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MECHANICSIlURG, PA 17055-4828
1717) 8111.0200
FAX. 117) 8111.1854
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January 17, 1996
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J Mlchaol Brill & Associates
, Consulting Engineers
Mr. Larry Marsh. Project Mallager
Brlsben Compsny
7800 East Kemper Rosd
ClnolrJnatl, OH 46249
RE: Proposed Apartment Complex Situated on 10:t: acrea along Chambers Hili Road
and locsted In Swatars Townlihlp, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania J 11. ~m
AGREEMENTFOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JMB# . rrr. :::::l
JMB Project #713.A [J PROPOSAL -1
~ AGREEMENT
Dear Larry: /0 CONSULTANT ,
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It was a pleBlure In both meeting and talking with you recently with regards to tha above referenced
project. Both J. Michael Brill & Associates, Inc., (JMBI and I am personally pleased to have the
opportunity to aubmltthla Agreement for Professlonel Services for the project. For your Information,
JM8 has an excellent relationship and reputetlon with Swatara Township officials having submitted
many land devalopment plans for review and approval.
With the ebove stated, JMB would propose a scope of services which I believe will meet your needs
for Site/CIvil Engineering work required for the project. The respective scope-of-work Is based on
Information dlsoussed In our meotlng and telephone conversations and general discussions that we hsve
had with Township Offlolals and sre as follows:
1 , Provide Genersl Consulting services for the project. This work may Include, but not be limited
to revieWing existing plans, reports and other Information; contacting and obtaining Information
from the munlolpallty, county and other government officials regarding the projeot; ooordlnatlng
with and obtaining Informstlon from client, client representatives, outside developers, outside
engineers, outs Ida consultants, architects and others regarding the project; and perform other
background and general oonsulting work for the project as required.
2. Perform topographic and utility surveys for the 10:t: acre tract. Aerial topography will be
utilized with oontours at two (21 foot Intervals extending beyond the property lines by a
minimum 50 feet. Also topography will be obtained for the abutting roadways extending
beyond the property lines and along tho roadways at least 200 feet. Thus, the total area
mapped will be a minimum of 14:t: acres. This work will also Include researoh and Obtaining
deeds and plans at PennDOT, Dauphin County Courthouse and Swatara TownShip.
3, Prepare a base sheet which Includes the Information obtained In Items #1 and #2. This plan
will be done In AutoCADD (Release 131 and will be the basis for the design of the site.
4. Prepare Site Concept Plans which will Indicate proposed locations of bulldlng~,
parking/driveway layouts, curbs, sidewalks, outdoor spaces and elements and willlncorporete
additional Information provided by you and others. The work will Include verification of Zoning
Ordinance oompllance. This Plan will be done using the base sheet created In Item #3 .above.
This work will be done In CADD formal.
MEMBER CONSULTING ENGINEERS COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA
J. MICHAEL BRILL Ii ASSOCIATES, INC.
L.rry M.rah
January 17, 1996
AGREEMENT FOR PROPESSIONAL SERVICES
JMB Project 1713.A
Page 11
ConstructIon Review
The CLIENT recognizes that construotlon review Is a vltelelement of the ENGINEER'S complete service,
provided to minimize problems during oonstructlon by permitting detention of and/or rapid responae to
unantlolpated or ohanged conditions, or error. or omission a oommltted by dealgn prof..alonaia,
oontraotors, materials provider or others, The CLIENT elso recognizes thst no partY Is IS Intimately
famllllr with the ENGINEER'S Intents as the ENGINEER and those the ENGINE~R prepares for and
alslgnl to reviewing taak8, Aooordlngly, the CLIENT agrees to retain the ENGINEER to review
oonstructlon, and the ENGINEER egrees to 88slgn to the revlowlng function pereons qualified to obeerv8
and report on construction of the ENGINEER'S recommendations, plans snd speolflcatlons, and the
qU'lIty of work performed by contractors, et ai, The CLIENT recognlzt\8 thet conatructlon review 18 a
technique employed to minimize the risk of problems arising during construction; that oonstructlon
review by the ENGINEER Is not Inaurance, and does not constitute a warrantY or guarantee of any type.
In all oasee, contractors et al. (thlt Is, the general oontraotor, suboontraotora, eubsubcontractors,
matorl.,s peraon. and others) shsll reteln responsibility for the quality of their work and for adhering
to plans and apeclfloatlons. Construction review will be done on an hourly basis and will be done under
e sepsrate agreement or aupplemental authorization under this agreement.
