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STANDARD FORM 330 (REV. 8/2016) PAGE 28 Benthic Survey for Isle of Palms Seawall 15 Replacement: E Sciences provided support to the City in anticipation of replacement of 900 feet of seawall along the west side of Isle of Palms Drive. Sea level rise has caused surface waters to overtop this seawall and flood adjacent land and roads. The purpose of the project is to raise the height of the seawall and protect the shoreline from the effects of climate change. The City engaged E Sciences to conduct a benthic survey to support the design and permitting. Seagrasses were identified and data regarding on seagrass bed size, density, incidental species observed, and substrate conditions were recorded and documented. E Sciences collaborated with the design engineers to assist them in obtaining the regulatory agency permits and by the City to inform the construction procurement process. The report was delivered one week ahead of the contract schedule and under budget. Sistrunk Boulevard: E Sciences was hired by the City to conduct soil and groundwater sampling along Sistrunk Boulevard from I-95 to Andrews Avenue. The project was conducted in order to support the CRA with implementing a streetscape, drainage and roadway enhancement project. E Sciences conducted soil and groundwater sampling at 36 locations to evaluate potential impacts to construction that may arise due to known contaminated sites historically located along the corridor. Potential sites of concern included historic dry cleaners, gasoline stations, junk yards and an incinerator ash landfill. Prior to implementation, E Sciences worked with the FDOT (who was providing funding) to determine a scope of analytical services. E Sciences reconciled the proposed subsurface structure locations (drainage structures, light fixtures, etc.) identified on construction plan sheets with the existing corridor conditions and proximity to potentially contaminated areas. Due to the high number of utilities anticipated to be located in close proximity to the drilling locations, E Sciences engaged a private utility location contractor to locate underground utilities using ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic radiation surveys, in addition to review of City plans and coordination with Sunshine One Call. A Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan was prepared and submitted to the City prior to field activities. In addition to an assessment report, E Sciences provided general notes and bidding specifications language outlining requirements for managing contaminated soils and groundwater to be incorporated into the bidding and contract documents for this project. During construction, we assisted the City in working with the contractor to minimize impacts to construction and keep the project moving forward. This “stimulus” project meant that deadlines were critical and that the work needed to be expedited. We developed a scope of work, met with FDOT to negotiate the scope, conducted private utility location, developed an MOT plan, and initiated the sample collection within 13 days of the first phone call. Our draft report was provided to the CRA within an additional 12 working days. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the CRA and FDOT and we delivered the project under budget by more than $12,000. HUD Environmental Documentation and Area-wide Floodplain Management Eight-Step Decision-Making Process: To enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods, the City Commission has established four Community Investment Programs: the Neighborhood Community Investment Program, the Neighborhood Community Investment Grant Program, the Business Community Investment Program, and the Business Community Investment Grant Program. The goal of these programs is to provide matching grant funds for the construction of community improvements in the City’s rights-of-way that beautify neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for those who live in, work in, and visit the City. The majority of individual actions considered for these projects include the following: street name decorative posts, entryway monuments, entryway signs, concrete curbing, swales, sidewalks, median islands, decorative lighting, solar decorative lighting, landscape lighting, trees, landscaping, and irrigation. E Sciences has prepared numerous environmental documentation packages to support HUD funding for the City of Fort Lauderdale’s neighborhood improvement projects. The majority of these involved the preparation of Environmental Checklists in compliance with HUD regulations. E Sciences also prepared an Area wide Floodplain Management Eight-Step Decision-Making Process for them to utilize when projects are located within a 100-year floodplain as defined by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).