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<br />~. <br /> <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />12, NAME <br />Christy Brush <br /> <br />13, ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT <br />Environmental/Permitting Director <br /> <br />a, TOTAL <br />12.5 <br /> <br />14, YEARS EXPERIENCE <br />b, WITH CURRENT FIRM <br />11.5 <br /> <br />15, FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (Citv and State) <br />~..,~,~* Coastal Systems International <br />:,::.... Coral Gables, Florida <br />IV.TIM. <br /> <br />16, EDUCATION (DEGREE AND SPECIALlZA TION) <br />B.S./Marine Science <br /> <br />17, CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (STATE AND DISCIPLINE) <br /> <br />18, OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications. Oraanizations. Trainina. Awards. etc.) <br />Ms. Brush oversees implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront resorts, residential, and mixed-use structures, <br />docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline <br />stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, parks and other recreational facilities, and environmental restoration projects. She <br />assists with the assessment of potential environmental impacts for proposed development projects, and represents Clients in negotiating <br />impact minimization and mitigation as appropriate, while optimizing project function and value. Ms. Brush has an in-depth understanding of <br />the many regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction, and has established relationships with key regulatory agency <br />personnel. She specializes in conceptualization of project strategy within the multi-disciplinary regulatory and design framework, developing <br />creative solutions and mediating consensus. Ms. Brush is accustomed to the tight schedules and funding constraints of private property <br />owners and developers, as well as public clients. <br /> <br />PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS <br /> <br />Geological Society of America, National Association of Environmental Professionals. South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (Past Board <br />Member), American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association and Urban Land Institute <br /> <br />PUBLICATIONS <br />"Hurricanes! Impacts on Coastal Communities. Practical implications from a Policy and Regulatory Perspective," C, Brush, Presented at the Florida Chamber of <br />Commerce's Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change and the Environment Short Course. 2009 <br />"Coastal Construction Permitting: A Consultant's Perspective," C, Brush. Presented at the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Permitting Summer <br />School Conferences, 1999 through 2008 <br />"Coastal Construction: Permitting. Redevelopment and Rigid Coastal Armoring," C. Brush. Presented at the CLE International Florida Coastal Law Conference, <br />2008 <br />"Development within Florida's Coastal High Hazard Areas: DEP Coastal Construction Permitting," C, Brush, Presented at the Florida Chamber of Commerce's <br />Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course, 2007 <br />"Dune Management on an Urban Coast," TK Blankenship, C. Brush, and J, Rubin, Presented at 2005 FSBPA Conference <br />"2004 Storm Recovery: Achieving Re-nourishment of Florida Beaches and Marine Turtle Nesting Habitat," C, Brush, Presented at CLE International Endangered <br />Species Act Conference September, 2005 <br />"Special Permitting for Post-Hurricane Reconstruction," C. Brush, Presented at the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Growth Management and Environmental <br />Permitting Short Course. 2005 <br /> <br />r'" -- . ,,-.., , ... .'~' ~mi:t~li~'i,~.~:i.~I~~ <'-' C'~' -- I <br /> (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (Citv and State) 12\ YEAR COMPLETED <br /> City of Miami Beach Baywalk, Miami Beach, Florida PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I CONSTRUCTION (If applicable) <br /> Ongoing Ongoing <br /> (3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope. size. cost. etc,) AND SPECIFIC ROLE [RJ Check if project performed with current firm <br />a. Master planning and environmental permitting feasibility studies for proposed overwater segments of the City of Miami <br /> Beach's public Baywalk project along the shoreline of Biscayne Bay between 5th Street and Lincoln Road. Marine <br /> biological assessments and stakeholder coordination, as well as permitting strategy consultations for a complex, multi- <br /> phase project are being provided to the City. <br /> (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (Citv and State) 12\ YEAR cnMPLETED <br /> Beachwalk, Miami Beach, Florida PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I CONSTRUCTION (If applicable) <br /> 2005 2005 <br />b. (3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief SCODe. size. cost. etc,) AND SPECIFIC ROLE [RJ Check if project performed with current firm <br /> Civil/coastal engineering design and environmental permitting for the 4,000 foot on grade paver walkway that connects <br /> Lummus Park north to 21 st Street in the South Beach district of Miami Beach, along with associated amenities and <br /> landscaping. <br /> (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (Citv and State) 12\ YEAR COMPLETED <br /> Dinner Key Boatyard Marina, Miami, Florida PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I CONSTRUCTION (If applicable) <br /> 1997 1997 <br />c. (3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief SCODe. size. cost. etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE [RJ Check if project performed with current firm <br /> Design and Environmental permitting for 11 O-slip marina and 600-foot bulkhead replacement. Mitigation design provided <br /> and maintenance dredging plan designed. <br /> (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (Citv and State) '2' YEAR COMPLETED <br /> Diplomat Resort and Marina, Hollywood, Florida PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I CONSTRUCTION (If applicable) <br /> 2002 2002 <br /> (3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief SCODe, size. cost, etc,) AND SPECIFIC ROLE [RJ Check if project performed with current firm <br />d. Coastal and environmental permitting for several phases of hotel, banquet, and retail facilities, modification to oceanfront <br />seawall, and resort amenities. Underwater assessment, design and environmental permitting for 1,100 feet of <br /> Intracoastal bulkhead replacement and a 14-slip marina. Marina utilities were designed for fire protection, potable water, <br /> and electrical systems. <br />