Should the CLIENT for any relson not retain the ENGINEER to review oonstructlon, or should the
CLIENT undulv restrlot the ENGINEER'S 88slgnment of personnel to review oonstructlon, or ahould the
ENGINEER at the direction of the ollent for any reason not perform construotlon review during the full
periOd of conatructlon, the ENGINEER shall not have the ability to perform a oomplete aervlce. In auch
a case, the CLIENT walvea any claim agelnst the ENGINEER and agreea to Indemnify, defend and hold
the ENGINEER harmlell from any claim or liability for Injury or loss arising from problems during
oonatructlon that allegedly reault from findings, concluslonl, recommendations, pia'll or speclfloatlonl
daveloped by the ENGINEER. Tho CLIENT elso agrees to compensate the ENGINEER for any time spent
Ind expenses Incurred by the ENGINEER In defense of any suoh claim with such compensation to be
baaed upon the ENGINEER'S prevailing foe sohedule and expense reimbursement polloy,
OwnerlhlD of Documents
Plans, reporta, speolfloatlons, and other documents prepared and/or obtained by ENGINEER as
Inatruments of service, are and shsll remain the property of the ENGINEER, whather the project for
whloh they arlllntended Is executed 01' not, The CLIENT shall be permitted to retain coplel, Inoludlng
reproducible copies of plana and speclfloatlons for Information and reference In conneollon with the
CLIENT'S liae and occupancy. The plans, reports, epeclflcatlons and other documents prepared and/or
obtelned by the ENGINEER shall not be uaed by the CLIENT on other projects, for additions to thll
projeot, or for completion of this proJeot by Others, except by agreement In writing with the approprlete
compensation to the ENGINEER, provided the ENGINEER Is not In default under thle Agreement.
J. Michael Brill & Alloolatea, 1'10. appreclate8 your Interest In our firm and the opportunity to submit
thla Agreement for Professional Servloes to maet your project schudule.
Exhibit B
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FAX (717) 691-7854
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BIUSBEN COMPANY
ATTN I LARRY MARSH
7800 EAST KEMPER RD
CINCINNATI OH 54249
970835
08/31/97
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DATE I
PAGE,
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SiLLING PERIOD
08/01/97 THRU 08/31/97
JOB NUMBER I
713A
DESCRIPTION, CHESTNUT POINTE
MEETINGS
... TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ...
6.00 HRS
382.50
TOTAL MEETINGS
FINAL PLANNING
CONTRACT AMOUNT
PERCENT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED
AMOUNT OF CURRENT BI~LING
TOTAL FINAL PLANNING
382.50
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7,000.00
100.00
7,000,00
6,65-0.00
350.00
ADDITIONAL SERVICES PER CLIENT
... TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ...
350.00
46.25 HRS
2,546.40
..* TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES ...
TOTAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES PER CLIENT
60.00
EXPENSES
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
MILEAGE
MISCELLANEOUS
PRINTING & REPRODUCTION
MAILING/HANDLING
*.. TOTAL REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES *..
2,606.40
TOTAL EXPENSES
3G.51
24.54
63.72
3.60
130.37
130.37
TOTAL CURRENT BILLING
3,469.27
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BRISBEN COMPANY
ATTN. LARRY MARSH
7800 EAST KEMPER RD
L~INNATI OH 54249
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MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055.4828
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06/30/96
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509.63
JOB NUMBER,
713A
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06101/96 THRU 06130/96
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GENERAL CONSULTING
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TOTAL GENERAL CONSULTING
MEETINGS
... TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ..~
8.75 HRS
'rOTAL MEETINGS
509,63
PRELIMINARY PLANNING
CONTRACT JlMOUNT
PERCENT EARNED TO DATE
ANOUNT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED
AMoUNT OF CURRENT BILLING
TOTAL PRELIMINARY PLANNING
20.25 HRs
1,269.13
1,269.13
REVISIONS
... TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ...
8,500.00
95.00
8, 075.00
7,650.00
425.00
TOTAL REVISIONS
425.00
ADDITIONAL SERVICES PER CLIENT
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237.75 HRS
TOTAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES PER CLIENT
EXPENSES
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
MILEAGE
MISCELLANEOUS
PRINT.lNG & REPRODUCTION
MAILINGIHANDLING
13,317.38
13,317.38
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2,335.00
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MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055.4828
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7800 EAST KEMPER RD
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03/31/96
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THRU 03/31/96
713A
DESCRIPTION: CHESTNUT POINTE
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GENERAL CONSULTING
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TOTAL GENERAL CONSULTING
10.50 HilS
727.50
SKETCH PLANNING
CONTRACT AMOUNT
PERCENT EARNED TO DATE
AMoUNT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED
AMOUNT OF CURRENT BILLlNG
727.50
TOTAL SKETCH PLANNING
1.500.00
100.00
1,500.00
MEETINGS
~~~ TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ~~~
1,500.00
1,500.00
TOTAL MEETINGS
10.25 Has
SURVEYING
CONTRACT AMoUNT
PERCENT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT EARNED TO DATE
AMoUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED
AMOUNT OF CURRENT BILLING
TOTAL SuaVEYING
EXIo'ENSES
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
MILEAGE
MISCELLANEOUS
PRINTING & REPRODUCTION
MAILING/HANDLING
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802.50
802.50
4,500.00
100.00
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4,500.00
4,500.00
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SUITE 112, 5010 RITTER ROAD
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7800 EAST KEMPER RD
CINCINNATI OH 54249
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INVOICE NO,
DATE,
PAGE,
960330
03/31/96
2
BILLING PERIOD
THRU 03/31/96
JOB NUMBER I
713A
DESCRIPTION, CHESTNUT POINTE
TOTAL EXPENSES
TRAFFIC STUDY
CONTRACT At~OllNT
PERCENT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT EARNED TO DATE
AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED
AMOUNT OF CURRENT BILLING
TOTAL TRAFFIC STUDY
192.81
6,000.00
, 20.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
TOTAL CURRENT BILLING
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1,200.00
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By: David J. Lanza
I,D. No. 57782
301 Mllrko! Slrccl
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J. MICHAEL BRILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-105. CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Plaintiff
V.
