm in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. During this 13-year
tenure, Mr. Ernest-Jones was integral to the success of numerous prestigious projects. He has performed engi-
neering and project management on numerous land development, waterfront, highway, parks, and public sector
projects. He was the project manager on the development of several large business parks in the tri-county area
for all engineering, planning, surveying, permitting and construction-related services. As Senior Engineer, he was
responsible for the design of several large private developments requiring permitting with Corps of Engineers, De-
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partment of Natural Resources, State of Florida,county and city governments,covering dredging lakes,earthwork,
bulkhead walls, drainage,water, sewer, pumping stations,forcemains and construction observation. He is familiar
with calculations for earthwork, Hardy Cross Analysis, structural calculations and drainage design.
Mr. Emest-Jones formed and served as president of a construction firm in which he was responsible for the man-
agement of industrial, commercial and residential construction projects in the tri-county area. He dealt with the
South Florida Building Code and Southern Standard Building Code and provided professional estimating services.
' As a structural engineer in New York for a national engineering consultant, he was responsible for specific projects
involving marina designs,mooring studies,site selection for marine terminals,field inspections on floating dry docks
(U.S.Navy),and dock and terminal rehabilitation. He has provided in-service structural inspections on existing piers,
docks and bridges to meet existing codes, and determination of corrective programs.Also responsible for inspec-
tion and safety evaluation of 26 dams under the USA-COE/BUREC inspection program.
Mr. Ernest-Jones began his career in London and Bristol, England as a design engineer and resident engineer.
iA community leader, Mr. Ernest-Jones is an active participant in numerous area boards and organizations.
Mary Means
' Principal
EDUCATION
' Loeb Fellow,Harvard
University Graduate School of Design, 1982
' Master of Arts, History
University of Delaware
1976
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities
Michigan State University,
1969
EXPERIENCE
Mary Means is responsible for all of MMA's community planning and public engagement.She has extensive experi-
ence in community-based strategic planning, often involving the need to bridge boundaries:jurisdictional, organi-
zational, socio-economic and disciplinary. She has headed teams responsible for large community vision plans,
regional heritage development efforts, urban neighborhood plans, county growth management efforts, and trans-
portation corridor management plans.
Prior to forming MMA, Mary was vice president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she is best
known for having created the National Main Street program.
SELECTED PROJECTS
' Vision Planning&Civic Engagement
Mary has extensive experience in the design and management of collaborative public planning efforts. For the
' Future Little Rock Vision Plan she designed and managed the large-scale (400 active participants, 14 months)
community goal setting process that led to widely-supported changes in the form of government. She has been
principal advisor for Emory University's collaborative partnership with Atlanta neighborhoods. For St. Louis 2004,
an organization created to develop a regional vision and action agenda, Mary structured and facilitated the civic
and decision making processes. For Lewiston - Auburn (ME), she structured LJA Excels and facilitated its highly
successful vision forum.
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' Community Planning&Revitaliza tion
Mary's work in community-based strategic planning has galvanized support for positive change in struggling down-
towns, older neighborhoods, and fast-growing communities. The Spotsylvania County (Virginia) Comprehensive
' Plan sparked a decade of deep community support for strong growth management policies. The Rutland, VT
Redevelopment Strategy served as blueprint for$45 million in new investment and dramatic change in the city's
image and civic health.The award-winning Comprehensive Plan for Lynchburg(VA)defined development strategies
and quickly led to strong community support for higher quality development standards and housing rehabilitation
programs.
Planning at a Regional Scale
Mary has skillfully coached collaborations involving Federal, state, county and municipal agencies, as well as busi-
ness and civic interests.Most have led to results-including national heritage areas,trails and greenways,and trans-
portation improvements.A recognized national leader in heritage development,She led the multi-disciplinary teams
that prepared plans for the Delaware& Lehigh Canal National Heritage Corridor and the Lancaster -York Heritage
Region. For the Atlanta Regional Commission, Mary developed the innovative public engagement approach now
' being applied to long range plans for several major transportation corridors in metro Atlanta.
ACTIVITIES
National Center for Small Communities, Board of Directors 1997-1998
National Center for Heritage Development,Board of Directors, 1993-1996
The Orton Family Foundation Board of Trustees, 2000-2005
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
American Planning Association National Conference, 2000, 2001, 2004
National Preservation Conference 2001, 2002
Institute for Heritage Development 2002, 2003
Mayors Institute on CityDesign, 1990-1996
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Michele Mellgren
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Michelle Mellgren&Associates
6555 Nova Drive
Suite 305
1 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
Sworn Statement Under Section §287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes
Florida Statutes on Public Entity Crimes
1 (This form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or other officer authorized
to administer oaths.)
