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Notice of Meeting for the General Government and Finance Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown July 29, 2015 at 3:30 PM at Georgetown Communications and Technology (GCAT) Conference Room, located at 510 East 8th Street, Georgetown, TX The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Legislative Regular Agenda A Review minutes from the June 16th and June 24th, 2015 GGAF meetings - Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant B Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with Cox Mclain Environmental Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 90,698.00 for an update to the 1984 and 2007 City of Georgetown Historic Resource Survey - Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager C Updated information and further clarification regarding the selection of JPMorgan Chase for Bank Depository Services for a two year period beginning September 1, 2015, with an annual option to renew for up to three more years - Lisa Haines, CGFO, Controller and Micki Rundell, CGFO, Chief Financial Officer D Follow up discussion on the status of the FY2014 General Fund yearend surplus funds and related allocation - Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ____________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Page 1 of 91 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board July 29, 2015 SUBJECT: Review minutes from the June 16th and June 24th, 2015 GGAF meetings - Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant ITEM SUMMARY: Review minutes from the June 16th and June 24th, 2015 GGAF meetings. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Draft Minutes June 16, 2015 Backup Material Draft Minutes June 24, 2015 Backup Material Page 2 of 91 Minutes of the Meeting of the GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND FINANCE ADVISORY BOARD (GGAF) City of Georgetown, Texas June 16, 2015 The General Government and Finance Advisory Board met at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the Georgetown Communications and Technology Conference Room, located at 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Keith Brainard, Chair, Tommy Gonzalez, John Hesser, Ralph Mason, Thomas Bonham MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF/OTHERS PRESENT: David Morgan, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Chris Foster, Leticia Zavala, Jack Daly, Eric Nuner, Bridget Chapman, Wayne Nero, Cory Tchida, Keith Hutchinson, Kimberly Garrett, Tadd Phillips, Corey Hendon, Terry Putnam, Citizen A copy of these minutes, containing detailed information on the items listed below will be available in the Finance and Administration Office, located at 113 East 8th Street, Georgetown, TX and can be found online at http://agendas.georgetown.org/ Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. Regular Session – Called to order at 3:32 p.m. The GGAF Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair of the GGAF Committee for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Chair or Board Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by contacting the Liaison prior to the creation of the agenda for the following meeting, with the subject matter of the topic they would like to address and their name. The Board Liaison can be reached at 512-930-3676 or by email at danella.elliott@georgetown.org Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that Board may act on with one single vote. A board member may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Board discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items: Keith Brainard, Chair, called to meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. A. Review minutes from the May 27, 2015 GGAF meeting – Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant Motion by Gonzalez; Second by Mason; Unanimously approved B. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Georgetown, City of Cedar Park, and City of Leander to participate in the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team – Wayne Nero, Chief of Police. Chief Nero gave a presentation and explained that since 2004, the City of Georgetown has maintained a SWAT Program. The team strength ranges annually from 8-15 personnel, which includes specially trained and equipped tactical operators and crisis negotiators. The current program is outside of nationally recommended best practice Page 3 of 91 standards and is limited in operational capability due to manpower, equipment, and budgetary constraints. The cities of Cedar Park and Leander are similarly situated. Over the last two years, the Police Chiefs of Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Leander have been engaged in dialogue regarding the feasibility of combining tactical resources under one unified program that is designed specifically to comply with NTOA best practice standards. As a result, we have held several strategy meetings and more recently conducted joint training in furtherance of these discussions. It is the recommendation of the three Chief’s that we pursue this joint endeavor as we are in collective agreement that a regional team is the most efficient and effective manner in which to meet NTOA standards, which will significantly reduce unnecessary risk and exposure to liability. Chief told the board that there is not a line item for tactical operations. There is currently a $5,000 request in the FY2015/16 budget for participation in this program. He also requested to reorganize other funds within the operations budget and when combined with the requested $5,000, will establish a new line item in the amount of $25,000. This will cover needed equipment, training, and operations/maintenance costs. Terry Putnam, citizen, spoke on this item. He said that with the SWAT program, we would be calling the shots, and it would be under our own Police Chief. He was in agreement with most points of the Interlocal Agreement, but suggested to scale back the scope and not try to be “everything to everyone” and use tight controls on where to deploy units. The Board discussed this in depth. The general consensus seemed to be that we already participate in a program with the County and this would add extra liability, duplicate services, and the benefit to the City is just not warranted at this time. They suggested revisiting it in 3 years. Tommy made the motion to not approve the ILA, but then retracted the motion. The board decided to table this request at the GGAF level and asked David to put this item in the funding discussions during the budget process. C. Update on revenues and expenditures from Suddenlink cable PEG Fee – Keith Hutchinson, Public Communications Manager Keith Hutchinson explained that the Suddenlink local cable franchise expired in February 2013. Since that time, Suddenlink has operated under the statewide cable franchise, which contains a provision for a 1 percent PEG fee for capital expenses for City cable operations. (PEG stands for Public, Education, or Government access cable channels, like GTV channel 10.) Revenue from the PEG fee totals approximately $140,000 annually, which has been used for replacement of cameras and video/audio equipment in the Council Chambers, installation of cameras and video/audio equipment in the public library community rooms, and other equipment for video production for GTV channel 10. PEG fund revenue is being used to purchase a video editing computer, camera, lighting kit, and other equipment for the Multi-Media Specialist who starts next week. Tommy asked if we are able to use this for our own PSA announcements. He suggested filming our Teen Court on Channel 10 to “showcase” this outstanding program. He asked Keith if there was a list of priorities and suggested maybe doing one large project a year, and set aside money for future projects. Keith and Micki explained that use of the money is part of the budget process; this has to be appropriated. The board thanked Keith for this informational item. Page 4 of 91 D. Compensation and Benefits Update – Tadd Phillips, Human Resource Director Tadd gave an overview of the current fiscal year employee compensation programs, and previewed compensation for the next fiscal year. He also gave the current status of City’s retirement plan and asked GGAF’s input on group health plan employee cost-sharing. Tommy said that it was fantastic that 61% of employees rated Exceeds or Excellent and this should be highlighted and made known. Ralph asked to have an explanation of the evaluation process added to a future agenda. The board asked for the Civil Service percentage of the overall GF budget, as well as non-Civil Service. Tadd will bring this information back on June 24th, as well as having a philosophical discussion on group health plan employee cost sharing. E. Update and discussion on the Garey Park Funding and Operating Plan – Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager, Kimberly Garrett, Parks & Recreation Director and Chris Foster, Manager of Resource Planning and Integration Laurie and Kimberly Garrett gave an overview of the background and history. • Garey Park is a 525 acre park that has been donated to the City of Georgetown by Jack and Cammy Garey. • Mr. Garey publicly made the announcement to City Council on September 14, 2004. • The 525 acres and the house were incrementally deeded over to the City with a life estate from 2004 to 2013. Realizing this was a tremendous gift that would require a great deal of planning, the Parks and Recreation Department had a master plan prepared that was adopted by City Council in 2006. The master plan was to be used as a guiding document as to how Garey Park would be developed when the time came. Up • Until recently, the City did not know the exact date of when the park was going to be developed, but knew that within three years of Mr. Garey’s death the park must be substantially complete according the terms in the MOU. • Garey Park was always listed as a future park beyond 5 years on the Parks CIP as no one could predict the timing of development. • In 2008, the voters approved a bond for $35.5M which included $10M for the development of Garey Park. The original master plan adopted in 2006 focused on preserving the natural beauty and character of the site, integrating and connecting with the surrounding regional park systems, accentuating the river front, and creating an environment for diverse recreation including a broad range of activities throughout the year. The master plan concepts included a controlled entrance, an equestrian facility for day use, a playscape, splash pad, dog park, open play areas, camping – retreat, group, and primitive, a meadow, an event area including an amphitheater and festival grounds, gardens around the house, Garey House and a trail system for both pedestrians and equestrians. The current planned elements are the same as what was originally planned in 2006. The current design process involves taking the master plan vision and schematic design that was developed and refining it to a constructible level of detail. The Garey equestrian facility has the opportunity to provide a venue for current events that are taking place in the Rodeo Arena and the County Show Barn in San Gabriel Park. Removing the rodeo arena and show barn are a vital piece as we look at opportunities to redevelop an Gabriel park. This can only be done if there are other venues in which to host events taking place in those facilities. Investing in a covered equestrian arena will provide the City the opportunity to gain back valuable parkland in the heart of Georgetown. In addition, a covered arena will allow year round programming opportunities which will provide a greater revenue return. • In 2006 when the Garey Park Master Plan was completed, the OPCC of Garey Park was $14,058.887 which included a 30% contingency. The OPCC of the current design is 13,048,212 which includes a 20% contingency. • After Mrs. Cammy Garey passed away in November 2012, Mr. Garey met with City Staff regarding moving forward with the design of the park. • In the 2013/2014 Parks CIP budget there was $1.5M budgeted for design of Garey Park. This amount included the bidding and construction phase. A MOU was signed by both the City and Mr. Garey in June 2014 summarizing the details of the donation including timing and the matching gift of $5M from Mr. Garey. • After seeing the presentation on the plans for the park, Mr. Garey announced to the Council on April 14, 2015 that he would like to see the park built in his lifetime rather than after his death. He is making plans to move out of the house and gift over the $5M to the City at that time. Page 5 of 91 • Once the City receives the $5M, the park must be substantially complete within 3 years which does not allow for long term phasing. Mr. Garey has proposed a first amendment to the MOU which is attached. • Mr. Garey is also pledging to give the City the residual of his estate upon his death which is currently valued at over $5M. This money is to be used for additional capital development that might be needed, not for capital maintenance. The original design contract with Baker Aicklen included an operations and maintenance plan to help staff plan and budget for the upcoming park. This plan was prepared by Jim Rodgers who has approximately 40 years of experience managing park development and operations in Williamson County and Central Texas. The current design contract with Halff Associates has provisions to finalize the plan as construction plans are finalized with exactly what will be built. • In the City’s fiscal and budgetary policy, the overall Operational Cost Recovery for the Recreation Center and Tennis Center is targeted to be between 50 – 60%. The median cost recovery for parks and recreation agencies nationwide is 29.6%. Cost recovery in the Garey Park Operations and Maintenance Plan was a straight calculation of revenues and expenses. • Based on a recent study by the National Parks and Recreation Association, when residents choose to invest in parks, there is a positive Return on Investment to the community. Parks bring outside visitors into the community which brings in new money that contributes to sales tax collections. Since Garey Park is not yet built, an economic impact study on that park is difficult to conduct. • The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation conducted a recent study published in November 2014 of the economic impact of the 89 state parks across Texas. • In the study, data was collected from 29 parks and extrapolated to the other 60 parks to get an estimate for all 89 State Parks. o The 89 state parks in total cost about $57.5M to operate, but generated $568M of profit on retail sales (including their own), $351M in value added services (transportation, insurance, repairs, etc.), and boosted incomes in the State by $202M. • Parks play a vital role in tourism across the state and include both state and local parks. Discussion among GGAF members included: • Questioning that it may be a gift we cannot afford • We should determine costs of rentals, etc; put a certain amount of money aside yearly to support the down times • Discussion on the cost level to maintain at an above-average level • Make sure we set up contengencies • Will Mr. Garey’s change of heart impact the tax rate? The Board would like to look at Garey Park, along with the GCP and have phasing discussions to be able to “pace ourselves”. Laurie will include this in her presentation at the June 24th GGAF meeting. Page 6 of 91 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. _______________________ ____________ Keith Brainard Date Board Chair _______________________ _____________ Thomas Bonham Date Board Secretary _______________________ _____________ Danella Elliott Date Board Liaison Page 7 of 91 Minutes of the Meeting of the GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND FINANCE ADVISORY BOARD (GGAF) City of Georgetown, Texas June 24, 2015 The General Government and Finance Advisory Board met at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in the Georgetown Communications and Technology Conference Room, located at 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Keith Brainard, Chair, Tommy Gonzalez, John Hesser, Ralph Mason, Thomas Bonham MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF/OTHERS PRESENT: Micki Rundell, David Morgan, Laurie Brewer, Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jack Daly, Trish Long, Lisa Haines, Nicole Abrego, Tadd Phillips, Nikki Ross, Corey Hendon, John Sullivan, Bridget Chapman, A copy of these minutes, containing detailed information on the items listed below will be available in the Finance and Administration Office, located at 113 East 8th Street, Georgetown, TX and can be found online at http://agendas.georgetown.org/ Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. Regular Session – Called to order at 3:35 p.m. The GGAF Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair of the GGAF Committee for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Chair or Board Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by contacting the Liaison prior to the creation of the agenda for the following meeting, with the subject matter of the topic they would like to address and their name. The Board Liaison can be reached at 512-930-3676 or by email at danella.elliott@georgetown.org Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that Board may act on with one single vote. A board member may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Board discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items: Keith Brainard, Chair, called to meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. A. Employee Compensation and Benefits – Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director Tadd noted that he was asked to share additional information in response to June 16th meeting, including seeking GGAF input on group health plan employee cost-sharing. Comments included: • Taking it to the Benefits Committee for their input and recommendation • Review the reserve options Page 8 of 91 • Continue trend at the 85/15 split, but realizing that could change • Add to unfunded liabilities list • Concerns about making our health benefits too good; health insurance is a valuable benefit when attracting employees This item will be on the July 14th Council Agenda. B. Presentation, discussion and direction regarding the phasing and funding for the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Parks, Downtown and Facilities – Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer Laurie explained that General Capital Projects planning is a collaborative effort among several city departments. Staff has been meeting since February to discuss projects and funding sources. She noted that the five-year plan, and any recommended changes, will be reviewed at the July 14, 2015 City Council workshop and included in the five-year business plan update. Tommy asked for a “date stamp” on presentations, and note where/when the projects change. Many boards/council members see the presentations during different board and council meetings, and it would be helpful to see the changes that have been made, with a notation that the presentation has changed from the last time it was given. Citizen members do not see the presentations as often. The proposed Parks CIP for 2015/2016 includes funds for Garey Park and San Gabriel Park construction. The Downtown Master Plan will address items priorities identified in the Downtown Master Plan. For 2015/2016 the proposed funds will be used for on-going general maintenance and ADA repairs, antique streetlights, tree replacement, and burying downtown utilities. New capital improvements include design work for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge and trail access and construction of a canopy in the library courtyard. The Facilities CIP for 2015/2016 requests funds first year improvements related to the ADA transition plan, design work to convert the current Council Chambers into the Visitor Center, design work for the festival space and historic light and water works building for the City Center project, design work for Fire Station 6, renovating the 1987 library and GCAT buildings, remodeling the Georgetown Municipal Complex, and renovating Grace Heritage Center. John suggested prioritizing the west sidewalks and lighting and doing several smaller projects that do not cost a lot of money instead of focusing on the larger projects. Tommy asked if anyone had thought of moving the Grace Heritage Church to San Gabriel Park. Other suggestions were: • Look at beginning the east side Fire Station 7 sooner than 4 years • Consider longer term bonds for projects like Garey Park funding • Small savings are significant • Look at the aggregate to decide what to fund and what to push • Consider drafting a policy for Garey Park that encompasses it all and keeps what it was expected to be; make sure Mr. Garey’s expectations are something that we can accomplish and that the value is serving the purpose • Add to long term contingencies • There are a lot of unknowns; need a contingency plan in case our expectations don’t pan out • Bring Grace Heritage consultant report back to GGAF with options and suggestions This item will be on the July 14th Council Agenda. Concerns were raised and follow-up on the status of the remaining FY 14 excess Fund Balance was requested. Page 9 of 91 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm. _______________________ ____________ Keith Brainard Date Board Chair _______________________ _____________ Thomas Bonham Date Board Secretary _______________________ _____________ Danella Elliott Date Board Liaison Page 10 of 91 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board July 29, 2015 SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with Cox Mclain Environmental Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 90,698.00 for an update to the 1984 and 2007 City of Georgetown Historic Resource Survey - Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: The City of Georgetown is updating the existing 1984 and 2007 historic resource surveys. The survey is a key tool for the historic preservation program and serves as the basis for the redevelopment and demolition decisions regarding historic properties, as outlined in the City’s Unified Development Code. The proposed survey project will evaluate the current resources on the 1984 and 2007 surveys, plus conduct an intensive survey of the Downtown and Old Town Overlay Districts, to compile a complete list of the properties. The results will be utilized by staff, the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, and interested members of the community to provide research on the historic properties. The survey will include completed Texas Historical Commission Survey forms, eliminating the need to require the completion of the forms by the property owner. The survey will categorize properties as contributing and noncontributing properties, as outlined in the recently adopted Unified Development Code amendments. In addition, the survey will identify potential properties eligible for the new Historic Landmark designation. In addition, the survey will serve as the initial review criteria for any future preservation incentives, currently being reviewed by staff. The proposed project includes the following components: 1. Evaluation and update of the status of all properties included in the current survey; 2. Intensive level of documentation and identification of all structures, vacant lots and other features located within the current boundaries of the Downtown and Old Town Residential Districts; 3. A minimum of two meetings – one to kick off and one to conclude the project – plus a minimum of two City Council presentations and one presentation to the Historical and Architectural Review Commission (HARC); 4. A minimum of one mobile workshop to educate attendees on methodology for surveying historic properties; 5. Assistance in preparing grant documents for Certified Local Government grants as well as other public or private funding sources for which the City may be eligible; 6. Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office, the National Park Service and other relevant entities as required; and The proposal also includes the following optional component: Intensive level of documentation and identification of all structures, vacant lots and other features located within an area roughly bounded to the west by IH 35, to the east by SH130, Page 11 of 91 to the south by the City limits and to the north by FM971. The Historic Resource Survey project is expected to take 12-18 months and will be managed by the Historic Planner and the Historic Resource Survey Subcommittee to ensure a quality product. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The contract value will not exceed $ 90,698.00. The current fiscal year 2015 budget includes $50,000 and the proposed 2016 fiscal year budget includes an additional $ 50,000. SUBMITTED BY: att Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Cox Mclain RFP Response Backup Material Downtown and Old Town Historic Overlay Districts Map Backup Material Historic Resource Survey Map Backup Material Page 12 of 91 6010 Balcones Drive, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78731 512.338.2223 June 19, 2015 Trina Bickford Purchasing Manager City of Georgetown 300-1 Industrial Avenue Georgetown, Texas 78626 Re: Survey of Historical Resources, RFP #201541 Dear Ms. Bickford: Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (CMEC) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide historic preservation services for the above-referenced project, which entails completion of a historic resources survey update, mobile workshop, grant writing, and related activities. We have teamed with subcontractor SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) to provide depth of experience and additional staffing capacity for field activities. The attached proposal provides a detailed discussion of our qualifications and approach to the required work, along with resumes of key personnel. CMEC is a WBE/DBE/HUB-certified environmental and cultural resources consulting firm with offices in Austin (corporate headquarters), Houston, and Irving, Texas, and Tulsa, Okl ahoma. Founded in 2007, CMEC has quickly established a reputation as one of the leading small environmental and cultural resources consulting firms in the region. Principals are Larry Cox, Ecologist and Project Manager, and Ashley McLain, Planner and Project Manager. Our goal is to provide the highest quality consulting services and the best customer care in an efficient manner. We believe that direct contact with clients will enhance responsiveness and result in the best product and service value over the competition. Established in 1981, SWCA is one of the largest environmental consulting firms dedicated solely to natural and cultural resource studies and environmental planning. SWCA has Texas offices in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Arlington and a depth of experience in cultural resources. Our team’s architectural historians, Heather Goodson (CMEC), Emily Reed (CMEC), and Anna Mod (SWCA), are experienced professionals who have completed numerous historic resources surveys for CLG-funded projects and for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance in Texas and other states. They also have extensive experience facilitating public outreach activities. Their commitment to architectural history and preservation and their varied backgrounds in regional building types are assets to the documentation and evaluation of historic resources. Our GIS Manager, Sara Laurence, has a background in cultural resources and experience mapping complex historic resources surveys for cities such as San Antonio, Texas, and Mandeville, Louisiana. They each will bring strong project management, public involvement, and client care skills to your project. Ms. McLain will function as Project Principal and will provide QA/QC support for all deliverables. At CMEC, we stand behind our work and offer a proven record of success in achieving complex projects. We invite you to contact any of our references identified on the attached resumes to learn more about our reputation with existing clients. We feel this reputation is marked by the many years of repeat work we’ve enjoyed with our clients. Page 13 of 91 6010 Balcones Drive, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78731 512.338.2223 CMEC has no exceptions to the contract requirements. A certificate documenting the insurance coverages CMEC carries is attached to the proposal and CMEC would provide a certificate specifically endorsed to the City of Georgetown to be completed with necessary waivers of subrogation upon contract award. The CMEC team greatly appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal. The enclosed proposal further discusses our qualifications to conduct the historic resources survey for Georgetown. Emily Reed will serve as the point of contact for technical or contractual questions with respect to the proposal. