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Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of Pittsburgh and Judith B. Nozling owner of real property located at 7320 Trevanion Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County PA; Sharon S. Hadley owner of real property located at 7322 Trevanion Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County PA; Charles, Laura and Shaina Kaiser owners of real property located at 7324 Trevanion Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County PA; Alex Mychkovsky owner of real property located at 7326 Trevanion Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County PA; Anna Zemke owner of real property located at 7328 Trevanion Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County PA; Schuchert's Landscaping, Inc. and Regis J. Schuchert for the purpose of settlement of the City's claims against the aforementioned parties as a result of a retaining wall failure and subsequent landslide into Frick Park; and further authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Right of Entry and License Agreement to allow temporary access into Frick Park for repair work on City-property and non-City property and installation of a retaining wall on non-City property; and a separate agreement, as needed, for the City to own a portion of a geo-grid mesh to stabilize designated hillside in Frick Park.
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WHEREAS, Charles, Laura and Shaina Kaiser (collectively "Kaiser") and Alex Mychkovsky ("Mychkovsky") contracted with Regis J. Schuchert ("Schuchert") to install a retaining wall on their property;
WHEREAS, subsequent to the installation, on or about February 18, 2018, the retaining wall failed forcing material and debris down the slope; ("Wall Collapse");
WHEREAS, claims for damages arising from the Wall Collapse have been asserted by and against some of the Released Parties;
WHEREAS, the City has asserted claims for damages arising from the Wall Collapse against the Released Parties;
WHEREAS, the City desire...
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