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Backup Documents 11/09/2010 Item #16K6ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLI 16 K 6 TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should he hand delivered to the Board Office _'I'he completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has ud:cn action on the itcm.l ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines # 1 through #4 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and /or inGsmation needed. If the document is already complete with the excention of the Chairman's signature. draw a line throutta routing lines # I throw h 44, complete the checklist, and lonvard to Ian Mitchell (line #5). Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. appropriate. (Initial) Applic able) Agenda Date Item was November 9, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16K6 2. signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed Type of Document Settlement Agreement Number of Original 3 3. resolutions, etc, signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from Documents Attached contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC 4. Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials.) 2. All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A 5. Ian Mitchell, BCC Office Supervisor Board of County Commissioners 6. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office JH PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. Normally the primary contact is the person who created /prepared the executive summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above, including Sue Filson, need to contact staff for additional or missing information_ All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the 14CC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item ) Name of Primary Staff Jacqueline Hubbard Phone Number 252 -8842 Contact appropriate. (Initial) Applic able) Agenda Date Item was November 9, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16K6 Approved by the BCC signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed Type of Document Settlement Agreement Number of Original 3 Attached resolutions, etc, signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from Documents Attached INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST I. Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Ncuments Routing Slip W WS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1 26 .05, Revised 2.24.05, Revised 9.18.09 Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not appropriate. (Initial) Applic able) 1. Original document has been signed /initiated for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be JH signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc, signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials.) 2. All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 3. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JH document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 4. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JH signature and initials are required. 5. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip N/A should be provided to Ian Mithchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 6. The document was approved by the BCC on 11/9/2010 (enter date) and all changes JH made during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The 1W County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. I. Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Ncuments Routing Slip W WS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1 26 .05, Revised 2.24.05, Revised 9.18.09 16K6 MEMORANDUM Date: November 16, 2010 To: Jacqueline Hubbard, Assistant County Attorney County Attorney's Office From: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release for Cases: John Carlo, Inc. vs. Collier County, Case 07- 311 -CA & Collier County vs. John Carlo, Inc., Case 09- 8724 -CA Attached are two original agreements, as referenced above, (Item #16K6) approved by the Board of County Commissioners November 9, 2010. The third original document will be held in the Minutes and Records Department as part of the Board's Official Record. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252 -8406. Thank you. Attachment 1bK6 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into N oueaa&2 this 9-%- day of Qctottr, 2010, between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA (the "County ") and JOHN CARLO, INC. ( "Carlo ") (the foregoing parties to this Agreement shall be collectively referred to as the "Parties "); WHEREAS, Carlo and the County are involved in two lawsuits before the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, styled: (1) John Carlo, Inc. v. Collier County, Florida, Case No 07 -0311; and (2) Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida v. John Carlo, Inc., Case No. 09 -8724 (collectively, these lawsuits shall be referred to as the "Lawsuits "); and WHEREAS, the Parties' claims against one another in the Lawsuits arise from construction projects commonly known as the Immokalee Road 6 Lane Road Widening ( "Immokalee ") and the Rattlesnake Hammock Road Widening ( "Rattlesnake "; collectively, Immokalee and Rattlesnake shall be referred to as the "Projects "); and WHEREAS, the Parties deny liability to one another for any and all claims and counterclaims alleged in the Lawsuits and in connection with the Projects; and WHEREAS, the Parties to this Agreement wish to fully settle and resolve all existing and potential disputes pertaining to the claims, counterclaims and allegations made in the Lawsuits or with respect to the Projects; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of each and all of the mutual covenants, promises and considerations set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties, the Parties do hereby agree as follows: 17567945.1 16K6 1. Incorporation by reference. The Parties agree to adopt and incorporate the foregoing recitals, sometimes referred to as "Whereas clauses," by reference into this Agreement as though fully rewritten herein. 2. Non - admission of liability. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is the compromise of disputed claims, and that any payment made hereunder is not to be construed as an admission of liability, fault or responsibility as to any claims or allegations on the part of any party, which liability is and has been expressly denied. 