HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0149 - Letter of Engagement, with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.Resolution No. 2023-R0149
Item No. 6.6
March 21, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Letter of Engagement, by and between the City of
Lubbock and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, PC, and related documents. Said a Letter
of Engagement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein
and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on March 21, 2023
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Amy s, Depu i orney
RES.Ltr of Engagement -Lloyd Gosselink
Resolution No. 2023-R0149
Lloyd
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•1164u ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Ms. Thomton's Direct Line: (512) 322-5876
sthomton@lglawfirm.com
January 13, 2023
816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900
Austin, Texas 78701
512.322.5800 p
512.472.0532 f
Iglawfum.com
Mr. Aubrey Spear VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Re: Engagement Letter for City of Lubbock Legal Services (2020)
Dear Mr. Spear:
We want to express our appreciation for the opportunity you continue to give our firm to
work with you. The purpose of this letter is to set forth our understanding of the legal services to
be performed by us for our existing engagements and the basis upon which we will be paid for
those services. This letter confirms that Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. ("Lloyd
Gosselink") will represent the City of Lubbock (the "City") with respect to the following matters
(the "Matters"):
2020-02
Assisting with water -related general legal services.
2020-06
Water quality matters, including TPDES and TLAP work.
2020-11
Assisting in the renewal of the Ci 's Stormwater MS4 Permit.
2020-13
Endangered species assessment related to City water and wastewater
services.
2020-15
Regulatory compliance and enforcement issues related to City water and
wastewaters stems.
2020-18
Assisting in the application, processing, and securing of Water Use
Permit No. 5921.
2020-20
1 Providing legislative monitoring and tracking services.
Terms of Engagement
This letter sets out the terms of our engagement in the representation of the Matters (the
"Representation"). Certain of those terms are included in the body of this letter, and additional
terms are contained in the attached document, entitled Additional Terms of Engagement, dated
October 2, 2018. That document is expressly incorporated into this letter, and it should be read
carefully. The execution and return of the enclosed copy of this letter constitutes an agreement to
all the terms set forth in this letter and in the attached Additional Terms of Engagement.
It is understood and agreed that our engagement is limited to the Representation, and our
acceptance of this engagement does not imply any undertaking to provide legal services other than
those set forth in this letter.
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, PC
January 13, 2023
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Personnel Who Will Be Working on the Matters
I will be the attorney in charge of the Representation, and I will be working on the Matters.
You may call, write, or e-mail me whenever you have any questions about the Representation.
Other firm personnel, including firm lawyers and paralegals, will participate in the Representation
if, in our judgment, their participation is necessary or appropriate.
Legal Fees and Other Charges
Our fees in the Matters will be based on the time spent by firm personnel, primarily firm
lawyers or paralegals, who participate in the Representation. We will charge for all time spent by
such personnel in the Representation in increments of tenths of an hour. We charge for time spent
in activities including but not limited to the following: telephone and office conferences with
clients, representatives of clients, opposing counsel, and others; conferences among our attorneys
and paralegals; factual investigation, if needed; legal research; file management; responding to
requests from you that we provide information to you or your auditors; drafting letters and other
documents; and travel, if needed.
Legal fees and costs are difficult to estimate. Accordingly, we have made no commitment
concerning the fees and charges that will be necessary to resolve or complete the Representation,
although we will make every effort to manage fees and costs by working efficiently and cost-
effectively.
Per our rate increase letter dated December 2, 2022, my time is billed at the rate of $340.00
per hour beginning January 1, 2023. Other lawyers, paralegals and other personnel may be
assigned as necessary to achieve proper staffing. We utilize briefing clerks, paralegals, file clerks
and other support personnel to perform those tasks not requiring the time of any attorney. Their
time is billed at an amount determined by the experience of the individual. The foregoing rates
may be adjusted annually and, if so, will be noted on your bill. We will submit all out-of-pocket
expenses incurred for reimbursement. Usually, we ask the client to pay directly all filing fees,
charges for consultants, etc. due to the size of such fees. We endeavor to have a statement of
services rendered and expenses incurred by the 15th of the following month. Full payment is due
on receipt of the statement.
