AGENDA DATE: 4/3/2024
TITLE:
Title
S.L. Williamson - Consideration of Claim
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consider the claim presented by the claimant, S.L. Williamson Company, Inc., at the March 6, 2024Board meeting.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Rosenberg, Bessette, Stewart
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On January 16, 2024, the County received a Notice of Claim from Eric S. Lammers, an attorney representing S.L. Williamson Company, Inc. (S.L. Williamson). The claim concerns the Ivy Road Sidewalk Improvements Project contract, entered into on July 17, 2021, between S.L. Williamson and the County. S.L. Williamson requested that the Board of Supervisors schedule a date for its claim to be presented, which occurred on March 6, 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds
DISCUSSION: S.L. Williamson claims it is entitled to $238,207.29 for additional costs incurred in its completion of the project. The Board has been requested to consider the claim.
BUDGET IMPACT: There may be potential budgetary impact associated with this claim if it is accepted by the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Consistent with advice of the County Attorney’s Office, staff recommends the Board deny S.L. Williamson’s claim.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Resolution to Accept
B - Proposed Resolution to Deny