Travis County Commssioners Court
March 19, 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.
Tuesday, March 19, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
THE 15' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT BETWEEN LOTS
14 AND 15, GREGG MANOR ROAD BUSINESS PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2 (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER) (ACTION ITEM # 16)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 10 BLOCK 26, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION
ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 17)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
A 3279 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASMENT ACROSS LOT 17 BLOCK B, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN
PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #
18)
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the discussion.
4. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SCENIC
POINT, PHASE FOUR - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 4.7 ACRES - JOHNNY MORRIS
ROAD & POINT NORTH DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE, COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM
# 19
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the discussion. )
5. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO HOUSE BILL 1445 AND INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS WITH CITIES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION. (ACTION ITEM # 9)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION COMMENDING CURRENT AND PAST COMMUNITY
JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY
AND ITS CITIZENS. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
7. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION HONORING WALTER TIMBERLAKE FOR
MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES
BOARD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. A. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND
TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $13,000,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2002 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO.
B. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $14,000,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2002, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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the discussion.
9. CONSIDER ISSUES RELATING TO HOUSE BILL 1445 AND INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS WITH CITIES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
10. DISCUSS TNR'S 2002 ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion. (Taken with item 15.)
11. DISCUSS TNR'S GOALS AND PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
12. DISCUSS FINAL REPORT FOR THE 2001 PAVEMENT CONDITION
SURVEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK -
PHASE II. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Postponed one week.
14. CONSIDER COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTMENT TO THE BALCONES
CANYONLANDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
15. DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ANNEXATION OF BRODIE LANE
BETWEEN U.S. 290 W. AND WILLIAMSON CREEK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion. (Taken with item 10.
16. APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
THE 15' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT BETWEEN LOTS
14 AND 15, GREGG MANOR ROAD BUSINESS PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
On consent.
17. APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 10 BLOCK 26, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION
ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
18. APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
A 3279 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASMENT ACROSS LOT 17 BLOCK B, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN
PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
19. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SCENIC
POINT, PHASE FOUR - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 4.7 ACRES - JOHNNY MORRIS
ROAD & POINT NORTH DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE, COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. 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 DRUG COURT GRANT IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT
AUGMENTS THE EXISTING PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD FOR A PLANNING GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. A NEW
GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND A PLAN TO ADDRESS FLOOD MITIGATION. GRANT MATCH PROPOSED
TO BE MET WITH TRANSFER FROM ALLOCATED RESERVES (FUNDS EARMARKED).
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO AUGMENT EXISTING FLOOD MITIGATION EFFORTS.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR A HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM IN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR
FY 02.
E. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR A JUVENILE MENTORING GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
COURT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE MENTORING SERVICES OFFERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT.
F. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM IN THE COUNTY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE CONTRACT EXTENDS THE GRANT PERIOD OF THE EXISTING PROGRAM.
G. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE EXISTING
PROGRAM.
H. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FOR THE EXISTING PROGRAM.
On consent.
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. A. CONSIDER OPTIONS TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN
INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AUSTEX CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR
AUSTIN INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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the discussion.
23. DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN APPROVAL FOR
THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion. Executive Session also.
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $233,934.58
FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 7, 2002.
On consent.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. ALLAN WILSON - SETTLE
On consent.
26. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP
COMPUTERS AND NOTEBOOKS, RFO O0200067-RG, TO THE LOW OFFEROR, DELL MARKETING
L.P. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
28. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #IL020131EF WITH THE CITY
OF AUSTIN FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES (HHSD). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
29. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) VEHICLES FROM THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO. ILA98-858; APPROVED
ON 2/25/98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
30. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FORTY-SIX (46) VEHICLES UNDER STATE
TERM CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
31. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO.
PS000275MQ WITH COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS FOR TEENAGER PREGNANCY
PREVENTION SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
32. DECLARE HELICOPTER MOVING CART AS SURPLUS PROPERTY,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE SELL
OF SAID PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 (a)(1).
(FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
33. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS000328LB WITH
MELINDA MATTHES, DDS FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INMATES;
CONTRACT APPROVED SEPTEMBER 12, 2000. (SHERIFF'S OFFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
34. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING
FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON SELECTED
ROADS, 2002 PROGRAM, IFB #B020045-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
35. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PSOOO228KW, HELPING HAND
HOME FOR CHILDREN, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
36. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
37. APPROVE BY ORDER THE AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE TEXAS CODE
OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ART. 103.004(b) FOR THE DISPOSITION OF COLLECTED MONEY
BY DEPOSIT IN THE COUNTY TREASURY NOT LATER THAN THE SEVENTH REGULAR BUSINESS
DAY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE MONEY IS COLLECTED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
38. DISCUSS VACANCY ON REGION K WATER QUALITY BOARD AND
POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT TO FILL IT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
39. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY 2002.
On consent.
40. 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
41. 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
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
44. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED SECURITY FEATURES FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 4
45. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE LEASE AT 1622 RIVERSIDE DRIVE. 2
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN HCI EQUITY PARTNERS, LP V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REYNALDO MACIAS, SR. ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTINAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 2, 2002 TO DISCUSS PROPOSED SPEED LIMITS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON DESSAU ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE SCHOOL (PFLUGERVILLE I.S.D.) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 23, 2002 TO DISUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 61, LOT 62, AND LOT 64, LAGO RANCHOS SECTION 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 3.13 ACRES - PECOS DRIVE AND BLANCO DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - LAGO VISTA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 DISCUSS AND APPROVE ITEMS RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF
THE APRIL 9, 2002 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
A.2 APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARTER & BURGESS, INC, FOR
THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO
PARK-PHASE II CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Postponed one week.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action necessary.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002
UPON ADJOURNAMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES, SERIES 2001-1, WHICH SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE REMOVES THE CAP ON ALLOWABLE AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AT ANY ONE TIME, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE EXTENSION OF ORIGINATION PERIOD UNDER $13,595,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2001A, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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