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. . . " e . City of La Porte Page Two February 22, 1977 and/or to the Supreme Court of Texas or the Supreme Court of the united States. Our services in these forums, if necessary, will include preparation of rate, legal and/or litigation documents, pleadings and briefs, and appearances, on behalf of the City before the City Commission, before the named Commissions, and before the named Courts, and preparation and negotiation of any agreements which may be made by the City regarding the Entex Matter. Our services will further include answering specific questions of a legal nature which may, from time-to-time, arise and be referred to us by your City in connection with the above- described matters. It is contemplated that this law firm will be representing other cities on similar matters, particularly the Entex Matter. If we do so, we agree with the City to prorate those expenses and charges for our services which are of joint and/or general benefit to the cities. The proration of our expenses and fees will be on the basis of the total number of gas customers in all cities, apportioned to each city by its percentage of gas customers compared to total gas customers of all cities. The number of gas customers will be determined from the current rate application filed by Entex, Inc. with each city. In return for and in consideration for such services described above, our fees will be on a time charge basis for which records will be kept by our law firm. The time charge basis for services will be $100 per hour for time devoted to the above-described services by any partner of this law firm; $75 for any associate attorney; $60 for any legal assistant with utility experience, and $35 for any other legal assistant. Actual expenses incurred by us for your account, will be reimbursed by the City and are not to be considered as a part of our compensation. Such expenses will be billed at regular intervals for payment, and will include but not be limited to personal or law firm auto expenses at $.25 per mile, car rental expenses if necessary, filing fees, travel and lodging expenses, and any other necessary and reasonable disbursements on behalf of the City. Our compensation shall be due and payable upon receipt of our statement when billed to the City. It is our understanding that under the City's budget situation, the only way the City can fulfill its obligations under Section 23 is to bill Entex directly upon receipt of our monthly bills, and for those bills to be paid either to the City, reimbursing the City for the debt owed to us, or directly to us by Entex.