Conflicts of Interest
Before accepting the Representation, we took reasonable and customary efforts to
determine whether there were any potential conflicts of interest that would bar our firm from
representing you in the Matters. Additionally, in order that we comply with the requirements of
Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, we performed internal conflicts of interest
inquiries. Based on the information obtained from these inquiries, we filed completed conflict of
interest questionnaires with the individual deemed as the records administrator for your entity, if
required. Based on the information available to us, we were not aware of any potential
disqualification. We reviewed that issue in accordance with the rules of professional responsibility
adopted in Texas.
Cloud -Based Software
We use cloud -based electronic data storage and/or document preparation systems to store
Client confidential information and/or prepare legal documents pertaining to these Matters. In
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accordance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Supreme Court of
Texas, Professional Ethics Committee Opinion No. 680, in using such cloud -based software, we
undertake reasonable precautions and remain alert to avoid the possibility of data breaches,
unauthorized access, and/or disclosure of Client confidential information.
Document Retention
We may choose to keep records pertaining to these Matters in partially or exclusively
electronic format, and we will bear ordinary costs relating to the treatment and storage of such
records as part of the cost of providing legal services to you. Upon completion of our work on
these Matters, your file, in the form in which it was maintained, will be made available for transfer
to you at our office. As a general rule, we keep client files for five years. If your file has not
previously been returned to you before the end of the retention period, our document retention
policy directs us to offer the file to you at that time. Original documents (e.g., permits, licenses,
deeds, wills and the like), or material that has unique or significant value in the form we originally
acquired it, will be returned to you in that original form. We may, however, require you to pay any
delivery or shipping expenses associated with delivering your client file and other client property
to you at a location other than our office. If you do not indicate a desire to have the file returned
to you, the file (both electronic and written) will be destroyed.
Conclusion
This letter and the attached Additional Terms of Engagement constitute the entire terms of
the engagement of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. in the Representation. These
written terms of engagement are not subject to any oral agreements or understandings, and they
can be modified only by further written agreement signed both by you and Lloyd Gosselink
Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Unless expressly stated in these terms of engagement, no obligation
or undertaking shall be implied on the part of either you or Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C.
Please carefully review this document, which includes this letter and the attached
Additional Terms of Engagement. If there are any questions about these terms of engagement, or
if these terms are inaccurate in any way, please let me know immediately. If acceptable, we would
appreciate you signing and returning the enclosed duplicate original of this document.
SIGNATURE
DATE
Sincerely,
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Sara R. Thornton
PRINTED NAME
Additional Terms of Engagement
This supplement to our engagement letter sets out additional terms of our agreement to
provide the representation described in our engagement. Because these additional terms of
engagement are a part of our agreement to provide legal services, you should review them carefully
and should promptly communicate to us any questions concerning this document. We suggest that
you retain this statement of additional terms along with our engagement letter and any related
documents.
The Scope of the Representation
As lawyers, we undertake to provide representation and advice on the legal matters for
which we are engaged. It is important for our clients to have a clear understanding of the legal
services that we have agreed to provide. Thus, if there are any questions about the scope of the
Representation that we are to provide in the Matter, please raise those questions promptly, so that
we may resolve them at the outset of the Representation.
Any expressions on our part concerning the outcome of the Representation, or any other
legal matters, are based on our professional judgment and are not guarantees. Such expressions,
even when described as opinions, are necessarily limited by our knowledge of the facts and are
based on our views of the state of the law at the time they are expressed.
Upon accepting this engagement on your behalf, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C. agrees to do the following: (1) provide legal counsel in accordance with these terms of
engagement and the related engagement letter, and in reliance upon information and guidance
provided by you; and (2) keep you reasonably informed about the status and progress of the
Representation.
To enable us to provide effective representation, you agree to do the following: (1) disclose
to us, fully and accurately and on a timely basis, all facts and documents that are or might be material
or that we may request, (2) keep us apprised on a timely basis of all developments relating to the
Representation that are or might be material, (3) attend meetings, conferences, and other
proceedings when it is reasonable to do so, and (4) otherwise cooperate fully with us.