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule an interview. Sincerely, Emily Reed Heather D. Goodson Project Manager/Architectural Historian Historic Preservation Manager Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. Page 14 of 91 Proposal: Survey of Historical Resources City of Georgetown (RFP# 201541) June 19, 2015 Submitted by: 6010 Balcones Drive Suite 210 Austin, TX 78731 512/338-2223 Page 15 of 91 This page intentionally blank. Page 16 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources ii Table of Contents TEAM OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................... 1 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND OF TEAM AND PERSONNEL ....................................................................................... 3 EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS ...................................................................................................................... 6 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting ................................................................................................................. 6 SWCA Environmental .......................................................................................................................................... 10 PAST PERFORMANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting ............................................................................................................... 11 SWCA Environmental .......................................................................................................................................... 13 SURVEY METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Project Understanding ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Project Approach ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Overview of Tablet Technology ........................................................................................................................... 15 Tablets & Forms .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Data Management .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Survey Methodology by Task .............................................................................................................................. 16 Task: 1 Background Research And Analysis ..................................................................................................... 16 Task 2: Analyze Previous Survey Data ............................................................................................................. 16 Task 3: Prepare for Phases 1 and 2 of field survey ........................................................................................... 17 Task 4: Conduct Field Survey for Phases 1 and 2 ............................................................................................. 17 Task 5: Process Data and Input Survey Documentation Into Database ............................................................ 17 Task 6: Assign Preservation Priorities For Phase 1 and 2 ................................................................................. 17 Task 7: Conduct survey of Phase 3 .................................................................................................................. 18 Task 8: Preparation of Final Deliverables......................................................................................................... 18 FAMILIARITY WITH THE CITY AND AVAILABILITY TO CITY ........................................................................................ 19 Georgetown-area projects .................................................................................................................................. 19 Cox|McLain Environmental............................................................................................................................. 19 Page 17 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources iii SWCA Environmental ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Knowledge of Review of Historic Structures Within a Historic District ................................................................. 22 Dedication to the City ......................................................................................................................................... 22 METHODS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 23 Public Outreach .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Mobile Workshop ............................................................................................................................................... 24 DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY COORDINATE PROJECTS WITH THE SHPO .......................................... 25 PROPOSED COST AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................... 26 Phases 1-2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Phase 3: Optional Service ................................................................................................................................... 26 Payment Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 27 ATTACHMENTS Proposed Fee Breakdown THC Letters Resumes Complete List of SWCA Georgetown-area Projects Certificate of Insurance Page 18 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 1 TEAM OVERVIEW The team comprised of Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (CMEC) and SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is pleased to submit this proposal to evaluate and update the City of Georgetown’s existing historic resources survey. Our approach to conducting a thorough and efficient survey is informed by our significant experience conducting historic resource surveys throughout the state, as well as expertise in preservation plan ning. Our survey experience has also provided a strong understanding of the standards and expectations of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). We look forward to the opportunity to assist the City of Georgetown in this important documentation effort. Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. CMEC is a WBE/DBE/HUB/EDWOSB Texas corporation established by Ashley McLain, Larry Cox and Lorie Cox in September 2007 after over 25 combined years of environmental consulting at previous firms. CMEC has offices in Austin (corporate headquarters), Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has grown to over 20 professionals. Our staff includes architectural historians, planners, GIS specialists, archeologists, archival researchers, biologists, wetland ecologists, and a historic architect. SWCA Environmental Consultants SWCA is one of the largest environmental consulting firms dedicated solely to natural and cultural resource studies and environmental planning. Founded in 1981, the employee -owned firm staffs more than 750 professionals in 28 offices throughout the United States, with corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. SWCA Texas offices, located in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Arlington, employ more than 175 scientists, planners, historians, a rchaeologists, and anthropologists. SWCA’s historic preservation staff has a wealth of experience in identifying, evaluating, and managing the historic built environment. CMEC and SWCA’s historic preservation services include archival research, resource surveys of historic buildings, historical overviews, preservation plans, interpretive plans, NRHP nominations and Multiple Property Submissions, and evaluation and excavation of historical archaeological sites. CMEC Team dedicated to City of Georgetown Key personnel identified in our proposal are experienced industry practitioners who have significant experience in cultural resource management and GIS analysis. Our team has a wide variety of cultural resources experience, including conducting HABS/HAER-level documentation, bridge assessments, National Register Nominations for individual properties and districts, historic resource county and city surveys in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Oregon, as well Page 19 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 2 as updating and translating existing docum entation for local historic districts into NRHP district nominations. Finally, our team has extensive experience managing all aspects of public involvement and outreach. Our highly-skilled team is prepared to mobilize quickly and is committed to completing all work to the satisfaction of the City in advance of established deadlines. The CMEC team has carefully considered the level of effort required to complete the survey and has determined that our staff is available and has adequate time to devote to the effort. We are committed to the City of Georgetown. Our rigorous Quality Assurance policy will ensure that all deliverables are carefully reviewed and will meet expectations. We believe that we are eminently qualified to provide the requested service s. We would be glad to provide additional information regarding our qualifications, or meet with you directly to discuss our proposal. Emily Reed, Architectural Historian Heather Goodson, Historic Preservation Manager emilyr@coxmclain.com heatherg@coxcmclain.com Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. 6010 Balcones Drive, Suite 210 Austin, TX 78731 512-338-2223 Page 20 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 3 PROFESSIONAL BACKGR OUND OF TEAM AND PERSONNE L This section discusses the capability of the CMEC team to provide all of the required services (Evaluation Criterion 6.1.3). The CMEC team will be led by historians meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Professional Qualifications for Hi story and Architectural History. Senior Architectural Historian Heather Goodson (CMEC) will serve as Project Principal; Architectural Historian Emily Reed (CMEC) will serve as Project Manager. Using her extensive expertise with QA/QC responsibilities, including CMEC’s three-tier QA/QC Policy, Principal Ashley McLain will ensure that all team members are meeting performance expectations and staying on budget. Resumes for key team members are included as an attachment to this proposal, and a proposed Organizational Chart is presented below. Heather Goodson of CMEC has over 12 years of experience in historic preservation, including research, documentation, and regulatory compliance. She has extensive experience managing large and small Page 21 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 4 historic resources inventory and documentation projects. Ms. Goodson has worked extensively in Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Alaska, and Oregon preparing numerous National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)-compliant surveys, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations, and Historic American Building Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation. Ms. Goodson has conducted several CLG-funded neighborhood surveys, including surveys in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, and Mineola, Texas. She has authored or co-authored five individual NRHP nominations for a variety of resource types and one Multiple Property Documentation Form for U.S. Highway 66 in California. Emily Reed of CMEC is an experienced architectural historian and has conducted nu merous historic resource surveys throughout the state of Texas. Her work with Travis County, Texas on a Certified Local Government (CLG)-funded historic resources survey is directly relevant to the proposed work and provided valuable guidance to the county for preservation planning. She has also worked with the City of Killeen on a CLG-funded windshield survey to identify potentially eligible properties and districts outside of the previously-surveyed downtown core. Ms. Reed is currently working with the Ci ty of Mandeville, Louisiana, on a CLG-funded reconnaissance survey of more than 1,500 parcels in a local historic district. Ms. Reed is a primary author of the Local Historic District nomination for the Blue Bonnet Hills subdivision in Austin, and is also currently preparing an NRHP District nomination for the subdivision. These opportunities have provided her the experience of managing and interpreting data for large districts. Anna Mod of SWCA will assist CMEC architectural historians with conducting research as well as public outreach. She will also be available for document review and presentations. Ms. Mod has extensive experience performing historic resources surveys for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance, and preservation planning for municipalities, federal agencies, and non -profit clients. She has conducted Section 106 compliance surveys for the Texas Department of Transportation in Williamson, Harris, Cameron, Hidalgo, and Bexar Counties. NRHP surveys include the Near Northside (Houston), Fayetteville, and Beaumont, Texas, historic resource surveys, all of which resulted in NRHP historic districts. Her federal surveys include Falcon Dam and a residential village on the Texas -Mexico border. Ms. Mod is also a published author, lecturer, and adjunct professor at Prairie View A&M University. Ms. Goodson, Ms. Reed, and Ms. Mod are all familiar with the history of G eorgetown and the city’s patterns of development and are well equipped to evaluate each historic property’s significance within its context. Sara Laurence of CMEC will lead geographic information system (GIS) mapping efforts. She has 15 years of experience as an archeologist and also has a GIS certificate in addition to her expertise producing maps for both archeological and historic resources. Her understanding of cultural resources has enabled her to produce quality maps quickly and efficiently, including the mapping tasks for the Historic Resources Survey of the Mandeville Historic District in Louisiana with 1,500+ parcels and the 364- resource VIA Modern Streetcar project in San Antonio. The team will rely on Ms. Laurence to create field Page 22 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 5 maps, which will be critical to a well -organized and strategic approach to documenting a large number of resources. Christian Hartnett of SWCA will manage the tablet-based data collection effort for the team. Mr. Hartnett is GIS lead and a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in SWCA’s Austin office. He has worked on numerous cultural resources management projects throug hout the United States, with particular focus on Texas and Oklahoma. He specializes in the application of GIS and spatial analysis to cultural resources investigations. Mr. Hartnett’s GIS skills include the creation and management of GIS databases, the implementation and collection of Global Positioning System (GPS) data, spatial analysis and modeling, visual simulations, and mobile data collection. Mr. Hartnett is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining tablet technology applications in S WCA’s Austin and San Antonio offices. Ashley McLain of CMEC will serve as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager. Ms. McLain is an experienced environmental and NEPA practitioner who has been assessing the environmental impacts of public and private development projects since 1997. She is accomplished in multi-disciplinary project management, with a constant focus on solving those issues in a timely and proactive manner. She has managed concurrent projects for many years and often serves as QA/QC Manager for various types of projects, including historic resources. The CMEC team has the depth of staff necessary to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. As a result, this team of responsible professionals will be 100 percent available w hen needed, or supported by additional qualified professionals, to ensure deliverables for this project are completed on time and on budget. Page 23 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 6 EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS The CMEC team brings a wealth of experience relevant t he Historic Resources Survey effort for the City of Georgetown. Selected relevant “Example Projects” of similar size and complexity are provided below (Evaluation Criterion 6.1.1). Additional relevant “Reference Projects” are described in the Past Performance section. COX |MCLAIN ENVIRONMENTA L CONSULTING Mandeville, Louisiana Historic District Survey, 2015 Client: Louisette Scott, City of Mandeville Client Contact Information: (985) 624-3103 CMEC was retained by the City of Mandeville, Louisiana to conduct a comprehensive survey of over 1,500 parcels within the locally-designated Mandeville Historic Preservation District. About half of the properties in the District had been surveyed during one or all of three previous survey efforts in 1984, 1999, and 2009. CMEC was tasked with identifying all resources dating to 1965 or earlier within the District and providing a current photograph and survey record for each. CMEC documented over 250 resources that had primarily been constructed between 1941 and 1965 for the first time. CMEC also reviewed, incorporated, and updated the data (including new photographs) from the three previous surveys (approximately 350 properties) in order to provide a deliverable to the city in one consistent format. CMEC utilized software to enter property characteristics and photos into a database that could be displayed in two different layouts: one meeting the needs of the City, and one layout in the format required by the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office. The layout designed for the City included a field for four different property categories (Landmark, Significant, Contributing, and Non-contributing). This categorization exercise is directly relevant to the task of assigning High, Medium, and Low preservation priorities for the City of Georgetown. The City of Mandeville project also provided valuable experience in collecting data in the field with a tablet, efficient and thorough photo - documentation, management of a large number of resources, and integration and analysis of previously existing survey data, all of which are also directly relevant to City of Georgetown’s survey effort. This Map of Landmark, Significant, Contributing, and Non-contributing resources created for the City of Mandeville’s local historic district. Page 24 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 7 project is nearing completion (June 30, 2015) and CMEC is on track to deliver the project on time and within the modest budget provided by the grant. Blue Bonnet Hills Local Historic District, Austin, Texas, 2014-2015. Client: Michele Webre, Blue Bonnet Hills Neighbors Client Contact Information: (512) 422-1262 Ms. Reed served as primary author of the City of Austin Local Historic District Nomination for t he Blue Bonnet Hills neighborhood. The work to prepare the nomination included development of the historic context, history, and significance of this 1930s neighborhood in south -central Austin, and survey and documentation of over 100 properties. This project also involved an update to previously existing survey data. A larger district area of about 1,000 properties were surveyed by others in 2008-2009. Since that time, several demolitions and property alterations have occurred (including restorations that would allow previously non-contributing properties to become contributing as well as inappropriate alterations). Therefore, each property within the Blue Bonnet Hills subdivision was updated during Ms. Reed’s 2014 survey, and properties not previously documented were also identified and surveyed. Ms. Reed contributed to the development of the Preservation Plan and Des ign Standards for the district, which has provided her with expertise in the application of design standards and municipal regulation of historic properties within a district. The nomination has been accepted by City of Austin Office of Historic Preservation and is scheduled for hearings before City commissions in summer 2015. Ms. Reed is also working on an NRHP Historic District nomination fo r the Blue Bonnet Hills district. Her experience efficiently updating existing survey documentation and management and categorization of a large number of resources is directly relevant to the City of Georgetown survey project. This project has been completed as a pro-bono effort; Ms. Reed has been available to support the neighborhood group and explain her work product in a series of public meetings, presentations to various city commissions, and small group meetings. Windshield Survey for City of Killeen, Texas, 2013 Client: City of Killeen Certified Local Government Client Contact Information: Jill Ferenc (no longer with the city); current Executive Director Planning and Development Services is Dr. Ray Shanaa, AICP (254) 501 -7630 Ms. Reed worked with the City of Killeen to undertake a CLG-funded historic resources windshield survey for an area of the city primarily developed after World War II (WWII). She and her team made recommendations for areas that could be NRHP -eligible districts and be the subject of future preservation planning. This project illustrated the importance of careful phasing for a survey plan. A previous survey documented the historic downtown district of the city, and Ms. Reed and her team worked to undertake a successive phase of sur vey while incorporating relevant information from the previous survey. Her experience with the windshield survey provided additional expertise evaluating the significance of post WWII development, which would be relevant to certain areas of Georgetown . Ms. Reed completed this work with her former employer. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. Page 25 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 8 Mineola Historic Resources Survey, Mineola, TX. 2008 – 2009. Client: Lynda Rauscher, City of Mineola, TX Client Contact Information: (903) 569-6983 Ms. Goodson participated in the inventory of Mineola's historic resources constructed between 1951 and 1970, and also reexamined and updated previously compiled documentation on the city's pre -1951 historic resources. For the project, a survey report and project database were prepared to provide the survey results, preservation priority evaluations for the city's historic properties, evaluation of areas for potential historic district designation, and recommendations for future histori cal designations and other preservation activities. The survey provided a foundation for guiding decisions in the community's ongoing preservation efforts. Her primary responsibilities included leading field investigations and project research, authoring the report’s historic context, and evaluating resources for their preservation priority ratings. This project provided Ms. Goodson experience with a historic resources survey that was conducted in a very similar manner as would be required for the Georgeto wn historic resources survey. Ms. Goodson completed this work while with her former employer. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun, and the client was so satisfied that she hired the firm for a subsequent project to complete a NRHP nomination for a downtown commercial historic district identified in the survey. Oklahoma Depression-era Bridges and Road-related Resources Inventory, Statewide, OK. 2011-2015. Client: Scott Sundermeyer, Oklahoma Department of Transportatio n (ODOT) Client Contact Information: (405) 325-7201 Ms. Goodson served as co-project manager of the statewide inventory of Depression -era bridges and road-related resources in Oklahoma. During Phase I, Ms. Goodson participated in extensive research at state archives, universities, and ODOT offices, and co -authored the historic context. She developed an evaluation methodology to assess the National Register significance and an inventory methodology for the study population of approximately 5,000 bridges thr oughout the state. In Phase II, Ms. Goodson directed field survey and research of individual bridges and concentrations of road -related resources. She completed preliminary evaluations of the bridges and concentrations for National Register eligibility. This project provided Ms. Goodson with the experience managing a large number of resources and completing NRHP evaluations for individual resources and concentrations or groupings. Ms. Goodson completed this work while with her former employer. The first two phases of the project were completed within the original contract value with no overrun (the third phase is currently underway). Context Statement and Intensive Survey of Route 66 in California. Statewide, CA. 2011. Client: California Preservation Foundation Client Contact Information: (415) 495-0349 Ms. Goodson co-authored the historic context statement for a Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPDF) for Route 66, a major national highway that extended from Chicago to Santa Monica. This project focused on the California portion of the route, extending from the Colorado River at Needles to the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica. The context statement was part of a larger nationwide project Page 26 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 9 undertaken by the National Park Service to document Highway 66 an d provide guidance for the nomination of historic properties along the route. In addition to the MPDF, Highway 66 properties in California that may qualify for listing on the National Register were identified, and a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Wigwam Motel was completed under the MPDF. The project also involved a reconnaissance survey of the entire route in California and an intensive survey of selected portions of the route. GIS mapping of the route and known associated res ources along the route were completed. California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Forms inventory forms were completed for associated resources that were surveyed within selected portions of the route. Ms. Goodson’s primary responsibilities al so included conducting research for the historic context and co - authoring the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Wigwam Motel, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2012. The U.S. Highway 66 in Cal ifornia MPDF was accepted by the California State Historic Preservation Office in November, 2011. Ms. Goodson completed this work while with her former employer. