CONTRACTAMENDED

Legal Services Funding Increased for Empire Builders Case

Disclosed value: Increase of $435,000.00 (total not-to-exceed increase); From agenda
Document date: Aug 19, 2026

What it covers

The Board will amend its Legal Services Agreement related to litigation against American Empire Builders Inc., et al., increasing the total not‑to‑exceed amount by $435,000. Funds for the expanded legal services are budgeted in the FY2026 and FY2027 General Government General Fund.

Who holds it

American Empire Builders Inc holds this legal contract with Pinellas County. Its other public contracts on record include work for Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.

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Contract details

Contract type: Legal
Amount: Increase of $435,000.00 (total not-to-exceed increase)
Document date: August 19, 2026
Vendor: American Empire Builders Inc
Agency: Pinellas County
Source document: Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda 2026-08-25 (Agenda)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the legal contract by Pinellas County?

American Empire Builders Inc was awarded this legal contract by Pinellas County, as recorded on August 19, 2026. The contract value is Increase of $435,000.00 (total not-to-exceed increase).

How much is the American Empire Builders Inc contract with Pinellas County worth?

The American Empire Builders Inc contract with Pinellas County is valued at Increase of $435,000.00 (total not-to-exceed increase), covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda 2026-08-25 (Agenda), dated August 19, 2026 from Pinellas County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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