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9293 HARDING AVENUE SURFSIDE, FLORIDA 33154 (305) 861-4863. FAX: (305) 861-1302 WWW.TOWNOFSURFSIDEFL.GOV April 28, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Surfside Parks and Recreation Department, I am pleased to recommend Savino & Miller Design Studio for the Sunny Isles Beach Parks Design Project. SMDS has worked with diligence and the highest standard of professionalism over the past five years in producing a Master Plan, design/ construction documents, and construction phase services for our recently opened Surfside Community Center, on Collins Avenue and 90th Street. SMDS used a creative and comprehensive planning approach in providing the City with alternative active/passive park designs for our community center's complete renovation. They worked diligently with the City Commission, our staff and through numerous community meetings throughout the process to build consensus, and used these inputs to develop a progressive, beautiful and creative design. The project was designed for silver LEED certification. The final design ingeniously incorporated the beach dune area - which was formerly separated from the pool deck - directly to the new pool deck area, along with integrating a multi-functional pool area in a relatively tight space, serving the needs of children, recreational swimmers and swimming classes. The project has been a huge success for residents and visitors alike, and we are extremely satisfied with the results. It is a beautiful design as well. Their ability to reconcile difficult site issues with creative design solutions, and responsiveness in working with the City's various interest groups and City staff have been crucial factors in the project's success. I believe this firm's experience and comprehensive approach to park design within an urban setting wil! be ideal for the Sunny Isles Beach Park Project. Respectfully submitted, ~ 7~1~ Tim Milian Parks and Recreation Director Town of Surfside