HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 03-1459 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. ~)~,'.~- ~4~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH LLOYD, GOSSELINK, BLEVINS~ ROCHELLE~ BALDWIN &
TOWNSEND P.C. FOR TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION WITH REGARD
TO WASTEWATER MATTERS AND DEALING WITH THE TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; ATTACHING THE
APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of The Colony, Texas is hereby authorized
to execute on behalf of the City a contract with Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochell, Baldwin &
Townsend, P.C. to provide representation with regard to wastewater matters and dealing with the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The approved form of contract is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof for such purposes.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage bythe
City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas
this 19th day of May, 2003.
ATTEST: ' ~ ~__.~,rd~O ~0
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attor~y ~
LLOYD, GOSSELINK, BLEVINS, F~OCHELLE,
BALDWIN & TOWNSEND, P. C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
III CONGRESS AVENUE TELEPHONE (SI:=') 3:='2-S800
SU~TE ~SOO Mr. Rochelle's Direct Line: TELECOPIER (SI:=~) 47~'-O53;
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 (512) 322-5R10 www.lglawfirm.com
mrochelle@lglawflrm.com
CONFIDENTIAL
PRIVILEGED ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION
May 14,2003
Mr. Dale Cheatham
City Manager
The Colony
6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056
RE: Employment Contract; Billing File 2098-0
Dear Dale:
This will confirm our agreement that the firm of Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins,
Rochelle, Baldwin & Townsend, P.C. will represent The Colony with respect to
assistance with TCEQ water quality permitting and enforcement matters. At the present
time we will work under your direction.
Our firm utilizes a fee structure based on the cost per chargeable hour for
attorneys' services, depending on the individual involved and his or her level of
experience and expertise. I will be the account representative and the attorney in
charge of our representation. My time is currently billed at the rate of $225 per hour.
Brad Castleberry will be working with me and his time will be billed at the rate of $150
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.
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 $85.00 per hour and file clerk time is billed at
$30.00 per hour. We will submit all out-of-pocket expenses incurred for reimbursement,
Mr. Dale Cheatham
May 14, 2003
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with a fifteen percent (15%) overhead charge added. 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.
This agreement shall become effective upon our receipt of a countersigned
original of this letter. This agreement may be terminated by you at any time by written
notice to us, provided, when applicable, that permission for withdrawal from
employment is granted by the court. This agreement may be terminated by this firm on
fifteen (15) days written notice that we are no longer in a position to continue
representing you in a particular matter for any reason, including nonpayment of fees
and expenses within 30 days of receipt of a statement.
If this agreement 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,
Martin C. Rochelle
MCR/Idp
APPROVED:
(Client Sig. nature)
(Title) I
(Pdnted Name)
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
As of January 1,2003
Photocopies $ .20/page
Telefax (sending only) $1.00/page
Messenger/clerical services $10.00/hour
LLOYD GOSSELINK BLEVINS ROCHELLE BALDWIN & TOWNSEND P.C.
2003 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Principals
Robert H. Lloyd 275
Paul G. Gosselink 260
Chesley ~1. Blevins 225
Martin C. Rochelle 225
George C. Baldwin 260
R. Lambeth Townsend 240
Georgia N. Crump 210
Michael J. Nasi 210
Geoffrey M. Gay 250
Steven A. Porter 250
Brian L. Sledge 195
Associates
Lauren J. Kalisek 200
Paula Fisher Baldwin 190
Kdsten P. Doyle 190
Laura L. LaValle 190
Melissa E. Ramirez 170
Rebecca L. Fink 170
T. Alan Ceshker 190
Jason C. Spencer 200
Brad B. Castleberry 150
John E. Cadson 190
Ali X. Abazari 180
Lisa L. Pittman 150
Michael A. Gershon 185
Jeffrey S. Chapman 150
Ty H. Embrey 165
Kate M. McPartlin 150
Legal and Technical Assistants, Librarian
Lisa R. Kost 110
Sarah L. Harem 85
Debra A. Fehrenkamp 85
Patdcia L. Seward 85
Donna B. Pirkle 85
Fred L. Castro 85
Cynthia T. Sauers 85
Krystal K. Keller 85
Angelina R. Miller 85
Joe A. Jimenez 85
Dorenda J. Golden 85
Angela K. Fan'is 85
Beth E. Brannon 85
Contract Paralegals 85
Clerks 60
Paralegal Assistants 30