June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and BRPH Architect Engineers, Inc.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida entered into a Professional Service Agreement for the design of Dillard High School renovation/addition with BRPH Architect Engineers, Inc. (“BRPH”). The School Board has asserted monetary claims for design errors and omissions. BRPH has denied liability for the claimed errors and omissions, or alternatively asserts that The School Board has suffered no damages as a result of its actions.
Pending approval of this Settlement and Release Agreement, The School Board and BRPH have agreed to resolve and settle all claims asserted with respect to the project and pending civil action. BRPH will pay The School Board $150,000 within thirty (30) days of the date of the approval of the Settlement and Release Agreement.
The School Board Attorney and The School Board’s cadre counsel, Oscar E. Soto, Esq., recommend approval of the Settlement and Release Agreement as a fair and reasonable cost-effective resolution of the claim.
The School Board will receive $150,000.
Requested Action
Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and BRPH Architect Engineers, Inc.
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida entered into a Professional Service Agreement for the design of Dillard High School renovation/addition with BRPH Architect Engineers, Inc. (“BRPH”). The School Board has asserted monetary claims for design errors and omissions. BRPH has denied liability for the claimed errors and omissions, or alternatively asserts that The School Board has suffered no damages as a result of its actions.
Pending approval of this Settlement and Release Agreement, The School Board and BRPH have agreed to resolve and settle all claims asserted with respect to the project and pending civil action. BRPH will pay The School Board $150,000 within thirty (30) days of the date of the approval of the Settlement and Release Agreement.
The School Board Attorney and The School Board’s cadre counsel, Oscar E. Soto, Esq., recommend approval of the Settlement and Release Agreement as a fair and reasonable cost-effective resolution of the claim.
School Board Goals
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. |
Financial Impact
The School Board will receive $150,000.
Source of Additional Information
Oscar E Soto Esq 754-321-2050 Edward J Marko Esq 754-321-2050
Associated File Attachments
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Settlement and Release Agreement (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |