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Home My Public Portal About2001-40 Agreemet with Robert D. Stewart, N.ARESOLUTION NO. 2001-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE WITH ROBERT D. STEWART, M.A., ARCHAEOLOGIST, TO PROVIDE PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL TESTING AND MONITORING OF THE KEY BISCAYNE CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement, on behalf of the Village, with Robert D. Stewart, M.A., Archaeologist. Section 2. Robert D. Stewart, M.A., Archaeologist, will perform Phase I Archaeological testing and Monitoring of the Key Biscayne Civic Center property. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June , 2001. (4------1 MAYOR JOE I. RASC CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLER APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: RICHARD JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY Proposal for archaeological consulting at the Key Biscayne Civic Center This is a proposal to perform Phase I archaeological testing and monitoring of the Key Biscayne Civic Center property. The property is located between Crandon Blvd., and Fernwood Road and between West McIntyre Street and West Enid Drive. The scope of services is to include; subsurface archaeological testing of the property, analysis and interpretation of any recovered artifacts, a letter informing the Dade County Archaeologist that the requirement for a Phase I survey have been met, an archaeological survey form will be filed with the Florida Master Site File Office, a report detailing the survey and findings and monitoring during ground disturbing construction activity. All work performed will be in accordance with applicable state and county regulations and requirements as well as conform to standard professional practice and procedures. In the event that unmarked human graves or significant archaeological resources are located on the property, the appropriate officials will be notified. This contingency is beyond the scope of services for this proposal and state and county officials may require additional work be performed. Work on this project will begin immediately upon receipt of a signed agreement. Phase I fieldwork is expected to take two days, at which time a letter informing the county archaeologist of compliance with the Phase I requirement will be sent. A report describing the survey and findings will be completed within 15 days of a signed agreement. Artifacts collected during this survey will be returned to the Village of Key Biscayne. The cost of the Phase I survey is $900.00. An archaeologist must be present during ground disturbing activities. Monitoring is billed at $32.00 per hour and may begin as needed once a signed agreement is reached. In addition to scheduled work at the site, a monitor will be available at anytime provided 24 -hour advance notice is given. Representatives from the Village of Key Biscayne and James A. Cummings, Inc. have estimated these activities will take 10 days to complete. A final report describing the monitoring results is expected to take 8 hours. The cost of this proposal is therefore $2816.00. The total cost of this contract is $3,716.00 which Phase 1 and 88 hours of monitoring. Additional services beyond the estimated 88 hours of monitoring will be billed hourly at $32.00. Invoices will be submitted to the Village of Key Biscayne every two weeks, and will be aid within 30 days. If the terms of this proposal are acceptable, please sign bel C. Samuel / , '„/ , ,,,,f ----- singer, Village Manager Robert D. Stewart M.A Archaeologist Date „6-1,1j/C% Date ROBERT D. STEWART 121 Jolly Roger Dr. Key Largo, Fl 33037 EDUCATION M.A. Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami. Marine Affairs (Underwater Archaeology) B.A. University of South Florida, Anthropology / Archaeology 1985 Graduate of Alexander Muss Study Program in Israel, with an emphasis in Middle Eastern History and Archaeology RESEARCH INTERESTS • Florida and Caribbean archaeology • Predictive modeling • Application of GIS to Cultural Resource Management CURRENT POSITIONS Archaeological Consultant Marine Research Scientist, Bert Instruments EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1998-2000: Archaeologist at Biscayne National Park. Assists the Cultural Resource Management Specialist with all aspects of terrestrial and submerged archaeological activities. Including budget planning, project design, archival research, fieldwork, artifact analysis and conservation, report preparation, and contributing to management decisions. Fieldwork experience includes investigating underwater magnetic anomalies, site inspection and evaluation. Duties also included site documentation utilizing maps, photographs, drawing and narrative descriptions. 