DOCSLIB.ORG

Jib 0803 Hxa 0805 Improving the Accessibility

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Jib 0803 Hxa 0805 Improving the Accessibility JIB 0803 HXA 0805 IMPROVING THE ACCESSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE LA MARTA WILDLIFE REFUGE Report Submitted to: Professor Holly K. Ault Professor John Bergendahl Professor Tahar El-Korchi By Bryan M. Bigda ________________________ Ryan W. Eley ________________________ Andrew Gilday ________________________ Ryan D. Sottolano ________________________ In Cooperation With Sergio Llubere Universidad Metropolitano Castro Carazo This project report is submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree requirements of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions or opinions of National Cleaner Production Centers or Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This report in the product of an education program and is intended to serve as partial documentation for the evaluation of academic achievement. The report should not be construed as a working document by the reader. Sustainability Accessibility Costa Rica Abstract The La Marta Wildlife refuge is a nonprofit educational and tourist facility. There are approximately nine miles of trials at La Marta as well as several pavilions and an historical attraction. Since they have little money, maintenance is difficult to perform and most improvements are donations-based. The project team had two goals: (1) Design sustainable trails for the refuge, (2) Design a transport system to allow mobility impaired persons to cross the Gato River and enjoy the historical attraction. The trails were designed using surveying techniques along with soil erosion and runoff analyses. The car transport was designed using safety and stress analysis, material and component selection, and Pro-E solid modeling software. Our deliverables to La Marta are a cost analysis and plans for creating sustainable trails and building the transport system. I Acknowledgements We the Trails Team would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their assistance throughout this endeavor: Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Professor Holly K. Ault Professor John Bergendahl Professor Tahar El-Korchi CNP+L; Dr. Sergio Musmanni MINAE; Mario Rojas UMCA; Marcos Sergio Llubre Manuel Viquez Dr. Jonathan Bartelson University Of Costa Rica ____________ II Capstone Design Statement It is necessary to complete a capstone design for the Major Qualifying Project. Students must combine the skills and knowledge acquired in previous course work and consider practical engineering constraints. These constraints include, “economic; environmental; sustainability; manufacturability; ethical; health and safety; social; and political1.” To meet these requirements our project included economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social and political considerations and constraints. Economic The La Marta Wildlife Refuge is the ownership of UMCA and has a limited budget. They charge a small fee to enter the Refuge but currently do not make a profit. They would like to increase tourism and financial security by investing in new attractions and refurbishing trails. However, the current budget would not sustain any large scale improvements. They depend on private donations for most construction efforts. With this in mind it is imperative to maintain a reasonable cost for construction and limit maintenance. Environmental Environmental impacts have become an increasing concern in the last few decades. Costa Rica is on the forefront of environmental protection. Protection of the environment is an especially high priority in the La Marta Wildlife Refuge. We will limit destruction of the existing 1 ABET. 6 Apr. 2009 <http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/E001%2007- 08%20EAC%20Criteria%2011-15-06.pdf>. III wildlife, vegetation and their habitat by using tree fall and local soil material. Steel, concrete and rebar can often be manufactured from recycled material. Whenever possible we will use these materials. Sustainability Sustainability can be defined as, “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.2” We focused on creating designs that limit the need for maintenance. The final design was completed after analyzing the lifetime expectancy of the materials. Through these constraints we limited any negative environmental impacts. Using existing local materials will also promote sustainable practices in the La Marta Wildlife Refuge. Constructability Constructability is essential for any final design. Ease of construction, cost, labor, and material availability was considered. We will investigate several locations to confirm that the soil material and vegetation will support the final designs. We will also determine the effects of the construction process on the area. Ethical 2 "Sustainability | US EPA." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 13 Jan. 2009 <http://www.epa.gov/Sustainability/>. IV We used the engineering principles learned through our coursework to effectively create a final design that is appropriate for the La Marta Wildlife Refuge. It must be economic and sustainable, while maintaining the proper safety constraints. All designs will abide by the civil and mechanical engineering code of ethics as follows: Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by: Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity their clients (including their employers) and the public; and striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession3. Health and Safety The most important constraint when redesigning trails and designing a river crossing is safety. The health and safety of the patrons that visit La Marta is of the utmost concern and will not be compromised due to economics, sustainability, or any other variable. Every design will included a proven factor of safety and follow US design specifications. 