ST9302-CN 950124 4
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: January 24, 1995 ITEM
ITEM CAPTION=
Consideration and approval of an Agreement between the City of
Coppell, Texas and the Law Firm of Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins &
Mathews, P.C., to represent the City of Coppell with respect to the
upgrade of an existing TU Electric transmission line and related
matters, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
SUBMITTED BY: Jim Witt
TITLE= City Manager INITIALS
ST~FF COMMENTB:
Please see the attached Contract.
BT~FF RECOMMENDATION Approval ~ Deni&l
EXPLANATION=
BUDGET ]tqT.$ AMT. EST.$ +/- BUD:$
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
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LLOYD, GOSSELINK, FOWLER, BLEVINS & MATHEWS, P. C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
GEORGE C. BALDWIN I I I CONGRESS AVENUE SAN ANTONIO OFFICE:
PAULA F~SHER ElALDWIN SUITE 18OO III SOLEDAD STREET
GEORGE v. BASHAM ill AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 SUITE 300
ERICH M, BIRCH TELEPHONE (El I 2) 322 -5600 SAN ANTONIO~ TEXAS 78205
CHESLEY N. BLEVINS TELECOI~IER (512) 472 -0532 TELEPHONE (210} 212-SBEI8
GEORGIA N. CRUMP TELECOPIER (210) 2~2-SEIBS
ROElERT D. FOWLER
C, `JOE FREELAND OF COUNSEL
PAUL G, GOSSE:LINK
RICHARD L. HAMALA JACKSON El, ElATTLE:
ROBERT H. LLOYD
· JIM MATHEWS MARC A, RODRIGUEZ
MICHAEL `jo NASl STEVE STAGNEP
· '.ZABET. V. RODD January 17, 1995 I.o,,.c~.,Eo'o""~'~E ~.}
Jim Witt
City Manager
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: Employment Contract: (132200: Billing File)
Dear Mr. Witt:
This will confirm our agreement that the firm of Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins &
Mathews, P.C. will represent the City of Coppell with respect to the upgrade of an existing TU
Electric transmission line and related matters. At the present time we will work under your
direction and in coordination with the City Attorney.
Following our evaluation of the facts and estimated costs associated with this or other
matters upon which we represent you, we may request security against future billings. Failure
to deliver the requested security within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a written request may
result in termination of this firm's representation.
At the present time our firm has a fee structure ranging up to $195.00 per chargeable hour
for attorneys' services, depending on the individual involved and his or her level of experience
and expertise. Additionally, we utilize briefing clerks, paralegals and other support personnel to
perform those tasks not requiring the time of an attorney. Briefing clerk and paralegal time is
billed at an amount not to exceed $75.00 per hour. We will submit all out-of-pocket expenses
incurred for reimbursement, with a fifteen percent (15%) overhead charge added. Charges for
other services, such as photocopies, fax transmissions and messenger services will be billed
according to the attached schedule. Usually we ask the client to pay directly all filing fees,
charges for consultants, etc. due to the size of such fees and to avoid the client incurring our
overhead charge. We endeavor to have a statement of services rendered and expenses incurred
by the 15th of each month. Full payment is due on receipt of the statement. Interest will be
charged at the rate of 10% per annum on any balance not paid 60 days after the statement date.
Jim Witt
January 17, 1995
Page 2
I will be the account representative and the attorney in charge of our representation. My
time will be billed at the rate of $175.00 per hour. From time to time other attorneys with the
firm may be assigned to some aspect of our representation, as appropriate. It is the policy of our
firm to review our fee structure annually. We will notify you in writing prior to implementation
of any change in our fee structure.
This agreemem shall become effective upon our receipt of a countersigned original of this
letter. The agreemem may be terminated by you at any time by written notice to us, provided,
when applicable, that permission for withdrawal from employmem is granted by the court. This
agreemem may be terminated by this firm on fifteen (15) days written notice that we are no
longer in a position to cominue representing you in a particular matter for whatever reason,
including nonpaymem of fees and expenses within 30 days of receipt of an invoice.
If this agreemem is acceptable to you, please sign the duplicate original provided herein,
and return it to us for our records. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
LT/jmc
1322\000-001.LTR
Enclosure
APPROVED:
CITY OF COPPELL
(Cliem Signature)
(Title)
(Primed Name)
'[ · ·
Jim Witt
January 17, 1995
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
As of January 1, 1995
Photocopies $ .20\page
Telefax (sending only) $ 1.00\page
Messenger/clerical services $ 10.00Xhour
LLOYD, GOSSELiNK, FOWLER, BLEViNS & MATHEWS, P. C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
GEORGE: C. BALDWIN I I I CONGRESS AVENUE SAN ANTONIO OFFICE,'
PAUL.& FISHE:R BALDWIN SUITE 1800 I~l SOLEDAD STREE:T
GE:ORGE: V. BASHAI. I III AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 SUITE: 300
ERICH M. BIRCH TELEPHONE (SI 2) 322 -SSO0 SAN ANTON;Ot TEXAS 78205
CHE:SLEY No BLE:VtNS TELECOF~IER (512) 472-0532 TELL:PHONE: (210) 212-5888
GE:ORGIA N, CRUMP ?E:LE:COPIE:R (~,'0) 2~a- 5889
ROBE:RT D. FOWLE:R
C. JOE: FREE:LAND OF COUNSE:L
PAUL G. GOSSE:LINK JACKSON B. BATTLE
RICHARD L. HAMALA
ROBERT H. LLOYD
UIM MATHEWS I, IARC A* RODRIGUEZ
NIICHAE:L J. NABI BTE'VE STAGNE:R
MARTIN C. ROCHE:LLE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTANTS
E:LIZABETH V. "ODD FIRM RESUME (.o.L.CE..=O TO,.<T=~ LA'I
KERRY E. RUSSELL --
LAMBETH TOWNSE:ND
Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins & Mathews, P.C. practices in the areas of environmental,
water, administrative, municipal, utility, construction contract, and real estate law before federal and
state agencies, in both federal and state courts, and before municipal governments. In addition to the
private practice of law, firm members have been employed with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Texas Water Quality Board, Texas Department of Water Resources, Texas Water
Commission, Texas Air Control Board, Railroad Commission of Texas, Public Utility Commission of
Texas, Environmental Protection Division of the Texas State Attorney General's Office, Texas Court of
Appeals, Third District, and the Texas Supreme Court.
Typical cases or projects include representation regarding the following:
Environmental Permits for Wastewater Treatment Plants,
Storm Water Discharges, Reservoirs, Mining Operations,
Industrial Operations
Air & Water Pollution &
Hazardous & Solid Waste Regulation & Litigation
Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation
Construction Contract Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Water & Wastewater Utilities
Rates & Regulation
Underground & Aboveground Storage Tank
Regulation & Enforcement
Regulation of Medical Waste Disposal
Water Rights Disputes & Permit Hearings
Electric & Telecommunication Utilities & Rates & Regulations
Drafting & Monitoring of Legislation & Ordinances
Environmental Compliance & Transaction Audits;
Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments
Creation & Management of Utility Districts
Real Estate, Tax & General Business Consultation
Municipal Law & Municipal Bonds