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun and the firm was hi red for subsequent additional phases of survey. Intensive Evaluations, Southwest Transitway, Southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota, 2013-2014. Client: Nani Jacobson, Metropolitan Council Client Contact Information: (612) 373-3808 Ms. Goodson served as the Principal Investigator and Client Liaison to complete intensive evaluations of three individual properties and one historic district for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Her other primar y responsibilities included directing field survey and research, serving as co-author of the complex NRHP-eligibility evaluation for the Kenwood Parkway Historic District, and serving as overall quality assurance/quality control reviewer. The Kenwood Parkway Historic District is a residential neighborhood that was developed in conjunction with the adjacent park and parkway system, and derives its significance from the nexus of the private and public partnerships that facilitated the neighborhood’s establis hment. The historic district evaluation included categorizing each of the resources as contributing and noncontributing. This project provided Ms. Goodson with the experience of completing a complex historic district evaluation with multiple, intertwined historic context themes. The report was accepted by Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office as meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Ms. Goodson completed this work while with her former employer. All work was completed under budget and to the satisfaction of the client. Historic Resources Inventory of four areas of Minneapolis, MN. 2010-2011. Client: Brian Schaffer, City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Econom ic Development Client Contact Information: (612) 673-2670 Ms. Goodson served as project manager for the reconnaissance surveys of historic resources in the Central, North, South, and Southwest areas of Minneapolis, including 35 neighborhoods with over 40,000 parcels. The survey areas included cultural, religious, civic, commercial, industrial, and transportation-related resources, as well as a large number of residential properties and the city’s Page 27 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 10 downtown business district, where resources constructed befo re 1986 were surveyed for longevity of survey results and to assist the City with future planning activities. The surveys incorporated GIS -based inference mapping to assist with development of the reconnaissance survey methodology and focusing fieldwork efforts. Through the reconnaissance surveys, 141 properties and 17 potential historic districts in both survey areas were documented as good candidates for designation. Ms. Goodson’s primary responsibilities included guiding development of the inference ma pping, leading field survey and research efforts, conducting public meetings, and overseeing eligibility evaluations and final report production. The City of Minneapolis approved final deliverables in August 2010 and August 2011. Ms. Goodson completed this work while with her former employer. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. After the 2010 survey was completed to the client’s satisfaction, the firm was hired for the additional 2011 work. SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL EastPoint Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey, Bexar County, Texas; 2014. Client: Melissa Flores Gonzales Client Contact Information: (210) 694-4545 SWCA performed a historic resources survey of two multi-block project areas of the EastPoint Neighborhood Stabilization Program Target Area in San Antonio, Texas, for the EastPoint Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, a HUD-funded program in 2014. SWCA documented 220 historic-age buildings using mobile data collection techniques and tablet technology, which in turn auto-generated Texas Historical Commission historic resource survey forms, with high -resolution photographs, for each resource documented. Three buildings were recommended eligible for individual listing on the Nation al Register of Historic Places. SWCA completed the historic resources survey and all reporting and documentation within a 5-week period. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. Round Rock Southwest Downtown Project 1 (Main Street), Williamson County, Texas; 2010. Client: Leah Coffman, Baker-Aicklen Client Contact Information: (512) 244-9620 Completed in 2009 and 2010, SWCA's scope of services for this project covered multiple environmental services, including a cultural resources survey and the completion of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Assessment Checklist for the proposed extension to Main Street in Round Rock, Texas. The project consisted of the construction of approximately 600 linear feet of new roadway between North San Saba Street and Interstate Highway 35, including a bridge over Lake Creek for the City of Round Rock, Texas. The historic resources survey documented a total of five historic - age resources within the area of potential effects. All five properties are located outside of the actual project area boundaries, and as such did not stand to be directly impacted by the proposed undertaking. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. Page 28 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 11 Lower Colorado River Authority Lower Basin Reservoir at Lane City Historic Resources Survey; Wharton County, Texas; 2013–2014. Client: Dan Prikryl, Lower Colorado River Authority Client Contact Information: (512) 397-6714 In 2013–2014, SWCA completed an intensive historic resources survey on behalf of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for the Lower Basin Reservoir at Lane City Project. The project involved a proposed 1,125-acre reservoir located southwest of Lane City in Wharton County, Texas. The assessment was performed in compliance with the application requirements for a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit. The investigations consisted of an inventory, NRHP eligibility recommendations, and an impact assessment of historic above-ground resources. Impacts to historic standing structures were assessed in an area of potential effects (for both direct and indirect effects) of approximately 4,000 acres, which included a 0.5-mile area around the proposed reservoir. The survey documented 85 resources, including irrigation pumphouses, canals, agricultural building clusters, houses, and multiple outlying agricultural- or irrigation-related resources. SWCA completed the project on time and approximately 10 percent below the not-to-exceed contract value. PAST PERFORMANCE The below references are provided for similar projects. As the references can attest, CMEC and SWCA demonstrated the ability to deliver quality services while adhering to budget, cost, and time constraints (Criterion 6.1.7). COX|MCLAIN ENVIRONME NTAL CONSULTING Intensive Survey of San Pedro Springs Park, San Antonio, Texas, 2014 -2015. Client: Lena Camarillo, Poznecki-Camarillo Client Contact Information: (210) 349-3273 Ms. Reed served as Principal Investigator for the intensive survey of the park requested by the City of San Antonio Historic Preservation Office. Her work included a comprehensive survey of the park (listed as a site on the NRHP in the 1970s), categorization of contributing and non -contributing properties to the park as a NRHP historic district, and assessment of effects. A primary focus of the intensive documentation were stone bridges and walls constructed in the park by the Texas Relief Commission in the 1930s. The project also included a reconnaissance survey of parcels within a 150’ buffer of the park (including residential, commercial, transportation -related, and educational property types), evaluation of NRHP eligibility, and determinations of effect. The Texas Historical Commission concurred with Ms. Reed’s recommendation of individual NRHP eligibility fo r several park resources and the finding of no adverse effect in January 2015. The process of categorizing over 30 resources of varying types within San Pedro Springs Park as contributing or non-contributing resources within a recommended NRHP district, as well as providing recommendations for individual NRHP eligibility is directly relevant to the Georgetown project. CMEC GIS Analyst and Archeologist Sara Laurence also gained valuable experience preparing maps and exhibits that clearly and accurately prese nted resource location and categorization Page 29 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 12 within San Pedro Springs Park and the surrounding area. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. City of Wharton Sidewalks Project Historic Resource Survey, Wharton, Texas, 2015. Client: Amy Brook, Berg Oliver Associates Client Contact Information: (281) 589-0898 Ms. Reed served as Principal Investigator for a Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey and Section 106 coordination for a project sponsored by the City of Wharton and reviewed by the Texas Department of Transportation in which sidewalks would be added or replaced. The project occurred within two listed National Register Historic Districts in downtown Wharton, Texas . Ms. Reed developed the historic context and evaluated potential adverse effects to the listed historic districts and individually listed properties in the area of potential effect. Several resources within the area of potential effect had been documented in a survey of Wharton County in 1980 and a survey of the City of Wharton in 1988. Ms. Reed worked with THC survey coordinator Leslie Wolfenden to obtain the survey data from the previous survey and used the previously recorded characteristics and photographs to determine changes over time to the resources and to evaluate integrity. The majority of the historic-age resources for this project were early 20th century commercial buildings; Ms. Reed’s documentation and evaluation of these resources strengthened her expertise in commercial building property type analy sis, which will be important for the Georgetown survey. Additionally, as both Wharton and Georgetown are county seats exhibiting “Shelbyville” courthouse square layouts, Ms. Reed’s experience with this project strengthened her understanding of settlement and urban development patterns, which is directly applicable to the City of Georgetown project. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. Historic Resources Survey of Webberville and Vicinity, Travis County, Texas, 2012 Client: Bob Ward, Travis County Historical Commission Client Contact Information: (512) 796-1050 Ms. Reed worked with the Travis County Historical Commission to complete a survey of a large portion of Travis County for a CLG-funded project. Ms. Reed served as lead for fieldwork and survey documentation activities for a comprehensive historic resources survey of the rural areas of east Travis County (bounded by US 290 on the north, the Travis /Bastrop County line on the east, the Colorado River on the south, and SH130 on the west). She surveyed and categorized hundreds of properties and assigned a low, medium, or high preservation priority based on significance and integrity. This project reinforced Ms. Reed’s familiarity with CLG projects and their reporting re quirements. She also worked with volunteers during the survey, strengthening her understanding of how volunteer resources can most efficiently be applied to survey efforts. Her work was approved by the County and the THC. Ms. Reed completed this work with her former employer. All work was completed within the original contract value with no overrun. Page 30 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 13 SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL Fayetteville National Register Historic District, 2007. Client: Clovis Heimsath Client Contact Information: (979) 966-9977 Anna Mod lead the historic resource survey team for the documentation of over 200 primary buildings and their 300 associated outbuildings including smokehouses, wash houses, barns, spring houses and garages. In addition to architectural significance, the nomination focus es on Czech immigration to Texas and the economic, social and cultural history of the town from its agricultural roots, to the arrival of the railroad through the mid-twentieth century. Harris County - Sylvan Beach Pavilion, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas 2011. Client: Kathleen Jircik Client Contact Information: (713) 426-7514 SWCA worked to ensure this federally-funded project was in compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and the Texas Antiquities Code. Completed in 2011, SWCA researched the histo ry of the building, performed a survey to identify extant original materials and features, and identified character -defining features. SWCA also consulted with the architect to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. This project has been recognized with awards from Preservation Houston and Houston Business Journal. Mission Drive-In Archaeological Survey, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 2008. Client: Adams Environmental, Inc./ City of San Antonio Client Contact Information: Lynn M. Kitchen, (210) 858-6873 On behalf of Adams Environmental, Inc. and the City of San Antonio, in 2008, SWCA conducted an intensive archaeological survey and an above ground historic resources survey of the roughly 24 -acre project area in south-central San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The project area is located at the site of the former Mission Drive-In Theater, just north of the historic Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo (Mission San Jose). The undertaking included the constructi on of a District 3 new branch library as well as additional uses still under development. Ms. Mod conducted the historic resources survey of the Mission Drive-In Theater complex for Section 106 compliance. The report was used to selectively demolish non-contributing features, designate a view corridor easement to the adjacent San Jose Mission, a NRHP, National Historic Landmark (NHL) and National Park Service (NPS) managed property. Ms. Mod wrote the Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the City of San Anto nio, the NPS, and the Texas State Historic Preservation Office for the mitigation of lost contributing elements and the rehabilitation of the original Drive-In marquee. The project resulted in multiple change orders for out - of-scope client requests and was completed within the total budget authorized. Page 31 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 14 SURVEY METHODOLOGY PROJECT UNDERSTANDIN G The CMEC team understands that the City of Georgetown seeks to retain a consultant to evaluate and update the City’s existing historic resources survey and to perform other tasks, including community engagement, advising on the development of additional National Register Districts, expanding local districts, and developing a list of local historic landmarks. In addition, the consultant would provide assistance in grant writing and perform coordination with the THC and the National Park service as required. The consultant will also provide recommendations for future updates to the survey. The CMEC team understands that the City requires survey of three areas with differing levels of documentation: 1. Intensive survey for properties within the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District Completion of THC form for properties without forms from the previous surveys Completion of THC form for any property changin g status (High, Medium, or Low) from the previous survey Documentation per format in Exhibit C as attached to the solicitation for any other properties within the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District, including updated photographs 2. Reconnaissance survey to update the documentation for properties recorded in the 1984 and 2007 surveys that are located outside of the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District, per format in Exhibit C as attached to the solicitation 3. Reconnaissance survey for all properties within the area outlined on Exhibit B as attached to the solicitation, per format in Exhibit C as attached to the solicitation (this “optional” task is included in the approach outlined below) PROJECT APPROACH Based on the project goals outlined in the RFP, the CMEC team has proposed the below methodology for accomplishing the survey and associated tasks (Criterion 6.1.2). CMEC proposes to conduct the field survey in three phases: 1. Document properties within the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District that have not been documented on a THC form, including photo documentation ; 2. Conduct a reconnaissance survey of all other resources recorded in the 1984 and 2007 surveys, taking photographs of each; Once integrity and significance have been analyzed and preliminary 2015 preservation categories have been assigned to the properties recorded in the 1984 and 2007 survey , Page 32 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 15 document each property with a differing 2015 priority with a THC form, returning to the properties as needed; and 3. Conduct survey of remaining properties within the Exhibit B area. CMEC’s approach to completing the work is described in detail by task in the following sections. The CMEC team has identified eight primary tasks for the effort. OVERV IEW OF TABLET TECHNO LOGY The CMEC team will utilize SWCA’s highly developed and proven mobile data collection technology for recording resources in the field. The electronic equipment our team will use offers accuracy, quality control, and fieldwork efficiency. Examples of this equipment include Pa nasonic Toughpad JT-B1 tablets and Samsung Galaxy Note 3/4 tablets. TABLETS & FORMS The team’s tablet data collection system significantly streamlines in-field documentation of historic resources. The tablets use databases developed by in -house information technology specialists, allowing for efficient and consistent data entry in the field. We then use electronic form data collection methods for field assessments. We will use the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform to create customizable forms, allowing for easy form manipulation for specific projects or client needs. The forms and associated databases incorporate all items on the THC Survey Form, and the system can produce auto -generated versions of the form. Electronic forms ensure data collection consistency and are coupled with onboard global positioning systems (GPS) and global navigation satellite system technology to ensure positional accuracy. For example, when forms are developed for use with GPS, the data collection form architecture uses geodatabases with domains and subtypes to develop appropriate yes/no, true/false, and drop -down menu options. Images captured with these devices are also geo - referenced. Using tablets eliminates transcription errors and creates efficiencies during post-field information processing and reporting. Field data recorded on the tablets is loaded directly into custom databases, automatically populating fields within digital forms and report templates. This process eliminates the need to re-type information, saving time and maintaining data integrity. Field data are seamlessly incorporated into the Tablet Application Example : EastPoint Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey SWCA recently used tablet technology during the completion of the EastPoint Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. SWCA documented 220 historic-age buildings using the above mobile data collection techniques, which in turn auto- generated THC Survey Forms, with high- resolution photographs, for each resource documented. Tablets allowed for documentation of individual buildings in an average time of less than 20 minutes per property. In the office, the use of tablets eliminated the need to digitize forms or notes completed in the field, and allowed all photographs to be automatically linked to the appropriate property and embedded in the final THC Survey Form included in the report deliverable. Time in the office was instead focused on careful QA/QC of collected data, thorough examination of resource integrity, and developing defensible NRHP eligibility recommendations. Page 33 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 16 geodatabase. Post-processing improves field-collected spatial data accuracy and allows GIS staff and project managers to review data for qual ity. DATA MANAGEMENT Following field data collection, team historians will upload data collected in the field tablets into a centralized database. Remote data upload and download capabilities facilitate real -time coordination between historians in the field, office staff, and clients. The field data are sent to an ODK Aggregate Server, which aggregates data collected from multiple individual tablet units and in multiple form templates. Once the data are aggregated, they are downloaded and organized i nto a Microsoft Access database. From there, data can be quickly and systematically analyzed, queried, and sorted. Geospatial referencing of forms and photographs links individual data points. For example, multiple disparate photographs captured at or around a specific building by different individuals can be linked to that resource through geo-referencing and those photographs can be automatically integrated into the final THC Survey Form. SURVEY METHODOLOGY B Y TASK TASK: 1 BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Although the primary objective of the solicitation is to perform survey work and the deliverables do not include a historic context, a solid understanding of Georgetown’s history and architectural resources is necessary in order to make informed and appropri ate determinations regarding preservation priority and also to make recommendations regarding potential local historic landmarks, local districts, and NRHP districts. The background research task will incorporate a literature review and an analysis of historic maps in order to reinforce our understanding of Georgetown’s history as it relates to settlement patterns as well as building types and construction methods. This effort will include utilizing NRHP district nomination documents for the five existing d istricts, as well as recent work for the City by Steph McDougal regarding expansion of the Williamson County Courthouse Historic District and the recommended creation of the Forest Street Historic District, as made available by the City. The CMEC team will also conduct visits to local and regional repositories, as appropriate. With a thorough understanding of the history and development patterns, CMEC staff will better be able to identify and evaluate the historic-age resources within the City. TASK 2: ANAL YZE PREVIOUS SURVEY DATA The CMEC team understands that much of the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District have been previously surveyed. The CMEC team will coordinate with the City to obtain copies of the previous surveys for reference during the proposed survey effort. Reviewing the previous documentation will be valuable for identifying additions and modifications that have occurred since the time of the previous survey and may have an impact on resource integrity. Page 34 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 17 TASK 3: PREPARE FOR PHASES 1 AND 2 OF FIELD SURVEY In order to ensure efficient and accurate data collection in the field, team historians will work with GIS staff to create maps that clearly identify parcels within the Downtown Overlay District and the Old Town Overlay District that need intensive (THC form) survey documentation and p arcels that contain resources surveyed in the 1984 and 2007 surveys. A custom-designed form will be created to collect the required data in the field on tablets. Data for each property to be documented will be pre-loaded into the tablet database with as much information as possible in in the office (including address and data from previous surveys). Printed photo logs will also be prepared, using the same pre-loaded information. TASK 4 : COND UCT FIELD SURVEY FOR PHASES 1 AND 2 Once a clear and thorough plan for survey has been established by the CMEC team, then site visits to the project areas will occur to photograph and document resources. Considering the large volume of properties to be surveyed, the CMEC team will work in teams of two, each working to photograph and document resource attributes. Field maps will be utilized to strategically plan the route of the survey, locate resources in the field and key photographs to numbered properties . Photographs will be taken of each resource, including multiple views to capture the setting, significant architectural details, and other significant features on the properties. Photographs will meet THC specifications. GPS-linked digital cameras will be used in order to document and geo-reference all recorded resources. For properties requiring a THC Historic Resources Survey Form, the data will be collected on a tablet. At the end of each survey day, historians will download all photographs to a compute r and confirm that each property surveyed that day has a completed data form and that associated photographs are clear, in-focus, and capture the necessary details to help with evaluations. TASK 5 : PROCESS DATA AND INPUT SURVEY DOCUMEN TATION INTO DATABASE Upon completion of the field survey effort, the CMEC team will carefully compare survey maps to the photograph logs and the tablet forms to ensure that every resource is documented. Survey data collected in the field and photographs will be uploaded to th e database. The database is capable of presenting data from a table in more than one format; CMEC intends to use this capability to present the detailed information collected for the THC form in that format while presenting the remaining resources in the abbreviated format provided in Attachment C to the solicitation. CMEC team historians will review information recorded in the field for accuracy and will compare this data to information available from previously conducted surveys and studies. All required fields will be completed, including categorization of contributing and non -contributing status. TASK 6 : ASSIGN PRESERVATION PRIORITIES FOR PHASE 1 AND 2 CMEC team historians will review resources surveyed in Phase 1 and 2 and assign a 2015 preservation priority (High, Medium, or Low) to each property. The methodology for assigning the priority will follow Page 35 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 18 the guidelines provided in the RFP in section 9.2.1. The team will then flag each property surveyed in Phase 2 with a 2015 category that is different th an the existing preservation priority. If photographs are not sufficient to provide the information needed to complete THC forms for these properties, the CMEC team will return to selected properties to record the detailed information. TASK 7: CONDUCT SUR VEY OF PHASE 3 If requested by the City, CMEC would perform the “optional” service to identify and document all structures, vacant lots and other features located within an area roughly bounded to the west by IH 35, to the east by SH 130, to the south by the City limits and to the north by FM 971. Pre-survey preparation, survey work, and post processing activities would be undertaken in the same manner as described for the previous phases above. Specifically, the CMEC would undertake the following steps: Identify all properties within the survey boundary that have not already been documented in Phases 1 and 2 of the 2015 Survey Create field maps identifying parcels remaining to be surveyed Conduct a windshield survey of these areas, in order to strengthen our familiarity with the project area and to flag properties that appear to have potential to be High or Medium preservation priorities Conduct a survey of all structures, vacant lots and other features within the boundary, photographing every property and entering data in the field using a tablet Process and review database fields, ensuring all fields have been recorded and that contributing status as well as preservation priorities have been assigned to each property TASK 8 : PREPARATION OF FINAL DELIVERABLE S The CMEC will prepare final deliverables, including: GIS layers for all properties that include the results of the 1984 survey, the 2007 update and the results accumulated as a part of this project, as well as the High, Medium and Low Priority structures, plus demolished properties. Updated records for existing and new properties, including digital files with photos of each property and a listing of the status identified in the 1984 survey, 2007 survey and the new survey, as well as a current determinat ion of contributing or non-contributing status for each property; Completed THC Survey Form for all High, Medium and Low priority structures, except for properties previously documented with a form where the priority has not changed; A plan for future updates to the survey; A final report detailing the process and methodology for the survey project (including forms completed in the mobile workshop in an appendix); and Recommendations for