3 “Ethics.” National Society of Professional Engineers 6 Apr. 2009 <http://www.nspe.org/ETHICS/codeofethics/index.html>. V Executive Summary Environmental sustainability is an issue of great importance across the globe. In Costa Rica, one of the main economic focuses, eco-tourism, provides many possible opportunities to create a more usable, sustainable environment for every person to enjoy. The project involved the design of an all-persons accessible, sustainable trail system at the La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Talamanca, Costa Rica. The project site is located in a historic agricultural area in Costa Rica that is going through a major environmental regeneration project. The site covers over 1,500 hectares of tropical rainforest and includes a wealth of biodiversity with varying altitudes and a river system running through the reserve4. The La Marta Wildlife refuge is currently used as a nonprofit educational and tourist facility. The project sponsor, the Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo (UMCA), owns and manages the La Marta Wildlife Refuge. The university takes its students to the refuge to conduct zoological and botanical research and also opens the site to tourists that can visit the refuge for a small fee. Throughout the project the students worked with personnel at the university as well as the park rangers at the reserve. Since UMCA has a small budget for the upkeep of the refuge, maintenance is difficult to perform and most improvements are funded through donations. Currently, UMCA has been working on publicizing the refuge to tourist groups and is looking into improvements to make the site more tourist-friendly. 4 La Marta, 2004 VI For our project, the project team defined Sustainable Trails as those that are safe, aesthetically pleasing, and long lasting; while using environmentally friendly methods and materials. The project team defined All-Persons Accessible Trails as trails which are designed to allow mobility-impaired persons the ability to enjoy them without assistance. Working with the sponsors, the project team formulated the scope of the project which included three main goals: (1) Design a sustainable trail leading up a mountain to an observation tower (2) Design a transport system to allow mobility-impaired persons to cross the Gato River, making the historic area of the site accessible (3) Design all-persons accessible trails and features to allow mobility-impaired persons to enjoy the historic site Achieving these three goals will allow mobility-impaired persons to enjoy the historic area and make La Marta more attractive to tourists overall. The sustainable trails were designed using surveying techniques, trail building knowledge, material selection comparisons, and soil erosion and runoff analyses. The transport system was designed using material selection comparisons, structural analysis, ergonomics, and safety analysis. Pro-Engineer software was used to model the final design. Within the historic site, Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG) were used to develop sustainable trails with all-persons accessibility in mind. From our results, the project team was able to provide La Marta with a set of plans that they can use to improve the visitor experience at the refuge in years to come. The deliverables the project team provided were: (1) Plans for a sustainable trail leading up a mountain to an observation tower VII (2) Plans for building a transport system for accessible river crossing (3) Plans for all-persons accessible,
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Buyboard Current Vendors - Oklahoma
    BuyBoard Current Vendors - Oklahoma Vendor Adddress 1 City State Zip Effective Expiration Contract Name 11 Productions LLC(E)(I)(T) 1659 State Hwy. 46 West Ste. 115 New Braunfels TX 78132 12/1/2020 11/30/2023 Copy-Print and Document Management #406 Services 625-20 1st Choice Restaurant Equipment & 15018 Tradesman Drive San Antonio TX 78249 12/1/2019 11/30/2022 Food Service Equipment, Supplies, and Supply LLC(E)(I)(T) Appliances 598-19 32 Degree Audio(M)(E)(I)(T) 1110 East Collins Blvd. #122 Richardson TX 75081 1/1/2019 12/31/2021 Technology Equipment, Products, Services and Software 579-19 4imprint(E)(I)(T) 101 Commerce St. Oshkosh WI 54901 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Awards, Trophies, and Personal Recognition Products 588-19 4TellX, LLC(E)(I)(T) 4301 W Wm. Cannon, Ste B150 Austin TX 78749 1/1/2019 12/31/2021 Technology Equipment, Products, Services and Software 579-19 4TellX, LLC(E)(I)(T) 4301 W Wm. Cannon, Ste B150 Austin TX 78749 4/1/2020 3/31/2023 Software as a Service (SaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments and Related Products and Services 607-20 806 Technologies, Inc.(E)(I)(T) 5760 Legacy Drive Suite B3-176 Plano TX 75024 1/1/2019 12/31/2021 Technology Equipment, Products, Services and Software 579-19 a different idea, inc.(M)(E)(I)(T) 4455 Spid Ste. 47 Corpus Christi TX 78411 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Awards, Trophies, and Personal Recognition Products 588-19 A&T Europe SpA(E)(I)(T) 1800 2nd Street, Ste 758 Sarasota FL 34236 6/1/2020 5/31/2023 Swimming Pool Chemicals, Supplies and Equipment 613-20 A.
