17D-012 (37) and liabilities which either has against the other arising out of the
electrical permit fee for the Project.
7. The parties represent that they had the opportunity to thoroughly review
this Settlement Agreement and Release; that they have read and
understand the provisions herein, and that they are voluntarily entering
into this Settlement Agreement and Release.
Callahan, Inc. City of Northampton Building Department
By: By:
i ennis Sheeh/Vice President Louis Hasbrouck, Building Commissioner
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Settlement Agreement and Release
This Settlement Agreement and Release is entered into as this O day of July,
2012, by and between Callahan, Inc. ( "Callahan ") and the City of Northampton Building
Department ( "Northampton ") who hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, Callahan performed electrical work on the property known as
Meadowbrook Apartments, 491 Bridge Road, Florence, Northampton, MA (the
"Project "); and
WHEREAS, Callahan's electric staff replaced 240 electrical panels in 240 units
without an electrical permit; and
WHEREAS, Northampton has quoted Callahan a fee which Callahan believes is
excessive and not consistent with Northampton's fee structure; and
WHEREAS, Callahan notified Northampton it was prepared to file an appeal on
the fees to be charged; and
WHEREAS, the parties seek to resolve all disputes in regard to the electrical
permit fee to be charged on the Project, in an amicable manner without the necessity of
further legal proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and provisions
set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Callahan and Northampton hereby agree as
follows:
1. The electrical permit fee to be charged by Northampton to Callahan on the
Project shall be Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars.
2. Upon payment of the said sum and filing the appropriate Application,
Northampton agrees to issue the electrical permit on the Project.
3. In consideration of the above, Callahan agrees to not file any Appeal with
the Board of Electricians Appeals.
4. In agreeing to this compromise settlement of the electrical fee dispute,
Callahan makes no admissions.
5. Northampton similarly is agreeing to this fee as a compromise of this
dispute and as part of this settlement. This fee shall not represent any
change by Northampton to its fee structure.
6. In consideration of the above covenants and agreements, the parties do
hereby remise, release and discharge each other, including their respective
employees, attorneys, agents and consultants, from all claims, demands
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PAUL W. LOSORDO
21 McGRATH HIGHWAY, SUITE 302
QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS 02169
TELEPHONE: 617- 479 -4800
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July 23, 2012
City of Northampton
Office of the Building Commissioner
Puchalski Municipal Building
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Attn: Louis Hasbrouck, Building Commissioner
RE: Callahan - 491 Bridge Road
Electrical Permit
Dear Mr. Hasbrouck:
Enclosed please find 2 original Settlement Agreements which have been signed by
Callahan. Please return one signed original to me.
Thank you.
V J uly 'yours,
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Paul osordo
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Enclosures
cc: Dennis Sheehan
Kevin Callahan
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