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MCWH W010 ' Planning Comprehensive Plan Update: Monroe County has contracted with K &S to update their Comprehensive Plan Policy and Technical Documents to the 2010 -2030 planning timeframe; the last update occurred in 1995.The County is located in an Area of Critical State Concern, encompasses the Florida Keys and portions of mainland Florida, specifically the Everglades, and is home to approximately 70,000 residents. Due to the environmental sensitivity of much of the land mass, its designation as a National Marine Sanctuary and the ACSC designation, this project includes extensive cooperative efforts with a wide - variety of jurisdictional bodies, external agencies such as FDOT, ACOE, DEP, US Navy, US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Community Affairs. -7-7-1 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR): K &S also prepared the EAR for the County.The EAR process involves extensive public input to identify critical local issues; will assess the success of the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and gauge its compatibility with the state and regional policies, plans and regulatory requirements. Critical local issues include transportation impacts to its main road, US -I; strategies to balance growth and preservation of natural resources; water quality improvements; and hurricane evacuation requirements.The EAR was adopted in May 2012. Environmental Dune Restoration: For a 5 -mile beach renourishment project in Broward County that had temporary construction impacts to the dune system, K &S biologists documented the vegetation impacts, prepared the restoration plan, and planted and maintained dune vegetation. We just had our 3 -month inspection and we have 100% survival. Environmental Permitting and Mangrove Mitigation in North Miami: K &S designed two replacement bridges along theArch Creek Shared Use Path connecting NE 135th Street and the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. We obtained all environmental permits and authorizations on behalf of the City of North Miami, including SFWMD, USACE, and Miami -Dade County RER. Additionally, we prepared Bridge Project Questionnaires to obtain USCG authorization. Our biologists also documented and mangrove impacts and coordinated the required mitigation. Marina Repairs and Coral Relocation: For a '/. -mile long breakwater in Ocean Reef that required repairs, K &S biologists conducted a seagrass and coral survey. K &S obtained the environmental permits and relocated the corals from the construction zone. Survey Coconut Creek Casino: The Seminole Tribe of Florida added additional space and a 7 story parking garage to the Coconut Creek Casino. The space accommodates a new gaming center, also restaurants, offices, and expanded parking. K &S provided all of the surveying services t KH:rrn and scnNAlts, RA. Page 10 - IIoRII)Xsgl ioL LIIRM _