    [Show full text]
  • Japanese Landscapes: Where Land and Culture Merge
    University of Kentucky UKnowledge Asian History History 1998 Japanese Landscapes: Where Land and Culture Merge Cotton Mather P. P. Karan University of Kentucky Shigeru Iijima Tokyo Institute of Ethnology, Japan Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Thanks to the University of Kentucky Libraries and the University Press of Kentucky, this book is freely available to current faculty, students, and staff at the University of Kentucky. Find other University of Kentucky Books at uknowledge.uky.edu/upk. For more information, please contact UKnowledge at [email protected]. Recommended Citation Mather, Cotton; Karan, P. P.; and Iijima, Shigeru, "Japanese Landscapes: Where Land and Culture Merge" (1998). Asian History. 2. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/upk_asian_history/2 JAPANESE LANDSCAPES JAPANESE LANDSCAPES Where Land & Culture Merge by Cotton Mather, EE Karan, and Shigeru Iijima THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY Copyright © 1998 by The University Press of Kentucky Field research in Japan and preparation ofillustrations for this Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Bellarmine College, book were supported by the Berea College, Centre College of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Geographical Society, Mesilla, The Filson Club Historical Society, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical New Mexico. Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University Publication ofthis volume was of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. made possible in part by a grant All rights reserved from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Editorial and Sales offices: The University Press of Kentucky 663 South Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-4008 02 01 00 99 98 5 4 3 2 I LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Mather, Cotton, 1918- Japanese landscapes: where land & culture merge / by Cotton Mather, ~~ Karan, and Shigeru Iijima.
    [Show full text]
  • 01-06-11 4:36 PM - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL - Monday, January 10, 2011
    C I T Y C O U N C I L 1520 AVENUE K DATE: 1/10/2011 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Imam Yaseen Shaikh Islamic Association of Collin County PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ITEM ACTION NO. EXPLANATION TAKEN THE MISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANO IS TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING SERVICES AND FACILITIES, THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH OUR CITIZENS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. The City Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss posted items in the regular meeting as allowed by law. COMMENTS OF PUBLIC INTEREST This portion of the meeting is to allow up to five (5) minutes per speaker with thirty (30) total minutes on items of interest or concern and not on items that are on the current agenda. The Council may not discuss these items, but may respond with factual or policy information. The Council may choose to place the item on a future agenda. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda will be acted upon in one motion and contains items which are routine and typically noncontroversial. Items may be removed from this agenda for individual discussion by a Council Member, the City Manager or any citizen. Citizens are limited to two (2) items and discussion time of three (3) minutes each. Approval of Minutes (a) December 7, 2010 December 13, 2010 01-06-11 4:36 PM - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL - Monday, January 10, 2011 ITEM ACTION NO. EXPLANATION TAKEN Approval of Expenditures Award/Rejection of Bid/Proposal: (Purchase of products/services through formal procurement process by this agency) (b) Bid No.
    [Show full text]
  • PDF Document
    The Interlocal Purchasing System Participation Detail as of 4/4/2017 08:46:07 AM (CT) Bid Information Bid Creator Mr. David Mabe Vice-President of Construction Email [email protected] Phone +1 (903) 243-4759 Fax +1 (866) 749-6674 Bid Number 170205 Addendum 1 Title Synthetic or Natural Sports Fields, Courts or Tracks (JOC) Bid Type RFP Issue Date 2/2/2017 08:01 AM (CT) Close Date 3/17/2017 03:00:00 PM (CT) Participation Summary Company Name City, State Invitation Date Status Status Date Response Date 5W Contracting, LLC Sulphur Springs, TX 02/02/2017 A-1 Construction Services (A-1 Striping and Houston, TX 02/02/2017 Paving) Act Global Americas, Inc. Austin, TX Submitted 03/16/2017 03/16/2017 Adept Facilities & Design, Inc. Harlingen, TX 02/02/2017 AirField Systems, LLC Oklahoma City, OK 02/02/2017 All Aquatics & Kids Playgrounds,LLC (All Aquatics Spring, TX Viewed 02/02/2017 Kids Play) Allen Hardwood Floors / Courts and Sports (Allen Holliday, TX 02/02/2017 Enterprises) Alliance Document Shredding Inc Sulphur Springs, TX 02/02/2017 Alterman (Alterman, Inc.) San Antonio, TX 02/02/2017 AMA Construction Services, LLC CELINA, TX 02/02/2017 AMB Warranty II, LLC Alpharetta, GA 02/02/2017 Ameresco, Inc. Dallas, TX Viewed 02/15/2017 American Carpets (E.D.N.K. Inc.) Harlingen, TX 02/02/2017 American Ceramic Supply Company Fort Worth, TX 02/02/2017 American Construction and Energy Services Dallas, TX 02/02/2017 (Ashcraft Company Inc.) American Green Ventures Garland, TX 02/02/2017 American Investigations & Security International Brownsville, TX 02/02/2017 (Flores Investments, Inc.) American Painting & Remodeling (A P & R Oklahoma City, OK 02/02/2017 Industries Inc.) American Paper & Twine Co.
