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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-16-0050 BackupSUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SOUTHEAST OVERTOVVNUzARKWEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY |@TER,OFF|CEk8EK8ORANDU&8 To: Clarence E.Woods, III Executive Director, SBOPWCRA From: RenAoA.Jodusin Staff Counsel �\L- Date: August 17'2O18 File: Subject: RFQ18-O2 References: Enclosures: Selection Committee Scoring Sheets [}nFebruary 11.2010'the Southeast West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")issued Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") 16-02 seeking proposals from firms qualified to prepare a finding of necessity and amend the SE[}PVV CRAredevelopment plan. On March 15. 2010. the CRAreceived three (3)responses toRFCl 18-02from the following proposers: 1. The Hall Group 2. The Mel|grenPlanning Group 3. E.L. Waters and Company, LLC On August 17. 2016. amelecbon committee consisting of Neil Shiver, CRAeAenistard Director; Brian Zehoman, CRA's Director of Architecture and Development; and myself, met to evaluate the aforementioned proposals, and ranked the proposals onfollows: 1. E1.Waters and Company, LLC 2. TheK4e||gren Planning Group 3. The Hall Group Cc: Neil Shiver, CRA Brian Ze|tuman.CRA KEON HARoeMOm Board Chair Executive Director [LAnsNCEEWOODS, III Selection Committee Scoring Sheet - TOTALS Project: Southeast Overtown/ParkWest CnARedevelopment Plan Amendment Bid Number: RFQ 16-02 146 146 150 Qualifications ofthe Firm and Personnel (max 5Upoints) Past Projects Experience (max 25 points) 49 66 Reference (max 15points) 41 42 45 Familiarity with the (max iO points) Tota|Score 263 284 281 KEON HARDEMON Board Chair Selection Committee Scoring Sheet Project: Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment Bid Number: RFQ 16-02 The Hall Group (THG) E.L. Waters and Company, LLC CLARENCE E. WOODS, III Executive Director The `Mellgren Planning Group Qualifications of the Firm and Personnel (max 50 points) 1-3t) Past Projects Experience (max 25 points) 621 22- Reference (max 15 points) 1Z )5 Familiarity with the SEOPW CRA Plan (max 10 points) --7 Total Score (max 100) 0 2 z3\ Scored by (print) : Scored by (sign) : Date: (xa } --t 1Lp KEON HARDEMON Board Chair CLARENCE E. WOODS, III Executive Director Selection Committee Scoring Sheet Project: Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment Bid Number: RFQ 16-02 Score Criteria The Hall Group (THG) E.L. Waters and Company, LLC The Mellgren Planning Group Qualifications of the Firm and Personnel (max 50 points) 4f�,a) (� tJ Past Projects Experience (max 25 points) 2.1 Z 26 Reference (max 15 points) 1� 1 z. Familiarity with the SEOPW CRA Plan (max 10 points) 1/'i� j (�j Total Score (max 100) 4/0 97 Scored by (print) : Scored by (sign) : Date: !Ulm iroi.son4 811112611, KEON HARDEMON Board Chair Selection Committee Scoring Sheet Project: Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment Bid Number: RFQ 16-02 The Hall Group (THG) Qualifications of the Firm and Personnel (max 50 points) E.L. Waters and Company, ILC CLARENCE E. WOODS, III Executive Director The Mellgren Planning Group Past Projects Experience (max 25 points) is aO Reference (max 15 points) �s Familiarity with the SEOPW CRA Plan (max 10 points) 76 /O Total Score (max 100) O C_9 o Scored by (print) : Scored by (sign) : Date: Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment Request For Qualifications (RFQ) # 16-02 PREPARED BY: E.L. WATERS AND COMPANY, LLC REINES + STRAZ ARCHITECTS KC2 Consulting, LLC John Jackson, P.E. Jeffrey Watson Gregory Gay Hal Ruck, AICP EXCERPT FROM FULL PROPOSAL E. L. WATERS AND COMPANY, LLC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS March 15T", 2016 Renee A. Jadusingh, Esq., Staff Counsel Southeast Overtown/Parkwest CRA Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 Re: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) No.15-02-SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ear Renee Jadusingh, Esq.: E.L. WATERS AND COMPANY, LLC, in collaboration with KC2 Consulting, LLC, John Jackson, Gregory Gay, Jeffrey Watson, Hal Ruck and REINES+ STRAZ ARCHITECTS are pleased to submit this proposal to provide consulting services to prepare a Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA. E. L. Waters and Company, LLC, established in 2005 is an innovative, visionary and solutions company. Elbert L. Waters, M.C.P., J.D., Principal -In -Charge of this collaborative has over 30 years of successful experience in the areas of community and urban redevelopment, urban planning/design, site planning, zoning, economic development, housing finance and development in both public and private sectors. I have an excellent track record for delivering urban planning/design, comprehensive master planning, economic development and land development projects on time and within budget. As the former Assistant Director of Planning and Development for the City of Miami, I lead the preparation and implementation of the Southeast Overtown Park West Redevelopment Plan; Omni Redevelopment Plan; Dupont Plaza Redevelopment Plan and the Model City Redevelopment Plan. Currently, F.L. Waters and Company, LLC is the Planning and Zoning Consultant for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida (pop, 110,000). Mr. Waters is collaborating with Karen Cooper, KC2 Consulting and John H. Jackson, P.E., and Cabrera Consulting, Inc. on this project. These services include, although not limited to Comprehensive Plan Updates, Redevelopment Planning, Zoning Reviews and Analysis, Site Plan/Development Review Committee (DRC) Reviews, Parking Analysis and Urban Design Reviews, Plat Reviews and Zoning Verifications. Jamie Straz, AIA, Principal, Reines + Straz Architects has over 7 years of experience with both public and private sector projects. Mr. Straz will serve as the Chief of Urban Design under this project, The attached is our response to the RFQ and qualifications which meet the requirements to Provide Consulting Services for the Preparation of the SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Pion Amendment, pursuant to s. 163.355, F.S. and s. 163.340 (7) or (8). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elbert L. Waters at 305-785-9757. Respectfully Submitted, Elbert L. W." a M.C.P., J.D., President 8264 NW 195TH Terrace • Miami, Florida • Cell (305) 785-9757. Of'#ice. (305) 829-7833 eiwatersandcurnpanyllelk mai[.corn E. L. WATERS AND COMPANY, LLC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS Narrative E. L. Waters and Company, LLC, established in 2005 is an innovative, visionary and solutions company. Elbert L. Waters, M.C.P., J.D., Principal -In -Charge of this collaborative has over 30 years of successful experience in the areas of community and urban redevelopment, urban planning/design, site planning, zoning, economic development, housing finance and development in both public and private sectors. 1 have an excellent track record for delivering urban planning/design, comprehensive master planning, economic development and land development projects on time and within budget. As stated earlier, f was the former Assistant Director of Planning and Development for the City of Miami and 1 lead the preparation and implementation of the following Redevelopment Plans: • Southeast Overtown Park West Redevelopment Plan; • Omni Redevelopment Plan; • Dupont Plaza Redevelopment Plan; and • Model City Redevelopment Plan. The E.L. Waters and Company, LLC Consulting Planning Team believes that it is the most qualified firm to prepare the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan Amendment, pursuant to s. 163.355, F.S. and s.163.340 (7) or (8). We have the professional skill sets and prior experience in working in the City of Miami and the Southeast Overtown/ Park West Area. The Planning Team have a combined total of 125 years of professional experience in working in the SEOPW and City of Miami areas. Our Planning Team is committed to preparing a Finding of Necessity (FON) report, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement between the SEOPW CRA, City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the Omni Redevelopment District CRA in which the conditions of slum and blight; within the expanded area will be analyzed and documented to prepare an amendment to the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan. This engagement will determine if the SEOPW CRA life should be extended until 2030. E.L. Waters and Company, LLC Planning Team will commit to the Scope of Services highlighted in this RFQ. 8264 NW 195TH Terrace • Miami, Florida • Cell (305) 785-9757.Office {305) 829-7833 elwatersanilcompanrl c(kamaiLeom Project Team Southeast overtown1 Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment Consulting Services Karen Cooper K2C Consulting, LLC Principal Planner John H. Jackson, P.E. CIP Planner Ibert L. Waters, M.C.P., J.D. Principal -In -Charge Jamie M. Straz, AIA Reines & Straz, LLC Principal Planner/Urban Design Hal Ruck, Al GIS Planner ELBERT L. WATERS, M.C.P., J.D. Elbert L. Waters (Bert) is Principal of E.L. Waters and Company, LLC, a planning and development consulting firm. Bert has over thirty years of successful planning and management of complex urban development projects, private sector planning and land development consulting with specific emphasis in the areas of Urban Development; Community Services Management; Land Use and Zoning; Community and Economic Development. Urban Real EstatelFinance Development; Neighborhood Redevelopment; Affordable Housing Development/Finance; Urban Design; Neighborhood Job/Training; Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization. In addition, he has extensive financial expertise in housing programs and operations; capital budgelimanagement; municipal and federal administration. Bert served as the Broward Service Center Director for the South Florida Water Management District. He was responsible for water resources and development for Broward County, Florida and its thirty-one (31) cities (pop.1.7 million). E. L. Waters and Company, LLC currently serves as the Planning and Zoning Consultants to the City of Miami Gardens, Florida (population 110,000). In addition, the firm has served as Planning and Economic Development Consultants to the City of West Park, Florida; City of Opa-locka, Florida; Expert Witness for Becker and Poliakoff, P.A.; Planning and Zoning Consultant for Pariaso Gardens and Park West Apartments, Multi -family Housing Developments, Hialeah, Florida. Bert served as the Assistant City Administrator for the City of West Palm Beach, Florida. He was responsible for management oversight of economic development services, which included the Planning and Zoning Department; Construction Services; Code Enforcement; and Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA). Bert served as the Director of Community Planning & Development for the City of North Miami, Florida (4rh largest city in Miami -Dade County). He was responsible for management of the department, which included Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement Economic and Business Development. Building and Inspections, Engineering and Construction Management and the CDBG!State Housing Initiative Program (S.H.I.P.). Bert served as a Community Builder Fellow for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He was the federal coordinator for the Miami -Dade Empowerment Zone Trust, Inc. The Empowerment Zone was a $25.0 Million economic development initiative for Miami - Dade County. Bert served in various positions with the City of Miami, Florida, as the Director of Community Development and Housing ($30.0 Million budget); Assistant Director of Planning, Building and Zoning ($4.0 Million budget); Chief of Land Development for the Planning and Development Department; Neighborhood Administrator; and Urban Designer/ Downtown Planner for the Planning Department. Bert helped develop the 1994 MiamilMetro-Dade County Empowerment Zone application. the Wynwood SAFE Neighborhood Improvement District, and the Wynwood Foreign Trade Zone. Bert helped create four (4) Urban Redevelopment Plans that provided economic opportunities for residents of SoutheastlOvertown Park West, DuPont Plaza, and the Model CitylLiberty City areas of Miami. Bert is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., former board member of the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., and current board member of the Urban League of Broward County, and former member of One Hundred Black Men of South Florida, Inc. Bert was the Executive Director and Co-founder of the Community Design Center of Columbia, Inc., a neighborhood planning/design nonprofit organization in Columbia, South Carolina, Also, he serves as a member of the Planning Accreditation Board Site Visit Team (an Affiliate of the American Planning Association). Bert received a Bachelor of Technology degree in Architectural Engineering from Florida A&M University; Master in City PlanninglUrban Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Bert is a John L. Loeb Fellow in Advanced Environmental Design, Harvard University Graduate School of Design. In addition, Bert completed the U,S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Community Builder Fellows, Executive Program in Public Management, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government. Also, he is an Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellow, Executive Leadership Institute, National Forum for Black Public Administrators. Bert is an avid Jazz Trumpet1Flugelhorn player. Gregory D. Gay Urban Community Planner Gregory Dwight Gay, a native Miamian, received his BA in Architecture from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. A visionary, optimistic. and tenacious individual, he's forecasting the future of economically depressed communities of the City of Miami and South Florida Undoubtedly, his background in architecture and reat estate redevelopment has help bridged the gap for African Americans to promote future economic growth and inner city redevelopment for present and future residents into the millennium. His unparalleled work ethics in government makes him a sought-after provider of information and consultant devoted to the communities he serves. He's also a grassroot leader who works well with all people of youth and wisdom, and help to raise scholarship funds for local students to go to college, and for focal and national social concerns like Miami's Historic Virginia Key Beach Preservation, Urban and Community Redevelopment Initiatives in Miami, FL and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC. Gregory is presently the Director of Planning & Community Development for the Great City of Opa-tocka, Florida, a municipal corporation in North Central Miami -Dade County. In the past two years, he has been instrumental Leading the process in updating the newly adopted 2030 Sustainable Comprehensive Development Master Plan [CDMPI and developing the new adopted 2015 Land Development Regulation/Zoning Code for the City of Opa-locka funded by USHUD. With a new CDMP and zoning code in place, he is creating development opportunities for new residential and mixed use development in the TownCenter area and other areas of Opa-locka. He is managing the recently created Opa•locka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and leading the initiative for the City to expand beyond its existing boundaries by annexation areas to the south to include the North Central MAC. Gregory is a former Urban Community Planner for the City of Miami, a municipat corporation During his 26+ years with the City of Miami, he has held several positions, starting in the City of Miami Public Works where he redesigned some of the City's firestation facilities to provide unisex accommodations for male and female firefighters, to the City of Miami Planning Department where he has been involved in bring developers and area residents together to create and design affordable and market rate housing, offices, and retail projects which woutd be acceptable and sustainable to the community. He has participated in several charrette (a public planning process) and was the lead project manager that created a master plan for the evolving Upper Eastside area, and its main street, Biscayne Boulevard. He participates in reviewing plans and makes recommendations for the redevelopment of the Overtown area (especially the Southeast Overtown Park West District), Little Haiti area and most recently he was the lead project manager and coordinator in developing design standards and guidelines