Our firm has been engaged to provide legal services in connection with the Representation
in the Matter, as specifically defined in our engagement letter. After completion of the
Representation in the Matter, changes may occur in the applicable laws or regulations that could
affect your future rights and liabilities in regard to the Matter. Unless we are actually engaged after
the completion of the Representation to provide additional advice on such issues, the firm has no
continuing obligation to give advice with respect to any future legal developments that may pertain
to the Matter.
It is our policy and your agreement that the person or entity that we represent is the one
identified in our engagement letter, and that our attorney -client relationship does not include any
related persons, employees of the client, or related entities.
Who Will Provide the Legal Services
As our engagement letter confirms, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. will
represent you in the Matter. Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. is a Texas professional
corporation.
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October 2, 2018
Although our firm will be providing legal services, each client of the firm customarily has
a relationship principally with one attorney, or perhaps a few attorneys. At the same time, however,
the work required in the Representation, or parts of it, may be performed by other firm personnel,
including lawyers and paralegals. Such delegation may be for the purpose of involving other firm
personnel with experience in a given area or for the purpose of providing services on an efficient
and timely basis.
Communication and Confidentiality
In keeping with technological advancements and the corresponding demands of clients, it is
the practice of the firm to use electronic (email) correspondence from time to time to communicate
and to transmit documents. As such, the possibility exists that electronic transmissions could be
intercepted or otherwise received by third parties and lose their privileged nature if the method of
communication is ruled to lack sufficient confidentiality. As with any correspondence regarding
legal representation, regardless of the manner of transmission, we urge you to use caution in its
dissemination in order to protect its confidentiality. By signing below, you agree that we may use
email in the scope of the Representation.
We recognize our obligation to preserve the confidentiality of attorney -client
communications as well as the client confidences, as required by the governing rules of professional
responsibility. If the Matter involves transactions, litigation or administrative proceedings or like
proceedings in which our firm appears as counsel of record for you in publicly available records,
we reserve the right to inform others of the fact of our representation of you in the Matter and (if
likewise reflected or recorded in publicly available records) the results obtained unless you
specifically direct otherwise.
Periodically, the firm is asked to provide a Representative Client List to prospective clients
and in various legal directories (e.g., Martindale -Hubbell and the Texas Legal Directory). Unless
you advise us to the contrary, we may disclose to third parties the fact that our firm represents you.
Lloyd Gosselink is not requesting authorization to disclose any privileged information obtained
during its representation.
Disclaimer
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. has made no promises or guarantees to you
about the outcome of the Representation or the Matter, and nothing in our engagement letter or
these terms of engagement shall be construed as such a promise or guarantee.
Termination
At any time, you may, with or without cause, terminate the Representation by notifying us in
writing of your intention to do so. Any such termination of services will not affect the obligation to
pay for legal services rendered and expenses and charges incurred before termination, as well as
additional services and charges incurred in connection with an orderly transition of the Matter.
We are subject to the codes or rules of professional responsibility for the jurisdictions in
which we practice. There are several types of conduct or circumstances that could result in our
withdrawing from representing a client, including, for example, the following: non-payment of fees
or charges; misrepresentation or failure to disclose material facts; fraudulent or criminal conduct;
action contrary to our advice; and conflict of interest with another client. We try to identify in
advance and discuss with our clients any situation that may lead to our withdrawal.
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October 2, 2018
A failure by you to meet any obligations under these terms of engagement shall entitle Lloyd
Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. to terminate the Representation. In that event, you will take
all steps necessary to release Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. of any further obligations
in the Representation or the Matter, including without limitation the execution of any documents
necessary to effectuate our withdrawal from the Representation or the Matter. The right of Lloyd
Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. to withdraw in such circumstances is in addition to any rights
created by statute or recognized by the governing rules of professional conduct.
Our engagement letter specifically explains our fees for services in the Matter. We will bill
on a regular basis, normally each month, for fees and expenses and charges. It is agreed that you
will make full payment within thirty (30) days of receiving our statement. We may give notice if an
account becomes delinquent, and it is further agreed that any delinquent account must be paid upon
the giving of such notice. If the delinquency continues and you do not arrange satisfactory payment
terms, we may withdraw from the Representation. However, any termination by either party may
be subject to, or controlled by, orders of a court.