' 1. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid, Proposal or Contract Name or No.
' Pi,c1 AT- o-1- 0:1-6
2. This sworn statement is submitted by:rn,che z v�� ,� s {1zz�c c +es
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its business address is: b5s 5 s N, V
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' Federal Identification Number
(FEIN) is: c, -3 5 L4
(if applicable)
' Social Security Number:
(if the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual
signing this sworn statement)
' 3. My name is: M C\,ekQ C p 4 e
' (PRINT NAME of individual signing this document)
and my relationship to the entity is:
(President, General Partner, etc. as applicable)
' 4. 1 understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in §287.133(1)(g), of the
Florida Statutes means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with
respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity
' or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United
States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to
be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other
state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery,
collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
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' 5. 1 understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph §287.-
133(1)(b), of the Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a
public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or
state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information
' after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non jury trial, or entry of a plea of
guilty or nolo contendere (also known as "No Contest").
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' 6. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph §287.133(1)(a), of the
Florida Statutes means:
' (a) A predecessor or successor of a person or a corporation convicted of a
public entity crime; or
(b) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the
management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity
crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in
' the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares
constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of
equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under
' an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima-facie case that one person
controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint
venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in
' Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.
' 7. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph §287.133(1)(e), Florida
Statutes, means any natural person or any entity organized under the laws of any
state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract
' and which bids or applies to bid on contracts let by a public entity, or which
otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term
"person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders,
employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.
' 8. Based on information and belief, the statement which that I have marked below is
true in relation to the entity submitting this swom statement. (Please indicate which
statement applies):
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Neither the entity submitting the sworn statement, nor any officers,
' directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who
are active in management of the entity nor any affiliate of the entity have been
charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this swom statement, or one or more of the officers,
' directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who
are active in management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been
' charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989
and
(Please now indicate which additional statement below applies):
There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a
hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings.
The final order entered by the hearing officer did not place the person or
affiliate on the convicted vendor list. (Please attach a copy of the final
' order)
The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted list. There has
been a subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer of the State of
Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by
' the hearing officer determined that it was in the public interest to remove
the person or affiliate from the convicted vendor list. (Please attach a copy
of the final order)
The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted vendor
' list. (Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Florida
Department of General Services)
PRINTED NAME DATE
Signature (of person who
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Sworn to and subscribed before me on 5 _� 2007 , by
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1 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
1 The undersigned Bidder/Proposer has not divulged to, discussed or compared his/her/its
Bid /Proposal with any other Bidders/Proposers and has not colluded with any other
Bidder/Proposer or parties to this Bid/Proposal whatsoever.
1 Name of City Project:
Name of Bidder/Proposer
Signature
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MICHELE MELLGREN&ASSOCIATES References
References
' Economic Impact Analysis of Redevelopment
Davie,Florida
' Develop methodology to quantify impact of eliminating traffic concurrency to stimulate redevelopment in the
Regional Activity Center,and determine economic impact.The study was used as the basis to amend Florida
Statutes and encourage redevelopment in downtown Davie.
George Hanbury, Ph.D.
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
' 954-262-7555
Regional Activity Center Redevelopment Plan
Davie,Florida
' Formulate concept and prepare 2,3DD acre land use plan amendment for redevelopment and economic develop-
ment. Project area includes CRA.Analyze issues and opportunities; land uses; mix of land uses;densities and
intensities;also develop goals for comprehensive plan amendment. Process approval through Broward County
and Florida Department of Community Affairs.
' Terry Santini(Former vice mayor)
4179 Davie Road
Suite 200
Davie, FL 33314
' 954-474-9000
Unified Land Development Regulations
Wilton Manors, Florida
' Complete rewrite of zoning and land development regulations, which included all zoning and overlay districts.
Purpose was to update regulations,address omissions, correct inconsistencies and combine regulations into one
unified document.
' Joseph Gallegos
City Manager
City Hall-524 NE 21 st Court
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
' 954-390-2187
Unified Land Development Regulations
Southwest Ranches, Florida
' Write entire new zoning and land development regulations, which includes all districts. Purpose is to tailor regula-
tions to the recently Incorporated municipality, address omissions in current code, correct inconsistencies and
combine regulations into one unified document.
Gary Poliakoff
Southwest Ranches Town Attorney
Becker&Poliakoff
3111 Stirling Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
' 954-985-4183
Comprehensive Plan Consulting Services
North Miami Beach,Florida
Provide general planning services as requested, such as but not limited to, developing concurrency management
system, updating comprehensive plan and land development code, site plan review.