W.O. BRISBEN COMPANIES, INC., Individually
and IJd/b/a BRISBEN COMPANY, and
CHESTNUT POINTE LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
To the Defendant:
NorlCE TO DEFEND
You ha.. ""'" """ '" '"'" II "', "". '" d,~"" ,,,..,,., _"~ forth '" Ihe -.. "'"
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"""" .., ""'" """""', YOU'm.._~" II,.. faI' b do " ''''' _ ""'" ,,-., """" "', and ,
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"'",,",", " ,,, '"Y - ""m " mlOf """".d by Ihe p,,,,.., Y 00 may "'" """'" " pro",,,, " ,'''''
rights Important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIs PAPER TO YOUR LAwveR AT ONcE. IF YOU DO NOT IfAlIE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. DO TO DR TELE"-E THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELow TO
FIND OUT WHeRe YOU CAN GeT LeGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 LIberty Avenue
CarliSle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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COUNT I
Breach of Contract
6. Plaintiff Incorporates the averments of paragraphs 1 through 5 as If fully set forth herein.
7. On or about February 6, 1996, Plaintiff and Defendants entered Into an Agreement whereby
Plaintiff agreed to provide and Defendant agreed to pay for engineering services and general <;onsultlng In
conjunction with Defendants' Chambers Hili Road projoct ("project"). A true and correct copy of the aforesaid
Agreement Is attachen hereto as Exhibit "A".
6. Defendant Brlsben, In executing this Agreement, acted with apparent authority to bind
Defendant Chestnut.
9. At various dales from May 20, 1996 through April 25, 1997, Plaintiff and Defendant entered Into
various Supplemental Authorization Agreements whereby Plaintiff agreed to provide and Defendant agreed to
pay for additional engineering services and consulting In conjunction with Defendant's project. True and
correct copies of these Supplemental Authorization Agreements are attached hereto as Exhibits "8", "C", "0"
and "E".
10. Defendant Brlsben, In executing these Agreements, acted with apparent authority to bind
Defendant Chestnut.
11. Plaintiff has fully performed all of Its obligations under the aforesaid agreements.
12. Plaintiff has Invoiced Defendants (less credits) In the amount of $109,186.96 for the aforesaid
services. True and correct copies of the aforesaid Invoices are attached hereto as Exhibit "F".
13. Defendants have paid only $85,012.92 and have failed to pay the remaining balance of
$24,174.04 or any part thereof.
14. Payment was required to be made at Plaintiff's offices In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. Pursuant to the aforesaid Agreements, Defendants Is required to reimburse Plaintiff for all
collection expenses, Including attorney fees In the amount of twenty (20%) of the balance due.
16. Plaintiff Is entitled to judgment In the amount of $34,230.44, calculated as follows:
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MECHANICSBURG, I'A 17058-4828
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PAX. (717) 881.7854
SENT VIA fAX, ORIGINAL TO BE MAILED
Jlnuary 17, 1998
P@1AllWrEJ.ID
FEB 0 1996
J, MIchael Brill & AssocIates
Consulting Engineers
Mr. Larry M8rsh . Project MlnageT
Brlaben Complny
7800 East Kemper Road
Clncl'lnatl, OH 45249
RE: Proposed Apsrtmant Complex Situated on 10:t: aores along Chambers Hili Road
Ilnd loosted In Swatara Town8hlp, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania J I? ~
AGREEMENTPOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JMB # . rrr m
JMB ProJeot #713-A CI PROPOSAL
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Delr Larry: /0 CONSULTANT
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It was a pleasure In both meeting and talking with you recently with regards to the above referenced
project. Both J, Michael Brill & Associates, Inc" (JMB) and I am personally pleaaed to have the
opportunity to lubmlt this Agreement for Professional Servloes for the project. For your Information,
JMB has In exoellent relationship and reputation with Swatara Township officials haVing submitted
many land development plans for review and approval.