possible National Register Districts, or proposed l ocal historic overlay districts, as well as potential City Landmark properties. Page 36 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 19 FAMILIARITY WITH THE CITY AND AVAILABILITY TO CITY The below section addresses Evaluation Criterion 6.1.4, familiarity with the City and availabili ty of project team to the City, including knowledge of review of historic structures within an historic district and past projects completed in Georgetown. As listed in the following section, CMEC and SWCA have both completed several projects in Georgetown and Williamson County. The historians on the CMEC team, having decades of combined experience in Central Texas, are well-versed in the history of Georgetown and its development patterns, including the importance of the railroad to the City’s history. The CMEC team understands that much of the historic fabric of the downtown Georgetown area remains remarkably intact and that most construction during the WWII era took place south of Southwestern University. Population growth and industrial expansion continued modestly in the twentieth century until abo ut 1960, when residential, commercial, and industrial development greatly accelerated, tied to the growth of Austin. The construction of SH 130 has also spurred growth on the west side of Georgetown in recent years. The CMEC team is committed to assisting the City of Georgetown by providing documentation that will be critical for preservation planning as the City continues to grow. GEORGETOWN -AREA PROJECTS COX|MCLAIN ENVIRONME NTAL For over five years, CMEC has been on the list of pre-approved providers of environmental services for both the City of Georgetown and Williamson County. Often working as a sub to engineering firms, CMEC has completed the following environmental projects in Georgetown and Williamson County: CR 119 from Limmer Loop to Chandler Road, Williamson County (2012-2013)—CMEC evaluated this project in accordance with the Williamson County Multi -Corridor Transportation Plan Project Level Environmental Review and Compliance Protocol to provide environmental, cultural, and archeological services. CMEC conducted an intensive archeological survey and the accompanying report was cleared by THC in spring of 2013. In addition, CMEC conducted field investigations and prepared an Environmental Constraints Technical Memorandum from a due diligence perspective for submittal to Williamson County. Leander T CR 273/274 Leander “T” Environmental Assessment, Leander, TX (2009 -2010) — CMEC prepared a NEPA Environmental Assessment for a 1.1 mile roadway (CR 273/274) that will serve as the backbone for construction of the 2,300 acre Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) adopted by the citizens of Leander, Texas. Extensive coordination was required between the City, the engineer, and TxDOT since the urban roadway design was non -traditional. Shared use lanes were designed to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians and a clear description of the city’s vision for itself through the long history of developing the TOD has to be clearly conveyed in order to prepare the Indirect and Cumulative Impacts analysis section under NEPA. Archeological survey Page 37 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 20 was conducted and a Contributing Zone Plan for construction over the Contributing Zone of the Edwards Aquifer was required. CMEC made arrangements for the public hearing, presented technical data, and prepared a Summary and An alysis of the hearing, which was held 10/5/2010. FONSI was received November 2010. DB Wood Intersection Improvements, City of Georgetown (2009-2010) —CMEC conducted ecological field investigation and technical memoranda preparation; T&E habitat assessment and Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) participation application submittal; Geologic Assessment (by sub) and WPAP coordination; cultural resources coordination for City - funded interchange improvements. City of Round Rock – Downtown Revitalization and Mainstreet Improvements – CMEC prepared a HUD Categorical Exclusion checklist for with supporting documentation for this project. Technical issues covered included hazardous materials, historic structures, ecological resources, floodplains, and water resources. The proposed project would be a widening project for Mays Street. It will be widened approximately three feet on each side, from just south of Brushy Creek bridge to just north of the railroad/Lake Creek bridge, within existing right -of-way. Widening will also occur on Main Street from Mays Street to Blair Street, which will include removal of the existing pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters along Round Rock Avenue from Mays Street to Blair Street. This will change the current 5 -way intersection to a 4-way intersection at Main Street and Mays Street. Nearly all areas are already paved. The total calculated amount of new impervious cover will be 0.3 acres for the entire project area. South of the widening project, illumination poles will be added to the roadway from the railroad/Lake Creek bridge to Nash Street. North of the widening project, an ADA -compliant sidewalk will be added to the east side of Mays Street to US 79. Project was cleared as a CE in June 2013. The following CMEC projects are also in progress: City of Georgetown IH 35 Frontage Road Environmental Assessment Categorical Exclusion and Environmental Technical Memoranda for improvements to Northwest Boulevard from Washam Drive to Austin Avenue Environmental Assessment for improvements to Northwest Boulevard from Austin Avenue to Gann Street EA CMEC’s Emily Reed worked on the historic resources investigations for the Lone Star Rail line, beginning in 2010. She developed a historic context for the city and worked with GIS analy sts to map all previously- identified historic resources near the rail corridor. After a pause in project activities, CMEC is currently working on resuming cultural resources studies for the Lone Star corridor. With her former employer, Ms. Reed also contributed to the completion of THC documentation forms for properties proposed for demolition within the City of Georgetown, in accordance with requests from the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC). Page 38 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 21 SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL SWCA has completed a substantial number of projects in the Georgetown area. Several of the most relevant projects are listed below, while a complete list is provided in a table as an attachment to this proposal. 84 Lumber Rail Road Spur Environmental Services; Georgetown, Williams on County, Texas; Client: 84 Lumber Company. SWCA completed a suite of environmental services for the proposed construction of a railroad spur near the intersection of Austin Avenue and Madison Oaks Avenue, including a cultural resources survey to support compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Georgetown Mays Street Surveys; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: CP&Y, Inc. SWCA is currently performing a cultural resources survey, geological assessment, karst survey, and habitat assessment in support of a roadway expansion project. FM 971-Inner Loop Categorical Exclusion; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Steger Bizzell. SWCA performed environmental analysis, including archaeological and historical resources review. Siren Site (41WM1126) Permit Application, Testing, Data Recovery, Artifact Analysis, and Reporting (multiple combined projects); Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Texas Department of Transportation. SWCA conducted multi -phased archaeological investigations at the Siren site (41WM1126) in Williamson County, Texas. The work included significance testing followed by data recovery, analysis and reporting. To facilitate accelerated construction schedules, SWCA worked within narrow windows of time to accomplish the large archaeological undertaking. Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Waterstone Development Group. SWCA conducted environmental studies, including a cultural resources survey along a 5-mile-long by 500-foot-wide section of the proposed Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension. Road Bond Program WA#9 County Road 104; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Williamson County. SWCA conducted a jurisdictional waters determination, prepare d a nationwide permit pre-construction notification; performed an archeological survey; completed a Phase I environmental site assessment; performed a vegetation and protected species habitat assessment; and prepared a categorical exclusion document for th e proposed improvements to Phase II of County Road 104 from 0.5-mile south of State Highway 29 to the State Highway 130 northbound frontage road (1.15-miles). Road Bond Program WA#6 County Road 111; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Williamson County. SWCA completed a suite of environmental services for the widening of County Road 111 on behalf of Williamson County. In support of this project, SWCA performed an aquatic resources delineation; a threatened and endangered species impact assessment; a Phase I environmental site assessment; and a cultural resources survey. Page 39 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 22 193-acre Russell Park Property TNRCC Geological Assessment and Archaeological Investigation; Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; Client: Whitney Partnership. SWCA performed a fie ld survey of the approximately 193-acre Russell Park Property to search for karst terrain features with potential to facilitate recharge to the Edwards Aquifer. Services also included thorough background cultural resources literature and records search by SWCA cultural resources specialists and report preparation of the findings. KNOWLEDGE OF REVIEW OF HISTORIC STRUCTUR ES WITHIN A HISTORIC DISTRICT In her work on the nomination for the Blue Bonnet Hills Local Historic District in Austin as well as for the Mandeville, Louisiana local historic district survey , Ms. Reed has gained valuable perspective on the purview of municipalities in regulating demolitions, new construction, and renovations within local historic districts. Ms. Reed contributed to the development of Design Standards for the Blue Bonnet Hills District, and is able to discuss these concepts fluently with city officials, design professionals, as well as property owners who want to understand the implications of being subject to design review. The City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission operates in a similar manner to the City of Georgetown’s HARC. CMEC understands that HARC is responsible for the granting of Certificates of Design as well as making recommendations to the Georgetown City Council on the designation of historic sites or districts. The CMEC team understands that the comprehensive survey product will be the primary resource upon which the City and HARC will rely for these determinations. As design review applies to properties designated as contributing, CMEC understands the critical importance of an accurate and complete survey document. DEDICATION TO THE CI TY The CMEC team is committed to becoming the go-to cultural resources consultant and advisor for the City of Georgetown. The CMEC team looks forward to leveraging our expertise to answer questions and consult on strategy regarding local historic districts and design review with the Historic Preservation Officer and HARC. As an advising consultant, the CMEC team will also provide support in identifying funding opportunities and assistance completing grant applications. SWCA has assisted clients in the identification, preparation, and submittal of grant applications for historic preservation projects including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the Johanna Favrot and Preservation Trust Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Texas Historical Commission’s Preservation Trust Fund. A successful grant application for the La Porte ISD Colored School resulted in over $500,000 in CDBG funds for the bricks and mortar rehabilitation for this historic African American one room schoolhouse in La Porte , Texas and its reuse as a neighborhood community center. SWCA also supported the grant application for a Historic Structures Report for the Kellum-Noble House in Sam Houston Park, Houston’s oldest residential building (1845). Currently there are two grant applications outstanding for the National Trust Favrot and Trust Fund for oral histories with graduates of the La Porte ISD Colored School. The CMEC Page 40 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 23 team will creatively search for funding sources and will leverage our team’s extensive successful experience in writing and obtaining grants to help the City fund important preservation initiatives. METHODS FOR PUBLIC EN GAGEMENT This section discusses the team’s approach for public engagement, including the required mobile workshop (Criterion 6.1.5). The CMEC team has significant experience conducting public outreach activities for historic resources surveys, other types of cultural resources studies, and environmental compliance projects. We will draw upon this experience to implement the Public Outreach components of the historic resources survey, as discussed in more detail below. PUBLIC OUTREACH The CMEC team’s approach to public outreach for the City of Georgetown project has three primary goals: 1) gathering information about historic age resources and the history of the community, 2) distributing information about the survey and its goals, and 3) fostering a sense o f pride of place and an appreciation for the historic built environment. Public outreach is an incredibly valuable tool for identifying potential areas of significance for properties aside from architectural distinction. Information from the community can direct project historians towards research regarding significance associated with persons or events, as well as properties that should be evaluated for achievement of significance within the past fifty years, demonstrating exceptional importance. The CMEC team will complete the following required public outreach activities: Present at a minimum of two public meetings – one to kick off and one to conclude the project Present at a minimum of two City Council presentations Present at one Historical and Architectural Review Commission meeting We will coordinate with City staff to schedule the public meetings and to be placed on the agenda for the City Council and HARC meetings. The CMEC team is also committed to conducting additional public outreach; these str ategies may be considered in collaboration with City staff. The below concepts are potential additional strategies: Collaborate with organizations such as the Georgetown Main Street program and Georgetown Heritage Society to identify opportunities for eng aging their members about the survey project Use of social media, project-specific website, or other web -based method to engage a wider audience Mobile “ice cream social” in key locations of the survey area to offer treats to residents while engaging them about the survey project Open House-style meetings at locations within survey area neighborhoods to offer a more relaxed environment of information sharing Page 41 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 24 MOBILE WORKSHOP As part of the Community Outreach plan, The CMEC team will develop, coordinate, and present at least one mobile workshop to educate attendees on methodology for surveying historic properties. Guidance from the Texas Historical Commission and other sources, such as our standard operating procedures for historic resources surveys, will be used to develop the workshop. The workshop is intended to take place towards the end of the work performance period, in order to utilize photographs and data recorded by the professional CMEC survey team as part of the course materials. The CMEC team will make the THC’s Historic Resources Survey Form Manual available to workshop participants in advance and also will provide copies at the workshop. Further, the CMEC team proposes to supplement the information in this manual with additional written resource s that includes information specific to the City of Georgetown. With the THC’s permission, the Manual would serve as the foundational document with additional sections added by the CMEC team. If this is not possible, the CMEC team would produce a stand-alone appendix document to the Manual. The additional guidance CMEC proposes to add includes a short primer on architectural styles, focusing on those commonly encountered in Georgetown, with illustrating photographs from the 2015 survey. The guide would provide tips on recognizing additions and modifications to historic -age buildings and would also include a more robust section on photography, summarizing the key objectives of photographing historic -age buildings, and example photographs that illustrate commo n pitfalls. The workshop would be divided into three sections. During the first part of the workshop, CMEC team historians will lead the group through the documentation requirements, utilizing the THC’s manual and additional resources to be developed as discussed above. The second part of the workshop would be an applied learning opportunity in the field. One block within the survey area, which would be identified in collaboration with City staff, would be used as the case study to provide attendees with the applied learning opportunity. The THC inventory form and photographs will be completed for each resource on the block during the case study. Attendees will be divided into small groups, and the CMEC team’s architectural historians will support each small group to guide attendees through the process of completing the THC inventory forms and taking photographs. For the final part of the workshop, the group will reconvene, download photographs taken, and review the completed forms. The CMEC architectural historians will have copies of forms completed by the professional survey team, including the photographs taken, so that workshop attendees can “check their work.” Comparisons between the participant’s documentation and the professional documentation wil l be used for a two-way learning opportunity and to facilitate discussion about the historic resources within the block. The CMEC team will coordinate with City and THC staff to schedule the mobile workshop. City staff, members of the HARC, interested pa rties, and the public will be invited to the mobile workshop. The CMEC team will also coordinate with City staff regarding the appropriate notification process but at a minimum, it is anticipated that a direct invitation will be sent to City staff, member s of the HARC, and any previously-identified interested parties. It is also anticipated that a press release will be prepared to Page 42 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 25 invite the public to the mobile workshop. Other methods of notification may include City’s website, social media, and flyers distributed to key locations throughout the city. DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY COORDINATE PROJECTS WITH THE SHPO Architectural historians at CMEC and SWCA are duly capable of completing historic resources survey documentation in compliance with Texas Historical Commission and National Park Service requirements (Criterion 6.1.6). CMEC and SWCA have completed several such projects to the satisfaction of the THC and for which concurrence has been issued. Letters from the THC for CMEC and SWCA are included as an attachment to this proposal. Recently coordinated and accepted survey projects for CMEC and/or CMEC personnel include the following: Intensive Survey of San Pedro Springs Park, San Antonio, Texas o CMEC conducted an intensive survey of the park (c urrently listed as a site on the National Register of Historic Places [NRHP]), categorized contributing and non -contributing resources within park as a NRHP historic district, made recommendations regarding individual NRHP eligibility of resources within t he park, and made recommendations regarding effects to historic resources. o The work also included a reconnaissance survey of parcels within a 150’ buffer of the park (including residential, commercial, transportation -related, and educational property types ), evaluation of NRHP eligibility, and recommendations regarding determinations of effect. o Accepted by the THC on January 8, 2015 Historic Resources Survey, Barbara Drive Drainage Project, San Antonio, Texas o CMEC conducted a reconnaissance-level survey of the area of potential effect for a project that proposed to improve a drainage facility, requiring the demolition of 36 houses in a mid - century subdivision. The project will be authorized with a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers. CMEC provided documentation for each historic-age resource and made recommendations regarding NRHP eligibility for individual properties and for the subdivision as a historic district. o Accepted by the THC on March 16, 2015 Page 43 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 26 PROPOSED COST AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE This section addresses Evaluation Criterion 6.1.8, total cost, including breakdown by phases and proposed milestone payment schedule. These fees are good for 180 days. PHASES 1 -2 CMEC was required to make several assumptions in order to provide a cost estimate for t he proposed work. The City has stated that the current survey record includes 1,574 properties, which are not limited to the historic overlay area or the area illustrated in Exhibit B. Based on the online map of the 2007 survey, CMEC determined that 1,015 of the resources that have been previously documented with High, Medium, Low, or undetermined categories are located within the overlay area, leaving 559 outside of the overlay area. The City did not provide information regarding how many of the 1,574 properties have been recorded with a THC form. CMEC assumed that a THC form has been completed for properties in the High or Medium preservation priority categories, which is approximately 628 properties within the overlays, according to the online map. This leaves the 387 Low priority properties for which THC forms may not previously have been completed, plus any previously un -surveyed properties and any properties changing categories in 2015 as needing THC forms to be completed. Therefore, C MEC assumed approximately 450 properties would need to be documented with the THC form. CMEC also assumed that the approximately 565 remaining properties within the overlay area and the 559 previously documented properties outside of the overlay area would need to be re-surveyed at the reconnaissance level, including obtaining new photographs , for a total of about 1,100 properties. The cost to provide Phases 1 and 2 of the update to the survey is $60,325, as detailed in the attached spreadsheet. This fee also includes attendance at seven meetings, the mobile workshop, and ad -hoc consulting services regarding grant preparation, consultation on design review, and assistance in identifying additional NRHP districts and a list of potential local landmarks. If the above assumptions are inaccurate, the CMEC team would welcome the opportunity to provide a revised cost based on numbers of properties/parcels to be surveyed in the intensive and reconnaissance categories, using counts provided by the city. PHASE 3 : OPTIONAL SERVICE As described in the methodology section, Phase 3 would entail d ocumentation and identification of all structures, vacant lots and other features located within an area roughly bounded to the west by IH 35, to the east by SH 130, to the south by the City limits and to the north by FM 971 and as shown in Exhibit B attached to the solicitation. The City has stated that the area covered by Exhibit B contains approximately 3,385 parcels. Given that the area within Exhibit B includes the overlay areas and other areas previously surveyed, by subtracting the number of records in the current survey (1,574, according to the City), this leaves approximately 1,800 parcels to survey. However, this assumes only one property per parcel in the current survey and also assumes that none of the 1,574 properties are outside of the Page 44 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 27 Exhibit B area. As it is likely that there are several parcels each containing more than one previously- surveyed resource and it is known that some previously surveyed resources are outside of the Exhibi t B area, 1,800 is a low estimate of the number of parcels remaining to be surveyed in Phase 3. Therefore, CMEC rounded up to 2,000 parcels. The cost to provide Phase 3 survey is $30,373, as detailed in the attached spreadsheet. This fee includes preparat ion of a summary report and attendance at 2 kick -off meetings, 2 City Council meetings, and 1 HARC meeting. Again, if the above assumptions are inaccurate, the CMEC team would welcome the opportunity to provide a revised cost based on numbers of properties/parcels to be surveyed using counts provided by the city. PAYMENT SCHEDULE The CMEC team would work with the City to establish a mutually -agreeable payment schedule. CMEC proposes to provide monthly progress reports and would invoice the City on a percent complete basis, as suggested by the milestone schedule below for Phases 1 and 2. Tasks Percent Complete Completion of fieldwork for Phase 1, one public meeting, one City Council presentation 20% Completion of all fieldwork and completion of 2 supplemental public outreach efforts 40% Completion of data processing and analysis and production of draft report 60% Completion of final report, one public meeting, one City Council meeting, and one HARC meeting 80% Completion of mobile workshop and ad -hoc consulting tasks 100% For Phase 3, the proposed milestone schedule is below. Tasks Percent Complete Completion of fieldwork for Phase 1, one public meeting, one City Council presentation 25% Completion of all fieldwork 50% Completion of data processing and analysis and production of draft report 75% Completion of final report, one public meeting, one City Council meeting, and one HARC meeting 100% Page 45 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources 28 This page intentionally blank. Page 46 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources PROPOSED FEE BREAKDOWN Page 47 of 91 Attachment - Cost Proposal LABOR Sr. Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Admin/Totals Scientist II Scientist I Prof. II Prof. I Staff II Staff I Tech II Tech I Clerical/ Tech Editor Description Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Key Tasks 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 12 32 0 0 32 0 0 0 20 0 0 52 0 0 16 0 32 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 174 0 0 88 88 0 0 350 0 0 32 0 24 12 12 0 0 80 4 8 40 0 8 12 12 0 4 88 0 8 40 0 4 8 0 0 0 60 0 0 28 0 8 21 0 0 0 57 2 12 24 0 4 12 12 0 0 66 Total Labor Hours 6 28 406 0 80 153 144 0 16 833 Rate (based on 145% OH and 12% profit)145.10$ 100.27$ 81.94$ 72.55$ 65.97$ 59.63$ 50.13$ 42.53$ 63.99$ SUBTOTAL Labor Cost $871 $2,807 $33,266 $0 $5,277 $9,123 $7,219 $0 $1,024 $59,587 EXPENSES Unit Quantity Rate Total Mileage (IRS Rate)Miles 1200 $0.565 $678 Hotel (At cost)Day 0 $77.00 $0 Per Diem Day 0 $46.00 $0 Overnight Delivery Letter 4 $15.00 $60 TOTAL Nonlabor Expenses $738 TOTAL COSTS - CMEC $60,325 Mobile Workshop Fieldwork Data processing and analysis Report Preparation Advisory consulting (grants, etc) Meetings (7) City of Georgetown Historic Resources Survey: Phases 1&2 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. Client Coordination Pre-field preparation Background and targeted research CMEC Fee Estimate 6/19/2015 Page 48 of 91 Attachment - Cost Proposal LABOR Sr. Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Env.Admin/Totals Scientist II Scientist I Prof. II Prof. I Staff II Staff I Tech II Tech I Clerical/ Tech Editor Description Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Key Tasks 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 24 0 0 24 0 32 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 80 0 0 40 40 0 0 160 0 0 40 0 12 12 12 0 0 76 2 8 32 0 0 20 0 0 4 66 0 0 15 0 8 15 0 0 0 38 Total Labor Hours 2 8 203 0 52 87 52 0 16 382 Rate (based on 145% OH and 12% profit)145.10$ 100.27$ 81.94$ 72.55$ 65.97$ 59.63$ 50.13$ 42.53$ 63.99$ SUBTOTAL Labor Cost $290 $802 $16,633 $0 $3,430 $5,188 $2,607 $0 $1,024 $29,974 EXPENSES Unit Quantity Rate Total Mileage (IRS Rate)Miles 600 $0.565 $339 Hotel (At cost)Day 0 $77.00 $0 Per Diem Day 0 $46.00 $0 Overnight Delivery Letter 4 $15.00 $60 TOTAL Nonlabor Expenses $399 TOTAL COSTS - CMEC $30,373 Report Preparation Meetings (5) City of Georgetown Historic Resources Survey: Phase 3 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. Client Coordination Pre-field preparation Fieldwork Data processing and analysis CMEC Fee Estimate 6/19/2015 Page 49 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources THC LETTERS Page 50 of 91 June 16, 2015 Trina Bickford Purchasing Manager City of Georgetown 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78627 RE: Letter of Regarding Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting Dear Ms. Bickford: This letter is to confirm that architectural historians at Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (CMEC) are duly capable of completing historic resources survey documentation in compliance with Texas Historical Commission and National Park Service requirements. CMEC has completed several such projects to the satisfaction of the THC and for which concurrence has been issued. Sincerely, Leslie Wolfenden Historic Resources Survey Coordinator Texas Historical Commission Page 51 of 91 June 17, 2015 Trina Bickford Purchasing Manager City of Georgetown 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78627 RE: Letter of Regarding SWCA Environmental Consultants Dear Ms. Bickford: This letter is to confirm that architectural historians at SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) are duly capable of completing historic resources survey documentation in compliance with Texas Historical Commission and National Park Service requirements. SWCA has completed several such projects to the satisfaction of the THC and for which concurrence has been issued. Sincerely, Leslie Wolfenden Historic Resources Survey Coordinator Texas Historical Commission Page 52 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources RESUMES Page 53 of 91 EMILY REED – Architectural Historian/ Project Manager 1 FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE Ms. Reed is an Architectural Historian with over eight years of experience in property assessments, historic preservation, and related work, including research, documentation and regulatory compliance. Her current responsibilities i nclude surveying, assessing, and documenting historic properties and determining eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places in compliance with Section 106 and NEPA; Section 4(f) determinations; archival research; and contextual documentation. She meets the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications for Architectural Historian. Ms. Reed offers additional expertise as an environmental planner experienced in managing NEPA documentation in compliance with state and federal agency regulations. She has worked on a wide variety of projects across the state of Texas, including highways, transmission lines, communication towers, railroads, and public and private development. Areas of expertise include Community Impact Assessments, Socioeconomic and Environmental Justice analyses, and Indirect and Cumulative Impact Analyses. She is experienced in preparing CEs, EISs, and EAs that comply with TxDOT and federal agency guidelines, as well as environmental documents for municipal projects. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Architectural Historian/ Project Manager, Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, TX, June 2014 to present. Architectural Historian/ Environmental Planner, Hicks & Company Environmental, Archeological and Planning Consultants, Austin, TX, September 2010 to May 2014. Historic Preservation Specialist, The University of Texas, Project Management & Construction Services, Austin, TX, February 2010-September 2010. Senior Associate/ Project Manager, Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) Real Estate Development Consulting, Bethesda, MD. Managed market and financial feasibility analyses for real estate development projects nationwide. July 2006‐July 2008. SELECTED CULTURAL RESOURCES PROJECT EXPERIENCE Mandeville, Louisiana Historic District Survey, 2015 CMEC was retained by the City of Mandeville to conduct a comprehensive survey of over 1,500 parcels within the locally - designated Mandeville Historic Preservation District. The survey updated the documentation for a set of properties surveyed in 2009 by others and also documented resources constructed between 1941 and 1965 for the first time. Led a survey crew to photo -document every property constructed in 1965 or earlier and information regarding function, style, materials, etc., was also recorded in the field using a custom iPad data collection form designed by CMEC. Developed a historic context for the District and categorized each historic -age property based on year built, function, style, and materials. Made EDUCATION MS Historic Preservation, University of Texas at Austin, 2010 BA, History and Art History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING Society of Architectural Historians (served on Local Committee for the SAH 2014 Conference in Austin) Preservation Austin (Preservation Committee member) Preservation Texas Docomomo, MidTexMod Chapter Central Texas Association of Environmental Professionals TxDOT NEPA Assignment Training, July 2014 FHWA Planning and Environmental Linkage Workshop, March 2015 SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS Phi Beta Kappa, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005 Boyatt Award in History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005 Recipient of the George M. Page Endowed Graduate Fellowship, Jorge Luis Divino Centennial Scholarship, Bartlett Cocke Recruiting Scholarship, Texas Exes Scholarship, and Alpha Delta Pi Foundation Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2008-2010. Page 54 of 91 EMILY REED – Architectural Historian/ Project Manager 2 recommendations regarding the eligibility of properties and districts within the larger local hist oric district for NRHP listing. Project also includes public meetings and presentations to the City Council. Served as Project Manager. Client: City of Mandeville Contact: Louisette Scott Phone: 985-624-3103 Intensive Survey of San Pedro Springs Park, San Antonio, TX—Served as Principal Investigator for intensive survey of the park requested by the City of San Antonio Historic Preservation Office. Work included a comprehensive survey of the park, categorization of contributing and non -contributing properties to the park as a NRHP historic district, and assessment of effects. Work also included a reconnaissance survey of parcels within a 150’ buffer of the park, with NRHP eligibilit y recommendations and determinations of effect. 2014-2015. Client: Poznecki-Camarillo Contact: Jackie Lopez Phone: (210) 349-3273 City of Wharton Sidewalks Project Historic Resource Survey, Wharton, TX —Served as Principal Investigator for Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey and Section 106 coordination for a project proposing to add and replace sidewalks sponsored by the City of Wharton and reviewed by the Texas Department of Transportation. The proposed project occurred within two listed Nati onal Register Historic Districts in downtown Wharton, Texas. Developed historic context and evaluated potential adverse effects to the listed historic districts and individually listed properties in the area of potential effect . Ms. Reed worked extensively with the Wharton County Historical Commission in order to gather supplemental information on several of the resources. 2015. Client: Berg Oliver Associates Contact: Amy Brook Phone: (281) 589-0898 Blue Bonnet Hills Local Historic District, Austin, TX—Served as primary author of City of Austin Local Historic District Nomination, including development of historic context, history and signific ance of this 1930s neighborhood near Travis Heights, and survey and documentation of over 100 properties. Contributed to development of Preservation Plan and Design Standards for the district. Application has been accepted by City of Austin Office of Histo ric Preservation and is scheduled for hearings before City commissions in 2015. District also currently being prepared for submission as NRHP Historic District. Ms. Reed’s work has included more than 10 meetings engaging the public, including neighborhood presentations and meetings, presentation to City commissions, and small group meetings. Client: Blue Bonnet Hills Neighbors Contact: Michele Webre Phone: (512) 422-1262 Intensive Research for Tejano Trails of East Austin National Recreation Trail —Conducted intensive research for three Hispanic churches in the Cesar Chavez neighborhood of Austin as part of content for National Park Service sponsored signage and website development. Developed historic context and documented history of congregation and changes to the historic sanctuaries of Cristo Rey Church, Iglesia Metodista Emanuel, and Primera Iglesia Bautista through archival analysis of newspapers, city directories and other primary source material as well as conducted interviews and oral histories. 2014. Client: Preservation Austin Contact: Sarah Marshall Phone: (512) 470-9790 Page 55 of 91 EMILY REED – Architectural Historian/ Project Manager 3 Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey for Section 106 Survey for the US Department of Agriculture’s Model Farm Project, Fort Reno, OK – Conducted Section 106 historic resources coordination for improvements associated with a proposed farming project. Developed historic context, conducted survey, and determined effects to the adjacent Fort Reno National Register Historic District. 2013-2014. Client: USDA Grazinglands Research Laboratory Contact: Jean Steiner Phone: (405) 262-5291 Intensive Research for Boothe-Santa Ana House, Austin, TX—Conducted intensive research for the 1895 Boothe-Santa Ana House at 1011 E. 8th Street, a City of Austin Landmark. Work included archival research and development of architectural description, and documentation of changes to the house over time. Client: Preservation Austin Contact: Angela Reed (now at Paramount and Stateside Theatres) Phone: (512) 472-5470 Lone Star Rail District Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey, Central TX—Developed historic context for area spanning from Georgetown to San Antonio and conducted survey of over 1,000 properties in Travis and Williamson Counties along the route of the proposed Lone Star passenger rail project. Project halted in 2011. Client: Jacobs Engineering Contact: Leonard Voellinger Phone: (512) 314-3100 Intensive Historic and Archeological Survey of the Proposed ACC Elgin Tract, Travis and Bastrop Counties, Texas—Served as Professional Architectural Historian for a site proposed to be developed as the Elgin campus for Austin Community College. Ms. Reed conducted a survey of the property and adjacent parcels, including two farmsteads and associated outbuildings. Ms. Reed conducted deed research and finalized NRHP-eligibility recommendations and determinations of effect. 2010. Client: AMEC Geomatrix Contact: Mark Hemmingway (now at GSI Environmental) Phone: (512) 346-4474 Texas Homeowners Assistance Program, Historic Resource Coordination and Documentation, Southeast TX – Coordinated Section 106 compliance for Department of Housing and Community Affairs-funded hurricane recovery program. Assessed hurricane -damaged properties for NRHP eligibility, developed MOAs for properties adversely affected by the project. Completed mitigation including HABS Level IV Documentation, mothballing plan for a moved property, and an update to the Navy Park National Register District in Orange, Texas. 2010. Client: Shaw Group (now CB&I) Contact: Jo DeStefano Phone: (409) 980-5500 NRHP Nomination for Hogg Auditorium, Austin, TX—Prepared Individual National Register Nomination for Paul Cret’s 1933 Hogg Auditorium on the University of Texas campus. Nomination was accepted by the Texas SHPO/National Register Coordinator but held for future submission to NPS based on University preference and ongoing development of potential National Historic Landmark designation for the campus. 2009. Client: University of Texas at Austin Contact: Gregory Smith, Texas Historical Commission Phone: (512) 463-6013 Page 56 of 91 EMILY REED – Architectural Historian/ Project Manager 4 Cultural Resources Management Plan for University of Texas at Austin: A Catalog of Historic and Significant Campus Interiors, Austin, TX—Created an inventory and management system for the University of Texas at Austin to utilize in campus renovation and construction undertakings, in order to avoid adverse effects to eligible resources. The tool integrates the cultural resource management program with ongoing project activities by assisting in planning for projects that may affect historic interiors. 2010. Client: University of Texas at Austin Project Management and Construction Services Contact: Bethany Trombley Phone: (512) 731-0909 SELECTED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE US 181 from Morgan Avenue to Beach Avenue Draft EIS, Corpus Christi, TX – A primary author of the DEIS for improvements to US 181 and the replacement of the Harbor Bridge. Included Community Impact Assessment studying potential effects to project area communities, including vulnerable populat ions located near refinery operations and hazardous materials sites. The CIA considered the direct effects of the transportation improvements as well as indirect and cumulative effects and provided support for identification of an alternative that avoided disproportionately high and adverse impacts to EJ populations. Developed successful public outreach activities, including dozens of neighborhood meetings and a community survey. 2010 – 2014. Client: URS Corporation/ TxDOT Corpus Christi District Contact: Charlie Bennett, PE (URS) Phone: (214) 741-7777 Pressler Street Improvements Project Public Involvement, Austin, TX– Served as public involvement manager for a controversial project in Austin that would extend Pressler Street to Cesar Chavez Street in a congested corridor near Austin High School. Worked with the City to mediate concerns of AHS stakeholders, parents, and staff. Coordinated two open house public meetings to present stud y findings to the community and implemented a questionnaire. 2014-2015. Client: Jacobs Engineering Contact: Jason Roberts, PE Phone: (512) 314-3146 Environmental Assessment for FM 2100 Improvements, Harris County, TX – Serving as project manager for environmental documentation for expansion of the FM 2100 roadway east of Houston. Assisted the TxDOT Houston District with implementing a meeting to present the project to the public with over 100 attendees. Secured facility location, developed mailing list, developed meeting materials, coordinated staff assignments, managed collection of written comments received, and prepared summary analysis report. 2015. Client: TxDOT Houston District Contact: Reina Gonzales Phone: 713-802-5269 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Reed, Emily Freeman. “Travis Heights: Neighborhood History Series,” Preservation Austin Newsletter, Fall 2014. Freeman, Emily. “A Tarnished Icon: Corrosion on Paul Cret's Tower at the University at Texas ,” November 2009 Abstract selected for a concept demonstrating excellence in the area of preservation technology Prepared oral and electronic presentation delivered at 2009 national A ssociation for Preservation Technology conference in Los Angeles, California Page 57 of 91 HEATHER GOODSON – Historic Preservation Manager FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE Ms. Goodson is a Senior Architectural Historian with more than twelve years of experience in historic preservation, including research, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Her current responsibilities include surveying, assessing, and documenting historic properties and determining eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in compliance with Section 106 and NEPA; Section 4(f) alternatives analyses; archival research and contextual documentation; and preparing NRHP nominations. Ms. Goodson works extensively on transportation-related Section 106 compliance projects and works with clients to meet project needs. She routinely participates in public involvement activities including meetings and other stakeholder outreach. She exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications for Historian and Architectural Historian. As Historic Preservation Manager she provides guidance and quality control for documents produced by other staff and ensures that clients receive a quality product. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Historic Preservation Manager/Oklahoma Office Manager, Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Tulsa, OK, April 2015 to present. Cultural Resources Department Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc., Austin, TX, Minneapolis, MN, and Tulsa, OK, August 2007- April 2015. Environmental Specialist/Historian, Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, December 2004-August 2007. Historian, Heather Goodson Historic Preservation Consulting, Porter, TX, June 2002-December 2006 (full time 2004) Intern Historian, National Park Service, Anchorage, AK, June 2003-September 2003. Project Manager, Oregon Natural Hazards Workgroup, Eugene, OR, June 2003-February 2004 (part time). Project Manager, The Community Service Center, Eugene, OR, September 2002-June 2003 (part time). Administrative Assistant, University of Oregon Historic Preservation Program, Eugene, OR, September 2001-September 2002. EDUCATION MS Historic Preservation, University of Oregon, 2004 MCRP Community and Regional Planning, University of Oregon, 2004 BA, Political Science, Texas State University, 1993 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING Society of American Military Engineers, Tulsa Post Board of Directors and Communications Committee Chair “Introduction to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,” National Preservation Institute, 2003 “Identifying and Assessing 20th Century Buildings,” National Preservation Institute, 2005 “Advanced Cultural Resources Management Module,” Texas Department of Transportation, 2005 “Section 106: How to Negotiate and Write Agreements,” National Preservation Institute, 2006 “Section 4(f) Compliance for Transportation Projects,” National Preservation Institute, 2006 “Introduction to ArcGIS,” Texas Department of Transportation, 2006 MEMBERSHIPS Society of American Military Engineers, Tulsa Post Board of Directors Member, Communications Committee Chair Texas State Historical Association Page 58 of 91 HEATHER GOODSON – Historic Preservation Manager 2 SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Mandeville, Louisiana Historic District Survey, 2015. CMEC was retained by the City of Mandeville to conduct a comprehensive survey of over 1,500 parcels within the locally-designated Mandeville Historic Preservation District. The survey updated the documentation for a set of properties surveyed in 2009 by others and also documented resources constructed between 1941 and 1965 for the first time. Assisted with development of a historic context for the District and categorized each historic-age property based on year built, function, style, and materials. Made recommendations regarding the eligibility of properties and districts within the larger local historic district for NRHP listing. Client: City of Mandeville Contact: Louisette Scott Phone: 985-624-3103 Ms. Goodson recently joined Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting’s staff, and the following projects were completed while she was with her previous employers. Oklahoma Depression-era Bridges and Road-related Resources Inventory, Statewide, OK. 2011-2015. In Phase I, conducted research and co-authored prepared a historic context, which included extensive research at state archives, universities, and ODOT offices. Developed an evaluation methodology to assess the National Register significance and an inventory methodology for the study population of approximately 5,000 bridges throughout the state. In Phase II, directed field survey and research of bridges and concentrations of road-related resources. Completed preliminary evaluations of the bridges and concentrations. Served as co-project manager. Client: Oklahoma Department of Transportation Contact: Scott Sundermeyer Phone: (405) 325-7201 Pillsbury A Mill Tunnel System Historical and Engineering Condition Assessment Study, Minneapolis, MN. 2013- 2014. Managed the preparation of the Pillsbury A Mill Tunnel System Historical and Engineering Condition Assessment Study (Study) and the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation of the tunnel system. Dominium, the owners of the Pillsbury A Mill complex are redeveloping the property as residential units and retrofitting the tunnel system for hydroelectric power and hydrothermal heating and cooling of the building. The Study detailed the historical context and significance of the tunnel system, and provided an assessment of the engineering and structural condition. It included a feasibility study incorporating considerations such as structural integrity, engineering assessment, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The HABS documentation provide an archival record of the tunnel system, and was accepted by the National Park Service in mid-2014 for submission to the Library of Congress. Served as the client liaison and served as project manager for the team, which included five subconsultants. NPS accepted HABS documentation in June 2014. Client: City of Minneapolis Contact: Ann Calvert Phone: (612) 673-5023 Intensive Evaluations, Southwest Transitway, Southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area, 2013-2014. Served as Principal Investigator and Client Liaison to complete intensive evaluations of three individual properties and one historic district for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Other primary responsibilities included directing field survey and research, serving as co-author of the complex evaluation for the Kenwood Parkway Historic District, and serving as overall quality assurance/quality control reviewer. The report was accepted by Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office as meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Client: Metropolitan Council Contact: Nani Jacobson Phone: 612-373-3808 Page 59 of 91 HEATHER GOODSON – Historic Preservation Manager 3 Historic Resources Inventory of Southwest and Central Minneapolis, MN. 2011. Served as project manager for a reconnaissance survey of historic resources in Central and South Minneapolis, including 12 neighborhoods that make up the heart of the city. The survey represented the last phase of the City’s 10-year initiative to complete its updated historic resources inventory. The Central Minneapolis survey area included cultural, religious, civic, commercial, industrial, and transportation-related resources, as well as a large number of residential properties and the city’s downtown business district, where resources constructed before 1986 were surveyed for longevity of survey results and to assist the City with future planning activities. The Southwest Minneapolis survey area was comprised primarily of residential properties, with commercial, religious, industrial, and educational resources interspersed throughout the neighborhoods and two commercial greenhouses that reflect the area’s early agricultural history. The survey incorporated GIS-based inference mapping to assist with development of the reconnaissance survey methodology and focusing fieldwork efforts. Through the reconnaissance survey, 80 properties and eight potential historic districts in both survey areas were documented as good candidates for designation. Primary responsibilities included guiding development of the inference mapping, leading field survey and research efforts, and overseeing eligibility evaluations and final report production. Conducted public meetings to present the survey project and obtain neighborhood and property history from residents. City of Minneapolis approved final deliverables in August 2011. Client: City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Contact: Brian Schaffer Phone: (612) 673-2670 Historic Resources Inventory of Camden Community in North Minneapolis, MN. 2011. Served as project manager for the reconnaissance survey of historic resources in eight Camden Community neighborhoods of North Minneapolis. The combined survey area has approximately 2,300 acres and 8,000 parcels that were evaluated for potential eligibility for local and/or National Register designation. The survey area included residential, commercial, cultural, religious, and civic resources. Of particular interest were the number of industrial and transportation-related resources in the survey area, which had a direct impact on the historic development of the neighborhoods. The project team used GIS-based inference mapping to assist with focusing the reconnaissance survey efforts on those areas with the most potential for historic-age properties. Thirty-eight individual properties and three potential historic districts were identified as good candidates for local and/or National Register designation. Primary responsibilities included guiding development of the inference mapping, leading field survey and research efforts, and overseeing eligibility evaluations and final report production. Conducted public meetings to present the survey project and obtain neighborhood and property history from residents. City of Minneapolis approved final deliverables in August 2011. Client: City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Contact: Brian Schaffer Phone: (612) 673-2670 Historic Resources Inventory of South Minneapolis, MN. 2010. Served as project manager for the reconnaissance survey of historic resources in 15 neighborhoods in South Minneapolis. The survey area included approximately 6,000 acres and 21,000 parcels that were evaluated for potential eligibility for local and/or National Register designation. The survey area is characterized primarily by residential, religious, civic, cultural, and education resources, with industrial and transportation-related resources interspersed throughout the neighborhoods. The survey team used GIS-based inference mapping to focus fieldwork efforts on areas with a stronger potential for historic-age resources. Forty-three resources and six potential historic districts were recommended for intensive survey as good candidates for local and/or National Register designation. Primary responsibilities included guiding development of the inference mapping, leading field survey and research efforts, and overseeing eligibility evaluations and final report production. Conducted public meetings to present the survey project and obtain neighborhood and property history from residents. City of Minneapolis approved final deliverables in August 2010. Client: City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Contact: Brian Schaffer Phone: (612) 673-2670 Page 60 of 91 HEATHER GOODSON – Historic Preservation Manager 4 Reconnaissance and Intensive-level Surveys, Southwest Transitway, Southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area, MN. 2010-2012. Served as Principal Investigator and Client Liaison for cultural resources studies for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Southwest Transitway as part of the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit project and Freight Rail Alternative. The first phase of the project included the suburban zones outside Minneapolis; the second phase included the freight rail zones in Minneapolis and suburban areas. More than 1,500 properties were surveyed and intensive National Register eligibility evaluations were prepared for 29 individual properties and two districts. Primary responsibilities included managing project schedule and budget, directing fieldwork, research, and eligibility evaluations, and authoring eligibility evaluations for one historic district and several individual properties. The report was accepted by Hennepin County, Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office as meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Client: Hennepin County, MN/HDR, Inc. Contact: Scott Reed, HDR, Inc. Phone: 763-591-5400 Mineola Historic Resources Survey, Mineola, TX. 2008 – 2009. Participated in the inventory of Mineola's historic resources constructed between 1951 and 1970, and also reexamined and updated previously compiled documentation on the city's pre-1951 historic resources. For the project, a survey report and project database were prepared to provide the survey results, preservation priority evaluations for the city's historic properties, evaluation of areas for potential historic district designation, and recommendations for future historical designations and other preservation activities. The survey provided a foundation for guiding decisions in the community's ongoing preservation efforts. Primary responsibilities included leading field investigations and project research, authoring the report’s historic context, and evaluating resources for their preservation priority ratings. Client: City of Mineola, TX Contact: Lynda Rauscher Phone: 903-569-6983 Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church National Register of Historic Places Nomination, Falls City, Oregon. August 2002. Authored the National Register of Historic Places Nomination for the Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church, now known as Falls City United Methodist Church. Primary responsibilities included conducting archival and historical research, conducting interviews with long-time Church members, and documenting the property through photography, site plan drawings, and a physical description of the building. Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church was listed in the NRHP on December 31, 2002. Client: Falls City United Methodist Church Contact: Randolph Osman Phone: 503-787-3301 Log Cabin Inn Ensemble National Register of Historic Places Nomination, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. 2002. Authored the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Log Cabin Inn Ensemble. Primary responsibilities included conducting archival and historical research, conducting interviews with current owners and past owners’ descendants, and documenting the property through photography, site plan drawings, and physical descriptions of each building. The Log Cabin Inn Ensemble was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2002. Client: Log Cabin Inn Contact: Jim Ruggeri (current sales manager; Mr. and Mrs. Rae were owners at the time the nomination was prepared but are no longer involved with the property) Phone: 541-265-6867 Page 61 of 91 SARA LAURENCE – GIS Analyst/Archeologist FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE Ms. Laurence is a GIS analyst and archeologist at Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting Inc., a WBE/DBE/HUB firm established in September 2007. As a GIS analyst her responsibilities have included spatial data generation, processing, and analysis; environmental constraints data gathering; geodatabase design and creation; cartographic map design and production; data conversion/projection; integrating CAD data into GIS projects; image rectification/manipulation; processing, correcting, and adjusting GPS and total station data; creating 3D surface contours for total station or magnetometer data; and technical support for projects using multiple coordinate systems or data types. With thirteen years of experience as an archeologist her responsibilities have included planning and conducting marine and terrestrial remote-sensing surveys; data processing; archaeological diving; shipwreck documentation; supervising terrestrial survey, testing and mitigation; historical and archival research; report writing; graphic design work; proposal preparation; principal investigator duties; project archaeologist duties; conducting archeological background studies and SHPO coordination; and completing archeological Project Coordination Requests (PCRs) for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY GIS Analyst/Archeologist, Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, TX, August 2012 to present. Archeologist/GIS Analyst, Atkins, Austin, TX, March 2005 to August 2012. Archeologist, Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, CA, December 2003 to April 2004 and November 2004 to March 2005. Graduate Assistant, Texas A&M University, Naut ical Archaeology Program, College Station, TX, August 2002 to May 2003. Research Assistant, Texas A&M University, Conservation Research Laboratory, College Station, TX, August 2001 to May 2002. SELECTED REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND CONFERENCE PAPERS Laurence, S., J. Lohse, and C. Dayton. 2013. The Sessom Creek Wastewater Improvements Project: Report of Negative Findings at the Ice House Site, 41HY161. Technical Report No. 53. Center for Archaeological Studies, Texas State University, San Marcos. Laurence, S. and C. Dayton. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey of a 700-acre Block (Permit Amendment Area 1, 2, and 3) at the Burke Hollow Uranium ISR Mine, Bee County, Texas. Report prepared for Uranium Energy Corporation. Archeological Report 047. Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, Texas. Laurence, S. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Millican Substation, Brazos County, Texas. Report prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative and United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Utilities Services. Archeological Report 041. Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, Texas. Laurence, S. and C. Dayton. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for Colorado Sand Drive, City of Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of Pflugerville and K. Friese & Associates, Inc. Archeological Report 040. Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, Texas. Laurence, S., R. Tubby, and R. Gearhart. 2012. Marine Archeological Survey, Monroe City 3D Seismic Project, Phases II and III, Galveston Bay High Probability Lease Tracts, Chambers and Galveston Counties, Texas. Report prepared for C.H. Fenstermaker & EDUCATION Post Baccalaureate Certificate, GIS, Pennsylvania State University, World Campus, 2010 MA, Anthropology (Nautical Archeology), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2003 BA, Anthropology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 1999 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Member, Society for Historical Archaeology Member, Council of Texas Archeologists Member, Texas Archeological Society Member, Central Texas GIS CONTINUING EDUCATION OSHA Construction Industry 10- Hour Training (Certificate #7350131), 2012 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Archeologist (RPA) # 989716 SELECTED AWARDS Technical Paper Award, PBS&J's Professional Awards Program, 2007 Certificate of Excellence, PBS&J's Professional Awards Program, 2006 Certificate of Appreciation, Cultural Resource Program, Death Valley National Park, 2004 Texas A&M University Study Abroad Fellowship, 2002 J. Huntley Dupre Prize in History, Macalester College, 1998 Dean’s List, Texas A&M University, 1998-1999 All-American Scholar, 1998 Page 62 of 91 SARA LAURENCE – GIS Analyst/Archeologist 2 Associates, Inc. Document No. 120053. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Gearhart, R., R. Tubby, and S. Laurence. 2012. Marine Remote-Sensing Survey for the San Luis Pass Inlet Management Study, Phase 3, Brazoria and Galveston Counties, Texas. Report prepared for the Texas General Land Office. Document No. 110155. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Laurence, S., R. Tubby, and R. Gearhart. 2012. Marine Remote-Sensing Survey for the Proposed Magnum Producing Pipeline Across ST 125 in San Antonio Bay, Calhoun County, Texas. 2012. Report prepared for HDR Engineering, Inc. Document No. 120046. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Fischbeck, S., K. Canavan. L. W. Ellis, S. Laurence, M. Nash, D. Robinson, D. Sherman, A. McWhorter. 2012. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility Testing of Sites 41LT172 and 41LT354 in Luminant’s Kosse Mine Limestone County, Texas. Report prepared for Luminant. Document No. 110187. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Stahman, A., L. W. Ellis, S. H. Laurence, M. A. Nash, C. D. Frederick. 2011. Archeological Data Recovery Investigations of Six Prehistoric Sites (41MV135, 41MV136, 41MV137, 41MV138, 41MV160, and 41MV164), Maverick County, Texas . Document No. 100169. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Fischbeck, S., D. L. Sherman, S. Laurence, B. Harris. 2011. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility Testing of Sites 41LT56, 41LT310, 41LT387, 41LT397, 41LT415, 41LT422, 41LT424, 41LT425, and 41RT413 in Luminant’s Kosse Mine Limestone and Robertson Counties, Texas. Report prepared for Luminant. Document No. 110110. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Sherman, D. L., L. W. Ellis, C. Heiligenstein, S. Laurence, R. Rogers, J. Shipp, C. Wallace. 2011. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility Testing on Three Prehistoric Sites (41CP28, 41CP88, 41CP414) Within the Leesburg Mine, Camp County, Texas. Report prepared for Luminant. Document No. 100105. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Laurence, S., P. Crowley, R. Horgan, and R. Gearhart. 2011. Marine Archeological Assessment for the Potential Lay Barge Anchorage Areas, Rockaway Delivery Point Project, Queens County, New York. Document No. 110020. Atkins, Austin, Texas. Laurence, S. 2011. Distribution of Artifacts from USS Westfield. Paper presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Society for Historical Archeology, Austin, Texas. Laurence, S. 2009. Flames on the Water: the Investigation of a Wrecked WWI Cargo Ship in Beaumont Texas . Paper presented at the 113th Annual Conference of the Texas State Historical Association, Austin, Texas. Hoskins, S., B. Gearhart, D. Jones, D. Hudson, and A. Borgens. 2007. Remote-Sensing and Limited Diving Investigations of Unknown Shipwreck (41OR90) Adjacent to Interstate Highway 10 at the Neches River Bridge, Orange County, Texas. Report prepared for the Texas Department of Transportation. Document No. 070234. Atkins (formerly PBS&J), Austin, Texas. Hoskins, S., A. Borgens, and J. Enright. 2007. Eligibility Testing of the Unknown Wreck (41OR90) Adjacent to Interstate Highway 10 at the Neches River Bridge, Orange County, Texas. Report prepared for the Texas Department of Transportation. Document No. 070119. Atkins (formerly PBS&J), Austin, Texas. Hoskins, S., A. Borgens, J. Enright, and R, Gearhart. 2007. Remote-Sensing Survey of the Proposed Channel Modifications for Historic Properties Investigations, Freeport Harbor Navigational Channel Improvement Project, Freeport Harbor, Brazoria County, Texas. Report prepared for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District. Document No. 060218. Atkins (formerly PBS&J), Austin, Texas. Hoskins, S., J. Enright, and R, Gearhart II. 2006. Marine Remote-Sensing Survey for a Proposed Flow Line from Existing Platform 343-1 to Well ST 344-2, Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces County, Texas. Report prepared for Boss Exploration and Production Corporation. Atkins (formerly PBS&J), Austin, Texas. Page 63 of 91 SARA LAURENCE – GIS Analyst/Archeologist 3 SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Intensive Survey of San Pedro Springs Park, San Antonio, Texas. Served as GIS lead for intensive survey of the park requested by the City of San Antonio Historic Preservation Office. Supported a comprehensive survey of the park, categorization of contributing and non-contributing properties to the park as a NRHP historic district, and assessment of effects, and a reconnaissance survey of parcels within a 150’ buffer of the park, with NRHP eligibility recommendations and determinations o f effect. 2014. Client: Poznecki-Camarillo Contact: Jackie Lopez Phone: (210) 349-3273 VIA Streetcar, San Antonio, Texas. Environmental task support for the VIA Streetcar Environmental Assessment for a transit system in downtown San Antonio. The Alternatives Analysis included the study of eight alternate streetcar routes within downtown San Antonio. Served as the GIS analyst to conducted cultural resources assessment for the alternatives analysis and environmental process. February 2013 to August 2014. Client: AECOM Contact: Lisa Ives Phone: (616) 334-1875 City of San Marcos North LBJ, Oak Ridge Waterline and Lift Station Improvements, Hays County, Texas. Served as the GIS lead for the environmental and archeological investigations of proposed utility improvements along North LBJ Drive and Oakridge Drive in San Marcos. Provided support for vegetation and waters of the U.S. impacts, hazardous materials site assessment, threatened and endangered species habitat assessment, and archeological assessment. Client: K. Freise & Associates, Inc. Contact: Tom Owens, P.E Phone: (512) 338-1704 Gilleland Creek Trail. Served as the GIS lead supporting the archeological survey and reporting of a half mile long hike and bike trail in northern Pflugerville along Gilleland Creek. The half mile segment will connect existing hike and bike trails along the creek. Two previously recorded sites, 41TV1010 and 41TV1011, were located within the project area; little information was available on the dimensions and the materials present at either of the sites. During the survey, artifacts were recovered from both sites, which allowed more detailed characterization of both sites to be made. Site 41TV1010 is a Middle Archaic campsite and site 41TV1011 is a historic-age trash dump likely associated with the Noton occupation of the parcel. Both sites have been impacted by previous drainage and roadway improvements. No further work was recommended within the project area. August 2014 - present Client: City of Pflugerville/S&B Infrastructure, Inc. Contact: Roverto Chapa (S&B Infrastructure, Inc) Phone: 512-585-2884 Big Spring Landfill. Served as the GIS lead supporting the archeological survey and reporting of a 250-acre area for the construction of a landfill in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas. The project area was largely undisturbed and was covered in deep sand particularly near Sandy Draw, which marked the eastern most edge of the project area. One isolated flake and one small lithic scatter were observed. The lithic scatter was recorded as 41HW121 and was recommended not eligible. No further work was recommended and coordination is ongoing. July 2014 - present Client: City of Big Spring/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. Contact: Robert Holly Holder (Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, Inc.) Phone: 806-376-8600 Proposed Sanitary Line, City of Castroville, Medina Texas (July 2013 to July 2014). Served as the GIS lead supporting the archeological survey and reporting of a proposed sanitary line near the Medina River in a 31.5-acre area. One historic-age tenant house was noted in the project area; this building was recorded as 41ME246. Conducted archival research on site 41ME246 and determined it to be associated with first African-American residents of Castroville. The portion of the site within the project area was recommended not eligible. July 2013 – July 2014 Client: City of Castroville/KSA Engineers Contact: Stuart Cowell (KSA) Phone: 512-342-6868 Page 64 of 91 HALEY E. RUSH, MA, RPA – Project Archeologist FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE Ms. Rush is an archeologist at Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting Inc., a WBE/DBE/HUB firm established in September 2007. She has conducted archeological research for over eight years, primarily in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Her background includes education and field experience in archeological reconnaissance, survey, excavation, historical research, artifact analysis of both historic and prehistoric materials, and curation of all types of archeological materials and records. Ms. Rush has participated in archeological survey, testing, and data recovery fieldwork for city, county, state, and federal government entities as well as private clients. She has also been cross-trained to assist the firm’s architectural historians with conducting field investigations and historic resources surveys. In addition to conference presentations prepared for regional and national venues she has also participated in numerous public outreach events and activities. Voluntary endeavors include performing excavations and artifact analysis for nonprofit entities as well as the presentation of advanced analytical methods to the general public. In addition, she has authored and co-authored numerous reports of investigations for projects carried out under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Texas Antiquities Code. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Project Archeologist, Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., Austin, TX, April 2013 to present. Archeologist, Atkins North America, Austin, TX, May 2007 to April 2013 Graduate Instructor Assistant, Texas State University, San Marcos, August 2010 to August 2012. Field Technician and Office Manager, Center for Archaeological Studies-Texas State University. San Marcos, TX, January 2007 to May 2007. SELECTED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS Rush, H. In draft. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Gilleland Creek Trail, City of Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of Pflugerville. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2014. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed City of Pflugerville Carmel - Sorento Lift Station and Force Main, Travis County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of Pflugerville. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2014. “The Rowe Valley Site (41WM437): A Study of Toyah Period Subsistence Strategies in Central Texas”. Paper presented at Society for American Archaeology 79th Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas. Rush, H. 2014. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Carver Community Cultural Center Project, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of San Antonio. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2014. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Seymour Re-Route, Baylor County, Texas. Report prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2014. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed McNutt Segment C9 Wastewater Improvements, Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of Round Rock. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2014. Intensive Archeological Survey for a Proposed Expansion of Seton Parkway from University Boulevard to Avery Nelson Parkway, City of Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas . Report prepared for the City of Round Rock. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Sandy Electrical Transmission Line and Substation, Grimes, Montgomery, and Walker Counties, Texas. Report prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. and United States Department of Agriculture. Cox|McLain. Austin EDUCATION MA, Anthropology, Texas State University-San Marcos, TX, 2013 BA, Anthropology, Texas State University. San Marcos, TX, 2006 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Chair of Membership Committee, Council of Texas Archeologists Member, Society for American Archeology Member, Texas Archeological Society Member, Travis County Archeological Society Member, Society of Historical Archeology CONTINUING EDUCATION MSHA Surface Mine Training (Certificate #1646738), 2008-2012 Section 4(f) Compliance: Preservation Planning and Policy Development for Historic Roads, 2013 Mine Specific Training-Three Oaks Mine, 2012 Mine Specific Training-Big Brown and Liberty Mine, 2012 Mine Specific Training-Kosse Mine, 2008-2012 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Archeologist (RPA) # 989965 TxDOT Precertifications (Sequence #22385): 2.10.1 (Archeological Surveys) Page 65 of 91 HALEY E. RUSH, MA – Project Archeologist 2 Rush, H and C. Dayton. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for the Proposed Northwest Boulevard Improvements from Fontana Drive to Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. Report prepared for the City of Georgetown-. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H and C. Dayton. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for a Proposed Bridge Replacement on CR 357 at Sweetwater Creek, Fisher County, Texas. Report prepared for TxDOT. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H and C. Dayton. 2013. Intensive Archeological Survey for a New Air Traffic Control Tower at Stinson Airport, City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas . Report prepared for City of San Antonio and TxDOT-Aviation Division. Cox|McLain. Austin Rush, H. 2012. “Large Animal Resource Use during the Toyah Period: Archeological and Experimental Study”: Keynote Speaker at Llano Uplift Archaeological Society. Kingsland, Texas Rush, H. 2012. “Large Animal Processing at the Rowe Valley Site: Faunal Analysis and Experimental Results ”: Paper presented at Texas Archeological Society 83rd annual meeting. Tyler, Texas. Smith, M and H. Rush. 2012. An Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed CPS Energy Tri-County Substation, Comal and Guadalupe Counties, Texas. Report prepared for CPS Energy. Atkins North America. Austin Rogers, R., B. Harris, L.W. Ellis, C. Wallace, H. Rush, J. Shipp, and M. Shoberg 2012. Archeological Investigations at the Santa Maria Creek Site (41CW104) Caldwell County, Texas. Report prepared for TxDOT. Atkins North America. Austin Sherman, D. L.., R. Clark, B. Harris, A. McWhorter, L. W. Ellis, C. Wallace, H. Rush, R. Shortes, and R. Rowe. 2012. Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Liberty Deposit Mine Area, Rusk County, Texas. Report prepared for Luminant. Atkins North America. Austin Rush, H. 2011. “Faunal Analysis at the Rowe Valley Site: A Case Study in Bone Grease Rendering, Williamson County, Texas”: Paper presented at Texas Academy of Science 115th Annual Meeting. Alpine, Texas Rush, H. 2010. “Under Old Dolorosa Street: Artifacts Recovered from a Midden and Entrenchment Features in Downtown San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas”: Paper presented at Society of Historical Archaeology Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas. Loftus, S., B. Harris, C. Hanson, and H. Rush. In draft. Data Recovery Excavations at Site 41LM296, Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Report prepared for Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Atkins North America. Austin SELECTED CULTURAL RESOURCES PROJECT EXPERIENCE Mandeville, Louisiana Historic District Survey , 2015 CMEC was retained by the City of Mandeville to conduct a comprehensive survey of over 1,500 parcels within the locally-designated Mandeville Historic Preservation District. The survey updated the documentation for a set of properties surveyed in 2009 by others and also documented resources constructed between 1941 and 1965 for the first time. Served with architectural historian on survey crew to photo-document every property constructed in 1965 or earlier and information regarding function, style, materials, etc., was also recorded in the field using a custom iPad data collection form designed by CMEC. Client: City of Mandeville Contact: Louisette Scott Phone: 985-624-3103 Barbara Drive Drainage Project Historic Resources Survey, San Antonio, TX. 2015 — Assisted Architectural Historian with conducting fieldwork for Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey and Section 106 coordination for a USACE-permitted project that would require the demolition of 36 houses in a mid-century subdivision. Client: Poznecki-Camarillo Contact: Lena Camarillo Phone: (210) 349-3273 Page 66 of 91 HALEY E. RUSH, MA – Project Archeologist 3 City of Wharton Sidewalks Project Historic Resource Survey, Wharton, TX, 2015.— Assisted Architectural Historian with conducting fieldwork for Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey and Section 106 coordination for a project proposing to add and replace sidewalks sponsored by the City of Wharton and reviewed by the Texas Department of Transportation. The proposed project occurred within two listed National Register Historic Districts in downtown Wharton, Texas. Client: Berg Oliver Associates Contact: Amy Brook Phone: (281) 589-0898 VIA Transit Agency – Modern Streetcar Environmental Assessment – San Antonio, Texas. CMEC supported AECOM for the 5.9 mile modern streetcar in downtown San Antonio. Assisted Architectural Historian with conducting fieldwork for the Historic Resources Survey of 350+ resources, and assisted with the Intensive Survey of the Grocer’s Building. EA and Section 106 compliance documents were shelf ready when project was paused by the City of San Antonio in August 2014. Client: AECOM Contact: Lisa Ives Phone: (616) 334-1875 Survey of Proposed Improvements of Northwest Boulevard, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas (September 2013 to March 2014). Conducted pedestrian survey augmented with shovel tests in a 6.9 acre area for both the widening of the existing roadway and installing of new-location extensions of a roadway. Isolated lithic flakes and debris likely associated with the construction of the residence located on a parcel crossed by the project were encountered. No further work was recommended as the cultural materials encountered lacked context and were not diagnostic. Client: City of Georgetown/Klotz and Associates. Contact: Zach Ryan (Klotz and Associates) Phone: 512-328-571 Survey of the Proposed Carmel-Sorento Force Main and Lift Station, Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas (January 2014 to June 2014). Performed pedestrian survey augmented with shovel tests of an 11.3 - acre area for the installation of a force main line and associated lift station. One multi-component site, 41TV2453, was recorded. Site 41TV2453 is a sparse surface and near surface artifact scatter that includes non-diagnostic lithic artifacts and historic ceramics, glass, and metal materials. All observed materials associated with the site were within a plowed field. The Pfluger Cemetery is located 165 meters east of the site and a historic -age residence is located 30 meters south of the site. Although site 41TV2453 is in the vicinity of the Pfluger Cemetery and a historic -age home, due to the disturbed contexts of the materials found during the survey, the portion of site 41TV2453 that was within the project footprint was recommended not eligible. Client: City of Pflugerville/K. Friese and Associates Contact: Ryan Bell (K. Friese and Associates) Phone: 512-338-1704 Page 67 of 91 ASHLEY MCLAIN, AICP Principal FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE Ms. McLain is President and Principal at Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting Inc., a WBE/DBE/HUB firm she and two partners established in September 2007. Ms. McLain was an environmental educator and researcher from 1991 to 1997, and has been a consultant assessing the environmental impacts of public and private development projects since 1997. She is an experienced NEPA practitioner with a focus on socioeconomic and Environmental Justice issues and extensive experience with linear transportation and transit projects. She is accomplished in multi-disciplinary Project Management, and is extremely familiar with the challenges associated with project development in Texas, with a constant focus on solving those issues in a timely and pro- active manner. Ms. McLain has managed concurrent projects for many years, including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, Community Impact Assessments, Major Investment Studies, Environmental Information Documents, and Categorical Exclusions. Specialties include environmental justice analysis and indirect and cumulative impact analyses. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Principal, Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting Inc. 2007-Present. Principal/Senior Environmental Planner, Hicks & Company, Austin, TX, 1997 - 2007. Consultant, United Nations Environment Program - Industry and Environment Office (UNEP), Paris, France, 1997. Coordinator of volunteer water quality monitors, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) - Colorado River Watch Network, Austin, TX, 1995 - 1996. Researcher/Program Assistant, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) - Forestry Program, San Francisco, CA, 1993-1994. Researcher/Program Assistant, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)- Coastal Program, New York, NY, 1991 - 1993. SELECTED RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE VIA Transit Agency – Modern Streetcar Environmental Assessment – San Antonio, Texas. Deputy Environmental Project Manager supporting AECOM for 5.9 mile modern streetcar in downtown San Antonio. Conducted field work, prepared technical documentation, and managed preparation of Technical Memoranda for Water Resources, Parks, Ecosystems, and Cultural Resources in support of FTA NEPA EA document. Agency coordination management for cultural resources and ecology considerations. Managed preparation, coordination, comment response, and QC for Historic Resources Survey Report (350+ resources), Intensive Survey of the Grocer’s Building, and Assessment of Effects Report. Prepared Section 4(f) Analysis and TxDOT Property Report. Provided communication support and QC for Martin/Medina Maintenance Facility Archeological Survey Report and Full Alignment Reports and draft Programmatic Agreement for construction phase monitoring. EA and Section 106 compliance documents were shelf ready when project was paused by the City of San Antonio in August 2014. Client: AECOM Contact: Lisa Ives Phone: (616) 334-1875 Williamson County Professional Services Agreement (Prime Strategies/HNTB Program Manager) – Project Manager for recent road bond for on-call services under PSA (including US 183 at RM 1869, CR 119 including water resources delineation and archeological survey, and CR 351 cultural resources). CMEC provides a variety of environmental tasks consistent with Williamson County’s environmental requirements and other applicable regulations. Client: Prime Strategies/HNTB Program Manager Contact: Mike Weaver Phone: (512) 445-7074 EDUCATION B.A., American Studies Stanford University, 1990 M.S., Community and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Austin, 1997. Concentration in Environmental and Natural Resources Planning. Outstanding Thesis Award. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Employer of the Year 2009, WTS Heart of Texas Chapter. American Institute of Certified Planners, 2000. Member No. 015785. APA, 1997- present. Central Texas Association of Environmental Professionals, Member. WTS Heart of Texas Chapter. 06-08 Recognitions Committee Chair; 09- 10 Professional Dev’t Chair’ 11-13 PD Committee. Guest Speaker on Enviro. Documents, TSU Aquatic Resources Ph.D. Program, 05-06; Speaker on Environmental Justice, Megaregions, Census Data UTCRP ’10- ‘14. OSHA 30-hour for Construction. TxDOT NEPA Assignment Training – CTAEP, Austin, TX 7/14. Managing the Environmental Review Process. National Transit Institute/FTA. Ft. Worth, TX 8/13. Basis of a HUD Part 58 Review – Office of Environment and Energy HUD - webinar 10/12. FTA Webinar on revisions to Title VI and Environmental Justice Circulars, 10/11. CTE, National Dialog - Context Sensitive Solutions, 10/09 AustinTX. TxDOT ENV 114 Advanced Hazardous Materials Training 2/08. Consulting Engineers Council Leadership Forum Class of 2006. FHWA Title VI/Environmental Justice Training, Denver CO 5/05. TxDOT PRECERTIFICATION Sequence No.: 6863 TxDOT Precertifications: 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.6.1, 2.5.1, 2.12.1, 2.13.1, 2.14.1 Page 68 of 91 ASHLEY MCLAIN, AICP Principal City of Round Rock Wyoming Springs Blvd. Environmental Evaluation – Prepared Technical Memo to evaluate regulatory and environmental issues associated with widening existing Wyoming Springs Blvd. Included cultural resources coordination; preparation and submittal of Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan participation application for endangered species impacts (December 2008). Client: Klotz Associates Contact: Zach Ryan, P.E. Phone: (512) 328-5771 Leander TOD “T” Roadway Environmental Assessment – Williamson County, Texas. Project Manager for preparation of a NEPA Environmental Assessment for a 1.1 mile roadway (CR 273/274) that will serve as the backbone for construction of the 2,300 acre Transit-Oriented Development adopted by the citizens of Leander, Texas. Analysis included Indirect and Cumulative Impacts analysis. FONSI November 2010. Client: Klotz Associates, Inc. Contact: Zach Ryan, P.E. Phone: (512) 328-5771 IH 35 from Howard Lane to Parmer Lane CE (TxDOT Austin District, Travis County) – Ms. McLain was Project Manager for preparation of a CE environmental review document for construction of an auxiliary lane on IH 35 between Howard Lane Parmer Lane on IH 35 northbound. A project scoping document was coordinated through TxDOT Austin District and technical memoranda were prepared for historic and archeological resources and hazardous materials. TPWD coordination was completed for minor impacts to vegetation. Public involvement was completed and documented and CE document was approved by FHWA in June, 2013. Client: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Contact: Rey Carrasco, P.E. Phone: (972) 770-1360 Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Union Station to Oak Cliff Streetcar Environmental Assessment – Dallas, Texas. Project Manager for socioeconomic, planning, water resources, biological resources, vegetation/habitat, visual resources, soils and geology, parks and recreational resources, indirect and cumulative impacts assessment, GIS mapping, and Environmental Assessment document preparation for Union Station to Oak Cliff Dallas Streetcar project over the NRHP- listed Houston Street Viaduct. in Dallas Texas. The 1.6 mile streetcar project was funded by a federal TIGER grant and a FONSI was received by Federal Transit Administration in less than one year (July 21, 2011). The EA received Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation in the EA category from FTA (October 2011). Client: URS Corporation Contact: Jerry Smiley, AICP Phone: (214) 672-2842 SH 45 Southwest Environmental Impact Statement from Loop 1 (MoPac) to FM Road 1626 - Austin, Travis & Hays Co. (2013- 2014) (CSJ 1200-06-004, 1200-07-001). CMEC was the Water Resources/Water Quality (Larry Cox) and Indirect and Cumulative Impacts Analysis Task Manager (Ashley McLain) for this state-funded EIS, a controversial limited access four-mile toll road project in a relatively undeveloped part of south Austin. Public concerns about potential impacts to endangered species required design coordination to minimize adverse impacts to sensitive resources associated (karst features, groundwater flow paths, and adjacent woodlands). CMEC provided water quality analysis, Technical Appendices, and EIS chapters. CMEC developed the Indirect and Cumulative impacts section. The Area of Influence (AOI) was ~41k acres and the largest Resource Study Area (RSA) was ~258k acres. Robust technical analysis and planner interviews were conducted. The Draft EIS was produced in collaboration with other technical/agency partners in a compressed schedule to publish a final EIS signed by TxDOT ENV on January 20, 2015. The Record of Decision was signed on March 4, 2015. Client TxDOT Austin District and CTRMA Contact: Wade Strong, P.E. – Rodriguez Transportation Group Phone: (512) 231-9544 x130 TxDOT Environmental Document Preparation Evergreen – TxDOT Environmental Affairs, Austin, Texas. Deputy PM for on- call contract for environmental document preparation. Conducted more than 20 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Document reviews. Served as ENV Planner for August 2010. Documents prepared include Categorical Exclusions and EAs in numerous districts statewide; QA/QC tasks (for ~20 documents); prepared guide on How to Use Census data; helped develop revised Indirect and Cumulative Impacts guidance; served on Environmental Task force on the Environmental Review Process; Evergreen Contracts were for 2009 – 2010; 2011-2012; 2013-2014; 2015-2016. Client: TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division Contact: Jenise Walton Phone: (512) 416-2763 Page 69 of 91 Resume Page | 1 ANNA MOD, M.S., HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST / ARCH. HISTORIAN Anna Mod is a Secretary of the Interior’s qualified historic preservation professional / architectural historian with more than twenty years of experience providing archival research, historic resource surveys, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations and Section 106 compliance for private and public sector clients. Her research has resulted in technical and trade publications as well as two recent books on historic architecture in Houston and Texas. Ms. Mod’s professional services also include Investment Tax Credit applications, design guidelines, condition assessments, planning, and serving as a liaison with state and federal agencies. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE ∗ Fayetteville National Register Historic District, Fayetteville; Fayette County, Texas; Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Anna Mod lead the historic resource survey team for the documentation of over 200 primary buildings and their 300 associated outbuildings including smokehouses, wash houses, barns, spring houses and garages. The NRHP nomination was then prepared and highlighted Czech immigration to Texas and the economic, social and cultural history of the town from its agricultural roots, to the arrival of the railroad through the mid-twentieth century. Role: Project Manager / Historic Preservation Specialist.. Near Northside National Register Historic District, Houston; Harris County, Texas; Avenue Community Development Corporation. SWCA personnel conducted the historic resource survey (as LFC, Inc.,). This survey became the basis of the NRHP inventory and nomination which SWCA completed and submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. Role: Project Manager / Historic Preservation Specialist.. UTMB HABS Level II Documentation for Section 106 mitigation; Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; HDR Architecture, Inc. SWCA provided a Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) Level II mitigation document for two NRHP-eligible buildings on the UTMB Galveston campus substantially damaged by Hurricane Ike. This project also required public outreach and attendance at community meetings. Role: Project Manager / Architectural Historian. Sylvan Beach Pavilion; La Porte, Harris County, Texas; Kirksey Architecture. Sylvan Beach Pavilion is an octagonal plan, concrete framed modernist interpretation of a traditional Texas dance hall. Ms. Mod worked alongside project architect, Kirksey, to ensure this federally-funded project was in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the Texas Antiquities Code. In addition to all permit documents, the project also required public outreach. Role: Historic Preservation Specialist / Architectural Historian. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 22 EXPERTISE Section 106 and NEPA compliance including linear historic resources (Route 66) National Register of Historic Places eligibility analysis and nominations Historic resource surveys and condition assessments Historic resource section of EIS and EA documents Investment Tax Credits Materials specifications EDUCATION M.S., Historic Preservation; University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont; 1996 B.A., Art History & Latin American Studies; Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana; 1986 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS Section 106: Agreement Documents, National Preservation Institute; 2013 Historical and Archival Research TxDOT (2.11.1), Texas Department of Transportation Surveys, Research and Documentation of Historic Buildings, Structures, and Objects TxDOT (2.8.1), Texas Department of Transportation Section 4(f) and 6(f) Evaluations TxDOT (2.7.1), Texas Department of Transportation The Recent Past: Identification and Evaluation of Mid-20th-Century Resources, National Preservation Institute; 2013 Historic Landscape Documentation, National Trust for Historic Preservation; 2008 Page 70 of 91 Resume Page | 1 CHRISTIAN T HARTNETT, M.S., RPA, GIS LEAD/PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Mr. Hartnett is GIS lead and a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in SWCA’s Austin office. He has worked on numerous cultural resources management projects throughout the United States, with particular focus on Texas and Oklahoma. In particular, he specializes in the application of geographic information system (GIS) and spatial analysis to cultural resources investigations. Mr. Hartnett’s GIS skills include the creation and management of GIS databases, the implementation and collection of Global Positioning System (GPS) data, spatial analysis and modeling, visual simulations, and mobile data collection. Mr. Hartnett is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining tablet technology applications in SWCA’s Austin and San Antonio offices. He routinely performs desktop reviews of historic maps and aerial imagery, develops models, and conducts viewshed studies to assess impacts of proposed developments to historic resources. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Big Hill to Kendall TL Cultural Survey; Schleicher, Sutton, Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, and Kendall Counties, Texas; Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). SWCA identified and surveyed high-probability areas for a 138-mile transmission line route through portions of Schleicher, Sutton, Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, and Kendall Counties, Texas. SWCA also conducted a visual impact assessment of historic resources, and did a historic resource survey. The historic survey documented 555 historic-age resources, consisting of rural ranches and small urban areas dating from circa 1880–1965. SWCA historians determined that a total of 19 properties or building groupings are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Role: Mr. Hartnett conducted GIS viewshed studies for the entire route to assess indirect impacts of the project on historic resources. Plains and Eastern Clean Line Transmission; Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee; Clean Line Energy Partners LLC. SWCA worked on the preliminary studies for a proposed transmission line that will stretch from western Oklahoma to Memphis, Tennessee. These studies included an extensive desktop review involving thousands of historic buildings identified through historic maps and aerial photography. Role: As a GIS Specialist, Mr. Hartnett preformed background GIS data gathering, routing analysis, and database creation. Riverside Golf Course Cultural Resource Investigations; San Antonio, Texas; Municipal Golf Association of San Antonio. SWCA conducted a cultural resources survey of Riverside Golf Course in San Antonio. Role: As a Principal Investigator/GIS Specialist. Mr. Hartnett conducted an analysis of historic maps and aerials of the project area to identify the location of possible historic structures, including the routes of a historic acequia through the property. Additionally, the project outlined the development of the area through time, including its use as a fairgrounds in the 1890s and changes to the route of the San Antonio River. Lane City Reservoir Architectural Survey; Wharton County, Texas; LCRA. SWCA completed a historic resources survey on behalf of the LCRA for the Lower Basin Reservoir at Lane City Project. The project involved a proposed 1,125-acre reservoir located southwest of Lane City in Wharton County, Texas. The investigations consisted of an inventory, NRHP eligibility recommendations, and an impact assessment of historic above-ground resources. Impacts to historic standing structures were assessed in an area of potential effects (for both direct and indirect effects) of approximately 4,000 acres, which included a 0.5-mile area around the proposed reservoir. The survey documented 85 resources, including irrigation pumphouses, canals, agricultural building clusters, houses, and multiple outlying agricultural- or irrigation-related resources. Role: Mr. Hartnett conducted viewshed studies to simulate the impact of the proposed dam construction on historic resources. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 15 EXPERTISE GIS / Spatial Analysis Archival Research / Analysis Viewshed Simulations LIDAR Geodatabases Mobile Data Collection EDUCATION Graduate Certificate in GIS; Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas; 2015 (expected) M.Sc., Archaeology, e: GIS/Spatial Analysis, m: Predictive Modeling; University College-London; England; 2002 B.A., Archaeology, e: Classic Archaeology, m: Classic Greek/Latin; University of Texas at Austin; 2000 REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS Registered Prof. Archaeologist; 2003 MEMBERSHIPS Member, Society for American Archaeology Member, Register of Professional Archaeologists Member, Central Texas GIS User Group Member, Texas Archaeological Society Page 71 of 91 Resume Page | 1 MERCEDES CECILIA CODY, B.A., CULTURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST Ms. Cody has served as a Cultural Resources Specialist in SWCA’s Austin office for 10 years. Her roles have included crew chief, senior laboratory technician, assistant project manager, logistics coordinator, and tribal consultation lead. She has obtained diversified experience by participating in a variety of aspects in the cultural resources management process, including historic archival review, historic and prehistoric cultural resources survey, and report preparation. Ms. Cody has 15 years of experience in cultural resources management, including an array of projects for government and private clients in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi. She has worked to provide clients compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure the protection and preservation of cultural resources. Ms. Cody’s experience includes participation in projects involving public education and media such as exhibits and displays for public interpretation, mock excavations and archaeology presentations for school children, and documentary video production of excavations. Ms. Cody has also served as a Spanish language interpreter/translator and as Office Safety Representative for SWCA’s Safety Program. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Easton Park Development; Travis County, Texas; Client: Brookfield Residential. SWCA surveyed portions of the Easton Park development in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, in support of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting and Antiquities Code of Texas compliance. SWCA documented six historic-age sites, all containing materials associated with farmstead activities dating to the early to mid-twentieth century. Role: Ms. Cody performed a historic archival review and conducted cultural resources survey and historic building/structure documentation. Houston Lateral Pipeline; Liberty, Chambers, and Harris Counties, Texas; Client: exp and TransCanada. SWCA conducted comprehensive cultural resources investigations along the 48-mile Houston Lateral Pipeline in southeast Texas. In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the work included background literature reviews, historic archival research and maps analysis, tribal coordination, field surveys and inventories, site assessments, historic architectural assessments, management plan development, and construction monitoring. The work assessed a 300-foot-wide mainline survey corridor as well as auxiliary facilities, access roads, pump stations, and rerouted areas. The identification efforts documented 10 resources, all of which were historic-age structures, features, or archaeological sites. The documented resources included an extensive ranch complex, canal systems, historic trails and roads, and artifact scatters. Role: Ms. Cody served as Assistant Project Manager and contributed to historic research, report writing, and eligibility assessments. Texas Clean Energy Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); Odessa, Ector County, Texas; Client: DOE. SWCA prepared a third-party NEPA EIS for the construction and operation of the Texas Clean Energy Project, a first-of-its-kind project meant to demonstrate the commercial viability of a coal-based polygeneration plant in combination with carbon dioxide capture and sequestration through enhanced oil recovery. Role: Ms. Cody participated in public scoping by coordinating logistics for public meetings, serving as a Spanish language interpreter/translator, and assisting in facilitating public meetings. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 15 EXPERTISE Archival Research Report Technical Writing, Editing and Production Trimble GPS Cemetery Delineations Curation Guidelines and Procedures Public Education and Media Spanish Language Interpreter/Translator EDUCATION B.A., Anthropology; Georgia State University, Atlanta; 1999 TRAINING CPR and First Aid and CPR Training, August 2013 Safety Training, 2014 Page 72 of 91 Resume Page | 1 MELISSA GARCIA, B.A., CULTURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN Ms. Garcia is a cultural resources technician with 7 years of experience in the field of Cultural Resources Management. Since 2008, she has supported SWCA’s Austin office on a variety of projects. Her experience spans Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, and includes historic research and archival document/map review; prehistoric and historic archaeological survey, testing, and excavation; historic resources survey; metal detecting surveys; construction monitoring; artifact analysis and interpretation; document and materials curation preparation; karst excavation; and report writing. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE EastPoint Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey; Bexar County, Texas; Medina Consulting Company, Inc. SWCA performed a historic resources survey of two multi-block project areas of the EastPoint Neighborhood Stabilization Program Target Area in San Antonio, Texas, for the EastPoint Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, a HUD-funded program. SWCA documented 220 historic-age buildings using tablet technology and auto- generated historic resource forms. Three buildings were recommended eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Role: Ms. Garcia served as the sole technician supporting a Senior Architectural Historian for the entire building survey. Ms. Garcia contributed to the project report. Big Hill to Kendall TL Cultural Survey; Schleicher, Sutton, Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, and Kendall Counties, Texas; Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). SWCA identified and surveyed high-probability areas for a 138-mile transmission line route through portions of Schleicher, Sutton, Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, and Kendall Counties, Texas. SWCA also a conducted visual impact assessment of historic resources, and did a historic resources survey. The historic structures reconnaissance survey documented 555 historic-age resources, consisting of rural ranches and small urban areas dating from circa 1880–1965. SWCA historians determined that a total of 19 properties or building groupings are eligible for NRHP listing. Role: Ms. Garcia served as a field technician for the transmission line survey. Lane City Reservoir Architectural Survey; Wharton County, Texas; LCRA. SWCA completed a historic resources survey on behalf of the LCRA for the Lower Basin Reservoir at Lane City Project. The project involved a proposed 1,125-acre reservoir located southwest of Lane City in Wharton County, Texas. The investigations consisted of an inventory, NRHP eligibility recommendations, and an impact assessment of historic above-ground resources. Impacts to historic standing structures were assessed in an area of potential effects (for both direct and indirect effects) of approximately 4,000 acres, which included a 0.5-mile area around the proposed reservoir. The survey documented 85 resources, including irrigation pumphouses, canals, agricultural building clusters, houses, and multiple outlying agricultural- or irrigation-related resources. Role: Ms. Garcia served as the sole technician supporting a Senior Architectural Historian during the survey. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 7 EXPERTISE Archival review Historic buildings survey Document and materials curation Archaeological survey, testing, and excavation EDUCATION B.A., Anthropology; Texas State University, San Marcos, TX; 2008 REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS American Red Cross CPR/AED and Standard First Aid, August 2013 TRAINING Defensive Driving Page 73 of 91 Resume Page | 1 RHIANA WARD, M.A., CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST/FIELD DIRECTOR Mrs. Ward is a Historic Archaeologist and Field Director in SWCA’s San Antonio office. Mrs. Ward has conducted cultural resources investigations throughout Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, in support of public- and private-sector development projects. Her experience includes historic research and archival document/map review; historic resources survey; prehistoric and historic archaeological survey, testing, and excavation; metal detecting surveys; and report writing. As a Field Director, she is responsible for supervising all field crews; conducting logistical operations on a daily basis; communicating with clients, land agents, land owners, and contractors as needed; generating daily progress reports on a per-project basis; and assisting project managers in producing technical reports for clients. Mrs. Ward has performed extensive construction monitoring in San Antonio, ensuring utility projects in the downtown San Antonio historic districts avoid impacts to historic building remnants and buried infrastructure, such as acequias. Additionally, she routinely conducts historic research and archival document reviews for projects in the Central Texas area. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Diamante Ranch Burial Investigations; Comal County, Texas; Client: NSHE TX Mabank, LLC. SWCA conducted a cultural resources investigation of the F.H. Faigaux Burial Site within the Diamante Ranch Project area in southwest Comal County, Texas. The work was conducted to confirm the presence/absence of additional unmarked burials within the privately owned property. SWCA conducted backhoe scraping excavations to determine if any unmarked graves existed. The work was designed to comply with the Texas Health and Safety Code Section 711 and the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 13 Texas Historical Commission Chapter 22 Cemeteries (13 TAC §§22.1–22.6). SWCA also performed historic archival research and document review to develop a life history of the interred. Role: Mrs. Ward was responsible for performing historic research, conducting presence/absence investigations, and report writing. San Antonio Boiler Replacement; Bexar County, Texas; Catamount Constructors, Inc. On behalf of U.S. General Services Administration and City Public Service Energy, SWCA conducted cultural resources monitoring of the installation of a boiler system and associated pipelines in San Antonio. The work performed included an in-depth historical and archival records review followed by monitoring of construction to identify, record, and characterize extant historic resources within the project area. The focus of the study was the mapped locations of the Acequia Madre, constructed in the early 1700s. Monitoring identified cultural debris dating to the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. During excavations, SWCA encountered the early-twentieth-century Goliad Street and Indianola Street roadbeds, as well as two limestone cut stone features. Role: Mrs. Ward was responsible for performing historic research, monitoring investigations, and report writing. Redbird Ranch Master Development Plan Project, Bexar and Medina Counties, Texas; McCombs Enterprises. SWCA conducted an intensive cultural resources survey of the 988.6-acre Redbird Ranch Master Development Plan Project in compliance with San Antonio’s Historic Preservation and Design Section of the Unified Development Code and with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. SWCA documented a circa 1930s– 1950s farmstead cluster associated with stock farmer Alfred J. Wurzbach. The Alfred J. Wurzbach Farmstead contained 13 historic buildings and structures, but was recommended not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places due to the lack of historic significance and lack of integrity of setting, feeling, and association. Role: Mrs. Ward was responsible for performing historic research and archival review, historic resource documentation, and served as the lead author on the report. