R-2022-270 - 8/11/2022 RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-270
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain legal services regarding its challenge to
Texas Comptroller Rule 3.334; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Law has submitted an engagement agreement to provide said services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to enter into said engagement agreement with Ryan Law,
Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City an
engagement agreement with Ryan Law, a copy of said engagement agreement being attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 11 th day of August, 2022.
CRAIG ORG , Mayor
City of Round Vock, Texas
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EXHIBIT
May 20, 2022 "A„
Craig Morgan, Mayor
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
1. This is an agreement between City of Round Rock ("Client") and Ryan Law Firm, PLLC
("Ryan Law") for Ryan Law to perform sales and use tax services as set forth below.
2. Summary of Engagement Terms: A summary of the engagement ten-ns set forth in this
document are as follows:
Client Name: City of Round Rock
Matter Description: Challenge to Comptroller Rule 3.334
Fee Basis: Hourly
3. Scope of Engagement/Budget: Client was engaged up to a$150,000.00 amount, of which
$99,952.00 has been billed. This new agreement adds an additional authorized amount of
$100,000.00 to be approved by the city council.
4. Hourly Fee Agreement: Ryan Law agrees to perform the services described herein on an
hourly basis. All services will be billed on a tenth-of-an hour basis. We review and adjust our rates
once a year with changes effective on January 1. We will not adjust our rates on this matter without
prior written notice to you, and we agree not to adjust our rates more than once per calendar year.
Ryan Law's professional and paraprofessional fees for 2022 are as follows:
Partners $550-$695
Attorneys $450-$550
Para I egals[Lega I Assistants $125-$185
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5. Attention to Client Needs: Ryan Law desires to be of service to Client and address
Client's needs. Accordingly, if Client has any needs, problems, concerns or issues with Ryan Law,
Ryan Law requests and Client agrees to promptly communicate with either Dom, Sigel, Practice
Group Leader- Sales and Use and Income Tax (cell 512.423.3188; doug.sigel'u).ryanlawyers.com)
or Dory L. Ryan, Managing Partner(cell 512,799.7110; kory.ryan@ryanlawyers.com).
Engagement Policies:
6. Expenses: Client will be responsible for payment of reasonable pre-approved expenses.
These expenses include, but are not limited to, filing fees, mediation fees.expert witness fees, local
counsel fees and expenses, deposition transcription charges, hearing transcription charges, trial
transcription charges. charges for demonstrative aids, travel, outside copy charges and other such
fees as determined by Ryan Law. Ryan Law will not bill for in-house copying, phone charges, and
postage.
7. Timing of Billing and Payment: For hourly fee matters, Ryan Law provides detailed
statements on a monthly basis and bills are due sixty(60)days after receipt. For accounts in arrears,
Ryan Law reserves the right to charge 10% per annum interest from when due. For accounts that
become more than 90 days in arrears, Ryan Law reserves the right to charge interest at the rate of
ten percent per annum from when due, to pursue collection remedies and to withdraw from
representation.
8. No Guarantees: Client acknowledges that Ryan Law has not made representations as to the
likelihood of an outcome in this ►natter. Ryan Law does not know and cannot predict whether
Client will prevail. The opinions expressed by Ryan Law concerning any potential outcome are
opinions or estimates only and not guarantees. In addition, no guarantees are made as to the
amount of attorneys' fees that may be incurred in this matter. Any estimates of potential attorney's
fees are not guarantees and should not be relied upon except as discussion points.
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SHALL GOVERN THE VALIDITY OF THIS
AGREEMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS TERMS, AND THE INTERPRETATION OF
ALL RIGHTS AND DUTIES. VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTES ARISING FROM THIS
AGREEMENT IS DALLAS, TEXAS.
Again, we appreciate your trust in Ryan Law. If you ever have any questions, comments or
concerns, please do not hesitate to call immediately.
Regards,
Doug Sigel
Practice Group Leader— Sales & Use and Income Tax
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Ryan Law Firm, PLLC
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
Craig Morgan, Mayor
City of Round Rock
By:
Name (Printed):
Date:
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