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STANDARD FORM 330 (REV. 8/2016) PAGE 30 Benthic Surveys for Sylvan Lake Canal & Seminole River Canal: E Sciences conducted benthic resources surveys to support obtaining permits for dredging in two City-maintained waterways. E Sciences’ biologists snorkeled each site to observe the presence of regulated benthic resources (i.e. seagrasses, corals, etc.) E Sciences provided the City reports to accompany their permit applications. Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments: E Sciences has prepared Phase I ESAs for the City’s Neighborhood Services group in order to support federal funding, in preparation for redevelopment and prior to site acquisition. The following sites are examples of these projects: Twin Lakes: E Sciences conducted a Phase I ESA and asbestos survey to support the City’s purchase and redevelopment of this residence as a park. Hortt Elementary: E Sciences conducted a Phase I and Phase II ESA for the City to support their purchase of this school property intended for redevelopment as a neighborhood park. This property was initially developed by Mr. M.A. Hortt who was one of the early Fort Lauderdale settlers. The project was expedited to meet the constraints of contract timing. Progresso Village Neighborhood: This Phase I ESA was conducted to support a grant application for neighborhood improvement projects. Melrose Manors Neighborhood: E Sciences conducted a Phase I ESA and HUD Environmental Review for the City’s Neighborhood Services group in order to support application for federal funding for decorative light posts. Lauderdale Manors Neighborhood: E Sciences conducted a Phase I ESA and HUD Environmental Review for the City’s Neighborhood Services group in order to support application for federal funding for decorative light posts. Golden Heights Neighborhood: E Sciences conducted a Phase I ESA for the City’s Neighborhood Services group in order to support application for federal funding for decorative entranceway signs. Sailboat Bend Preserve: E Sciences was hired by the City to conduct a Phase I and II ESA of vacant property being designated for use as recreational space and installation of a “tot lot”. The property is adjacent to the City’s public works and police department complex. No environmental concerns were identified. Parcel Located at 538 NW 9th Avenue: E Sciences was engaged by the City’s CRA to conduct a Phase I ESA of this property, located across the street from the CRA building. This vacant lot was being procured by the CRA as part of an assemblage of parcels for future development opportunities along Sistrunk Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Fuel Spill Regulatory Assistance: As a result of damage to an aircraft fuel tank during a low speed collision between two airplanes at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, a jet fuel discharge was reported to EPGMD. Immediately after the incident, staff employed emergency procedures and properly managed the spill. E Sciences was initially called in to conduct soil sampling to determine if the soils in the area were impacted with jet fuel. When E Sciences reviewed the documentation, we determined that discharge response had been sufficiently managed and that the activities should not require soil assessment or a formal discharge report, which would trigger a requirement to conduct a Site Assessment. E Sciences provided documentation and communications with EPGMD in order to prevent the reported discharge from entering the bureaucratic process of future assessment and remediation requirements. Fort Lauderdale Low Level Bridges: E Sciences provided asbestos surveys in anticipation of demolition and reconstruction of three low level neighborhood bridges for the City: The Harborage, Marcetta River, and Carlotta River. These reports met the requirements for FDOT, as FDOT was providing funding for this project. Fire Station #46: E Sciences was contracted with the City to provide an indoor air quality survey to evaluate comfort-related issues posed by building occupants regarding indoor air quality. The scope of services included a walkthrough of the building; interviews with building occupants; observations of the air conditioning systems; measurements for temperature, relative humidity, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide in each building area; and moisture readings in areas where either visible indications of moisture impact were noted or that were reported by building occupants. Environmental Assessment – South Middle River Improvement: E Sciences’ completed an environmental assessment of the project area to satisfy HUD financial support for paving and drainage improvements along a section of the South Middle River neighborhood. E Sciences completed an Environmental Review and completed the Statutory Worksheet for HUD projects categorically excluded per 24 CFR Part 58.25(a) to determine whether or not the project will have a significant impact on the environment. The Worksheet includes an environmental assessment of potential impacts to historic properties, floodplain management, wetland protection, coastal zone management, sole source aquifers, endangered species, Wild and Scenic Rivers,