Travis County Commssioners Court
January 15, 2002
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
January 15, 2002, 9:00AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 16 - 26, BLOCK
M OF RIVER PLACE SECTION 16 - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the Discussion.
2. DISCUSS PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED
PLAT OF VALLEY LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK DD - (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.363 ACRES - LITTLE CREEK CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the Discussion.
3. DISCUSS PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON
CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE 7 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 50.39 ACRES - BALLINGER
DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the Discussion.
4. DISCUSS PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 16, CAPITOL VIEW ESTATES - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.292 ACRES
- CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the Discussion.
5. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the Discussion.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the Discussion.
7. INTRODUCTION OF ELLIOTT BECK TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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the Discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
8. A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR SPILLMAN RANCH
PHASE ONE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SPILLMAN RANCH PHASE
ONE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
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the Discussion.
9. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF BOCK ROAD
AND MARGO ROAD IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the Discussion.
10. APPROVE THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 16 - 26, BLOCK
M OF RIVER PLACE SECTION 16 - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.
11. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED
PLAT OF VALLEY LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK DD - (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.363 ACRES - LITTLE CREEK CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
On consent.
12. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON
CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE 7 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 50.39 ACRES - BALLINGER
DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
13. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 16, CAPITOL VIEW ESTATES - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.292 ACRES
- CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
14. DISCUSS ADDITION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE
CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the Discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
15. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN
(LONG TERM SPACE PLAN) VERSION 1.1, AND RECOMMENDED LETTERS EXPRESSING INTEREST
IN MUELLER AIRPORT AS A SITE FOR A FUTURE GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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the Discussion.
16. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE FY 2002 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM. THE GRANT IS THE ANNUAL REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY EXPENSES FOR FY 2002.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR,
FOR A COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUP COORDINATOR GRANT IN JUVENILE
COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY THROUGH THE STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION
(ONION CREEK BUYOUT PROGRAM) IN TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES. THE GRANT
CONTRACT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM.
On consent.
17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
& DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $260,170.87
FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 28, 2001 - JANUARY 3, 2002.
On consent.
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CAMP EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING,
INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW SWEDEN CHURCH
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB #B020700-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On consent.
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020076-JW FOR THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE
AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR EXPELLED STUDENTS IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS
GREATER THAN 125,000. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. A. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON
(SPOUSE), DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY
CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER - SAMUEL T. BISCOE, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DRUG COURT/ S.H.O.R.T.)
B. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020072-EF WITH THE
AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, DUAL DIAGNOSIS
DRUG COUNSELING. (DRUG COURT/S.H.O.R.T.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, IFB #B020016-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS: (TNR)
A. CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 1, 3, 4, 5 (A THROUGH D FOR EACH), 2A AND 2B WITH INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT,
INC., AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR;
B. INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 2C AND 2D WITH CAPITOL AGGREGATES, INC., AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0160-JP, GASTON AND SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. FOR AUCTIONEER
SERVICES, SURPLUS, SALVAGED, SEIZED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY; CONTRACT APPROVED
ON 3/21/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0086-JP, DUNBAR ARMORED, INC. FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICE; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 2/15/00. (COUNTY TREASURER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
27. CONSIDER WORKLOAD RE-DISTRIBUTION OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT
FIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
28. DISCUSS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
29. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE
TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #7. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND
COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
30. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE
BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION. (Taken with item 31.)
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the Discussion.
31. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE
BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B
BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (Taken with item 30.)
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the Discussion.
32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH
OF DECEMBER 2001.
On consent.
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the Discussion.
Note 1 - Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 - Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
34. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING
CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION
NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT
OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
35. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Repeat item in the following week.
36. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO 201 WEST FIFTH STREET LEASE. 2
Repeat item in the following week.
37. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
Repeat item in the following week.
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY
V. DAVID LUX, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Repeat item in the following week.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY
V. SMALL PLANES, INC. X96-01086 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Repeat item in the following week.
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. EDDIE BILLOUPS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. LEON WILLIAMS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: GILBERT VELASQUEZ V. SHERIFF TERRY KEEL. 1
43. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY CHRISTINA ARMIJO (ARMIJO; FRASIER; CONTRACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1
46. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND LEGAL ADVICE ON U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S PRE-CLEARANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING PLAN FOR COMMISSIONERS, CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF ROCKNEY RABY AND DAVID LOPEZ. 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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the Discussion.
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 2001;
B. VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 26, 2001; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 2002.
C 4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT CORRECTED MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 5, 2001.
C 5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 5, 2002 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 2849 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE SIDE OF LOT 11, WSETCLIFF, SECTION 1A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 19, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND A APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 'A', AAA FACILITIES SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 9.056 ACRES - FM 2304 (MANCHACA ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 26, 2001 AND JANUARY 2, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. 1) APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER;
(2) APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED WITH REPRESENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,300,000 AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,050,000; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002
11:30 A. M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR APPRECIATION DAY TO RECOGNIZE CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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