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CH~RE ) &ASSOCIAlTS This project also required extensive coordination with the public, adjacent CRAs, historic districts and various regulatory agencies. Fort Lauderdale South Beach Parking Lot Wall Replacement and ADA Improvements. Chen Moore Associates was asked to provide the restoration and enhancement of the City-owned 6.5 acres "South Beach" parking lot, located along SR AlA, south of Las alas Boulevard. The scope of work includes bringing the parking lot into ADA compliance per requirement of the consent decree, replacing a deteriorating low profile wall and sidewalk approximately 2100 feet in length, designing for easier vehicle and pedestrian ingress/egress, replacing existing lighting with turtle-compliant fixtures, and designing additional landscaping. Chen Moore and Associates is tasked to gain all necessary permit approvals to move forward with construction documents as well as coordinate '^lith FP&l for the undergrounding of overhead )ires. Deerfield Beach Main Beach Parking Area Improvements. Chen Moore and Associates provided conceptual planning to address traffic circulation, landscaping, lighting, parking layout, drainage and existing facility conditions. The conceptual plan has incorporated additional areas for pedestrian use including seating areas and multi-use areas for special events. The project is located in a coastal zone requiring coordination and permitting through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for work east of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCl). There is also a fire station on the site requiring close coordination with the City of Deerfield Beach Fire Department to facilitate emergency response. Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park. Oceanfront Park is the only beach access point for the City of Boynton Beach. The existing park boardwalk and amenities needed to be updated due to the general degradation of the property. The project required permitting through the Town of Ocean Ridge Building Department, City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for work east of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCl). The resulting design of the park incorporated 1,000 feet of new boardwalk with dune crossovers, tension membrane shade structures, landscaping, dune plantings, rope and bollard beach access points, and site furnishings. The site was brought fully to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Mr. Betancourt served as the project manager for the project and was responsible for surveying, site planning, permitting, hardscape, landscape, irrigation, and construction administration. This project represents Mr. Betancourt's experience while employed with another firm. Ft. Pierce South Beach Park. South Beach Park was destroyed during the Treasure Coast Hurricane events of 2004-2005. The approximately 10-acre park was restored using FEMA funds provided to the City of Ft. Pierce for redevelopment of the park. The design and layout of the park were reconfigured in order to improve service to the public. The program included recycled lumber deck, parking lot redesign, picnic pavilions, bathrooms, entry signage, public open spaces, sea turtle friendly lighting, rope and bollard beach access points, landscaping, dune plantings, and sand dune fencing. The project required permitting through the City of Ft. Pierce Building and Utilities departments, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for work east of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCl). The RFQ No. 12-04-04 Design and Permitting Services of the Intracoastal Parks 3-10