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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Management Metric currently manages and operates twenty office locations in Florida, maintains a professional staff of over 300 employees, and has a 31-year history documenting our capability in handling multiple projects and simultaneous work tasks. Our professional staff routinely manages contracts and projects at the federal, state, and local levels whose values exceed 1 billion dollars annually. In relation to debris removal operations, Metric has been responsible for contract management for the debris haulers. This includes Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance (EEOC) and safety compliance. Metric's staff has been responsible for the drafting of such contracts, especially where federal participation has been involved, during their previous employment at various state agencies. We are intimately aware of FEMA and FHWA guidelines regarding debris removal contracts, such as when time and materials contracts mayor may not be used for federal reimbursement purposes. Mon;toring: During the 2004 and 2005 record storm season, Metric managed over $100 million dollars in emergency debris removal contracts for the Florida Department of Transportation that included extensive coordination with FHWA, FEMA and various local governments. Because of this experience, we understand first-hand the critical issues to clearing and removing debris in a quick and efficient manner, ensuring public safety, and restoring normalcy to our citizens, while adhering to federal guidelines to ensure maximum reimbursement from participating federal agencies. Over 100 of our full time employees have significant and recent hurricane debris removal experience including not only inspection, but also invoice processing and federal guidelines. Accounting Systems: Metric Engineering has a full staff of accounting personnel with the relevant experience in federal reimbursement policies and debris removal operations. With the 2004/2005 season, Metric developed its own accounting system and software application to expedite the reconciliation of contractor's invoices and processing of load tickets. This is part of the Metric Automated Debris Management Solution™ (ADMSTM), the first and only electronic load ticketing system for debris removal operations that is immediately available. In addition, Metric follows FEMA's accounting work breakdown structure (WBS) in order to facilitate reimbursement from Federal agencies. Project Manager: Currently serving as Metric's Director of Emergency Management, Mr. Frank Day, P.E., a 33-year veteran of the Florida Department of Transportation, will serve as Project Manager overseeing all coordination and communication with the City. Mr. Day is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida and has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility during his tenure with the FDOT. In his most recent capacity with the Department, Mr. Day served as the Emergency Management Coordinating Officer, and was responsible for preparedness, response, and recovery for all hazard events, including the FEMA Public Assistance Program, FHWA Emergency Relief Program, Continuity of Operation Planning (COOP), Pandemic Flu Planning, Catastrophic Planning, National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance, Interagency Special Needs Sheltering Planning, and Hazard Mitigation Planning. Mr. Day has successfully led the Department through 8 major hurricane events and well over 1 billion dollars in storm related recovery. Similarly, Mr. Day will remain on the job and easily accessible to the City at all times during the operational phases of any debris collection and disposal project. Under his leadership, Mr. Day will ensure that the Metric team provides all the services necessary to successfully manage the City's Emergency Debris Disposal Management contract, including guiding the team in the preparation and approval of the City's Debris Management Plan, securing qualified debris haulers for disposal work, and managing the overall monitoring of debris contractors during an event. Page 3