From: "Rich Kahn"
To: "Jeffrey Epstein" <jeevacationggmail.com>
Subject: FW: Re:
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:09:59 +0000
Attachments: Agreement_LSJ_signed_110909.pdf
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Rich Kahn
HBRK Associates Inc.
301 East 66th Street, Suite 1OF
New York, NY 10065
From: Warwick Wicksman [mailto
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:05 PM
To: Rich Kahn
Subject: RE: Re:
Hi Rich,
I am reviewing your proposal to "discount" our fees, and will get back to you in the next day or so, after
some further review and some internal meetings. However, I do have some preliminary thoughts and
questions.
First and foremost, I need to understand if Mr. Epstein is planning to have us proceed with the current
design, or if we will be proceeding with the new design concept he requested after the project was put on
hold. If we are proceeding with the original design, we can discuss discounting some of the fees. If we are
going to pursue the new design, we need to settle up the current invoices, and discuss the fees associated
with the re-design effort.
We spent a lot of time negotiating the contract, including the scope and our fees, with Mr. Epstein and
Darren Indyke. A copy of the signed contract is attached for your reference. As you can see, the scope
and fee breakdown is quite complete. We were almost complete with the Architectural scope work when
the project was put on hold. We had completed all of the preliminary phases, and were 60% complete on
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the CD phase. We also added additional scope - the added laundry area - without requesting additional
fees.
If Mr. Epstein wants to move forward with the original design, I will look into discounting a portion of our
remaining work. I am concerned about discounting work already completed, however, as I do not want to
risk our ability to finish the project.
I cannot discount our previous consultant or reimbursable mark-ups. These items are part of our tax basis
for the City of Santa Monica, and the mark-up covers our tax liability for this, and our administration of
these items. However, I can review reducing our mark-up percentage on these items for the remainder of
the work.
I will have a more complete response to this request by the end of the week.
Thanks,
Warwick
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Rich Kahn [mailto:
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:10 AM
To: Warwick Wicksman
Subject: RE: Re:
Thanks for calling this morning. Hopefully we can resolve this issue and get the project moving forward ASAP as I know
Mr. Epstein would like to work with you. Based on our conversation I would like a discount of $62,390.88 on Mr. Epstein's
balance due based on the following calculations:
Per Contract
Total Gensler Fees to be paid 547,000.00
Total Consultants Fees to be paid 456,250.00
Profit percentage = 15% 15% 68,437.50
Total Expenses paid to date 40,594.08
Projected Future expenses 30,000.00
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Profit percentage = 12% 12% 8471.29
Total Gensler Fees 623,908.79
Requested Discount - 10% 62,390.88
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Rich Kahn
HBRK Associates Inc.
301 East 66th Street, Suite 1OF
New York, NY 10065
From: Warwick Wicksman [mailto
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 5:50 PM
To: Rich Kahn
Subject: RE: Re:
Rich, sorry I missed you today. I will be on a construction site all day tomorrow, but will call you early
tomorrow so we can touch base.
Warwick
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
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Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Rich Kahn [mailto
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 7:07 AM
To: Warwick Wicksman
Subject: RE: Re:
Can you please call me when you have time today
Thank you
Rich Kahn
HBRK Associates Inc.
301 East 66th Street, Suite 10F
New York, NY 10065
From: Warwick Wicksman [mailto
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 7:43 PM
To: Jeffrey Epstein
Cc: Gary Kerney; Doug Sdioettle; Rich Kahn
Subject: RE: Re:
Hi Jeffrey,
I am sorry I missed your message over the weekend. I asked our project accountant to audit the account,
to verify the total amount owed. In that audit, we discovered that one invoice for reimbursable expenses,
#231653 for $11,582, was paid twice last October! Attached is a revised invoice for reimbursable
expenses, reflecting the credit for the double payment.
The total amount due at this time is the following:
Gensler fees: $41,000
Consultant fees: $26,125
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Reimbursable expenses: $3,238.78
Total: $70,363.78
I hope that clarifies things. Let me know if you need more info. I will be out of the office Tuesday (I am on
a construction site all day Tuesdays).
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Principal
Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation@gmall.com)
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:10 AM
To: Warwick Wicksman
Subject: Re: Re:
what is the total owed „ ? are you around today.
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Warwick Wicksman ala wrote:
Mr. Epstein,
Attached is a PDF of our signed contract. Please refer to Attachment B, pages 11 and 12 of the attachment, for the detailed fee
breakdown requested for each consultant. I added some notes on page II. The current Architecture and Consultant invoices are also
attached for reference.
Each of the consultants has been paid for the Schematic Design services, previously completed (drawings issued 8/14/09). Each of the
consultants has also received their Design Development retainer (50% of their DD fee).
This Consultant invoice is for the consultants that have completed their Design Development services, as of our Plan Check Issue
(drawings issued 1/8/10), and are due the balance of their fees for that phase. That includes:
• Structural
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
• Lighting
• AudioNisual
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The reminder of the consultants had not proceeded beyond their 50% retainer at the time the project was put on hold.
Gary and Doug were sent progress drawings for all of the work. Please let me know if you want me to re-send any of it to you for
reference.
Please let me know when you would like to discuss this, or if you need additional information. I will be out of the office most of the
day again today, but will be back around 4:00 PST. I am also available to speak any time tomorrow; I am scheduled to be in the office
all day.
Thanks!
Warwick
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation®gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:22 AM
To: Wanvick Wicksman
Subject: Re: Re:
I would like a summary of work to date, dollars for each „ paid to date , amount owing. consultants with more
detail.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Warwick Wicksman < > wrote:
Sure. What time works for you? And is there new info you need me to send out in advance?
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Principal
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Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacationat com
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:12 AM
To: Warwick Wicksman
Subject: Re:
wed night?
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Warwick Wicksman > wrote:
Mr. Epstein,
Do you need any additional information from me for this call? Please note, I am on a construction site all day tomorrow, and will not
be able to call in.
Thanks,
Wanvick
Warwick Wicksman, AIA
Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica, California 90404
USA
From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailtojeevacationt4gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 6:47 AM
To: Warwick Wicksman
Cc: Rich Kahn; Gary Kerney
Subject:
our call will have to wait until rich kahn comes in tomorrow
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