    [Show full text]
  • New Waterpark a Big Hit at Iowa's Adventureland Park
    TM www.AmusementToday.com Vol. 14, Issue 7 OCTOBER 2010 $5.00 Great Coasters opens ProSlide delivers slide package racer at Efteling New waterpark a big hit at Iowa's Adventureland Park Pam Sherborne Amusement Today Adventureland Park’s Bill Fisher, director of marketing, wasn’t sure how guests would take to going from a dry park to a wet park than back to a dry park with all those things that go along with that trans- formation. Two years ago, that was one of the questions park of- ficials in the Altoona, Iowa, park had when the facility opened the season with the RainFortress, a water attrac- tion with seven slides and a huge dumping bucket made by WhiteWater West Indus- tries, Vancouver, B.C. PHOTO COURTESY ADVENTURELAND “I did wonder how they The new $6 million Adventure Bay Water Park, part of would like going from the amusement park into the wa- Adventureland Park, Altoona, Iowa, opened mid-July and ter area, changing into a swim- response was great, according to park officials. Park manage- suit, getting wet, then chang- ment decided to invent in the waterpark after water elements ing back out of their swimsuit installed in 2008 and 2009 were met with great success. PHOTO COURTESY GCII and going back into the amuse- The race is on! Efteling in The Netherlands debuts Joris ment park,” Fisher said. “As it WWA show en de Draak, an exciting new racing coaster from Great turned out, it didn’t faze them a bit. They loved it.” Coasters International, Inc.
    [Show full text]
  • Playground and Leisure Catalogue 2018 - 2019
    PLAYGROUND AND LEISURE CATALOGUE 2018 - 2019 www.flamanfitness.com TRAMPOLINES, PLAYSETS, ELECTRIC BIKES, PADDLEBOARDS, OUTDOOR FITNESS AND MUCH MUCH MORE! www.flamanfitness.com BACKYARD ACCESSORIES Teeter Totters ................................ 3 Trampolines .................................. 4 LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ELECTRIC BIKES ...................... 9 AT ANY AGE In 2010, at Flaman Fitness, we took features to cater to its PADDLE BOARDS ................... 13 our commitment to helping others needs. We carry several Kayaks ......................................... 20 live a healthy lifestyle one step further product lines, such as by offering trampolines to encourage SportsPlay, KidsTale and Windsurf ...................................... 21 physical activity in youth. Our product PlayNation so we can offerings grew and eventually a new serve our customers and INFLATABLES .......................... 23 division was created called Playgrounds. communities better. At Flaman, we believe that fitness and a We sell a multitude of BACKYARD PLAYSETS healthy lifestyle should be fun. This is the products that encourage Playsets ....................................... 24 philosophy from which the Playgrounds children to have fun division was born. You can learn more using their imagination Playset Accessories ................... 27 about the playgrounds division at: while staying active. We www.flamanfitness.com sell large playgrounds for public areas like COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS community parks, day care centers and KidsTale Playsets .......................
    [Show full text]
  • Notice of a Public Meeting
    NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING September 9, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, on the ninth floor of the Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of considering and taking action on matters brought before the Court. Agendas may be obtained in advance of the court meeting in the Office of Coordination & Budget, Suite 938, Administration Building, 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston, Texas, in the Commissioners Court Courtroom on the day of the meeting, or via the internet at www.harriscountytx.gov/agenda. Stan Stanart, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas Olga Z. Mauzy, Director Commissioners Court Records HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 1001 Preston, Suite 938 Houston, Texas 77002-1817 (713) 755-5113 COMMISSIONERS COURT Ed Emmett Gene Locke Jack Morman Steve Radack R. Jack Cagle County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 No. 16.16 A G E N D A September 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. Opening prayer by Father Rob Price of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Houston. I. Departments 15. Travel & Training a. Out of Texas 1. Public Infrastructure b. In Texas a. County Engineer 16. Grants 1. Construction Programs 17. Fiscal Services & Purchasing 2. Engineering a. Auditor 3. Right of Way b. Treasurer b. Flood Control District c. Tax Assessor-Collector c.