3. Settlement Payment. In consideration of the releases set forth below, Collier County agrees to make payment for the benefit of John Carlo, Inc., payable to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $4,300,00.00 (Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars) no later than November 30, 2010. 4. Releases. a. County. County, on behalf of its Hoard of Commissioners, and its past, present and future Commissioners, attorneys, agents, servants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, representatives, insurers, successors in interest, and assigns of all of them, releases and forever discharges Carlo, its predecessors, successors and /or assigns, affiliates, employees, former employees, agents, attorneys, officers, directors, principals, shareholders, members, guarantors and sureties from any and all claims of whatever nature or description whether arising from contract, bond, indemnity, warranty, express or implied, in contract or tort, alleged in, relating to, or arising from the Lawsuits or the Projects, except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 5 below. b. Carlo. Carlo, on behalf of itself, its predecessors, successors and /or assigns, affiliates, employees, former employees, agents, attorneys, officers, directors, principals, 17567945.1 2 16K6 shareholders, members, and all who claim through them, hereby releases and forever discharges the County, its Board of Commissioners, and its past, present and future Commissioners, attorneys, agents, servants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, representatives, insurers, successors in interest, and assigns of all of them, from any and all claims of whatever nature or description, whether now known or arising in the future, and whether arising from contract, indemnity, warranty, express or implied, in contract or tort, alleged in, relating to or arising from the Lawsuits or the Projects. 5. Claims Excluded From Release. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that all warranties issued or relating to the Projects shall remain in full force and effect consistent with the contracts for the Projects, and are in no way modified, abrogated or extended by this Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that any claims and /or potential claims arising from latent defects existing in the Projects are expressly reserved and not waived. 6. Dismissal of Litigation With Prejudice. The Parties shall stipulate to the dismissal of the Lawsuits dismissing with prejudice all claims and counterclaims in the Lawsuits. The dismissals shall be filed by the Parties within five (5) business days of the payment described in paragraph 3 of this Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the Court for purposes of enforcement of the provisions of this Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. 7. Voluntary Execution /Role of Legal Counsel. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is freely and voluntarily executed after they have been apprised of all relevant information concerning the Agreement and that they have had the opportunity to consult with and receive the advice of counsel in entering into this Agreement. In executing this Agreement, the 17567945.1 3 16K6 Parties acknowledge that they do not rely on any inducements, promises, or representations other than those contained herein. In this regard, the Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is the product of mutual negotiation and no doubtful or ambiguous provision that may exist in this Agreement is to be construed against any of the Parties based upon a claim that one of the Parties drafted the Agreement, or that the language of the Agreement was intended to favor one of the Parties. 8. Governing law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and to be performed, and shall be interpreted, construed and enforced, in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 9. Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in identical counterparts, which, taken together, shall constitute a complete original. 10. Complete Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that in deciding to execute this Agreement and then in executing this Agreement, they have not relied upon any agreement, statement or representation that is not specifically set forth herein, that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties hereto regarding the resolution of their disputes, and that the terms of the Agreement are contractual and not mere recitals. 11. Modifications. This Agreement cannot be amended, modified or amplified except by agreement and written document, which is signed by all Parties hereto. No oral statement made by any person shall operate to modify this Agreement in any manner or otherwise affect its terms and provisions. 17567945.1 4 16K6 12. Severability. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable or unlawful for any reason, the remainder of the Agreement shall be deemed enforceable and in effect. 13. Enforceability. This Agreement is effective upon the date it is approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, and as the Ex- Officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water -Sewer District. 14. Non - waiver. The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any such provisions. 15. Authority to Bind. The signatories hereto each warrant and represent that they have the requisite authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the respective party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement on the date(s) set forth below. ATTEST: ; ,v i;,a Dwight E Brock, CLERK By: ( �r� 1�'PUT CL A> Aslt 3 1matta`>f" ootwj �` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA By: FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRM4kN Item # .ltAk Agenda Date D�d 17567945.1 5 16K6 WITH SES: NA v L`le � rinted�ame � t�)� Printed Name WI S: �ob �A,y Printed Name Printed Name Approved as to legal form and sufficiency: JOHN CARLO, INC. �� NAME AND TITLE Liberty Mutual Insurance Company By: _ A E AND TITLE IL krrl -k V a queline W. Hubbard igation Section Chief, Collier County Attorney's Office 17567945.1