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27 <br />} <br />July 29, 2009 <br />BIG CYPRESS BASIN <br />SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT <br />2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 205, Naples, FL 34105 <br />(239) 263 -7615 • Fax (239) 263 -8166 • www.sfwmd.gov /beb/ <br />TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: <br />Ref: Letter of Recommendation for Mr. Robert Ross, P.E. <br />In 2005 -2006, the Big Cypress Basin developed a Stormwater Management Master Plan for the <br />Immokalee area at the request of Collier County through the consulting engineering firm H.W. <br />jLochner, Inc. Mr. Robert Ross, P.E. worked as the primary project engineer of the consulting team. <br />Mr. Ross (presently President of Ross Engineering, Inc.) worked closely with the Big Cypress Basin <br />office to complete in developing a successful Stormwater Management Master Plan for the <br />Immokalee urban area. During the project his responsibilities spanned project management, <br />performing modeling analysis with Dr. Fernando Miralles - Wilhelm, P.E., and providing conceptual <br />L ) alternatives to alleviate the deficiencies in flood control and water quality protection for the <br />t Immokalee area. He attended the Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee and BCB Board <br />meetings with the team, where the project was discussed in detail with the stake holders in the area. <br />Mr. Ross demonstrated excellent qualitative and quantitative approach of stormwater management <br />problem solving. The successes of his efforts are reflected in conceptual design solutions to be <br />implemented for the benefit of the public. The project was completed to our satisfaction and the <br />budget and schedule was kept on track throughout the project with no need for any additional <br />service agreements or change orders. <br />We would not have any hesitation in recommending Mr. Ross for providing stormwater management <br />planning and design on any future projects. <br />Should you have any question or need information on project specific data, we remain available and <br />can be contacted at (239) 263 -7615. <br />Sincerely, <br />UA� , V-' <br />Max Guerra, P ., P.E. <br />Senior Engineer <br />BIG CYPRrss BASIN GOVERNING BOARD <br />Charles J. Dauray, Chair, Ex officio - Lee Costaty Alice E. Abbott - Marro Island Liesa Priddy, Secrelary - Immokalee <br />John F. Sorey III, Vice Chair - Naples Libby Anderson - Naples Jon C. Staiger, Ph.D. - Naples <br />27 <br />DIRECTOR <br />Clarence S. Tears, Jr. <br />