CM-13-06-084ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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City of Round Rock
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing Supplement to Engagement Agreement with Bourland
Law Firm regarding representation in Cause No. 12-0791-C277, City of
Round Rock v. Mercury Communication Services, Inc., et al.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body: City Manager Approval
Agenda Date: 6/7/2013
Dept Director: Steve Sheets, City Attorney
Cost: $50,000.00
Indexes: General Fund; Utility Fund
Attachments: LAF_Supplement to Engagement Agreement_052913. pdf,
Supplement_to_Engagement_Agreement_052913.pdf
Text of Legislative File CM -13-06-084
City of Round Rock Page 1 Printed on 6/6/2013
LEGAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ACTION
Required for Submission of ALL City Council and City Manager Items
Departrnent Name: Legal
Project Name: Mercury Communication Services
Project Mgr/Resource: Steve Sheets
Council Action:
ContractorNendor: Bourland Law Firm
ORDINANCE
Agenda Wording
RESOLUTION
[]City Manager Approval
CMA Wording
Consider executing Supplement to Engagement Agreement with Bourland Law Firm regarding representation in Cause No. 12-
0791-C277, City of Round Rock v. Mercury Communication Services, Inc., et al.
Attorney Approval
'YE/Attorney
Notes/Comments
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BOURLAAW FIRM
May 29, 2013
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Steve Norwood, City Manager
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
1 CHISHOLM TRAIL, SUITE 150
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78681
TEL 512.477.0100
FAX 512.477.0154
WWW.BOURLANDLAW.COM
Re: Supplement to Engagement Agreement:
City of Round Rock v. Mercury Communication Services
Dear Mr. Norwood:
Please allow this letter to serve as a supplement to the engagement agreement
between the City of Round Rock (the "Client") and our firm for representation in Cause No. 12-
0791-C277, City of Round Rock v. Mercury Communication Services, Inc., et al., in the 277th
District Court, Williamson County, Texas. The attorneys' fees associated with our
representation were originally capped at $50,000.00. Due to the scope and complexity of the
case, and the number of parties involved, an additional request for fees has become
necessary. Accordingly, we request your agreement to and authorization for an additional
$50,000.00 in attorneys' fees for this matter. All other terms of our engagement agreement will
remain the same. Please indicate your agreement to same by signing in the space provided
below and returning the original to our firm. Please place a signed copy of this supplement
with your copy of the original engagement agreement
It is an honor to be able to represent the City of Round Rock, and I appreciate the
opportunity to work with you on this case. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need
additional information at this time.
COB/ae
Sincerely,
BOURLAND LAW FIRM, P.C.
Bv:
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Supplement to Engagement Agreement
May 29, 2013
Page 2 of 2
AGREED:
City of Round Rock
By: Steve Norwood, City Manager
cc: Steve Sheets, City Attorney