for recommendations of commercial improvements for Model City/Liberty City area, specifically the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Streetscape Beautification Masterplan and Commercial Facade Standards, and the Edison Marketplace Project in the MLK/Edison Business District. His was involved in updating two redevelopment plans for the City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency — the Southeast Overtown Park West Plan and the Omni Redevelopment Plan. As Lead project manager and coordinator, these plans update involved expanding the boundaries of district to increase opportunities for using the tax increment financing, updates the proposed projects and redevelopment activities for the areas and extending the lifespan for the existence for the redevelopment districts. He also participated in the development of the City of Miami's new zoning ordinance — Miami21. Gregory applies his executive skills and personable communication style to foster improving the 'quality of life' for the residents of these impoverished communities. Gregory has provided mentorships to numerous minority youths, mostly young African American males, within his community. He is a mentor and past board member for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Program, a project of Miami -Dade County Public School. He has presented to multiple audiences of high school and middle school students to create awareness in seeking higher education, and encourage them to seek career and entrepreneurial opportunities that are available upon completion of college and/or a technical institution. He also works with adults who desire to improve their 'quality of fife' through adult education and business development programs. He is a local judge/mentor for the NAACP's Afro -Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics (ACT -SO) Program. A 1981 National ACT -SO Winner, Gregory has experienced what it takes to be successful in this program. Every year, he assist in identifying and sponsoring South Florida youths who demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes. He is also a Who's Who of America, a 2005 Millennium Movers Shaker Award recipient and a 2012 honoree at the 5000 Role Model MLK Breakfast for his role as lead fundraiser in Miami for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial in Washington, DC, which was dedicated in October 16th, 2011. Gregory has been selected numerous times as an Outstanding Young Men of America. He served as President of the Board for the Ann -Marie Adker Overtown Community Health Center, which merged with the Jefferson Reaves, Sr. Health Center, where he served as President of the Board from 2001-2011. In addition to the Jefferson Reaves, Sr. Health Center, Gregory is currently an advisor to the St. John Community Development Corporation's development committee, a Charter Boardmember of Concerned African Women, Inc., former member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators South Florida Chapter, a member of the American Planning Association Gold Coast Chapter, a National Allied Member of the American Institute of Architects, a member of 100 Black Men of America -South Florida Chapter, a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity -Alpha Rho Soule, a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a Past President of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. charter member of the Beta Beta Lambda Education Foundation, and co-founder of the Beta Beta Lambda AlphaLand Community Development Corporation. Gregory is eldest son of the Eddye Shepherd Gay and the Late James Lloyd Gay, married to LaTaryn Edington Gay, and they have a son, Jeremy Lloyd, and a daughter, Braynon Jhanai_ Karen Cooper 954.6009437 2653 SW 1815' TERR MIRAMAR, FL 33029 kc2consu Iting@zoha.com EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 05114 - Present 10109 - 09I14 ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY MIAMI, FLORIDA • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MIAMI, FLORIDA • EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE KC, CONSULTING, LLC • GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CONSULTANT KC' CONSULTING, LLC IS A GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCE SPECIALIZING IN COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS OVERSIGHT, QUALITY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES 04/01-Present: PLANNING AND ZONING CONSULTANT CITY OF MIAMI GRDENS, FL CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MIAMI, FLORIDA • LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNER ANALYZE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS, SPECIAL PERMITS, VARIANCES, ZONING CHANGES AND LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGES THAT AFFECT THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 12/95-10/09 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE, CITY OF MIAMI MIAMI, FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM ADMINISTRATOR (COCONUT GROVE) TO FACILITATE THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES; TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONCERNS; ENHANCE AND REVITALIZE MIAMI'S DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS CITY MANAGERS OFFICE, CITY OF MIAMI MIAMI, FLORIDA SENIOR ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR/CITY MANAGER PRIMARY AREA - COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVED AS LIAISON TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE. ASSIST WITH SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS, COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL CITY EVENTS 9/89 - 12/95 7/89 - 9/89 PROFESSIONAL. AFFILIATIONS: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, CITY OF MIAMI MIAMI, FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOO ' ENHANCEMENT TEAM ADMINISTRATOR (MODEL CITY1 THE ADMINISTRATOR IS THE PRIMARY LIAISON BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION. RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE DELIVERY OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES, INCLUDING ZONING, CODE ENFORCEMENT, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC WORKS, POLICE PROTECTION, JOB REFERRAL, AND OTHER SERVICES, WHICH MAY BE NEEDED OR IDENTIFIED AS HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS BY THE CITIZENS IN THE SERVICE AREA. CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MIAMI, FLORIDA �• PLANNER 14 (GENERAL! PRIMARY AREA: PERFORMED COMPLEX PLANNING STUDIES RELATIVE TO THE PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE CITY AND IT'S NEIGHBORHOODS; CONDUCTED MARKET FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS; PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATION; NEIGHBORHOOD/URBAN PLANNING. CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MIAMI, FLORIDA ▪ PLANNER I {GENERAL! PRIMARY AREAS: GATHERED AND CORRELATED PRELIMINARY PLANNING DATA AND INFORMATION; CONDUCTED ANALYSIS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CURRENT PLANNING PROBLEMS; WROTE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE; NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNER (MODEL CITY/EDISON- LITTLE HAITI/UPPER EASTSIDE). CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MIAMI, FLORIDA PLANNING TECHNICIAN PRIMARY AREAS: PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT, THE CITY AND THE PUBLIC;1990 CENSUS LIAISON, CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET MIAMI, FLORIDA PUBLIC MANAGEMENT INTERN PRIMARY AREAS: ASSISTANT TO BUDGET ANALYST, STATISTICALIBUDGET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. 4 JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC. MIAMI CHAPTER - MEMBER fr JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC., MIAMI CHAPTER - VICE PRESIDENT ✓«MIAMI/MIAMI DADE WEED AND SEED - BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIRPERSON •r MIAMI/MIAMI DADE WEED AND SEED BOARD OF DIRECTORS •'� OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER -BOARD OF DIRECTORS r MOUNT TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH - MASS CHOIR, WOMENS CHOIR MEMBER ✓ SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS -FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 4. SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS - SECOND VICE PRESIDENT A SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC •t SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS - MEMBER i. DELTA SIGMA THETA PUBLIC SERVICE SORORITY, INC., - MEMBER 4. 2011 DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER SOROR OF THE YEAR REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST JOHN H. JACKSON, P.E., CFM 8506 SW 103 AVE; Miami, Florida 33173 Home: 305-271-9039 Cell: 305-301-6858 Experience 2003 — 2014 City of North Miami, FL. Building & Zoning/Cornrnunity Planning & Development Building Official/Assistant Director Daily Management, Administration, Organizing, Directing and controlling activities of the City's Building Dept. Responsible for issuance of building permits in accordance with the Florida Building Code and local Ordinances. Supervise licensed building inspectors and clerical staff for permit reviews and inspections. Meet with Builders, Engineers, Architects, Developers, Attorneys, Real Estate agents and general public to resolve FBC concerns and Complaints. Thorough knowledge FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Building Codes relating to The construction and inspection of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Experience Department with storm water, stre of -way code and 2000- 2002 City of Miami Public Works Dept. Director Daily Management, Administration, Budget and planning of Public Works operating budget of $10 million. Supervise 121 full -tune employees with duties of architecture, engineering, ets, Lighting, construction and maintenance services. Responsible for enforcement of right - Ordinances exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Acting Director Manage and Directed 99 persons Public Works department comprised of Design, Construction and Maintenance Divisions. Oversaw work associated with the supervision, coordination and daily operations of professional architectural and engineering services and right-of-way maintenance operations. Attend Public Hearings, City Commission meetings representing the Department. Responsible for Public Works design and management of Capital Improvement projects and enforcement of city Codes and Ordinances. 1988 — 1999 City of Miami Public Works Dept. Assistant Director/Construction Division Supervise construction personnel engaged in the inspection of construction contracts, inspection of line and grade Permitting. various right-of-way permits and surveying services. Responsible for the schedule, management and completion of capital construction projects. Provide technical and engineering coordination on highway construction, sanitary and storm sewer projects, marinas, new buildings and renovations to existing buildings. Responsible for adhering to government and South Florida Building Code and ordinances. Project types include Olympic pool complex, new park recreation building, fire stations, major marina, police stations and an assortment of local drainage projects. parking lots and pump facilities 1985 — 1988 John H. Jackson - Miami, FL Self-Employed/Consulting Engineer Contract with A. O. Phillips & Associates, Houston, TX Worked on Southland Corporation CITYPLACE project. Dallas, TX. Provided assistance to minority vendors, Contractors and subcontractors. Provided similar services to Florida Department of Transportation. 