With the above stated, JMB would propose a scope of 8ervlces which I believe will meet your need8
for Site/Civil Engineering work required for the project, Tha respeotlve Icopu-of.work Is based on
Information dlsoulsed In our meeting and telllphone conversations end general dlsousslons that we have
had with Township Officials and are as follows:
1. Provide General Consulting services for the project, This work may Inolude, but not be limited
to reviewing existing plans, reports and other Information; contacting and Obtaining Information
from the municipality, county snd other government offlolals regarding the project; ooordlnatlng
with and Obtaining Information from client, client representatlvea, out81de developers, outside
engineers, outside oonaultants, archlteots and others regarding the projeot; and perform other
baokground end general oonsultlng work for the projeot as required,
2, Perform topographic and utility surveys for the 10:1: acre trect. Aerial topography will be
utilized with oontours at two (2) foot Intervals extending beyond the property linea by .
minimum 60 feet. Also topogrephy will be obtained for the abunlng roedwaye extending
beyond the property lines and along the roadways at least 200 feet. Thus, the total area
mapped will be a minimum of 14:t: acres. This work will also Include researoh end Obtaining
deeds and plans at PennDOT, Dauphin County Courthouse and Swatara Townehlp.
3, Prepare a base aheet whloh Includes the Information obtained In Items #1 and #2, Thla plan
will be done In AutoCADD (Release 131 and will be the basis for the deSign of the site,
4. Prepare Site Conoept Plans which will Indloate proposed locations of bulldlng8,
parking/driveway layouts, curbs, sidewalks, outdoor spsces and elements and will Incorporate
additional Information provided by you and others, The work wllllnolude verification of Zoning
Ordlnanoe compliance. This Plan will be done using the ba8e 8heet created In Item #3 above.
Thla work will be done In CADD format,
MEMBER CONSULTING ENGINEERS COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA
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J. MICHAEL BRILL" AISOCIATES, INC.
lerry Mareh
January 17, 1996
AGREEMENT POR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
JMB Projeot 1713.A
Page 2
.6, . Prepare and submit both Preliminary and Flnsl Site Development and Conatruotlon Plans
Inoludlng the required Land Development Plena for munlolpal review and ultimate 81tfl
oonetruotlon. The aite plans will be based upon the Site Conoept Plan found to be acoepteble
In Itam 4 ebovD. Thla work will be done !n CADD format, This work wllllnolude a out/flllatudy
prior to fln811zlng the Grading Plan. Thl8 work wllllnolude the following:
A, Prepare Gradlnll & Utilities plan whloh will Inolude mounding areas at appropriate
looatlons on the elte.
B, Prepare a one (1) eheet aeparate landsoaplng and 81te lighting plan whloh will Indicate
plant looatlons, a plant schedule and also neoessary notee and details related to 8ame.
The site lighting design will be done by others contracted directly by the client and the
looetlons of poles will be provided to JMB for location on the Grading/Utilities Plan,
6,. Prepare all eppllcable Preliminary and Final design caloulatlons and reports nece8lary for lend
development plan review (I.e, -storm water menagement report, ator.m 8ewer design
oaloulatlons, erosion end eedlmontatlon control narrative, etc,l.
7. Prepare end submit ell appllc8t1ons end make eubmlttala neoe8lery for both Preliminary and
Final Plan review and ultimate alte construction (I,e. . Municipal eubmlsslona, County
Conaervatlon District submissions, DER sanitary sewer modules, etc.),
9. Attend all required meetings with cllent, client reprosentatlves, muniCipal officials, munlolpel
authority officials, utility offlclals, state officials, contractors, attorneys, etc,
10. Provide coordInation with utility oompanles and provide servloe layoute as per utility oompeny
requirements (I.e. . water, sewer, gas, electrlo, communications, eto.),
11. Revise plens and report to meet comments by the government officials and other reviewing
agenclee Involved in the project,
12. Complete trafflo counts and prepare e Traffic Impaot Study with respect to the prop08ed
development aa It effeots Chambers Hili Road and Harrisburg Street. However, lrafflc algnsl
and/or traffic signal modification plans will not be prepared as a part of this Agreement. Work
for this Study will Include the following:
A. Perform traffic counts at Harrisburg Street/Chamber. Hili Road Intersection:
3 . 24 hours tube counts
2 . peak hour oounts (weekday/weekend)
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J. MICHAEL BRILL .. AIIGCIATES, INC.
Larry Marlh
.Ianuary 17, 1998
AcaREEMENT paR PROPESSIONAL SERVICES
JMB Project 1713.A
Page 9
Failure to Pav Involc..
