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STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT This agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of San Marcos, Texas (the "City") and Winstead, P.C. ("Winstead"), effective as of October 1, 2009 (the "Effective Date"), whereby Winstead agrees to provide the City with certain services as described herein and the City agrees to pay Winstead for those services. 1. Scope of Services (a) Winstead will assist the City in the development of a state legislative policy agenda for adoption by the City Council which will be the primary focus of Winstead's activities during the legislative session. (b) In consideration of the compensation stated in Paragraph 2, Winstead agrees to provide the City with state government relations representation in furtherance of the City's legislative policy agenda and other legislative matters arising that may affect the City (the "Services") to include planning, strategy development and legislative representation and advocacy before the Texas legislature, administrative offices and applicable regulatory bodies. The Services include expressly enumerated policy program and priorities as determined by the City. Other targeted priorities as may be determined by the City and agreed upon by Winstead may be added as issues evolve during the legislative process. (c) Extraordinary or special issues not originally contemplated as general municipal issues for cities in Texas shall be considered separate from this Agreement. 2. Payment In consideration of Winstead's provision of the services in compliance with all terms and conditions of this Contract, the City shall pay Winstead a monthly retainer fee of $5,000.00 per month. Payment by the City and additional charges shall be in accordance with the "Standard Terms of Engagement for Legal Services-General" (the "Addendum") attached hereto and incorporated herein. 3. Winstead's Responsibilities and Standards of Performance (a) Winstead shall maintain proper registration as a lobbying firm under applicable state and federal laws and shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including without limitation, those relating to ethics, political contributions and gifts to candidates and public officials. The performance of all services by Winstead under this Agreement will be by persons appropriately licensed or registered when required under local, state and federal laws. (b) Janis L. Carter shall be the primary point of contact in connection with the Services by Winstead. The City, however, may communicate with other representatives of Winstead as appropriate, who may be working on specific projects related to the Services. Winstead may designate another primary point of contact only with the approval of the City. 1