Tom Vageline, Director
' Community Development Department
Public Services Administration Building
17050 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
' 305-948-2966
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Exhibit `B"
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLANS
WORK PROGRAM
The Mellgren Planning Group(TMPG)will be preparing the master plans for the neighborhoods of
Sun Garden Isles, College Gardens and Dania Beach Heights. Broadly, TMPG will assess the
physical, social and economic indicators, identify opportunities and constraints, and then develop
short term and long term implementable strategies to improve the neighborhoods, along with
identifying possible funding sources to assist with plan implementation.The approach to the project
is as follows:
1. The initial phase of work will utilize U.S. Census data and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) to map the physical, social and economic indicators over time. Data that will be
quantified and mapped include population information (age, gender, marital status,
race/ethnicity and total population), housing data (age, tenure, value), and economic
information(population income, education level and employment status/type).We will map
this for 1980, 1990 and 2000 to observe trends over time and develop a real understanding of
how the neighborhoods are changing. We will also map these data for the balance of the City
and that portion of Hollywood that is contiguous to the neighborhoods to observe trends or,
conversely, unique characteristics. We will also coordinate with Dania Beach law
enforcement officials to map current crime statistics by location and type.
2. The second phase of work will be to review and thoroughly analyze both land use and zoning
within the neighborhoods, We will also review base maps of the neighborhoods for issues
such as lot size, access, circulation and right-of-way width.
3. The third phase of work will be meetings with city officials and community leaders.The first
purpose will be to review and validate all existing plans and studies (i.e.: URA, CPTED's,
etc). The second purpose will be to obtain a full understanding of projects or programs that
are in the process of commencing or otherwise being implemented or funded. This can be
considered a"status report" of the neighborhoods.
4. The next phase of work will be a field reconnaissance. TMPG will conduct a detailed visual
assessment of each neighborhood on a street by street basis. This task will occur over several
weeks,on different days,under different whether conditions and at different times of the day.
We will also visit the areas surrounding the community to determine their status and
potential impact on the subject neighborhoods. The purpose of the field reconnaissance is to
observe physical, social and economic indicators. We will also analyze existing uses
compared to future land use plan and zoning designations. Once we have catalogued and
analyzed our findings,we will ask each of the community leaders to accompany TMPG on an
additional field visit to each neighborhood to validate and discuss our observations. The
types of things that we observe on the field reconnaissance are numerous and all
encompassing.
Exhibit `B"
NMP Work Program
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5. At this juncture, we will hold a consensus building meeting with residents;three meetings,
one for each neighborhood. We will present our data and list of observations as a starting
point for discussion,and encourage residents to add to the list or remove items from it,and to
prioritize the issues in the order of importance. We will employ a "you speak, we listen"
format where we have a number of round tables for facilitated discussion. Each table will
have different groupings of issues, and participants rotate from table to table so that they
comment on all of the issues. This format is excellent for encouraging participation because
of the small group setting at each table.
6. After we have analyzed and summarized the results,we will have a community meeting with
all three neighborhoods together to review and discuss the results and obtain input on
possible solutions to investigate.
7. At this point we will have a full understanding the neighborhoods. We will then analyze all
of the issues, and identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to these
communities and identify a range of solutions to address the issues. All feasible solutions
will be considered, and funding sources will be identified.
8. The analysis and all feasible solutions will be presented at three citizen meetings; one for
each neighborhood. We will also present the solutions that we investigated or considered that
are not feasible so that the residents are fully informed about the solutions being considered.
This will be a consensus building meeting with the same format used in task 5 above.
9. This step will be a community meeting with all three neighborhoods to build consensus for
the solutions. Again, the format will be the facilitated "you speak, we listen" format.
10. The last step in preparing the neighborhood plans is to actually write the plan. It is
envisioned at this time that the document will be one document that addresses all three
neighborhoods as a whole where appropriate,but will also have three sections that address
each neighborhood individually, as applicable. The plan will document the citizen
participation process. It will contain the maps of indicators and a thorough discussion and
analysis of them. It will identify all of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
and analyze and discuss them. The plan will identify solutions or strategies, discuss the
implications of them, and identify whether they are short or long term.The plan will contain
implementation mechanisms that will identify potential funding sources and explain the steps
necessary for implementation.
11. The final steps of the project will be presentations of the plan to the City Commission.
Not enumerated but implicit to the project is ongoing dialogue with City staff, the Commission
liaison and community leaders.