Resolution 2025-33815 RESOLUTION NO. 202533815
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTWG THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE, DURING THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
HELD ON JUNE 10, 2025, TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 72ND
STREET COMMUNITY COMPLEX, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA AND WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS,
INC., FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO
INCORPORATE THE "GLORY OF OLD GLORY," A SERIES OF
MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, INTO THE 72 STREET
COMMUNITY COMPLEX PROJECT, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $39,230.00, UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
PROJECT FUNDING.
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022, the Mayor and the City Commission
authorized the issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2023-121-ND, for
architectural and engineering design services for the 72nd Street Community Complex
On December 16, 2022 the RFQ was issued; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2022-32204 directing the Administration to take all steps necessary to
assist with the efforts to remove and store the "The Glory of Old Glory" (Murals) created
in 1971 by Italian artist and sculptor Enzo Gallo ; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution accepted the owner's donation of the Murals to the
City, and referred the foregoing to the Art in Public Places ("AiPP") Committee for an
advisory recommendation as to potential locations for the placement of the Murals; and
WHEREAS,on March 27, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2023-32559 authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with
Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc. (WJA)and for architectural and engineering design
services for the 72nd Street Community Complex and;
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023, the City executed an agreement with WJA in
the amount of$9,265,453; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the City Commission referred item C4 AJ,
sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez, to the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee (LUSC)to discuss and identify potential sites for the installation of the Murals;
and
WHEREAS, the facilities and Fleet Management Department and Office of Capital
Improvement Projects ("CIP") considered City facilities with upcoming construction
projects for which designs have not been finalized and that may be of acceptable size
and location to accommoda[e the Murals in a prominent fashion; and
WHEREAS, several locations were identified and discussed, among them, the
Bass Museum expansion the Art Deco Museum expansion, and the 72nd St. Community
Complex; and
WHEREAS, on Feb 15, 2025, the City Commission referred item C4 O, sponsored
by Commissioner Alex Fernandez, to the LUSC to discuss an expanded list of potential
sites for the Murals, and to include the 72nd St. Community Complex currently under
design; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 202533512, approving Amendment No. 1 to WJA for additional
professional services to add a parking level and permanent pickleball courts for a not-to
exceed amount of$486,812; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, WJA was asked to perform a basic review to identify
if the murals could be installed inside the library space, and in the instance the murals
could not fit, they were asked to propose potential exterior locations which might be able
to accommodate the murals; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 202533650, accepting the recommendation of LUSC during its April 15, 2025
meeting to direct the Administration to consult with the design team and construction
manager for the 72nd Street Community Complex Project; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the LUSC discussed the desirability and
appropriateness of incorporating the Murals into the 72nd Street Community Complex
Project, and adopted a motion recommending that the City Commission direct staff to
complete a feasibility study and prepare a cost estimate for the inclusion of the Murals at
the 72nd Street Community Complex; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, WJA submitted a proposal for the preparation of a
feasibility and cost estimate, in the amount of $39,230, to integrate the Murals into their
3D model in order to fully evaluate the design and look for creative ways to incorporate
the Murals into the projecYs exterior walls; and
WHEREAS, City Staff have evaluated the proposal and found that the request for
additional compensation is fair and reasonable, and commensurate with the effort
required, this Amendment No. 2 (Exhibit A) will revise the total contract amount to
$9,791,495.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida hereby approve and authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement for architectural and engineering services for the 72nd Street Community
Complex, between the City of Miami Beach, Florida and Wannemacher Jensen
Architects, Inc., for additional professional services associated with the preparation of a
feasibility study to incorporate the "Glory of Old Glory," a series of murals by artist Enzo
Gallo, into the 72 Street Community Complex project, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$39,230.00, utilizing previously appropriated project funding.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this '3�day of ��, 2025.