If III, lome or a portion of Involaes Ire not paid to ENGINEER Ind ENGINEER would file 8n lotion to
collect amounts In default, CLIENT agrees to pay all of ENGINEER'S court C08ts and reaaonable
attorney's feet of twenty 120%) pllrcent of the total amount due along with amount of Involoea
out.tandlng, ENGINEER will continue to Imp08e Interest Ind attorney'8 fee8 dally on all8ums owed to
ENGINEER at the rate provided In 'the Engineering Agreemsnt for Professional Services until payment
la reoelved In full even If ENGINEER haa obtained judgment against CLIENT. '
SU'Del\lJon fDr Non.Psvment
Payment to the ENGINEER Is a material consldaratlon of this sgreement, Therefore, the ENGINEER has
a right to auspend Rervlces for non-payment, The ENGINEER shall not be liable, nor In any way be
reaponalble for damage8, delays or Increa8ed costa that may ocour as a result of the ENGINEER'S
auapenalon of 8ervlce8. The CLIENT ahsll hold harmleeR, Indemnify and dafend the ENGINEER for
c/alm8 that arise due to any suspension.
Benaflt of Servloea
The CLIENT agrees thst It will Include In Its' agreemllnt with any Contractor and/or Construction
Manager the fOllOWing cllluae:
The CLIENT and the ENGINEER aoknowledge that nothing In the CLIENT'S engagement Implla.
any undertaking by tha, ENGINEER for the baneflt of, or which may be enforced by lhe
Contractor, or Its Sub-Contractors, or the surety of any of them; It being understood that the
ENGINEER'S obllgetlons are to the CLIENT end thet, In performing euoh obligations, lhe
ENGINEER may Increase the burdells and expense of the Contractor, or Its' Sub-Contractors,
or the aurety of any of them,
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AdditIonal Enalneerlno Services
If It Is the CLIENT'S request to proceed Into further 8tages of development, the ENGINEER egre.. to
enter Into aeparllte agreements for additional engineering services, These agreementa will be
apeclfloally prepared 10 represent the Scope of work at 88ch .ubsequent phase of development.
Revl,'onLbv Client
The plans, report8 and other deSign Information preparelf by ENGINEER will be baaed on the alte
concept plan accepted by the CLIENT, If design or revisions are made to plans at the request of
CLIENT after work has 8tarted, during process, or after completion of the plan, the CLIENT and
ENGINEER agree to conalder ssld rovlslons as additional work to the Total Cost of Phases found In lhl8
Agreement. Thus, additional time will be Invoiced at hourly rate8 outlined under COMPENSATION FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK,
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Larry Marah
January 17, 1998
AGREEMENT paR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
JMB ProJact 1713.A
Paga 11
Con.tructlon Review
The CLIENT reoognlze8 thlt construotlon rlvlew Ie I vltel element of the ENGINEER'S completlt aervloe,
provided to minimize probleml during conatructlon by permitting detention of and/or rapid reaPOnS' tll
unantlolpated or changed condltlona, or errors or omlulonl committed by dealgn professlonsle,
contreotora, materials provider or other8. The CLIENT also reoognlze8 that no party la 18 Intimately
familiar with the ENGINEER'S Intent8 18 the ENGINEER Ind those the ENGINEER prepsres for l'1d
a..lgna to reviewing taaka, Accordingly, the CLIENT Iureel to retain the ENGINEER to review
conatrucllon, Ind the ENGINEER agrees to as81gn to the reviewing funotlon person. qualified to observe
end report on construction of the ENGINEER'S reoommendetlons, pia'll and speclflcatlon8, and the
quality of work performed by oontraotor8, et el. The CLIENT reoognlzea that construction review II I
technique employed to minimize the rl8k of problems erlslng during con8tructlon; that construotlon
rlvllw by the ENGINEER Is not InsurancI, and dOe8 not constitute a warranty or gusrantee of any type.
In III C"la, contractors et al. (thst Is, the genersl contnlctor, eubcontractors, subaubcontrlctors,
materials persons Ind others) ahall retain responsibility for the quality 01 their work end for edherlng
to plans and epeclflcatlons. Construction review will be done on en hourly baal8 end will be doni under
I leparlte agreement or aupplementll authorization under thl8 egreement.
Should lho CLIENT for Iny rlason not retain the ENGINEER to review construction, or should the
CLIENT unduly r..trlct the ENGINEER'S eulgnment of persunnello review construotlon, or 8hould the
ENGINEER at the direction of the client for any reason not perform construction review during the full
period of conatructlon, the ENGINEER shall not have the Iblllty to perform a complete eervlce. In suoh
,I c..e, the CLIENT walvee any claim agelnst the ENGINEER and agrees to Indemnify, defend end hold
the ENGINEER herml888 from any claim or lIeblllty for Injury or 1088 1r181n" from problems during
construction thst allegedly result from findings, conoluslons, reoommendatlone, plans or speolflcatlons
developed by the ENGINEER. The CLIENT elso egree. to compen.ate the ENGINEER for any time epent
and expenses Inourred by the ENGINEER ''1 defenle of eny iuoh claim with euch compen8stlon to be
b..ad upon the ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule end expense relmburaement policy.