    [Show full text]
  • Administrative Change Order, ! Res I Nto 3
    ADMI TIVE ACTION NUMBER ADMINISTRATIVE 1 906 CHANGE ORDER EFFECTIVE DATE JUL Clry OF'DALLP\S lSei AOministrative Directive 4-5) tf-zols M ilur INSTRUCTIONS t11' t}n !L9 /ess competitivety bid contracts. :E* 1. Complete and submit this form for approval of changes of $50,000 or to f I a f 6 fi? The cumulative total of atl change orders must not exceed +/- 25% of the origina! contract amount. 2. -il'* I Sr + t'i 3. Attach atl supporting documents. !'r? !f -"s 4. See Admrnis trative Directive 4-S,Secfions 8 and 9 for additional information and routing. i;ifi t-f" Section s-f,F*{ 5. Authorized by Datlas City Code, 2. T; n r\} -i 8l 6. ls Form129S - Certificate of Interested Parties required to comply with House Bitl 1295 attached (if applicatie)i'Q Ve&* tzr w,e_6a flt vs9 I 700 VENDOR NAME 3iContracting, LLC VENDOR NUMBER CONTRACT NAME Singing Hills Recreation Center Replacement DEPARTMENT Park and Recreation Proiect -Cynr, Addition ACTION REOUESTED Authorize an increase in the constmction contract with 3i Contracting, LLC in the amount of $43,346.12; theleby increasing the contl'act from $6,018,448.97 to $6,061,795.09. 424 Calendar PKR-20 I 8-00006540 CONTRACT TERM: CONTRACT NUMBER: 365 Calendar Davs To Days BACKGROUND This change order consists of the following items 'I . Provide and install metal stairc from level 0l to lower level 2. Grant a Contract time extension of 58 days (812'7 /2019 to 10/24/2019) due to rain days and mobilization issues.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume Cviii Official Publication of the Texas
    OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SEPTEMBER 21 VOLUME CVIII NUMBER 9 Building Fun Since 1981! Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks 800.451.4869 | www.kraftsmanplay.com commercial playgrounds | splash parks | shade & shelter | fitness | interactives | & more! Building Fun CONTENTS H FEATURES Since 1981! Official Publication of the 18 36 Texas Municipal League. Get Active in the League’s Legislative Policy From Mindset to Mindsight: Live Life Development Process Inspired This publication assumes no responsibility for statements made by contributors 24 39 in signed articles. It is not operated for Letter from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner TML Insider’s Guide to Houston pecuniary gain. 26 44 Editor Christina Corrigan Preliminary Agenda for the 109th TML Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Creative Manager Jennifer Stamps Annual Conference and Exhibition Designer Will Bowling 46 Advertising Sales Gray Bulman 28 2021 TML Village of Vendors Brings You Printing Publication Printers Corp. Affiliate Programs for the 109th TML Annual Aisles and Aisles of Texas! Conference and Exhibition Texas Town & City (ISSN 1084-5356) is 47 published monthly except October for $30 32 2021 TML Greenhouse: Homegrown per year ($3.00 per single copy) by the Looking for the Conference Program? Solutions in Under 30 Minutes Texas Municipal League, 1821 Rutherford There’s an App for That! Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754-5101. 48 Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, Texas 34 2021 TML Exhibitors and additional mailing offices. Frequently Asked Questions About the TML Annual Conference and Exhibition POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Texas Town & City, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754-5101.