Document Retention
We may choose to keep records pertaining to this Matter in partially or exclusively electronic
format, and we will bear ordinary costs relating to the treatment and storage of such records as part
of the cost of providing legal services to you. Upon completion of our work on this Matter, your file,
in the form in which it was maintained, will be made available for transfer to you at our office. As a
general rule, we keep client files for five years. If your file has not previously been returned to you
before the end of the retention period, our document retention policy directs us to offer the file to you
at that time. Original documents (e.g., permits, licenses, deeds, wills and the like), or material that has
unique or significant value in the form we originally acquired it, will be returned to you in that original
form. We may, however, require you to pay any delivery or shipping expenses associated with
delivering your client file and other client property to you at a location other than our office. If you
do not indicate a desire to have the file returned to you, the file (both electronic and written) will be
destroyed.
Charges for Expenses and Services
Our invoices will include amounts for legal services rendered and for other expenses and
services. Examples of other expenses and services include charges for photocopying, facsimile
transmissions, long-distance telephone calls, travel and conference expenses, messenger deliveries,
computerized research, and other electronic transmissions. In addition, we reserve the right to send to
you for direct payment any invoices delivered to us by others, including experts and any vendors.
Rates for our legal services, expenses and charges are subject to change from time to time
and will be noted on your bill. In some situations, we can arrange for such services and expenses to
be provided by third parties billed through our billings or by direct billing to the client.
Standards of Professionalism and Attorney Complaint Information
Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Texas Supreme Court and the State Bar of Texas, we
are to advise our clients to the contents of the Texas Lawyer's Creed, a copy of which is attached. In
addition, we are to advise clients that the State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes complaints
of professional misconduct against attorneys licensed in Texas. A brochure entitled Attorney
Complaint Information is available in our office in Austin and is likewise available upon request. A
client that has any questions about the State Bar's disciplinary process should call the Office of the
General Counsel of the State Bar of Texas at 1-800-932-1900 toll free.
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October 2, 2018
THE TEXAS LAWYER'S CREED
A Mandate for Professionalism
Promulgated by The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals November 7, 1989
am a lawyer; I am entrusted by the People of Texas to preserve and improve our legal system. I am
licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas. I must therefore abide by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct, but I know that Professionalism requires more than merely avoiding the violation of
laws and rules. I am committed to this Creed for no other reason than it is right.
LOUR LEGAL SYSTEM
A lawyer owes to the administration of justice personal dignity, integrity, and independence. A lawyer
should always adhere to the highest principles of professionalism.
1. I am passionately proud of my profession. Therefore, "My word is my bond."
2. 1 am responsible to assure that all persons have access to competent
representation regardless of wealth or position in life.
3. 1 commit myself to an adequate and effective pro bono program.
4. 1 am obligated to educate my clients, the public, and other lawyers regarding the spirit and
letter of this Creed.
5. 1 will always be conscious of my duty to the judicial system.
11. LAWYER TO CLIENT
A lawyer owes to a client allegiance, learning, skill, and industry. A lawyer shall employ all appropriate
means to protect and advance the client's legitimate rights, claims, and objectives. A lawyer shall not be
deterred by any real or imagined fear of judicial disfavor or public unpopularity, nor be influenced by mere
self-interest.
1. I will advise my client of the contents of this Creed when undertaking representation.
2. 1 will endeavor to achieve my client's lawful objectives in legal transactions and in litigation
as quickly and economically as possible.
3. 1 will be loyal and committed to my client's lawful objectives, but I will not permit that loyalty
and commitment to interfere with my duty to provide objective and independent advice.
4. 1 will advise my client that civility and courtesy are expected and are not a sign
of weakness.
5. 1 will advise my client of proper and expected behavior.
6. 1 will treat adverse parties and witnesses with fairness and due consideration. A client has
no right to demand that I abuse anyone or indulge in any offensive conduct.
7. 1 will advise my client that we will not pursue conduct which is intended primarily to harass
or drain the financial resources of the opposing party.
8. 1 will advise my client that we will not pursue tactics which are intended primarily for delay.
9. 1 will advise my client that we will not pursue any course of action which is without merit.
