City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency
Major Downtown Mixed-Use Project
Meyers Nave assisted the Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency in negotiating a global settlement of open lawsuits for a major mixed use commercial-residential project.
With Meyers Nave’s assistance, the City of Pittsburg was able to purchase the promissory note on the 90-percent-complete first block as well as the two adjoining undeveloped blocks and reach a very favorable settlement of all of the claims.
The Vidrio development is the centerpiece of the Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency’s downtown revitalization plan. The developer walked away from the partially completed project in 2008, leaving behind claims in excess of $40 million, the center of much public controversy and concern.
The development includes 10,764 square feet of commercial and retail space, a pool and recreation center, and 75 moderate-income townhomes and apartments earmarked for owner occupation. The developer defaulted on the project during construction of the first block of the planned three-block development. The first block was 90 percent complete at the time the developer defaulted.
Status
Status: Completed
Attorneys
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Kevin Gilbert is experienced in all aspects of civil litigation - from pre-litigation investigations and negotiations through trial. He now focuses on representation of public entities as both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. Kevin has tried numerous jury and bench trials through verdict in State and Federal courts. |
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Ruthann G. Ziegler has over 25 years of experience in public law, representing municipalities and special districts. Ruthann represents clients in all matters affecting local governance and decision-making, from day-to-day operations to long-term policy issues. She regularly advises clients on issues such as rate setting, public contracts and bidding, land use, the Subdivision Map Act and environmental issues. |