1983 -1985 City of Miami Public Works Dept. Assistant to the Director Assisted in the administrative assignments for the Department, budgetary assignments, upgraded engineering Technical examination procedures and provided liaison for renovation to the Fredrick's store to a new Winn Dixie Grocery store. 1981-1985 Dow Chemical Company USA - Houston, TX Project Engineer Project Engineer for the Engineering& Construction Services Division performing detailed engineering. Major Project was a $10 million Polyethylene Dichloride Epichorohydrin, Salvador, Brazil. 1980 — 1981 Dow Chemical Company USA - Houston, TX Salary -Exempt Placement Manager One-year assignment as exempt placement manager in employees relations Department. Provided recruitment and Placement for salaried exempt personnel. interviewing and screening applicants in engineering, Geology, Accounting, Data Processing. 1979 — 1980 Dow Chemical Company USA Project Engineer Supervised and coordinated the construction of $14 million Houston Dow Center office building . Included 100K Landscaping and purchasedelivery and installation of an Uninterruptable Power System with interconnecting Computer cooling unit 1974 — 1979 Project Engineer Projects include: Dow Chemical Company USA 1.25 million district Operating Facility. Rock Springs , Wy. Engineering, construction and start-up. Sand, cement And well chemicals handling and storage with a 5-bay truck maintenance building. Provide technical lead engineering duties for various chemical plants. 1973 Raymond International, inc. Houston, TX Civil Engineer Performed detailed technical calculations and design of civil foundations, site work and related design work. Projects include two LNG faculties , Chattanooga, TN and La Porte, IN. 1971-1973 J F Pritchard Company Civil Engineer Performed detailed technical calculations for civil and structural aspect for chemical plants. Education 1975 MBA-- Finance 1968 B. S. Civil Engineer Licenses Personal References University of Houston University of Missouri Professional Engineer State of Florida Professional Engineer State of Texas Building Code Administrator Standard Plans Examiner ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager Married, three adult children Available upon request #48163 #34968 E3U 1461 PX 2642 US-08-03996 Houston TX Rolla, MO Jamie Straz AIA, LEED GA, NCARB Principal REINES &STRAZ Mr. Straz has over 7 years of experience with both public and private sector projects. He has served as Project Architect, Manager, and Designer for both large and small scale projects through the schematic and design development stage, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration for various types of projects and clients. Understanding what the client wants and working with them to create a design that reflects their dreams into a reality, good design does not come at a cost and Mr. Straz strives to incorporate this philosophy into his work regardless of the type of project. EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 2009 REGISi-RATiIONS Registered Architect, Florida, AR96931 LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council MEMBERSHIPS AIA. American institute of Architects, No. 38032483 NCARB, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards No. 77801 WORK EXPERIENCE REINES 8 STRAZ, LLC 2014-PRESENT* Jamie Straz Architecture 2013-2014 Stantec Architecture 2013** C3TS Architecture 2009-2012** Reines Design, Inc. 2008 'Reines Design, Inc, & Jamie Straz Architecture Partnered "C3TS was acquired by Stantec in December 2012 REINES & STRA2, I -CC 1975 41 sr STREET, SUITE 407, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140 I (305) 397-$779 INFOsaREINES-STRAl.COM I WWW.REINES-STRAZ.COM AA26002849 Jeffrey Watson, CEO Mr. Watson has over 30 years' experience in finance, development and urban economic development. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of J. Watson & Co., a government relations and economic development consulting firm. A graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance, Mr. Watson has had extensive experience in developing strategic and long-term initiatives for both local and national governments. His greatest priority is bridging the gap between economic opportunity and sustainability for neighborhoods across the U.S. Mr. Watson's work has also taken him abroad as counsel to the governments and leaders in China, Brazil, South Africa, and the Turks and Caicos islands Prior to founding J. Watson & Co., Mr. Watson served as Vice President for The Jefferson Group where he was responsible for urban and economic development issues. He served as Deputy Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs in the White House for President William Jefferson Clinton. Mr. Watson served as Chief Financial Officer for the City of Miami Department of Housing and Development. His primary experience stems from serving as Accountant and Internal Auditor at both Coopers & Lybrand as Arthur Anderson and Company. He has served on the Board of Directors of RENEX Corporation, (a publicly traded dialysis company for ESRD patients) and was Vice Chair of the Miami Dade Housing and Finance Authority. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Mr. Watson was selected as a U.S. Fellow for the American Council of Young Political Leaders in a Political Leaders Exchange to the Peoples Republic of China in 1988 and 1994 as well as for Argentina, Brazil and Chile in 2000. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Support Network, Inc. — New York City and the African American Achievers Award from JM Family Enterprise in Florida. Harald A. Ruck hrrrald.ruck(a, mail.cain 1665 SW 154 PATH MMAME, FL 33185 (305) 898-7559 (CELL) EXPERIENCE: Subject Matter Expert, Part Time October 2014 - Present City of Miami, Planning and Zoning Department, Miami FL. • Assisted in training new departmental staff in Comprehensive Planning amendment procedures required by the City and State. Worked with lTD in creation of supporting flow charts. • Drafted -presented the State mandated 2020 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, with required documentation. • Drafted -presented Comprehensive Plan FLITM and text amendments, with required documentation. • Reviewed Community Residential Horne applications for compliance with zoning requirements. • Coordinated with the ITD the updating of the City's Zoning Atlas, and the Zoning Web application. • Generated GIS Mapping as required. Chief of Community Planning March 2004 — September 2014 City of Miami, Planning Department, Miami, FL. • Provided direction, coordination, supervision within the Section, Department in areas of Neighborhood Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Research. Studies, and GlS Mapping. Included the implementation of state mandated Evaluation and Appraisal Reports (EAR), Comprehensive Plan Amendments for both text and Future Land Use Map (FLUM), neighborhood profiles, computerization of FLUM and zoning atlas information, mapping and data analysis of selected city data, social and economic census data, Community Residential Homes, using the City's GIS software; • Assisted in the review of Developments of Regional Impacts (DRI) Increment additions; Large Scale Development projects; Parks LOS Study, Water Supply Plan Update; • Reviewed, drafted legislation, Development Agreements, code amendments for public hearings; • Represented the Department and presented findings at Public Hearings, community and stakeholder meeting; • Assisted Planning Department Director & Assistant Director in overall administrative duties. Planner I1 February 1990 — March 2004 City of Miami, Planning Department, Miami, FL. • Prepared GIS base layers and maps based on statistical & data analysis/social, economic, and demographic census datalland use/ zoning for the city and public • Provided GIS training and technical assistance for city department staff, • Supervised GIS staff as applicable. • Made GIS presentations to City Boards and outside associations. • Evaluated RFQs and RFPs for GIS services. • Assisted in purchase/maintenance of GIS equipment. Planner I August 1988 — February 1990 City of Miami, Planning Department, Miami, FL. • Drafted staff recommendations on Comprehensive Plan amendments, made presentations to Hearing Boards. • Drafted Transmission packages to State agencies for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. • Represented Department at interagency meetings. • Coordinated production of City's response to State comments on the City's Comprehensive Plan. • Answered public enquires regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. Assistant Planner November 1987 — August 1988 City of Hollywood, Hollywood, FL. • Approved building plans for compliance with land development regulations. • Answered public enquiries regarding Zoning. • Prepared departmental zoning variance recommendations. • Presented staff reports at hearing boards • Provided zoning approvals for occupational licenses. • Prepared initial draft of the Port/Aviation Element of City's Comprehensive Plan. Regional Housing Officer US Agency for International Development, Kingston, Jamaica September 1985 — July 1987 • Managed multi -million dollar "Housing Guaranty" Project emphasizing implementation. certification, & completion. • Managed $725,000 grant to a private sector client for physical rehabilitation/ leasing of a derelict property for light manufacturing/ commercial use. Initiated contract actions, procurement documents for commodities & technical services. Analyzed cash flow requests& approved disbursement requests, • Managed loan debt service payment monitoring system. • Prepared status reports on projects. • Served as acting Chief of Regional Housing Office as required. Housing Officer/International Development Intern (IDI) US Agency for International Development, Washington DC March 1984 — September 1985 • Supported overseas operations of regional offices in Jamaica, Thailand, and Panama. • Initiated procurement documents for technical services. • Reviewed program budgets ofregional offices. • Provided on -site technical support to the Caribbean Regional Housing Office in Jamaica. • Reviewed Development Project documents. Drafted issue/briefing papers for senior staff • Represented the Office as requested at Project/Program reviews within the Agency's Latin American & Caribbean Bureau (LAC). Project Manager Cambridge Housing Authority, Cambridge, Massachusetts June 1980 — May 1981 (College Work Study Program while in Graduate School) • Designed/implemented landscaping project at two