1994-2000 Project Archaeologist, Janus Research, St. Petersburg, Florida. Primary tasks are the planning and implementation of archaeological surveys and excavation. This includes Phase I, II and III as well as monitoring of sites during construction activities. Preparatory responsibilities include the formulation of research design, designation of prrkability zones and determining personnel requirements. Responsibilities in the field include direct supervision of field archaeologists, site documentation (creating site maps, completing artifact and feature forms). Post fieldwork activities involve assisting the Principle Investigator in report preparation, National Register Nominations as well as artifact analysis and curation. Public outreach and coordination with private sector and government representatives is also a regular aspect of this position 1996 Field Director at the Little Salt Spring Underwater Archaeological Research Facility. Responsibilities include instructing students in archaeological field methods, directing and supervising fieldwork involving of up to ten students and volunteers. Supervising dive operations in the absence of the University of -Miami Diving Safety Officer. Primary research at the site is excavation of Archaic and Paleo-Indian period strata. Documentation at the site is accomplished using stereoscopic video imagery imported into a GIS program 1993 Field Technician, Archaeological Consultants Inc., Sarasota Fl. Responsibilities included assisting the Project Archeologist, applying standard archeological methods of surveying and documentation 1992-1993 Field Technician, South Arc Inc., Gainesville, Fl. Responsibilities included assisting the Project Archaeologist with cultural assessment surveys and excavation in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Artifact analysis and data entry. Participated in a major archaeological inventory, documentation and assessment project conducted for the U.S. Forest Service in Ocla National Forest, overseen by Dr. Raymond Willis 1990 Laboratory Technician, The Garbology Project. Directed by Dr. Rathje, University of Arizona. Responsible for identifying, separating and cataloging samples as part of a no -traditional archaeological and anthropological program 1989 Field Technician, Environmental Services and Permitting Inc. Gainesville, Florida. Responsibilities included surveying and excavating historic and pre -historic sites in coastal South Carolina 1988-1992 Field Technician, Performed phase I, II and III archaeological excavations with Dr. J.R. Williams, University of South Florida FIELD SCHOOLS 1998 University of Miami / RSMAS. Field Director at Little Salt Spring Underwater Archaeological Field School, North Port, Florida ; ' 1997 University of Miami / RSMAS. Archaeologist at Little Salt Spring Underwater Archaeological Field School, North Port, Florida 1996 University of Miami / RSMAS. Graduate Student, Little Salt Spring Underwater Archaeological Field School, North Port, Florida 1991 University of South Florida, Assistant to Principle Investigator. Assisted with Excavations and artifact analysis at Oelsner mound, a coastal site in Pasco County, Florida 1990 University of South Florida, student during Phase I and II excavation at Cow House Spring, Hillsborough County Florida 1989 University of South Florida, participated in Phase I and II archaeological testing for a proposed utility corridor in Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties, Florida 1988 University of South Florida, student participating in Phase III Excavation of the "Village Site", Tampa Florida. Directed by Dr. J.R Williams Tampa, Florida ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING Geographical Information Systems / Computer Operations ArcView / ESRI Certificate in GIS issued by NOAA Coastal Research Center Operation and Application of Remote Sensing Equipment DIVING CERTIFICATIONS AND RELATED CREDITIALS Mixed Gas (Tri-mix / Technical Nitrox) Global Underwater Explorers Cave Diver —National Spelogical Society, Cave Diving Section Cavern Diver —National Spelogical Society, Cave Diving Section Research / Scientific Diver (RD "C") —American Association of Underwater Scientists Rescue Diver— National Association of Underwater Instructors National Park Service Diver—NPS Nitrox Diver —International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers Advanced Openwater Diver —National Association of Underwater Instructors Open Water Diver —Professional Association of Diving Instructors, 1980 Global Underwater Explorer Society, Member in good standing Oxygen Provider —Diver's Alert Network, Member in good standing CPR / Diving Related FirstAid—American Red Cross, current certification