    [Show full text]
  • Austin Convention Center September 28 - 30 Tasa.Tasb.Org
    Austin Convention Center September 28 - 30 tasa.tasb.org Texas Association of School Administrators Texas Association of School Boards conventionTASA | TASB AUSTIN 2018 TASATASB conventionAustin Austin2018 2018 Thank youAustin to our sponsors Titanium Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze BRW Architects IDG Architects BWA Architects WRA Architects Collier Construction Table of Contents 02 Sponsor Recognition 27 Friday Activities 04 Welcome Letter 51 Saturday Activities 05 TASA Officers & 71 Sunday Activities Executive Committee Exhibitors 06 TASB Officers & Board of 74 Exhibitors Directors 86 Exhibit hall floor plan 08 Important Information 88 Exhibit hall hours & info 09 Training Credit 90 Exhibit of School Architecture 11 Investment Officer Training Getting Around 12 Learn your way at TASA/ Shuttle Service TASB 92 93 Hotel Map 14 General Sessions 94 Convention Center 16 Thought Leaders & Floorplan Special Sessions 18 Related Events 20 Thursday Activities 21 Friday Agenda at a Glance 23 Saturday Agenda at a Glance 24 Sunday Agenda at a Glance tasa.tasb.org 3 Welcome Letter Welcome to the TASA/TASB Convention! TASA and TASB have been collaborating for 58 years to produce a transformative experience for school board members, superintendents and other school leaders. Our goal is to improve governance and leadership in Texas public schools and to enhance statewide support for public education. The future of our Texas public schools depends on the advocacy of school leaders. So, during this TASA/TASB Convention, we hope you will take the opportunity to engage in sessions and other opportunities (this program is full of them!) to learn more about how you can serve as an ambassador and an activist for our state’s 5.3 million students.
    [Show full text]
  • Mycurrentvendorlist As of 4-1-2021.Xlsx
    ECISD's Current Vendor List Supplier Address City State Zip Effective Expiration Contract Type/Contract # Daco Fire Equipment(E)(I)(T) 201 Ave. R Lubbock TX 79415 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Frazer, Ltd.(M)(E)(I)(T) 7227 Rampart St Houston TX 77081 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Houston Freightliner Inc.(E)(I)(T) 9550 North Loop East Houston TX 77029 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Knapp Chevrolet, Inc.(E)(I)(T) 815 Houston Avenue Houston TX 77007 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep(E)(I)(T) 11000 North Freeway Houston TX 77037 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Pliler International(E)(I)(T) 3016 S. Eastman Rd. Longview TX 75602 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Professional Ambulance(E)(I)(T) 309 FM 3381 Comanche TX 76442 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 REV Ambulance Group - Orlando/McCoy Miller(E)(I)(T) 2737 North Forsyth Road Winter Park FL 32792 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC(E)(I)(T) 1632 E. Richey Road Houston TX 77073 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Sterling McCall Ford(E)(I)(T) 6445 Southwest Freeway Houston TX 77074 10/1/2018 9/30/2021 Ambulances 570-18 Athletic, Physical Education, Gymnasium Supplies and Ace Sports(E)(I)(T) 11935 Interstate 30 Little Rock AR 72209 4/1/2019 3/31/2022 Equipment and Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment and Related Accessories 583-19 Athletic, Physical Education, Gymnasium Supplies and ADP Lemco, Inc.(E)(I)(T) 13702 South 200 West, Ste B9 Draper UT 84020 4/1/2019 3/31/2022 Equipment and Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment and Related Accessories 583-19 1 of 197 (M) - MWBE certification (E) - EDGAR forms completed (D) - Designated Dealer (I) - No Israel Boycott certification (T) - No Excluded Foreign Terrorist Organizations Included 4/1/2021 5:29:32 PM ECISD's Current Vendor List Supplier Address City State Zip Effective Expiration Contract Type/Contract # Athletic, Physical Education, Gymnasium Supplies and Advanced Healthstyles Fitness Equipment, Inc.
    [Show full text]
  • Agendas May Be Obtained in Advance of the Court Meeting in the Office of Coordination
    NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING October 10, 2014 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, on the ninth floor of the Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of considering and taking action on matters brought before the Court. Agendas may be obtained in advance of the court meeting in the Office of Coordination & Budget, Suite 938, Administration Building, 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston, Texas, in the Commissioners Court Courtroom on the day of the meeting, or via the internet at www.harriscountytx.gov/agenda. Stan Stanart, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas Olga Z. Mauzy, Director Commissioners Court Records HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS COMMISSIONERS COURT 1001 Preston, Suite 938 Houston, Texas 77002-1817 (713) 755-5113 Ed Emmett El Franco Lee Jack Morman Steve Radack R. Jack Cagle County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 No. 14.19 AGENDA October 14, 2014 10:00 a.m. Opening prayer by Reverend Barkley Thompson, Dean from Christ Church Cathedral in Houston. I. Departments 18. Probate Courts 1. Public Infrastructure Department 19. District Courts a. Right of Way 20. Travel & Training b. Construction Programs a. Out of Texas c. Toll Road Authority b. In Texas d. Flood Control District 21. Grants e. Architecture & Engineering 22. Fiscal Services & Purchasing 2. Budget Management a. Auditor 3.
    [Show full text]