Amanda Rice

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  www.wef.org/CmsWEF/Pages/News/StoryPage.aspx?story_id=1 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/30/2007    Last Visited: 8/30/2007  

  The receding water stressed the cement-and-soil covering, said Tampa Bay Water engineer Mandy Rice.
  
  "There's no steel in it, no rocks in it like concrete," Rice said."It's for erosion control from rain and wave action."
  
  Rice said the covering was chosen because it's less expensive than chunked rock called riprap, a common bank stabilizer.

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  Published on: 8/29/2007    Last Visited: 8/29/2007  

  Amanda Rice, the project engineer for Tampa Bay Water, said the work was considered routine maintenance.

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  news.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBH0Q2QY5F.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/30/2007    Last Visited: 8/30/2007  

  The receding water stressed the cement-and-soil covering, said Tampa Bay Water engineer Mandy Rice.
  
  "There's no steel in it, no rocks in it like concrete," Rice said."It's for erosion control from rain and wave action."
  
  Rice said the covering was chosen because it's less expensive than chunked rock called riprap, a common bank stabilizer.

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  news.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBSI87AX5F.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/29/2007    Last Visited: 8/29/2007  

  Amanda Rice, the project engineer for Tampa Bay Water, said the work was considered routine maintenance.

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  newgazette.cyberrails.net/Archives.asp?A=60 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/26/2001    Last Visited: 3/20/2006  

  Mandy Rice, Project Manager for Tampa Bay Water, says the proposed reservoir and Lake Grady are, "two very different animals."Rice says the developer of Lake Grady did a poor job constructing a dam across a stream on completely unstable land that was prone to sinkholes, unlike the site selected for the reservoir.Tampa Bay Water spent two years and $2 million conducting extensive studies, using methods like boring and ground penetrating radar, to confirm that the clay layer between the water table and the Florida aquifer is stable and consistent."We are very confident that we're not going to have any sinkholes," said Rice.Residents are also asking questions about the potential for flooding in the event of a breach in the structure or an over-capacity spill over.
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  "The design exceeds many requirements for strength and safety," said Rice."The earthen embankment is very forgiving, lending itself to gradual settlement and changes, allowing ample time to catch and correct any changes before they become problems." Rice said design, monitoring and operation standards of the reservoir leave no potential for over-topping of the facility.Since the reservoir is free standing and off stream, with no contributing basins of water, the only uncontrolled water that can flow into it is rainfall.Even in the most extreme weather conditions, Rice said, "We can handle any possible storm events."Plans call for an eight-foot maximum allowable distance between the water level and the top of the embankment."Those eight feet can handle 40 inches of rain in 24 hours, and sustained winds of 110 miles per hour, conditions that have never been documented in Florida," said Rice.
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  Project Manager Mandy Rice said, "The intent of the well field project is to bring needed water supplies into the Brandon and South County area, not out of it."

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  gazette.cyberrails.net/Archives.asp?A=60 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/21/2004    Last Visited: 6/13/2005  

  Mandy Rice, Project Manager for Tampa Bay Water, says the proposed reservoir and Lake Grady are, "two very different animals."Rice says the developer of Lake Grady did a poor job constructing a dam across a stream on completely unstable land that was prone to sinkholes, unlike the site selected for the reservoir.Tampa Bay Water spent two years and $2 million conducting extensive studies, using methods like boring and ground penetrating radar, to confirm that the clay layer between the water table and the Florida aquifer is stable and consistent."We are very confident that we're not going to have any sinkholes," said Rice.Residents are also asking questions about the potential for flooding in the event of a breach in the structure or an over-capacity spill over.
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  "The design exceeds many requirements for strength and safety," said Rice."The earthen embankment is very forgiving, lending itself to gradual settlement and changes, allowing ample time to catch and correct any changes before they become problems." Rice said design, monitoring and operation standards of the reservoir leave no potential for over-topping of the facility.Since the reservoir is free standing and off stream, with no contributing basins of water, the only uncontrolled water that can flow into it is rainfall.Even in the most extreme weather conditions, Rice said, "We can handle any possible storm events."Plans call for an eight-foot maximum allowable distance between the water level and the top of the embankment."Those eight feet can handle 40 inches of rain in 24 hours, and sustained winds of 110 miles per hour, conditions that have never been documented in Florida," said Rice.
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  Project Manager Mandy Rice said, "The intent of the well field project is to bring needed water supplies into the Brandon and South County area, not out of it."