ATTEST: ^
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Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Ci�y Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: July 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE IAND
USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, DURING THEIR REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 2025, TO APPROVE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTUR4L AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 72ND STREET
COMMUNITY COMPLEX, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND
WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS. INC., FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPAR4TION OF A
FEASIBILITY STUDY TO INCORPORATE THE "GLORY OF OLD GLORY," A
SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, INTO THE 72 STREET
COMMUNITY COMPLEX PROJECT, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$39,230.00, UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED PROJECT FUNDING.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (Ciry Commission) adopt
the Resolution.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
"The Glory of Old Glory" (Murals) were created in 1971 by Italian artist and sculptor Enzo Gallo,
an immigrant who fled Italy for Cuba and subsequently emigreted to South Florida. The Murals
depid the U.S. flag over time through scenes of American historical fgures and events, including
Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross, Man Lands on the Moon, and Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. The
mosaics also depict important U.S. government buildings as well as lhe State of Florida and its
flag. They were previously installed and displayed on the Wells Fargo Bank building at 1200
Lincoln Road. The Murals were commissioned by lhe building's former owner, Shepard Broad.
developer of the Bay Harbor Islands, and were displayed on the prominent comer of Alton Road
and Lincoln Road for more than 50 years. The Enzo Gallo Murals are part of Miami Beach history
and have high artistic value. They are one of the few public art works in the City depicting key
elements of American history, making the preservation thereof important not just artistically, but
as a matter of civic pride.
Prior to ihe building being demolished, members of Ihe Miami Beach preservation community
urged the City to take action to save the Murals as the private property owner had no obligation
to save them. Subject ro City confirmalion, the owner's representatives indicaled the owner would
take steps to cut and remove the Enzo Gallo Murals in an effort to preserve them so long as the
owner is not responsible for storing the Murals for fuWre installation and provided that the removal
does not delay the owner' s private project.
Consequently, on June 22, 2022, the Cily Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022-32204
directing the Administration to take all steps necessary to assist with the efforts to remove and
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srore the Murals at an appropriate, to-be-determined temporary location, pending selection and
approval of a suitable permanent location for the Murals. Additionally, said Resolution accepted
the owner's donation of the Murals to the City, and referred the foregoing to lhe Art in Public
Places ("AiPP") Committee for an advisory recommendation as to potential locations (or the
placement of�he Murals.
On May 15, 2024, the City Commission referred item C4 AJ, sponsored by Commissioner Alex
Fernandez,to the Land Use and Suslainabiliry Committee(LUSC)to discuss and identify potential
sites for the installalion of the Murals.
The Facilities and Fleet Managemenl Department and Office of Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP) considered City facilities with upcoming construction projects for which designs have not
been finalized and that may be of acceptable size and location to accommodate the Murals in a
prominent fashion. Severai locations were identified and discussed. Among them, the Bass
Museum expansion, [he Art Deco Museum expansion, and the 72nd St. Community Complex
On Feb 15, 2025, the City Commission referred ilem C4 O, sponsored by Commissioner Alex
Femandez, to the LUSC to discuss an expanded list of potential sites for the Murals, to include
the 72nd SL Community Complex currently under design.
On April 15, 2025, the LUSC held a discussion regarding the possi6le locations which could
accommodate the fuWre installation of the Murals. City staff reported that they had reviewed
various locations, including the 72nd SL Community Complex, currently under design. As such,
the LUSC passed a motion recommending that the City Commission direct the Administra[ion to
consult with the 72nd St. Community Complex ProjecPs design consWtant and construction
manager on the feasibility of including Ihe Murals al this location.
ANALYSIS
On March 27, 2023, the City Commission adopted Resolution 202332559 authorizing the
administration ro enter inro negotiations with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Ina (WJA) for
architecWral and engineering design services for the 72nd Stree[ Community Complex and on
September 25, 2023, the City executed an agreement with WJA in the amount of$9,265,453.
On February 26, 2025 City Commission adopted Resolution No. 202533512 approving
Amendment No. 1 to WJA for additional professional services to add a parking level and
permanent pickleball courts for a no4to ezceed amount of$486,812.
