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July 23, 2008 Page 2 the month in which the expenses were charged. Payment of the amount reflected on each statement is due upon your receipt thereof. You have requested that the scope of our engagement for federal government relations representation include Winstead's planning, strategy development, and legislative representation and advocacy before the federal level elected and administrative departments. Winstead's federal work for San Marcos will include advocacy in support of the City's interest in federal appropriations for airport projects, including T-hanger construction, a new terminal building, and a fixed-base operator facility, and other targeted policy and program priorities as may be determined by San Marcos. Bill LaForge, Winstead's DC office managing shareholder and chair of the government relations practice group, will be your primary contact in Washington, D.C. You have requested that the scope of our engagement for state government relations representation include Winstead's planning, strategy development, and legislative representation and advocacy before the Texas legislature, administrative offices and applicable regulatory bodies. The scope of our engagement includes expressly enumerated policy program and priorities as determined by San Marcos. Other targeted priorities as may be determined by San Marcos and agreed upon by Winstead may be added as issues evolve during the legislative process. Extraordinary or special issues not originally contemplated as general municipal issues for cities in Texas shall be considered separate from this contract. However, should you desire to enlarge the scope of the engagement in the future, we are willing to discuss with you the terms that would be applicable thereto. Janis Carter will be your primary contact in Austin, Texas. We understand that at this point in time, Winstead's representation of San Marcos with respect to these issues is exclusive, and we will not provide services to any third party on these issues without San Marcos' prior consent. Finally, we understand that as an on-going condition of this agreement, Winstead shall maintain proper registration as a lobbying firm under the laws of the United States government and the State of Texas, and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, those relating to political contributions and gift rules. Again, let me thank you for allowing Winstead to be of service to you in connection with this engagement. If the provisions hereof meet with your approval, please so indicate by signing and returning the original of this letter to me. A counterpart of this letter is enclosed for your files.