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O'jlrnarshlD of Documents
'Plan., reporta, 8peclflcstlon8, end other document8 prepared and/or obtelned by ENGINEER es
Instruments of service, 8re end shsll remsln the property of the ENGINEER, whether the project for
which they are Intended I. executed or not. The CLIENT ahall be permitted to retain copies, Including
reproducible coplea of plsna end speolflcatlon. for Information and reference In connection with the
CLIENT'S use end occupancy, The plsns, reports, epeclflcstlons and other documents prepared end/or
obtelned by the ENGINEER shell not be u8ed by the CLIENT on other proJecta, for eddltlona 10 thl8
projeot, or for completion of lhla projact by other8, exoept by egreement In writing with lhe approprlete
compensetlon to the ENGINEER, provided the ENGINEER I. not In default under this Agreement,
J. Mlcheel Brill &. Associates, Inc, eppreclates your Interest In our firm and the opportunity to submit
this Agreement for Profeaslonal Services to meet your project schedule,
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William T, Tully
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J MICHAEL BRILL & ASSOCIATES INC
v.
County of Dauphin
W 0 BRISBEN COMPANIES INC
Sheriff's Return
No.0140-T - ..1999
OTHER COUNTY NO. 99-105
AND NOW: January 27, 1999
at 4:05PM served the within
AMENDED COMPLAINT & NOTICE
upon
W 0 BRISBEN COMPANIES INC T/D/B/A
CHESTNUT POINTE LIMITED
to DEAN WE IDNER
by personally hancUng
1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 508 N 2ND 3T
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-0000
Sworn and subscrib~d to
befor~ me this 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 1999
So Answers,
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J. MICHAEL BRILL & ASSOCIATES
INC. /
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 99-105 CIVIL TERM
W.O. BRISBEN COMPANIES, INC.,
individually and t/d/b/a
BRISBEN COMPANY, and
CHESTNUT POINTE LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP /
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWBR TO COMPLAINT WITH NBWMAT~BB-
AIL~
AND NOW, come Defendants, W.O. Brisben Companies, Inc.,
individually arid t/d/b/a Brisben Company/ and Chestnut Pointe
Limited Partnership, by and through their attorneys, Wix, Wenger &
Weidner / and file this Answer to Complaint with New Matter and
counterclaim, stating the following:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted with Clarification. W.O. Brisben Companies, Inc. is
an Ohio corporation qualified to do business in Pennsylvania.
3.
Admitted with Clarification.
Chestnut pointe Limited
Partnership is an Ohio limited partnership qualified to do
business in Pennsylvania.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied.
OOUIIlT .I
BROOH 01' COIllTRAOT
6.' Defendants' paragraphs 1-5 hereof are incorporated herein by
referenoe as if fully set forth.
7. The Agreement is a writing whioh speaks for itself.
Plaintiff's allegations are denied to the extent they are not
wholly oonsistent with the Agreement, and strict proof is
demanded.
8. Plaintiff's paragraph 8 states a conclusion of law to which no
answer is required.
9. The Supplemental Authority Agreements are writings which speak
for themselves. Plaintiff's allegations are denied to the
extent they are not wholly consistent with the Supplemental
Authority Agreements, and strict proof is demanded.
10. Plaintiff'S paragraph 10 states a conclusion of law to which
no answer is required.
11. Denied as stated.
It i.s admitted only that Plaintiff
completed some of the services requested and authorized by
Defendants. By way of further answer, Defendants fully paid
Plaintiff for all requested and authorized services completed
by Plaintiff.
12. Admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that.
Plaintiff delivered invoices to Defendants.
It. is
specifically denied, however, that Defendants owe any amounts
to Plaintiff, and strict proof is demanded.
Defendants
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inoorporate herein by referenoe their answer to Plaintiff's
paragraph 11 as if fUlly set forth.
13. Denied. It is speoifically denied that Defendants owe any
amounts to Plaintiff, and strict proof is demanded.
Defendants incorporate herein by referenoe their answer to
Plaintiff's paragraph 11 as if fully set forth.
14. DenJ.ed. Nothing in the Agreement requires payment to be made
at Plaintiff's offioes, and striot proof is demanded.
15. Denied. PlaJ.ntiff's paragraph 15 states oonclusions of law to
whioh no answer is required. To the extent this Court deems
an answer is required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiff is entitled to any amounts from Defendants, and
striot proof is demanded. Defendants incorporate herein by
reference their answer to Plaintiff's paragraph 11 as if fully
set forth.
16. Denied. Plaintiff's paragraph 16 states conclusions of law to
which no answer is required. To the extent this Court deems
an answer is required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiff is entitled to any amounts from Defendants, and
strict proof is demanded. Defendants incorporate herein by
referenoe their answer to Plaintiff's paragraph 11 as if fully
set forth.
17. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
Plaintiff has demanded payment from Defendants. It is
specif ioally denied that Defendants owe any amounts to
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Plaintiff, and striot proof is demanded.
Defendants
incorporates herein by referenoe their answer to Plaintiff's
paragraph 11 as if fully set forth.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request that: this Honorable
Court grant judgment in their favor, and grant such other relief as
this Court deems just and appropriate.