public housing developments. Responsibilities included preparation of bid documents, coordination of public bidding process, contract supervision, and site supervision. • Sorted/ indexed all plans & drawings of all housing projects on file. Architect/Planner Vice Ministry of Urban Planning, Managua, Nicaragua June 1975—July 1978 • Assisted in Analysis of post 1972 earthquake status of community facilities and infrastructure in the city. Prepared recommendations for new community facilities. • Assessed optimal locations for governmental buildings within a new governmental district. • Analyzed community needs and space requirements for proposed district centers. • Produced preliminary design drawings for a central Park in Juigalpa, Nicaragua. University of Tennessee Student Vice Ministry of Urban Planning, Managua, Nicaragua January 1974 — June 1975 (Member of technical assistance team to Government of Nicaragua within educational program) • Analyzed existing conditions in a selected study area, developing recommendations for future land use. • Designed/ supervised construction of a proto typical light weight structure using aluminum screen wire. EDUCATION: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) September 1979 - June 1983 Masters in City Planning (MCP) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) September 1978 - June 19811 Masters of Architecture in Advanced Studies (M. Arch A.S.) University of Tennessee September 1969 - March 1975 Bachelors of Architecture REINES & STRAZ, LLC 975 4 i ST STREET, #407 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140 AA26002849 TEL 305,397,8779 REINES-STRA2.COM RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (WDrtr COinptek)rl by rtunie Sirti?. rfhltt Est Stouter.) APA FLORIDA PROJE SW.TWAUR, ASTER PLAN ;60 Acre Master Pkin for 'arrow Town Center, the original Mastw Plan as p f a study Jamie M+ he Straz did "'originally while at the University f Miami. Mr, Strut developed the n w master plan with the new criteria for a me denser urban dssigxf with Javier Salmon tram Star fee. fr'tt~etp rmtfkg a walkable area with garages located towaid the inside of blocks to (Allow the pedestrians to have priority, culminating in urban plazas and c centralized -fake. Mixed use planning with commercial/retail on the ground floor: with a mix of office/hotel/residential on l,he ;upper floors lining the parking garages_ Thls project just won an award an December 11, 2014. The Award of "Excellence for Innovation for Sustalnina Floc es by the APA Florida Cot Coast Section, RENES & STRAZ, LLC 975 41ST STREET, #F407 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140 A A 26002849 TEL: 305,397.8779 REINES-STRA2.COM RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (W(rr!t 'n,i.,l leap 1i k1E !: ;r 1i1 • ih M WIlik. d;t Stant c.) [A inn n.�Sri .n�Lm.:d...;a•n.4+. [..��.., na...^�r.-[, r_'ix'.rL We wined taw rvvy.uiol.15 gnl.a.nd Rwp FAANC L.maa. and lm.ie s[ra= .[.Ca..ar.,.ra:.+xr.a J� +a a. aJ:.u-.•r. _...,u ■a [4ths ro� w"rw'••. you...ywn.:..+..�.�..i.:,1....s..y 4) PROJECT HARDING AVENUE STREETSCAPE I PROV y TS PAIticikg OF 1411f WH HE TO 1+1 WITH RILNINA ��i1 T TL7 JuSi RErLAcHE EXISTING ANT! G FOR THEIR MAIN COMMERCIAL STREET,. MR. STRAZ REALIZED THERE WAS OPPORTUNITY THAT JUST HAD TO SE DESIGNED, HE PROPOSED THE DESIGN OF POCKET PARKS TAKING THE EXISTING PLANTING BEDS AND INCREASE THE SIZE TO CREATIVE LUSH,, =LANDSCAPEINANOTHER WISE CONCRETIONIYSTREET THIS CREATED APLA,CEFORRESIAURA NTSTOSEAT CUSTOMERS: PEOPLE TO GATHER AND MEET. AND TO JUST REST WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STREET THROUGH LOOKING AT DETAIL 'THIN THE SAME BUDGET THE ENTIRE STREETSCAPE WAS NOT ONLY IMPROVED BUT ENHANCED. ALSO THE TOWN OP SURFSIDE WAS REACHING THEIR MAX CAPACITY OF CURRENT PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE FOR THEIR TOWN W STUDIED THE IMPACT AND NLED FOR NEW PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURES. WHAT WE PROPOSED TO THE CITY WAS PARKING GARAGES THAT WERE NOT PARKING GARAGES. DESIGNS WERE PREPARED OF UNDERGROUND PARKING STRUCTURES WITH A LARGE COMMUNITY PARK ON TOP: PARKING GARAGE WITH A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME LINER . S F.PItG AP^EA THAT CONCEALS THE P IIVG GARAGEatit Z 4Se.w PROJECT KI i ¢ STWAI,1LC 9/5 415T 5T5tET. 0.407 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140 AA2600284? TEL 305,397. 779 REINES-STRAZ.CVM RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Wi rk Cv1ra1.110f sdl Uy kuttit. +t c17 wiatie: r1T Sttin er:i 1 RCHITECTURAL AND URBAN DESIGNER FOR 4D'JECT WHICH IN `*IV-S THE 0 OF A NEW MASTER 1 i PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE AREA WHICH IS ENVISIONED BOTH AS SER G LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ATTRACTING1 REGIONAL VISITORS AND CRUISE TOURISTS FROM THE NEARBY PORT. TH PROJECT INCLUDES CONCEPTUALIZATION- 4' ANDESIGN OF SEVERAL NEW BUILDINGS: A MULT1-LEVEL "CROWN JE*(EL COMMUNITY C�4TER THAT INCLUDES `.1 OFFICE SPACE ALONG WITH SMALL. MEETING AREAS AS WELL AS A BALLROOM FOR FORMAL Ej NTS; A RESTAURANT; A YEAR-RQUND, OPEN-AIR FARMERS' MARKET BUILDING; AND A MULTIf LEVEL PARK.tNG STRUCTURE FOR SEVERAL,.'• HUNDRED CARS THAT IS LINED WITH RETAIL AND RESTAURANT SPACES TH CS ALSO INCLUDES A, LARGE PUBLIC PARK WITH PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, DECORATIVE PERGOLAS, SPLASH AREAS, AND PICNIC GAZEBOS: A CONCERT"` *:I' A'AMPHITHEATER FORCITY FESTIVALS'. AN EXPANSIVE PLAZA AREA FOR °IIDOQR`PUBLIC GATHERINGS. 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