10. 1 will advise my client that I reserve the right to determine whether to grant
accommodations to opposing counsel in all matters that do not adversely affect my
client's lawful objectives. A client has no right to instruct me to refuse reasonable
requests made by other counsel.
11. 1 will advise my client regarding the availability of mediation, arbitration, and
other alternative methods of resolving and settling disputes.
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III. LAWYER TO LAWYER
A lawyer owes to opposing counsel, in the conduct of legal transactions and the pursuit of litigation,
courtesy, candor, cooperation, and scrupulous observance of all agreements and mutual understandings.
III feelings between clients shall not influence a lawyer's conduct, attitude, or demeanor toward opposing
counsel. A lawyer shall not engage in unprofessional conduct in retaliation against other unprofessional
conduct.
1. I will be courteous, civil, and prompt in oral and written communications.
2. 1 will not quarrel over matters of form or style, but I will concentrate on matters
of substance.
3. 1 will identify for other counsel or parties all changes I have made in documents
submitted for review.
4. 1 will attempt to prepare documents which correctly reflect the agreement of the parties.
I will not include provisions which have not been agreed upon or omit provisions which
are necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties.
5. 1 will notify opposing counsel, and, if appropriate, the Court or other persons, as soon as
practicable, when hearings, depositions, meetings, conferences or closings are cancelled.
6. 1 will agree to reasonable requests for extensions of time and for waiver of procedural
formalities, provided legitimate objectives of my client will not be adversely affected.
7. 1 will not serve motions or pleadings in any manner that unfairly limits another
parry's opportunity to respond.
8. 1 will attempt to resolve by agreement my objections to matters contained in pleadings
and discovery requests and responses.
9. 1 can disagree without being disagreeable. I recognize that effective representation
does not require antagonistic or obnoxious behavior. I will neither encourage nor
knowingly permit my client or anyone under my control to do anything which would be
unethical or improper if done by me.
10. 1 will not, without good cause, attribute bad motives or unethical conduct to opposing
counsel nor bring the profession into disrepute by unfounded accusations of impropriety. I
will avoid disparaging personal remarks or acrimony towards opposing counsel, parties
and witnesses. I will not be influenced by any ill feeling between clients. I will abstain from
any allusion to personal peculiarities or idiosyncrasies of opposing counsel.
11. 1 will not take advantage, by causing any default or dismissal to be rendered, when I know
the identity of an opposing counsel, without first inquiring about that counsel's intention to
proceed.
12. 1 will promptly submit orders to the Court. I will deliver copies to opposing counsel before
or contemporaneously with submission to the court. I will promptly approve the form of
orders which accurately reflect the substance of the rulings of the Court.
13. 1 will not attempt to gain an unfair advantage by sending the Court or its
staff correspondence or copies of correspondence.
14. 1 will not arbitrarily schedule a deposition, Court appearance, or hearing until a good faith
effort has been made to schedule it by agreement.
15. 1 will readily stipulate to undisputed facts in order to avoid needless costs or
inconvenience for any parry.
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16. 1 will refrain from excessive and abusive discovery.
17. 1 will comply with all reasonable discovery requests. I will not resist discovery requests
which are not objectionable. I will not make objections nor give instructions to a witness
for the purpose of delaying or obstructing the discovery process. I will encourage
witnesses to respond to all deposition questions which are reasonably understandable.
I will neither encourage nor permit my witness to quibble about words where their
meaning is reasonably clear.
18. 1 will not seek Court intervention to obtain discovery which is clearly improper and not
discoverable.
19. 1 will not seek sanctions or disqualification unless it is necessary for protection of my
client's lawful objectives or is fully justified by the circumstances.
IV. LAWYER AND JUDGE
Lawyers and judges owe each other respect, diligence, candor, punctuality, and protection against
unjust and improper criticism and attack. Lawyers and judges are equally responsible to protect the
dignity and independence of the Court and the profession.
1. 1 will always recognize that the position of judge is the symbol of both the judicial system
and administration of justice. I will refrain from conduct that degrades this symbol.
2. 1 will conduct myself in court in a professional manner and demonstrate my respect for the
Court and the law.