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 6 EXPERTISE Historic Archaeology Historic research and archival review Texas Archaeology Section 106 compliance Antiquities Code of Texas compliance EDUCATION M.A., Anthropology; Texas Tech University; Lubbock, Texas; 2013 B.A., Anthropology; the University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas; 2009 TRAINING Mining Safety and Health Administration Training; 2013 MEMBERSHIPS Member, Society for Historical Archaeology; 2012 Member, Society for American Archaeology; 2012 Member, Council of Texas Archaeologists; 2012 Page 74 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources COMPLETE LIST OF SWCA GEORGETOWN -AREA PROJECTS Page 75 of 91 List of Georgetown-area Projects Performed by SWCA 1 PROJECT NAME YEAR CLIENT SERVICES PERFORMED BY SWCA Lake Georgetown Warbler Survey 1997 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Environmental Assessment / Habitat Conservation Plan on the 193-acre Tract 1997 Highland Resources, Inc. Environmental Assessment and HCP preparation Lake Georgetown Bird Survey 1998 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Avian survey 193-acre Russel Park Property Endangered Species Habitat Evaluation 1998 A.W. Hoyt Endangered species habitat assessment Lake Georgetown, Cedar Breaks Park and Russell Park 1999 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Avian survey Berry Creek Karst Terrain Features Survey 1999 Private Developer Karst feature investigations and consultation Berry Creek Section II Ph 2-5 Geologic Assessment 1999 Private Developer Geological assessment Reata Four Tract / Point Recharge Feature Survey 1999 Private Developer Karst feature investigations 135-acre Berry Creek 1999 Randall Jones & Associates Engineering, Inc. Geological assessment for water pollution abatement plan Escalera Ranch Section I and II, Geological Assessment 1999 Escalera Ranch Development, LLC Geological assessment Berry Creek Section 8 Geological Assessment 1999 KPK Ventures, Ltd. Geological assessment D.B. Wood Realignment, Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 1999 Williamson County Unified Road System Golden-cheeked warbler survey 41WM1126 Data Recovery Permit Application 1999 Texas Department of Transportation Archaeological data recovery permit application preparation 41WM1126 Artifact Processing 1999 Texas Department of Transportation Archaeological excavation artifact analysis and curation Cedar Breaks Park and Russell Park at Lake Georgetown Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey 52-acre River Chase 2 Property Endangered Species Habitat Evaluation 2000 Waterstone Development Group Endangered species habitat assessment Lake Georgetown 2001 Golden- cheeked Warbler Censusing Survey 2001 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey 41WM64 Damage Assessment, Lake Georgetown 2001 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Archaeological site damage assessment 193-acre Russell Park Property TNRCC Geological Assessment and Archaeological Investigation 2001 Whitney Partnership Geological assessment and cultural resources survey Russell Park Property Karst Feature Investigations 2001 Whitney Partnership Karst feature investigations Page 76 of 91 List of Georgetown-area Projects Performed by SWCA 2 PROJECT NAME YEAR CLIENT SERVICES PERFORMED BY SWCA Russell Park Property Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan 2001 Whitney Partnership Environmental Assessment and HCP preparation Escalera Ranch 2001 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2001 Tom Dreiss & Company Golden-cheeked warbler survey Sunless City Cave Hydrogeologic Assessment 2001 Whitney Partnership Hydrogeological assessment Weir Ranch Ecological Services 2001 Womack McClish Wall Foster Brooks P.C Karst feature survey and endangered songbird habitat evaluation Lake Georgetown 2002 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2002 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey 6.7-acre Georgetown Tract 2002 GC&E Services Geological assessment Lake Georgetown 2003 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2003 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Lake Georgetown Geological Assessment 2003 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Geological assessment 22-acre Tract Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 2003 Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Phase I environmental site assessment 193-acre Russell Park Geological Assessment Revision 2003 Whitney Partnership Geological assessment Site Visit with TCEQ on the Russell Park Property 2003 Whitney Partnership Agency consultation Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 2004 Continental Concepts Company Phase I environmental site assessment Restoration of Sunless City Cave Entrance 2004 Whitney Partnership Restoration of cave entrance to pre-excavation condition Russell Park Estates 2004 Golden- cheeked Warbler Monitoring 2004 Whitney Partnership Golden-cheeked warbler monitoring Rancho Sienna Jurisdictional Waters Delineation and Geological Survey 2004 Gunn & Whittington Development Company Wetland delineation and geological assessment Lake Georgetown 2005 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2005 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey 41WM1126 Testing Fieldwork 2005 Texas Department of Transportation Archaeological testing KProposed Glasscock to Andice Electric Transmission Line 2005 Lower Colorado River Authority Karst terrain features survey and endangered species habitat assessment Siren Site 41WM1126 Data Recovery 2005 Texas Department of Transportation Archaeological excavation Whitney Partnership Spring Mapping 2005 Whitney Partnership Mapping of spring outlets Lake Georgetown 2006 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2006 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Twin Springs Karst Excavation 2006 Whitney Partnership Karst features excavation Kimbro Tract Geologic Assessments 2006 Waterstone Development Group Geological assessment Page 77 of 91 List of Georgetown-area Projects Performed by SWCA 3 PROJECT NAME YEAR CLIENT SERVICES PERFORMED BY SWCA Lake Georgetown 2007 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2007 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey 1010 North Austin Avenue Karst Services Endangered Species Habitat Assessment 2007 MFBC, Inc. Endangered species habitat assessment Round Rock Water Line Golden- cheeked Warbler Assessment 2007 CDM Smith, Inc. Golden-cheeked warbler survey Myra Young Tract 2007 Waterstone Development Group Karst feature investigations and jurisdictional waters delineation survey Road Bond Program #4 Kauffman Loop 2007 Williamson County Cultural resources survey investigations Road Bond Program WA#5 D.B. Wood Road 2007 GCW Survey 2007 Williamson County Golden-cheeked warbler survey Road Bond Program WA#6 County Road 111 2007 Williamson County Jurisdictional waters delineation and cultural resources survey investigations Road Bond Program WA#9 County Road 104 2007 Williamson County Jurisdictional waters delineation, endangered species habitat assessment, and cultural resources survey investigations Sun City Salamander Monitoring 2007 Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Douglas, LLP Salamander monitoring services Ronald Reagan Boulevard Extension 2007 Waterstone Development Group Biological and cultural resources survey investigations Lake Georgetown Water Treatment Plant Golden-Cheeked Warbler Survey 2007 CDM Smith, Inc. Golden-cheeked warbler survey Russell Park Estates 2007 Golden- Cheeked Warbler Monitoring Survey 2007 Whitney Partnership Golden-cheeked warbler survey USACE Authorization for Rancho Sienna Stormwater Ponds 2007 Gunn & Whittington Development Company U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting I-35 Re-evaluation Karst Survey and Geological Assessment 2007 HNTB Corporation Karst feature investigations and geological assessment Myra Young Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 2007 Waterstone Development Group Phase I environmental site assessment Rancho Sienna Updates Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 2007 Gunn & Whittington Development Company Phase I environmental site assessment RM 2338 Re-evaluation 2007 HNTB Corporation Geological assessment and karst survey Road Bond Program WA#10 I-35 Biological Assessment 2007 Williamson County Biological assessment and endangered species habitat assessment Rancho Sienna TCEQ Void Closure 2008 Gunn & Whittington Development Company Karst feature investigation and void closure Williamson County Southeast Inner Loop 2008 Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Geological assessment Lake Georgetown 2008 Golden- Cheeked Warbler Survey 2008 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Southeast Inner Loop 2008 Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Geological assessment Page 78 of 91 List of Georgetown-area Projects Performed by SWCA 4 PROJECT NAME YEAR CLIENT SERVICES PERFORMED BY SWCA Siren Site (41WM1126) Data Recovery Reporting 2008 Texas Department of Transportation Archaeological excavation reporting County Road 104 Phase II 2009 Williamson County Jurisdictional waters delineation, permitting, endangered species habitat assessment, cultural resources survey, Phase I environmental site assessment, and Categorical Exclusion documentation Georgetown Inner Loop - Blue Springs to Maple Street 2009 Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Geological assessment After-the-Fact USACE Permit for San Gabriel Village 2009 Foster San Gabriel Investments, Ltd. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting Lake Georgetown 2009 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2009 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey FM 971-Inner Loop Categorical Exclusion 2009 Steger Bizzell Programmatic categorical exclusion including analysis of air and noise, biological resources, historic resources, and hazardous materials Southwest Bypass Karst Services 2009 Blanton & Associates Karst feature investigations Siren Site East Side IH35 2010 Williamson County Archaeological excavation Lake Georgetown 2010 Golden- cheeked Warbler Survey 2010 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Georgetown Salamander Research 2011-2012 2011 Williamson County Conservation Foundation Scientific research Sun City Salamander Monitoring 2011-2013 2011 Sedgwick LLP Salamander monitoring services San Gabriel Parkway Phase II 2011 Williamson County Jurisdictional waters delineation, protected species habitat assessment, cultural resources investigation, and Phase I environmental site assessment 2011 Lake Georgetown GCWA Survey 2011 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Golden-cheeked warbler survey Heritage Oaks Karst Services 2012 Shel-Gen, Inc. Karst feature investigations Escalera Void Closure 2012 Escalera Section 6 LP Karst feature investigations 7.36-acre Hays Tract Geologic Assessment 2013 Willrae Partners 3, Ltd. Geological assessment Buffington Capital 198 Acres Environmental Services 2013 Buffington Capital Holdings, LLC Phase 1 environmental site assessment, aquatic resources assessment, geologic assessment, and threatened and endangered species habitat assessment Georgetown Mays Street Surveys 2014 CP&Y, Inc. Karst feature investigations and cultural resources survey 84 Lumber Rail Road Spur Environmental Services 2014 84 Lumber Company Wetland delineation and cultural resources survey Williamson County 2013 Road Bond Program 2014 Williamson County On-call environmental services Page 79 of 91 Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. City of Georgetown Survey of Historical Resources CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE A certificate documenting the insurance coverages CMEC carries follows this page. 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É Page 83 of 91 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board July 29, 2015 SUBJECT: Updated information and further clarification regarding the selection of JPMorgan Chase for Bank Depository Services for a two year period beginning September 1, 2015, with an annual option to renew for up to three more years - Lisa Haines, CGFO, Controller and Micki Rundell, CGFO, Chief Financial Officer ITEM SUMMARY: The item is to provide additional clarification regarding the services provided by BBVA Compass and to validate the continued recommendation of JPMorgan Chase as the City’s Depository selection for the next two year period, beginning September 1, 2015 Background. The City currently has an agreement with JPMorgan Chase to provide bank depository services. The current contract will expire August 31, 2015 with no additional renewal options. JPMorgan Chase was selected through a competitive proposal process conducted in 2010. RFA Process. Our investment advisory contract includes preparation of RFA, review and selection of new depository banking services. Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., prepared the RFA and reviewed the responses for our bank depository services. The City received responses to the Request for Applications for Depository Services from the following Georgetown banks: *JPMorgan Chase *BBVA Compass Bank Each bank was evaluated based on its ability to provide the technical and customer service support for the City’s depository needs, as well as the ease of use of technology to provide efficient means for staff to administer funds. Next fees were reviewed to determine the best value to the City. Staff negotiated with JPMorgan Chase to continue to provide a high level of service, while reducing the costs that the City will incur for depository services. The average annual cost for the two year period is estimated at $25,790, including 4 months of waived fees. Contracts will be reviewed by Legal and will be included in the Council packet. Staff expects to bring this to the Council on August 11 meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The average annual cost for the two year period is estimated at $25,790, including 4 months of waived fees. SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Haines, CGFO, Controller and Micki Rundell, CGFO, Chief Financial Officer ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Cover Sheet with changes Cover Memo Bank Depository Selection Summary Backup Material Page 84 of 91 General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF) Meeting Date: July 29, 2015 Item No. AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUBJECT Updated information and further clarification regarding the selection of JPMorgan Chase for Bank Depository Services for a two year period beginning September 1, 2015, with an annual option to renew for up to three more years . ITEM SUMMARY The item is to provide additional clarification regarding the services provided by BBVA Compass and to validate the continued recommendation of JPMorgan Chase as the City’s Depository selection for the next two year period, beginning September 1, 2015. Background. The City currently has an agreement with JPMorgan Chase to provide bank depository services. The current contract will expire August 31, 2015 with no additional renewal options. JPMorgan Chase was selected through a competitive proposal process conducted in 2010. RFA Process. Our investment advisory contract includes preparation of RFA, review and selection of new depository banking services. Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., prepared the RFA and reviewed the responses for our bank depository services. The City received responses to the Request for Applications for Depository Services from the following Georgetown banks: *JPMorgan Chase *BBVA Compass Bank Each bank was evaluated based on its ability to provide the technical and customer service support for the City’s depository needs, as well as the ease of use of technology to provide efficient means for staff to administer funds. Next fees were reviewed to determine the best value to the City. Staff negotiated with JPMorgan Chase to continue to provide a high level of service, while reducing the costs that the City will incur for depository services. The average annual cost for the two year period is estimated at $25,790, including 4 months of waived fees. Contracts will be reviewed by Legal and will be included in the Council packet. Staff expects to bring this to the Council on August 11 meeting. Attachments Bank Depository Selection Summary Submitted By: Lisa Haines, CGFO, Controller Micki Rundell, CGFO, Chief Financial Officer Page 85 of 91 Bank Depository Services 2014/15 RFA – Summary for GGAF Updated July 29, 2015 Staff recommends the City continue its relationship with JPMorgan Chase Bank. This bank has consistently provided high quality and responsive services. A summary of the proposals, criteria and considerations are included in this memorandum, which has been modified with additional clarifications on services provided by BBVA Compass. Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 105 Municipal Depository Act requires us solicit applications for depository services every five years. We are also required to follow PFIA, the City’s financial and purchasing policies, and our Investment Policy. Criteria and Services Requested The City solicited applications for bank depository services and received back two applications. The applications were evaluated on, but not limited to, the following criteria, in no particular order of priority: 1. Ability to perform and provide the required and requested services; 2. Reputation of applicant and quality of services; 3. Cost of services; 4. Transition costs, retention and transition offers and incentives; 5. Funds availability; 6. Interest paid on interest bearing accounts and deposits; 7. Earnings credit calculation on compensating balances; 8. Completeness of application and agreement to points outlined in RFA; 9. Physical location within municipal boundaries; 10. Convenience of location(s); 11. Previous service relationship with the City; and 12. Financial strength and stability of institution. The evaluation analysis was performed by Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. is attached. Proposers and Evaluation The City received proposals from two well-known and qualified firms: JPMorgan Chase (incumbent) and BBVA Compass Bank. The original pricing proposals received are summarized below. Pricing was not a controlling factor in the evaluation, but is always a consideration. Using proper procurement practices, the City approached the top vendor and negotiated more favorable pricing. The proposals were comparable in many of the services solicited. Both institutions had good financial strength and the ability to provide the bank services requested to meet the City’s needs. Both banks offered fixed terms for the full five years. Page 86 of 91 Fees JPMorgan Chase offered to waive 4 months fees as a retention incentive. BBVA Compass offered three months waived fees and $10,000 cash for transition costs. These were factored into the estimated fees shown below: Est. Monthly Fees Est. Two Year Fees Est. Five Year Fees BBVA Compass Bank ($5,702) ($109,750) ($315,034) JPMorgan Chase ($5,339) ($106,790) ($299,071) Earnings Both banks offered an earnings credit rate (ECR). Balances maintained at the bank would earn credit to help offset the monthly bank fees. At the time of the RFA, the City’s average bank balances were approximately $13,000,000. Est. Two Yr Fees Est. Two Yr Earnings Credit Est. Two Yr Net Fees BBVA Compass Bank ($109,750) ($109,728) ($22) JPMorgan Chase ($106,790) ($81,000) ($25,790) Because BBVA offered a higher ECR, the full $13,500,000 is not needed to offset the bank fees. It is estimated that only $12,700,000 is needed at BBVA to offset the fees, leaving the remainder available for deposit in an interest bearing account. Est. Two Yr Fees Est. Two Yr Earnings Est. Two Yr Net Fees BBVA Compass Bank ($22) $2,328 $2,306 JPMorgan Chase ($25,790) $0 ($25,790) Looking at the full five year term equates to Est. Five Yr Fees Est. Five Yr Earnings Est. Five Yr Net Fees BBVA Compass Bank ($40,714) $5,820 ($34,894) JPMorgan Chase ($96,511) $0 ($96,511) The proposals were comparable in many of the services solicited. Below is a listing of a few items that JPMorgan Chase offers that BBVA Compass Bank does not. JPMorgan Chase BBVA Compass Bank Positive Pay with Payee Name Yes Offers Positive Pay without payee name Reserve Requirements No Yes, 10% Consumer Bill Pay Processing Yes No, possibly 4th Qtr Courier Service Yes through 3rd party No Page 87 of 91 Recommendation While BBVA’s application has lower net fees, we believe staying with our incumbent, JPMorgan Chase, is more cost effective and beneficial to the City in the long run due to the following: Conversion costs – while BBVA has offered $10,000 cash to offset conversion costs, we believe our true conversion costs would be closer to $20,000 when you take into account staff time and the various departments that would be involved – Accounting, Customer Care, Legal, Municipal Court, and IT. BBVA has no local references. All references provided were in the surrounding counties. We previously had $18M in a MM account with BBVA. Due to changes in the banking industry, the interest rate on our public funds money market account (10bp over 30-day LIBOR) was no longer going to be available, thus we needed to move our funds. BBVA notified the City of these future changes and ultimately agreed to work with the City to ensure there was not a loss of anticipated City interest revenue Two Texas public fund entities had BBVA as their depository, and after the initial term, BBVA refused to extend the contract for the additional years even though their contract specified no changes. Therefore, our recommendation is to stay with the incumbent, JPMorgan Chase. They have provided us with consistent and efficient services and excellent customer service, have been responsive to our needs and have a proven track record. JPMorgan Chase remains as the staff’s recommendation for the City’s depository services provider, but felt that further clarification of the services that BBVA Compass provides is appropriate. Page 88 of 91 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board July 29, 2015 SUBJECT: Follow up discussion on the status of the FY2014 General Fund yearend surplus funds and related allocation - Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer ITEM SUMMARY: This item is a status update regarding the FY2014 General Fund yearend surplus funds that have previously been discussed at GGAF. ATTACHMENTS History of the 2013/14 “Excess or Surplus” Fund Balance YE2014 Unappropriated “Excess/Surplus” Fund Balance - Reconcilement FINANCIAL IMPACT: Information only. SUBMITTED BY: Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer ATTACHMENTS: Description Type History of 13/14 Excess or Surplus FB Backup Material YE 2014 Unappropriated Excess/Surplus FB Reconcilement Backup Material Page 89 of 91 History of the 2013/14 “Excess or Surplus” Fund Balance: November 25, 2014 City Council Workshop • Preliminary YE General Fund Balance presented to City Council - $713,622 UNAUDITED February 24, 2015 City Council Workshop & Meeting • Item B: Discussion & possible direction to staff regarding the potential uses allocations of the 2014 Year-End unexpected and currently unallocated cash balances, as well as, 2015 unallocated revenues including uses of these funds in the 2014/15 Annual Budget. o This workshop discussed the 2014 YE Balance of Excess ($477K) and the potential excess ROI revenue from the Western District that was NOT included in the 2014/15 budget. Audit adjustment related to recognizing Wolf Ranch PID interest as “current” revenue. Auditor’s had City move to “differed” revenue – thus the reduction in GF YE fund balance. o The estimate of net Western District revenues was an additional $450K after the previous CM payout. • Item O: Action item from the Workshop o Council forwarded this issue to GGAF for consideration and discussion March 25, 2015 General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF) Meeting • Consideration and possible recommendation on potential uses of YE General Fund excess and other unexpected funds for appropriation to the 2014/15 Annual Budget. o Item was discussed in context of the long-term commitments and other unfunded liabilities item that was previously discussed with GGAF. The item was discussed at length. With the recommendation to use the excess as for the top priorities: Cemetery Self-Insurance City Manager transition expenses EMS increased operational costs – • Discussed related to concerns about the EMS Special Revenue Fund having a negative $1M balance at YE, since no revenues would be realized in 2014/15. Potential audit comments resulted in a discussion to fund up to 40% of the deficit with the Excess to be repaid over 5 years • Also to be included would be any additional costs associated with the recruitment and hiring of a new City Manager o Recommendations would be presented as a Budget Amendment to City Council April 14, 2015 City Council Meeting • Item H: First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2014/15 Annual Budget due to increased operation and capital costs including the addition of six (6) new positions for the Emergency Response Program. o Forwards GGAF’s recommendation to City Council as a Budget Amendment. o Exhibit A allocates $709,000 of Expenses including the transfer to EMS ($450,000), as well as, the recruitment and costs associated with hiring the new City Manager ($259,000 total). This budget amendment also included increased appropriations for the EMS Special Revenue Fund to include necessary appropriation for the 6 previously approved EMT’s and purchase of the 2 additional TRV’s April 28, 2015 City Council Meeting • Second reading of the Budget Amendment Ordinance was presented and approved Page 90 of 91 General Fund YE2014 Unappropriated "EXCESS OR SURPLUS" Fund Balance - Reconcilement Preliminary FY14 Unappropriated "Excess/Surplus" Fund 713,622$ Presented Nov 2014 - Unaudited Less:Audit Adjustment Rivery PID revenue reclass (237,189) FINAL YE14 UNAPPROPRIATED EXCESS/SURPLUS FUND BALANCE 476,433 Budget Amendment - April 14, 2015 Transfer to EMS Special Revenue Fund (450,000) A Remaining YE14 Unappropriated EXCESS/SURPLUS FB 26,433 Estimated WESTERN DISTRICT ROI for FY2014/15 450,000 Revenue received in 2014/15 - NOT APPROPRIATED Budget Amendment - April 14, 2015 City Manager Expense - General Fund (202,000) City Manager Search & Recruitement - Joint Services Fund (57,000) B Remaining Estimated 2014/15 Revenue - WESTERN DISTRICT 191,000 2015 YE PROJECTED FUND BALANCE Per 2015/16 City Manager's Proposed Budget 1,405,715 INCLUDES: A Remaining FY14 Excess/Unappropriated FB 26,433 B Remaining - Western District 191,000 YE2015 - "New Source" YE Projected FB 1,188,282 Page 91 of 91