R-2026-091 - 4/23/2026 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-091
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City") has previously entered into an engagement letter
with Allensworth Law to assist with litigation related to the lawsuit with Argonaut Insurance Company
—the surety for the Heritage Trail West Project; and
WHEREAS, Allensworth Law has submitted a Supplemental Engagement Letter to add an
additional not-to- exceed amount of$50,000.00 as set forth in said Letter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a Supplemental Engagement Letter with
Allensworth 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 a Supplemental
Engagement Letter with Allensworth Law, a copy of same 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 23rd day of April, 2026.
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C MO AN,Mayor
City of Rou Rock, Texas
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ANN FRANKLIN, City Clerk
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CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
March 19,2026
Via Email.bbenneWfoundrocktexas.gov
Brooks Bennett, City Manager
City of Round Rock, Texas
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
Re: Supplemental Engagement Letter—City of Round Rock,Texas
Dispute with Argonaut Insurance Company
Dear Brooks:
This Supplemental Engagement Letter amends the agreement for payment of fees and
expenses described in our engagement letter dated April 24, 2025 as supplemental by letter dated
October 3, 2025.The remaining terms and conditions contained in the April 24,2025 engagement
letter not specifically described herein remain in effect and are incorporated as if fully set forth
herein.
This engagement will be limited to a not-to-exceed budgeted amount of $50,000.00.
Should our scope expand, or should the existing, limited scope approach this amended not-to-
exceed budget, we will submit an additional supplemental or amended engagement letter for
review and approval by the City Manager for the City of Round Rock, Texas. As we have added
new employees to the firm since our last engagement letter, I've attached an updated rate sheet
with all current employees for your records.
If you have any questions about the terms of this supplemental engagement, please let me
know immediately. We request that you sign and date in the space provided below and return a
copy of this letter to reflect that you are aware of and agree to the terms and conditions of this
representation.
Sincerely,
KarlCeifie
hin
Boarin Construction Law
bythnd of Legal Specialization
Direct:(512)291-3101
khouchin@allensworthlaw.com
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Enclosure
303 COLORADO STREET,SUITE 2800 AUSTIN,TEXAS 78701 512 708 1250 ALLENSWORTHLAW.COM
allensworth
APPROVED AND AGREED:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
Brooks Bennett, City Manager
Date:
303 COLORADO STREET,SUITE 2800 AUSTIN,TEXAS 78701 512 708 1250 ALLENSWORTHLAW.COM 2
APPENDIX "A"
Professional Hourly Billing Rates 2026
Joe R. Basham $550.00
Matthew C. Ryan $550.00
Travis W. Brown $550.00
Amy M. Emerson $550.00
Jason T. Hill, Of Counsel $550.00
Will W. Allensworth $550.00
S.W. "Whitney" Knight $550.00
Matthew R. Talley $550.00
Tyler T. O'Halloran $550.00
Megan R. Kateff $525.00
Karly A. Houchin $525.00
Jack E. Byrom $525.00
Katherine L. Beran $525.00
Maria S. Korzendorfer $470.00
Caroline K. Gorman $425.00
Matthew D. Roland $425.00
Robert W. Derner $425.00
Jordan T. Rhodes $365.00
Meredith S. Metaxas $350.00
Abigail M. Adkins $350.00
Bo Balagia $350.00
Michael D. Figler $330.00
Mackenzie B. Salter $330.00
Avery M. Bertagna $300.00
Emilia Garanzuay $300.00
Law Clerks $245.00
Contract Administrators $245.00
eDiscovery Project Managers $245.00
Paralegals/Legal Assistants $195.00