3. 1 will treat counsel, opposing parties, witnesses, the Court, and members of the Court staff
with courtesy and civility and will not manifest by words or conduct bias or prejudice based
on race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, or sexual orientation.
4. 1 will be punctual.
5. 1 will not engage in any conduct which offends the dignity and decorum of proceedings.
6. 1 will not knowingly misrepresent, mischaracterize, misquote or miscite facts or authorities
to gain an advantage.
7. 1 will respect the rulings of the Court.
8. 1 will give the issues in controversy deliberate, impartial and studied analysis and
consideration.
9. 1 will be considerate of the time constraints and pressures imposed upon the Court, Court
staff and counsel in efforts to administer justice and resolve disputes.
Order of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals
The conduct of a lawyer should be characterized at all times by honesty, candor, and fairness. In
fulfilling his or her primary duty to a client, a lawyer must be ever mindful of the profession's broader duty
to the legal system.
The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals are committed to eliminating a practice in
our State by a minority of lawyers of abusive tactics which have surfaced in many parts of our country. We
believe such tactics are a disservice to our citizens, harmful to clients, and demeaning to our profession.
The abusive tactics range from lack of civility to outright hostility and obstructionism. Such behavior does
not serve justice but tends to delay and often deny justice. The lawyers who use abusive tactics, instead of
being part of the solution, have become part of the problem.
The desire for respect and confidence by lawyers from the public should provide the members of our
profession with the necessary incentive to attain the highest degree of ethical and professional conduct.
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These rules are primarily aspirational. Compliance with the rules depends primarily upon
understanding and voluntary compliance, secondarily upon reenforcement by peer pressure and public
opinion, and finally when necessary by enforcement by the courts through their inherent powers and
rules already in existence.
These standards are not a set of rules that lawyers can use and abuse to incite ancillary litigation or
arguments over whether or not they have been observed.
We must always be mindful that the practice of law is a profession. As members of a learned art we pursue
a common calling in the spirit of public service. We have a proud tradition. Throughout the history of our
nation, the members of our citizenry have looked to the ranks of our profession for leadership and
guidance. Let us now as a profession each rededicate ourselves to practice law so we can restore public
confidence in our profession, faithfully serve our clients, and fulfill our responsibility to the legal system.
The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals hereby promulgate and adopt "The Texas
Lawyer's Creed -- A Mandate for Professionalism" described above.
In Chambers, this 7th day of November, 1989.
The Supreme Court of Texas
Thomas R. Phillips, Chief Justice
Franklin S. Spears, Justice
C. L. Ray, Justice
Raul A. Gonzalez, Justice
Oscar H. Mauzy, Justice
Eugene A. Cook, Justice
Jack Hightower, Justice
Nathan L. Hecht, Justice
Lloyd A. Doggett, Justice
The Court of Criminal Appeals
Michael J. McCormick, Presiding Judge
W. C. Davis, Judge
Sam Houston Clinton, Judge
Marvin O. Teague, Judge
Chuck Miller, Judge
Charles F. (Chuck) Campbell, Judge
Bill White, Judge
M. P. Duncan, III, Judge
David A. Berchelmann, Jr., Judge
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Lloyd
Gosselink
•••••�� ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Ms. Thomton's Direct Line: (512) 322-5876
sthomton@lglawfirm.com
December 2, 2022
Mr. Aubrey Spear
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Re: Billing Rates for Legal Services Rendered
City of Lubbock (2020)
Dear Mr. Spear:
816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900
Austin, Texas 78701
512.322.5800 p
512.472.0532 f
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
As you know, my firm and I have been providing legal services to the City of Lubbock (the
"City") for some time pursuant to our employment agreement. We have appreciated the
opportunity to provide these services, and we value the City as a client. Our hourly rates for legal
services in connection with our representation of the City were last changed in 2015. Pursuant to
our employment agreement, this letter will serve as notice of our intention to adjust our hourly
billing rates, as noted below, effective January 1, 2023. While these rate changes represent an
increase in our hourly billing rates, our attorney billing rates are lower than our standard hourly
billing rates.