On April 22, 2025, WJA was asked to perform a basic review to identify if ihe murals could be
installed inside the library space. If the murels could not ft, they were asked to propose potential
exterior locations which might be able lo accommodate the murals. On Apnl 29, 2025, WJA
confirmed that the scale of the murals was too large to Integrate wdhin the library or any other
interior spaces. Based on a quick study, lhey were able to delermine that the murals could
potentially be installed on the ezterior al the South-West and the North-West walls, however, the
building design would need to be further sludied and adjusted accordingly if additional structural
modifications are required. They advised that while lheir recommendations were based on
preliminary findings, an additional services proposal could be provided to properly study the
request and explore potential soWtions. Specifically,they would need ro integrate the murals into
their 3D models to fully understand the design implications.
WJA advised that while the aesthetics of the murals did nol initially appear to align with the overall
exterior design of the project, ultimately, ihe final review and approval would need be made by
the Design Review Board (DRB).
Based on preliminary assessments from an arl restoration specialist, conlingent on the site
conditions and nature of the installation, incorporating the Murals in a City facility will have an
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estimated fscal impact in excess of$2,000,000 for the restoration and reassembly of the Murals,
exclusive of design, engineering, structural modif cations or other hardlsoft costs.
On May 21, 2025, the Ciry Commission adopted resolution 202533650 accepting the
recommendation of LUSC during its April 15, 2025 meeting, to direct the Administration to
consult with the design �eam and construction manager for the 72nd Street Community Complex
Project on the potentlal to include the Murals, within the project, and present any
recommendations to the LUSC during their regularly scheduled June 2025 meeting.
On June 10, 2025, the LUSC tliscussed the desirabiliry and appropriateness of incorporating the
murals into the 72nd Street Community Complex Project. The LUSC adopted a motion
recommending that the City Commission tlirect staff to complete a feasibiliry study and prepare a
wst estimate for the inclusion of the Murals at the 72nd Street Community Complex Project and
retum lo LUSC to present the feasibiliry study once completed.
On June 25. 2025, WJA submitted a proposal for the preparation of a teasibility and cost estimate,
in the amount of$39,230, to integrate the Murels into their 3D model in order to fully evaluate [he
design and look for creative ways to incorporate the Murafs into the projecPs extenor walls.
City Staff have evaluated the proposal and found that the request for additional compensation is
fair and reasonable, and commensurate with the effort required. This Amendment No. 2 (Ezhibit
A) will revise the total contract amount to$9,791,495.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Fiscal impact on the 72nd Street Community Complex Project, including the restoration of the
Murals, installatioo and associated design and engineering cannot be determined without further
analysis and evaluation. The proposed amendment will be tunded utilizing previously
appropriated Project funds.
Does this Ordinance reouire a Business Imoacl Estimate7
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https:/lwww miamibeachfl.aovlcity-halllcity-clerklmeetinp-noticesl
FINANCIAL 1NFORMATION
490-0820-061357-26-418-528-00-00-00-22150 $39,230.00
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends [hat the City Commission approve Ihe resolution.
Aoolicable Area
North Beach
Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Ciri Code Section 2-77? Proiect?
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Yes Yes
Was this Aqenda Item initiallv reauested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec. 2�81.
includes a arincioal enqaaed in lobbvina? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Deoartment
Capital Improvement Projects
S onsor s
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co•soonsotlsl
Condensed Title
Amendmenl 2, Feasibility to Include Enzo Gallo Murals at 72nd Street Community Complex
Project (Fernandez) CIP
Previous Action (For Ciri Clerk Use Onlvl
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AMENDMEN7 NO. 2
TO THE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
AND
ENGINEERING (AIE) SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN 7HE CITY OF MIAM!BEACH, FLORIDA
AND
WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCFiITECTS, INC.
