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<br /> 194 <br /> -, <br /> CONTRACT <br /> <br /> This is our agreement that you have appointed me as your attorney for legal services to <br /> represent you in the eminent domain acquisition of land by the City of San Marcos for a water <br /> treatment plant and reservior. You have authorized me to protect your rights through all courts <br /> having jurisdiction over this matter, to assist you in acquiring the needed property, ,to recover all <br /> costs and fees to the extent allowed by law, to obtain all records or information necessary in the <br /> handling of this case, and to compromise and settle in your name, upon terms agreeable to you, <br /> all issues resulting from these proceedings. <br /> Of course, it is necessary that we each agree to promptly communicate with each other <br /> matters which may come to our notice or may need to be brought to the attention of the attorney <br /> or client in the normal attorney-client relationship. I will coordinate my activities with the City <br /> Attorney and will'provide the City Attorney with copies of pleadings, discovery, and significant <br /> correspondence. Neither I, as your attorney, nor you, as my client, will accept any compromise <br /> or settlement which has not been expressly approved by you after conferring with me. <br /> The expenses of obtaining expert witnesses, exhibits, depositions, copying costs, postage <br /> costs, and court costs required in the preparation and prosecution of your case will be paid by you <br /> as they are incurred. I will not incur any expense in excess of $100 without first notifYing the <br /> City Attorney. . <br /> My compensation will include all legal services performed by me in the prosecution of <br /> these administrative and judicial proceedings. I cannot guarantee the success of any given <br /> undertaking, but I will strive to zealously represent your interests within the bounds of the law, <br /> diligently, and efficiently. I agree to maintain accurate accounts and send you a statement of work <br /> performed, case status, and expenses incurred on a monthly basis. My fee shall be calculated <br /> based upon hourly rates of $125.00 for my time in preparation and trial of this case. These rates <br /> will also apply in any appellate proceedings undertaken in your behalf. <br /> EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE onMay~, 1997. <br /> CLIENT ATTORNEY <br /> City of San Marcos <br /> By:l~l~\O(\~\~\ <br /> Larr\Jilley, City Manager <br />