Attorney
Current Rate
Proposed Rate
Mike Gershon, Principal
$330.00
$370.00
David Klein, Principal
$275.00
$350.00
Sara Thornton, Principal
$250.00
$340.00
Nathan Vassar, Principal
$250.00
$330.00
James Aldred e, Princi al
1 $240.00
$330.00
While I hope you will agree that these rate changes are fair, given the length of time since
we last raised our rates and the quality of legal services we provide, please call me if you have
questions or concerns with this proposal. I look forward to our continued representation of the
City of Lubbock.
Sincerely,
Sara R. Thornton
SRTljrr
cc: Mr. L. Wood Franklin
Billing Office, Lloyd Gosselink
Lloyd Gosselink: Rochelle & Toi msend, P.C.
Exhibit A
COL Contract No: 17175
ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.0
This Addendum to the above referenced Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of
Lubbock (the "City), A Texas Municipal Corporation, and Lloyd Gosselink (the "Contracting Party").
(1) All funds for payment by the City under this Agreement are subject to the availability of an annual
appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of non -appropriation of funds by the City
Council of the City of Lubbock for the services provided under the Agreement, the City will terminate
the Agreement, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal
year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the services covered by this
Agreement is spent, whichever event occurs first (the "Non -Appropriation Date"). If at any time funds
are not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation shall be accepted by the
Contracting Party upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of
no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this Agreement beyond the Non -Appropriation Date
except as to any legal fees already incurred that remain outstanding and unpaid.
(2) The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract, equity, or
otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to
exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative
and not exclusive and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this
provision and another provision in, or related to, this document, this provision shall control.
(3) Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist Organization
Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City from
entering into a contract with a contracting party that is identified by The Comptroller as a company
known to have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist
organization.
(4) No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, the Contracting
Party certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under Section 2271.002; or (ii) it does not
boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation.
The Contracting Party shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification in its
Response.
(5) Texas Public Information Act. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code,
may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the
Contracting Party knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
(6) To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code applies to this agreement, the Contracting
Party agrees to: (1) preserve all contracting information related to the contract as provided by the
records retention requirements applicable to the governmental body for the duration of the contract; (2)
promptly provide to the governmental body any contracting information related to the contract that is
in the custody or possession of the entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion
of the contract, either: (A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information
related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting
information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the
governmental body.
(7) This Agreement is subject to all present and future valid laws, orders, rules and ordinances and/or
regulations of the United States of America, the State of Texas, the Parties, and any other regulatory
body having jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be construed and governed according to the laws of
the State of Texas. The sole venue for any action, controversy, dispute or claim arising under this
Agreement shall be in a court of appropriate jurisdiction in Lubbock County, Texas exclusively.
(8) The parties expressly acknowledge that the City's authority to indemnify and/or hold harmless any
third party is governed by Article XI, Section 7 of the Texas Constitution and any provision which
purports to require indemnification by the City is invalid.
(9) In the event of any conflict between either the terms or provisions of this Addendum and the
Agreement, this Addendum will control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized
representatives as of March 21 , 2023.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED TO CONTENT:
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APPROVED TO FORM:
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Amy Si s, A stant City ey
CITY OF
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999249
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauen
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999252
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 12023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999258
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999265
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999267
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USAA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2o23
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999271
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999275
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX_, on the 27th day of March 2o23
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999249
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
03/28/2023
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauen
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is and my date of birth is
My address is
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in County, State of on the
day of , 20
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999249
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauen
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999252
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 12023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999258
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999265
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999267
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USAA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2o23
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999271
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
2023.01.13 2020-18
Legal Services
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX , on the 27th day of March 2023
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-999275
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX United States
Date Filed:
03/27/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
2023.01.13 2020-20
Legal Services
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Kalisek, Lauren
Austin, TX United States
X
Brocato, Thomas
Austin, TX United States
X
Gershon, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Norton, Duncan
Austin, TX United States
X
Embrey, Ty
Austin, TX United States
X
Thornton, Sara
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Sara Thornton and my date of birth is
My address is 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900 Austin TX 78701 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Travis County, State of TX_, on the 27th day of March 2o23
(month) (year)
/s/ Sara Thornton
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0