FOR THE PROVISION Of ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ARCH17EC7URA! AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 72NO FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE$ASSOCIATED W17H INCLUDING A FEASIBIlITY STUDY 70 INCORPORATE
THE"GIORY OF OLD GLORY",A SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, INTO
THE 72 57REET COMMUNITY COMPLEX PROJECT
This Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement is made and entered this day of
, 2025, by and between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, a municipal corporation
existing under the laws of the State of Florida (the "Ciry"), having its pnncipal offices at
1700 Convention Center Dnve, Miami Beach, Fbrida 33139, and WANNEMACHER
JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., a Florida Corporation having its principal offce at 132 Mirror
Lake Drive N, Unit 301, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 (the "ConsultanP').
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022, the Mayor and the Ciry Commission authorized the
issuance of Request for Qual�cations(RFQj No. 2023-121-ND, for architectural and engineering
design services for the 72nd Street Communiry Complex On December 16, 2022 the RFQ was
issued; and
WHEREA3, on On March 27, 2023 the Ciry Commission adopted Resolution 2023-32559
authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with Wannemacher Jensen Architects,
Ina (WJA)and on September 25, 2023, the City executed an agreement with WJA in the amount
of$9,265,453; and
WHEREAS, WJA delivered a conceptual design in December 2023, which, following the
preparation of conceptual wst estimates, exceeded the $70M construction budget. As a resWt,
and in compliance with the terms of the Agreement, WJA was directetl to re-design the project in
order to meet the construction budget; and
WFIEREAS, in February 2024, WJA submitted design concept B which still exceeded the
$70M construction budget target Certain value engineering (VE) strategies, representing cost
savings, were identifetl for implementation. confident that the project would be designed to
budget, Ciry staff authonzed the Consultant to proceed to the 30°/ schematic design; and
WHEREAS, in September 2024, WJA submitted the 30% schematic design including
renderings. The resulting cost estimate submitted by the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)
was approximately 14% over the $70M construction budgel VE strategies previously identifed,
could potentially resolve the budget concems; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2024 the City Commission diswssed and approved to
provide the project and directed the Administration to provide an additional parking leve! and
explore activating the parking level by including pickle6all courts; and
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WHEREA3, on February 26, 2025 City Commission adpopted Resolution No. 2025-33512
approving Amendment No.1 to provide additional professional for additional parking level and
permanent pickleball courts for a not-ro exceed amount of$486,812; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (WSC) held
a discussio� regarding the possible locations which could accommodate the future installation of
the Glory of Old Glory a series of Murals (Murals); and
WHEREAS, Ciry staff reported that they had reviewed various locations including the 72nd
SL Community Complex, currently under design; and
WHEREAS, the LUSC passed a motion recommending that the City Commission direct
the Administration to consult with the 72nd SG Community Complex Projec['s design consultant
and construction manager on the feasibility of includin9 the Murals at this location; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the City Commission adopted resolution 202533650
accepting the recommendation of WSC during its Aprd 15, 2025 meeting to tlirect the
administration ro consult with the design team and wnstruction manager for the 72ntl Street
Community Complex Project on the potential to include the Murals within the project; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, WJA submitted a feasibility study proposal, in the amount
of $39,230 to integrate the Murals into their 3D model to fully evaluate the design and look (or
creative creative ways to incorporate the Murals into the projecPs exterior walls; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has evaluated the proposal and found that the request for additional
compensation fair and reasonable
WHEREAS, this Amendment No. 2 will revise the total contract amount to $9,791,495.
NOW. THEREFORE, the parties hereto, and in consideration of the mutual promises,
covenanls, agreements, terms, antl conditions herein contained, antl other good and valuable
consideration, the respect antl adequacy are hereby acknowledged, do agree as follows:
1. ABOVE RECITALS
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as a part of this
Amendment No. 2
2. MODIFICATIONS
(a) The Agreement is amended, as provided herein and in Schetlule
"A" attached hereto.