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  Brandontimes: At water's edge - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/25/2004    Last Visited: 3/26/2004  

  The plan should be in place by May, said the reservoir's project manager, Amanda Rice.

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  City Clerk: City Commission Minutes - December 9, 1999 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/1/2000    Last Visited: 2/2/2001  

  Tampa Bay Water Project Manager Mandy Rice said brackish water is abundant, less saline than sea water, and less expensive to treat.A survey identified 36 potential plant sites and 7 potential well sites in Pinellas County.It was deemed Pasco County land cannot sustain the proposed reverse osmosis process.The permitting process would be insurmountable to use the only area in Hillsborough County under consideration.
  
  Ms. Rice said an ad hoc committee, with good public involvement, met in July and September 1999 to develop criteria and rank sites.A public meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2000, at SPJC (St.Petersburg Junior College).Criteria included water safety, environmental effects, impacts on other users and nearby homes, family safety, public acceptance, etc.Tampa Bay Water may purchase some City water facilities.Some City wells may be unusable after 2001 due to stricter guidelines.
  
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  b) Report on review of e-mail issues - Mr. Rice
  
  Hamilton Rice said he will submit a written report.He had been engaged to review whether inappropriate use of private e-mail accounts had occurred and to recommend changes.During his review, Mr. Rice interviewed 20 City officials and employees.While interviews did not take place under oath, those interviewed were asked to be prepared to swear to anything said.Mr. Rice said he also had reviewed related technical issues with other local governments and computer consultants and e-mail policies of the City and other jurisdictions.He said the Florida Supreme Court had ruled public record of all transmissions of official business must be retained.Staff does not have to retain personal e-mail transmissions unrelated to official business.
  
  Mr. Rice said since 1990, Clearwater has had at least 5 e-mail policies.Only the 1996 City Manager policy appeared to have been signed or approved by the City Commission or City Manager.While one policy encouraged use of the City's system for the Internet, another states the system is not designed for personal use.All policies indicate the user is responsible for retaining all official correspondence transmitted electronically.Some cities discourage the personal use of e-mail while others forbid it.
  
  Mr. Rice said the genesis of his review was the news reporter's request for the City Manager's e-mails between January 1 and October 25, 1999.While all City e-mail was made available, e-mail sent by hot-mail was not.No lawsuits have been filed related to undisclosed communications resulting in improper actions.
  
  Mr. Rice concluded the City Manager's office makes available all public documents and e-mails sent and received via the City system.
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  Mr. Rice estimated attempts to recover lost hot-mail would take approximately 80 hours and have a 1 % chance at success.He said there is insufficient evidence to conclude private e-mail accounts had been used for official business.He requested relevant input before he files his written report.
  
  Mr. Rice said the City Commission should develop a comprehensive e-mail policy for staff.He recommended prohibiting the use of private e-mail for public business except for emergencies, when the emergency would be reported and hard copies retained.He recommended the City Commission and City management attend public document seminars.He also recommended the City Manager and other designated officials attend a series of bar seminars related to dealing with the press.He said the action of the City Commission to seek an objective review is commendable.He will present his written report within 30 days.The City Attorney reported the review has cost $ 5, 000 to date.

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  Proposed Reservoir Has Residents Worried: From The... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/2/2001    Last Visited: 8/3/2001  

  Amanda Rice , reservoir project manager for Tampa Bay Water , said she believes the project should enhance property values because it will include thousands of acres dedicated to conservation.
  
  ``The reservoir really is going to be such a benign operation , '' she said. ``There will be no noise and no air emissions.''.
  
  She said a recent study indicated topography and trees will hide the structure from view.Even so , she said , the embankments will be planted with grass to make them more attractive.
  
  Shiver's worries occur against a flurry of recent activity related to the proposed 1 , 100-acre reservoir site , chosen for development in 1999.
  
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday for residents who wish to comment on habitat and safety issues included in an analysis known as an environmental impact statement for the reservoir project.The hearing will be in the equestrian pavilion at the Florida State Fairgrounds off Orient Road just south of Interstate 4.
  
  Urged To Go Elsewhere State Sen.
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  Rice said the water supplier is projecting no adverse effects on surrounding property so it would be hard to justify the expenditure.

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  Session A1 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/17/2006    Last Visited: 3/29/2009  

  10:30-11:00 Integrated Water Management Through Surface Water System Expansion by Tampa Bay Water, Amanda Rice, P.E. and Nicole Thomas, Tampa Bay Water
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  Panelist: Amanda Rice, Senior Manager, Construction - Tampa Bay Water

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