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<br />~ 1 <br /> <br />__COR ZO <br />_CASTELLA <br />CARBAL LO <br />rnTl THOMPSON <br />lUCJ SAL MAN <br /> <br />RAMON CASTELLA P.E., LEED AP <br />Division Director <br /> <br />~ 1 <br /> <br />EXPERIENCE <br />Mr. Castella has over 26 years of expertise in Civil Engineering Projects throughout Florida and in the Caribbean. <br />Mr. Castella's Land Development experience includes such projects as Embassy Lakes subdivision, which <br />consisted of a 640-acre residential community and land planning for over 3,000 acres in South and Central <br />Florida. He also has extensive experience with Municipal engineering projects, including the programming, <br />planning, and preparation of construction documents as well as construction administration. Projects range from <br />the development of park facilities and expansion of Municipal buildings to sizable public works projects. His <br />public works projects include drainage, flood control, coastal construction, water and sewer expansions, road and <br />bridge construction, municipal land planning and grant acquisition. Mr. Castella has extensive experience with <br />the design and quality assurance of major roadway projects. Some of his relevant work experience includes: <br /> <br />'1 <br /> <br />r I <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Village of Key Biscayne Redevelopment of Gravity Drainage Wells, Key Biscayne, Florida - Senior <br />Project Engineer in charge of this project, which involved the cleaning, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of <br />30 existing gravity drainage wells located throughout the Village. Responsibilities included inspections, <br />management, and conducting testing at each well to ensure expected discharge capacity was achieved. The <br />work was funded by a grant from the South Florida Water Management District. <br /> <br />, 1 <br /> <br />i ' I · <br /> <br />I . 1 <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Town of Golden Beach Capital Improvements Program, Golden Beach, Florida - Senior Project <br />Engineer for this comprehensive Capital Improvements Program Master Plan that focuses on several major <br />improvement areas: town-wide drainage improvements; utilities underground relocation (electrical, telephone, <br />cable); town-wide streetscape & traffic calming; and renovation to the Town's existing Town Hall building. <br />The Master Plan carefully considered the each of these with respect to feasibility, cost/benefit, and design, as <br />well as an analysis of funding options and scenarios, and schedule for phasing and implementation. <br /> <br />j <"-1 <br />I · <br /> <br />Village of Pinecrest Watermain Master Plan and System Design, Pinecrest, Florida - Senior Project <br />Engineer for this design project that included the design of over 12 miles of watermain to complete the potable <br />water system of the entire Village. The Master Plan was prepared that included a computerized model of the <br />entire system and public workshops and meetings were held to inform and educate the residents of the <br />extensive work and cost involved in the project. C3TS also prepared special taxing districts to better explain <br />the finances of the project. The two phases of construction provided potable water to over 550 propel1ies <br />previously connected to individual private wells. This successful project also included the implementation of a <br />system during construction to allow each homeowner to select the best location for their new water meter. <br /> <br />. , <br /> <br />I <br />l. J <br /> <br />r I <br />I <br /> <br />. J <br /> <br />'I · <br /> <br />Palmetto Bay Villagewide Neighborhood Drainage Improvements, Palmetto Bay, Florida - Senior <br />Project Engineer of the field surveying, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration of <br />drainage improvements at 10 locations throughout the Village. These 10 areas were identified by the Village <br />as having flooding problems. The improvements included new drainage structures, exfiltration trenches, <br />outfalls, and asphalt overlays. The project was completed on schedule and under budget. <br /> <br />. North Miami Floodplain Management Plan, North Miami, Florida - Senior Project Engineer responsible <br />for the preparation of a Floodplain Management Plan for the City of North Miami. The rep0l1 provides a <br />detailed assessment of the city's drainage system and helps identify and prioritize the city's floodplain needs <br />. I in order to minimize future flood losses in the community. As documented in Floodplain Management Plan, <br />C3TS was instrumental in the planning process which included public outreach programs, education <br />programs, public meetings and forums, drainage system analysis, including mapping of flood prone areas <br />based on complaint records and field inspections and drainage improvement and maintenance programs. The <br />city's NFlD Program was extremely successful and was able to capitalize on 15% discount for N0l1h Miami's <br />residents flood insurance offered by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). <br /> <br />'. Crandon Boulevard Master Plan, Key Biscayne, Florida - Senior Project Engineer of the design for this <br />project that takes an existing suburban style highway and transforms it into a center of cOlmnunity activities. <br />By promoting the safe and secure transit of all types of vehicles and pedestrians, this Crime Prevention <br />Through Environmental Design (CPTED) friendly design also serves to create a source of identity for the <br />cOlmnunity connecting retail, residential, public parks and government facilities into a cohesive design. The <br />project consisted of a master plan that encompassed the design for a 4-lane divided road, improved public <br />safety, casing of traffic congestion, traffic calming, pedestrianization, improved mass transit, streetscape <br />improvements, sidewalks, lighting, and a roundabout. This project, divided into three phases, will provide <br />the Village with a reference for the traffic and public safety impacts of future development or redevelopment <br />of propel1ies fronting Crandon Boulevard and its side streets. <br /> <br />EDUCATION <br />Bachelor of <br />Science in Civil <br />Engineering, <br />Florida <br />Imernational <br />University, 1985 <br /> <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />REGISTRA TION <br />Florida <br />Professional <br />Engineer License <br />No. 40073 <br /> <br />Puerto Rico <br />Professional <br />Engineer License <br />No. 11731 <br /> <br />LEED Accredited <br />Professional <br /> <br />25 <br />