(b) In consideration for the services to be peAormed under [his Amendment
No. 2, City shall pay Consultant the not-ro-exceed amount of $39,230.00 as provided in
SchedWe "A", attached hereto,
3. OTHER PROVISIONS.
Al! other provisions of the Agreement, as amended, are u�chaoged and shall remain in
full force and effect.
4. RATIFICATION.
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The Ciry and Consultant retify the terms of the Agreement, as amended by this
Amendment Na. 2.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused tnis Amendment No. 2 to be
executed in their names by their duly authorized officials as of the date frst set forth
above.
ATTEST:
Eric Carpenter, City Manager
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
ATTEST: CONSULTANT:
Wannemacher Jensen Architeets, Inc.
Secretary President
Print Name Print Name
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City Of Miami Beach
Herman Fung
CIP Projec[Manager
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
June 27, 2025
Nef: 2341 -72n°S[reet Community Complex—Additional Service Proposal—The Glory of old
61ory Murals
Wannemacher Jensen Architects, LLC(WJA) is submitting this proposal tc provide additional
services for the added Scope of work per ihe request 6y the City of Miami eeach to integrate the
existing historic"The Glory of Old Glory" Murels into the design of the 72n°street Community
Complez.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Existing Murals have 6een removed from their original location (American Savings antl Loan
Association Building) and are currently being stored in a warehouse. The murals consist of 4 pieces
which are each approaimately 15 feet wide by 15 Feet high and weighs over 14,000 pounds. The
Murals were created by direct application of tesseree adhered directly to a CMU suhstrate. Each
mural piece was broken down into 3 fee[ by 3 feet sections, numbered and stored for future
assembly. As part of the deinstallation process, certain sections of the each of the murals was muld
not be ealvaged Each mural piece will require replications of missing se<tions of the murals. Any
and all resmration work is outside the scope of[his proposal.
Swpe of easic Scrvices
Task OS Feasi611ity Study
Proposed smpe includes studying potential locations for integrating the four existing murals ro the
eaterior of the 72n°ttreet community complez project. Two potential Iocations have been identified.
• The south wall ofthe library
• The north wall of the parking garage
The following tasks are anticipated:
• Study and roordination with the design team to assess visibility, accessibillty, and
integration with[he building's overall design intent for the two locations lis[ed above
• Provide recommendations for placement of murels in order to identify the preferred
location
• Integrate the murals into our 3D model to fully evaluate the selected loca[ion and design
impatt.
• Review and Coordination with Lighting designer
• Identify if additional structural modifica[ions are reqWred
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. Prepare drawings and update Renderings for the selertetl location
. Meetings included:
o Up to 2 virtual Review/Coordination meetings with the city
o Up to 3 in-person site visits: Observe mural pieces
Supplemental Services:
TasX 02 Lighting Design
Consultant will design a lighting solution illuminating the Artwork providing light future selections,
specifications,and photometry.
• Concept Design: (Siandalone Presenta[ion): Provide lightlng studies and advise on control
strategy for up to two potential locations. We assume this will be provided as a standalone
presentation.
• The south wall otthe library
� The north wall of the parking garage
Task03 Rendeting(Anticipated to be completed during Task Ol: Design and Coordination)
• Upda[e Rendered views (up to 4 views) incorporating Murals incorporated into 3D views.
Additional views can 6e included for additional fee at 51000 per added view.
Schedule
It is anticipated that the work will be completed in 4 weeks.
Proposed Fees:
Task Basic Services Total Fee
Task 01 Feasi6ility Study 525,150
Subtotal $25,350
Task Required Supplemental Services Total Fee
Task 2 Lighting Design 59,580
Task 3 Rendering Updates 54,500
Sub-Total 539,230
Design Services Total 539,230
Thanks for the oppoKunity to propose services for your projec[.
Sin�erely,
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W/a'n�nemacherlensenArchitects, LLC Approved:
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lason Jensen,AIA, LEED AP, Principal Signature Date
Prin[ed Name
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