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-F--% <br /> IW-�ss I GANNAWAY CLIFTON, PLLC <br /> Attorneys at Law <br /> August 16,2022 <br /> VIA Email: Mcosentino@san-rnarcostx.gov <br /> Mr. Michael Cosentino <br /> City Attorney <br /> City of San Marcos <br /> 630 E. Flopkins <br /> San Marcos, Texas 78666 cx� <br /> RE: Engagement of Services <br /> Dear Mr. Cosentino, <br /> Ross I Gannaway I Clifton, PLLC (the "Firm") is plea v pportunity to <br /> provide general legal advice and counsel to the City u, oaxi iwarcos ("Client") on employment- <br /> related matters, including civil service and meet and confer. This letter sets out the terms of out- <br /> engagement and unless we agree otherwise in writing, it will apply to services provided to Client <br /> by the Firm. <br /> Scope of Engagement. Client will provide us with factual information and document's as <br /> necessary to perform these services,will make decisions as necessary to facilitate the rendering of <br /> our services, will be available to assist us in our representation, and will remit payment of our <br /> invoices as set out below. We will perform our professional services on Client's behalf to the best <br /> of our ability, but we cannot, and do not, make any guarantees regarding the outcome of any <br /> matters for which you engage us. Our expressions as to a matter's outcome is our best professional <br /> estimate only. We are compensated for the time and efforts we devote on Client's behalf and not <br /> for any particular result. <br /> Staffing. I will be the Firm's supervising lawyer, and I am always available to assure your <br /> satisfaction with our professional relationship. If appropriate, other Firm lawyers and legal <br /> assistants may be used when possible to maximize legal effectiveness and time efficiency, and to <br /> minimize Client's legal expenses. <br /> Retainer. No retainer is required at this time, <br /> Fees. Our representation will be on an hourly fee basis, billed in tenth-of-hour increments, with <br /> the smallest increment beginning at two-tenths of an hour. My hourly fee is $275,00 an hour. <br /> Other attorneys bill out at greater or lesser rates depending upon their level of experience. Travel <br /> time is considered work time and is billed accordingly. The Firm reserves the right to review and <br /> adjust our billing rates on a periodic basis and will notify Client of any changes. <br /> Other Charges. Client is responsible for all expenses incurred by the Firm on Client's behalf. <br /> These expenses include copying charges (currently $ .20 per page for black and white and $ 25 <br /> 1121 S Carroll Ave Suite 240, Southlake, TX 76092 1 P: 817,442,7130 1 www.RossGannaway.Law <br />