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Initiate litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Harvard Jolly, Inc. and Lendlease (US) Construction, Inc., f/k/a Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. - action to recover damages.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval for the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Harvard Jolly, Inc. and Lendlease (US) Construction, Inc., f/k/a Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. and other potential defendants determined during discovery.
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Strategic Plan:
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Summary:
This is an action arising out of an agreement for design and construction of the Public Safety Facilities and Centralized Communication Center (PSF/CCC). Pinellas County entered into an agreement with Harvard Jolly, Inc. to design the PSF/CCC located at 10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Pinellas County also entered into an agreement with Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. to provide Construction Management at Risk Services for the construction of the PSF/CCC located at the same site. This action may include other defendants determined during discovery.
A dispute has arisen regarding the adequacy of the design and construction of the facilities. As a result of inadequate design, and/or the means and methods of construction, Pinellas County has incurred damages.
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Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Member Responsible:
Jewel White, County Attorney
John A. Powell, Jr., Sr. Assistant County Attorney
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