COUNT II
IN QUANTUM MERUIT
18. Defendants' paragraphs 1-17 hereof are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
19. Denied. Plaintiff's paragraph 19 states a conclusion of law
to which no answer is required. To the extent this Court
deems an answer is required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiff fully performed engineering services and general
consulting services for Defendants at Defendants' requests,
and strict proof is demanded.
20. Denied. Plaintiff's paragraph 20 states a conclusion of law
to whIch no answer is requIred. To the extent this Court
deems an answer is requIred, it Is specifically denied that
PlaintIff oonferred any benefits upon Defendants for which
Defendants have not fully paid Plaintiff, and strict proof is
demanded. To the contrary, Defendants suffered substantial
losses as a result of the services improperly performed by
Plaintiff, as set forth more fully below.
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2],. Denied. It is specif iOlllly denied that Defendants a\,\thor hed
all work performed by Plai.ntiff, and strict proof is demanded.
22. Denied. Defendants are without information or knowledge
suffioient to anSWsl:' Plaintiff's allegations of what PlainUft
expected. However, by way of further answer, Plaintiff had no
reason to expeot remuneration tor work which i.t did not
complete.
23. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants were aware
that Plaintiff expected payment for work which it did not
complete, and striot proof is demanded.
24. Denied. It is speciHcnlly denied that Plaintiff is entitled
to any amounts sought, and strict proof is demanded. By way
of further answer, Defendants fully paid Plaintiff for all
requested and authorized services Plaintiff completed.
25. Denied. Plaintiff's paragraph 25 states a conclusion of law
to which no answer is required. To the extent this Court
deems an answer is required, i.t is specifically denied that
Defendants were unjustly enriched by any conduct of Plaintiff,
and str ict proof is demanded. By way of further answer, and
contrary to Plaintiff's allegations, Defendants suffered
substantial losses as a result of the work improperly
performed, and not performed, by Plaintiff, as Bet forth more
fully below.
26. Plaintiff's paragraph 26 states a conclusion of law to which
no answer is required. To the extent this Court deems an
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answer is required, it is specifically denied t.hat Defendants
owe Plaintiff any amounts and that any value for services is
due to Plaintiff, and strict proof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, DOfendants respectfully request that this Honorable
Court grant judgment in their favor, and grant such other relief as
this Court deems just and appropriate.
COUNT III
27. Defendant's paragraphs 1-26 hereof are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
28. Denied. Plaintiff's paragraph 28 states conclusions of law to
which no answer is required. To the extent this Court deems
an answer is required, it is specifically denied that
Defendants owe Plaintiff any amounts, and strict proof is
demanded. To the contrary, Defendants have paid Plaintiff for
all requested and authorized services completed by Plaintiff. .
29. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
Plaintiff has made demands for payment. It is specifi.cally
denied, however, that Defendants owe any amounts to Plaintiff,
and strict proof is demanded. To the contrary, Defendant have
paid Plaintiff for all requested and authorized services
completed by Plaintiff.
30. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted tha'c
Defendants refuse to pay Plaintiff any sums. It is
specifically denied, however, that Defendants owe any amounts
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to Plaintiff, and striot proof is demanded. To the oontrary,
Deferldanta have paid PlaintHf for all requested and
authorized servioes oompleted by Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defend:lnts respectfully request that this Honorable
Court grant judgment, 1n their favor, and grant suoh o'ther relief as
this Court deems just and appropriate.
NO MATTER
31. Defendants' paragraphs 1-30 hereof are incorporated herein by
referenoe as if fully set forth.
32. On or about February 8, 1996, Plaintiff and Brisben Company
entered into a contract (herein, the "Contract") whereby
Plaintiff agreed to perform engineering !!Ind consulting
services in conneotion with the construction of an apartment
complex in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
(herein, the "Apartment Complex").
33. During the course of the Cont.ract term, Defendants paid
various amounts to Plaintiff on various invoioes.
34. During the pendency of the Contract term, and after various
payments to Plaintiff, Defendants determined that Plaintiff
had not performed its obligations under the Contract, or had
performed them in a substandard and unacceptable manner.
35. Defendants demanded that Plaintiff complete the services
required and cure the defects in its performance.
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36. Plaintiff was unable to oomplete the servioef:l required and
oure the defeots in its performanoe.
37. . Plaintiff hreaohed the Contraot as stated more fully above and
herein.
38. Defendants believe and therefore aver that the amounts being
demanded from Plaintiff represent charges for incomplete or
substandard work and for Plaintiff's attempts to complete the
work required and oure the defects in its performance.
39. Defendants are not obligated to pay PlaIntiff for charges
incurred by Plaintiff in its attempts to complete the work
required and oure the defects in its performance.
40. Defendants are not obligated to pay Plaintiff for work which
Plaintiff did not complete.
41. As a result of the inoomplete and defective work performed by
Plaintiff, Defendants were caused to expend substantial sums
of money to effectuate the completion of the work Plaintiff
was to provide under and related to the Contract.
42. Defendants have performed all Qf its obligations pursuant and
related to the Contract up to the time of Plaintiff's breach
thereof.
43. Each paragraph of Defendants' Counterclaim hereof is
incorpQrated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request that this Honorable
Court grant judgment in their favor, and grant such other relief as
this Court deems just and appropriate.
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QQl!IITBROLAIM
44. DefeI1dants'. paragraphs 1-43 hereof are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
45. Pursuant to the Contraot, Plaintiff was to provide to Brisben
Company general consulting and engineering services, all as
more fully outlined in the Contract.
46. Plaintiff had a duty to discharge its obligations purauant to
the Contraot in a good workmanlike manner in accordanoe with
generally accepted engineering and consulting standards.
47. At a time when Defendants believed that Plaintiff had
performed all services requested and authorized by Defendants,
Defendants paid Plaintiff various amounts alleged by Plaintiff
to be owed under and related to the Contract.
48. SUbsequent to making said payment to Plaintiff, Defendants
determined that Plaintiff had not performed its obligations
under the Contraot, or had performed them in a !lubstandard and
unaoceptable manner.
49. Defendants demanded that Plaintiff complete the services
required and cure the defects in its performance.
50. Plaintiff was unable to complete the serviues required and
cure all of the defects in its performance.
51. Plaintiff breached the Contract as aforesaid.
52. Defendant are entitled to be reimbursed by Plaintiff for the
amounts Defendants paid to Plaintiff which Plaintiff alleged
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to be owed under and rel&t~d to the Contract but whioh were
not owed as a result of the inoomplete. and defeotive
performance by Plaintiff. Until disoovery is conduoted,
Defendants are not able to allege the amount of such paym~nts
with specifioity.
53. Plaintiff's breaches of the Contract directly and proximately
caused Defendants to lose time on the construction schedule
and profit related thereto.
54. Plaintiff's breaches of the Contract directly and proximately
caused Defendants to expend in excess of $40,000 to effectuate
the completion of the work Plaintiff was to provide under and
related to the Contract.
55. Plai.ntiff's breaches of the Contract directly and proximately
caused Defendants to incur substantial additional costs to
complete the Apartment Complex, all of which Defendants would
not have incurred but for Plaintiff's breaches of the
Contract.
56. Plaintiff's breaches of the Contract directly and proximately
caused Defendants to experience vacancy losses in excess of
$319,000.
57. Plaintiff's breaches of the Contract directly and proximately
caused Defendants to incur interest charges in excess of
$270,000.
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49, Den/ed. It Is denied that Defendants made any such demand,
50, Den/ed. Plaintiff has completed all services required, Plaintiffs services have not been
defective,
51, Den/ed. Plaintiff has not breached the contract.
52, Den/ed. Defendants are not entitled to be reimbursed In any amount. By way of further
denial. there has been no incomplete and/or defective performance by Plaintiff, By way of further denial,
Defendants are not able to allege the amount of "such payments" because there are no amounts due and
owing from Plaintiff to Defendants,
53, Dan/ed. Plaintiff has not breached any contract. By way of further denial, to the extent
Defendants have lost time on any construction schedule or any profits related thereto, such losses result
solely from Defendants' own conduct, Including Defendants' refusal to construct the project In a manner
consistent with the plans which Defendants submitted to Swatara Township.
54, Den/ed. Plaintiff has breached no contract. By way of further denial, to the extent
Defendants have incurred losses, such losses have resulted solely from Defendants' own conduct, including
construction of the project in a manner inconsistent with (1) the plans which Defendants submitted to
Swatara Township and (2) generally accepted engineering principals,
55, Den/ed. Plaintiff has breached no contract. By way of further denial, to the extent
Defendants have Incurred losses, such losses have resulted solely from Defendants' own conduct, Including
improper site grading in a manner Inconsislent with the plans prepared by Plaintiff and which Defendant
submitted to Swatars Township.
56, Den/ed. Plaintiff has breached no contract. By way of further denial, to the extent
Defendants have Incurred losses, such losses have resulted solely from Defendants' own conduct.
57, Den/ed. Plaintiff has breached no contract, By way of further denial, to the extent
Defendants have incurred losses, such losses have resulted solely from Defendants' own conduct.
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewnrt & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 55782
30 I Markel Street
p, O. Box 109
Lemoyn", Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761.4540
Attorneys for Plllintiff
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J, MICHAEL BRILL & ASSOCIATES, INC"
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLF.AS OF
Cl)MBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-105 Civil
CIVil ACTION - LAW
v,
W,O, BRISBEN COMPANIES, INC" Individually
and tldlbla BRISBEN COMPANY, and
CHESTNUT POINTE LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SA T1SFY, SETTLE
AND DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned acllon sallsfied, settled and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
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David J, Lanza
Attorney 1.0, No, 55782
301 Market Street
P,O, Box 109
lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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