Travis County Commssioners Court
April 2, 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, April 2, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, SANDY
SHORES - (AMENDED - 2 LOTS - .811 ACRES - JOY ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -
LCRA OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 17)
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the discussion.
2. 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) (ACTION ITEM # 18)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 7-13,
2002 AS "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2002
AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 2002 AS "KEEP AUSTIN
BEAUTIFUL" MONTH AND COMMITTING THE COUNTY TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN THE
ANNUAL CLEAN SWEEP PROGRAM ON APRIL 6 AND OTHER COUNTY CLEANUPS THROUGHOUT
APRIL.
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the discussion.
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION OBSERVING "NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS
WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 8 THROUGH 12, 2002.
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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.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR CONVERSION OF THE COUNTY PAYROLL CYCLE FROM SEMI-MONTHLY TO BI-WEEKLY AT THE FIRST TIME THIS FISCAL YEAR THAT THE FLSA CYCLE AND CURRENT PAYROLL CYCLE COINCIDE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
A. INSTRUCT HRMD TO PURSUE MODIFICATION TO THE BENEFITS
CONTRACTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH BI-WEEKLY BILLINGS.
B. INSTRUCT THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CALCULATE ALL EMPLOYEES'
PAY ON AN HOURLY BASIS.
C. INSTRUCT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (I.T.S.) DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN
SYSTEM MODIFICATION FOR PAYROLL SYSTEM TO CALCULATE PAY ON AN HOURLY BASIS.
D. INSTRUCT HRMD TO BRING FORTH FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL
POLICIES THAT CHANGE ACCRUAL CALCULATIONS TO A 26-PAY PERIOD CYCLE AND OTHER
AMENDMENTS REQUIRED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLSA.
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the discussion.
8. APPROVE ORDER DELEGATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE
MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE LICENSE AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
COURTHOUSE AS AN ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE BY THE CITY Of AUSTIN.
On consent.
9. 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 $212,393.06
FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 15, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2002.
On consent.
10. REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. SETTLE TOTAL LOSSES:
1. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 1829 6. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 9903
2. TNR - UNIT 1311 7. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 9742
3. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 1809 8. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 1986
4. TNR - UNIT 1366 9. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 9913
5. T.C.S.O. - UNIT 1816 10. CONSTABLE ONE - UNIT 1837
B. NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK; AND
C. RICHARD MOYA PARK.
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the discussion.
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT
IN THE CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE. THIS GRANT SUPPLIES 50% OF THE COST
FOR BULLETPROOF VESTS.
On consent.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion. Executive session also.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
14. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M. ACCEPT REPORT FROM SOLID WASTE
SITING ORDINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, GIVE STAFF DIRECTIONS, AND TAKE ANY OTHER
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
15. CONSIDER LETTER FROM SENATOR MADLA REGARDING SENATE
BILL 1445 AND OTHER BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
16. AS PER CHAPTER 64, REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT,
APPROVE THE REVISED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AND CORRESPONDING FLOOD INSURANCE
STUDY AS THE OFFICIAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AND FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY
FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BEGINNING APRIL 15, 2002. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
17. APPROVE REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, SANDY
SHORES - (AMENDED - 2 LOTS - .811 ACRES - JOY ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -LCRA
OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
18. CONSIDER SPEED LIMITS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON
DESSAU ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE SCHOOL (PFLUGERVILLE I.S.D.)
IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VEHICLE UNDER STATE TERM
CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS,
RFS S020059-RG TO CAMPERS CONCESSION FOR FOOD ITEMS AND THE PHOTOGUY.COM FOR
SPORT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
21. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B0200056-RG, PLAYSCAPES.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR LOCKS AND KEYS; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/20/01. (FACILITIES)
A. NO. 01T0135-RG, YATES SECURITY INCORPORATED; AND
B. NO. 01T0136-RG, BEST LOCK CORPORATION.
On consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND ADDITION OF DE-ICING
ADDITIVE (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0120-LD, AVFUEL CORPORATION,
FOR AVIATION FUEL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/1/01. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B020055-LB, TO THE TWO LOW BIDDERS:
A. BLACKMON MOORING STEAMATIC - CONTRACT NO. JC020139LB;
AND
B. Q-1 SERVICES, INC. - CONTRACT NO. JC020086LB.
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the discussion.
25. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CRIME
PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC., FROM JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002;
CONTRACT WAS APPPROVED ON 4/1/00, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DIRECT
RECORDING ELECTRONIC (DRE) VOTE TABULATION EQUIPMENT, RFP P010055-LC, TO THE
LOWEST AND BEST PROPOSER, HART INTERCIVIC, INC. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
On consent.
27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PS980019KW, A WORLD FOR
CHILDREN, INC. TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. 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 CONTRACT NO. IL020141JW BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES -
SAMUEL T. BISCOE. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
29. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL020141JW WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (A/TCMHMR) TO PROVIDE A FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR A SOBRIETY CENTER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (HHSD)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
30. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action neccesary.
31. 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.
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VARIANCE BEDS REDUCTION PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS.
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the discussion.
33. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY OF ADDING ADDITIONAL FTE'S TO SHERIFF'S
OFFICE TO REDUCE OVERTIME EXPENDITURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
34. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND
CLERICAL SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL
EUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
35. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR REPETITIVE TEMPLATE AND USER
AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR EXECUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS (WIRE TRANSFER).
(TREASURER'S OFFICE)
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the discussion.
36. 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
37. 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
38. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROPOSED SECURITY FEATURES FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ) 4
Postponed one week.
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
41. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PALM SQUARE OFFICE BUILDING. 2
42. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR EAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
43. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR SOUTHWEST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN HCI EQUITY PARTNERS, LP V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN REYNALDO MACIAS, SR. ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 5, 2002;
B. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 12, 2002; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 19, 2002.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 23, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT 102, TRAVIS HOLLOW, SECTION THREE - (REPLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.288 ACRES - ALFALFA LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - LAGO VISTA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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 VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 5, 2002 AND MARCH 12, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO BOND DOCUMENTS FOR CORPORATION'S MULTIFAMILY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TRAVIS OXFORD PROJECT) 1996 SERIES A AND 1996 SERIES B.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BOND DOCUMENTS AND TERMINATION OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION'S MULTIFAMILY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TRAVIS OXFORD PROJECT) 1996 SERIES A AND 1996 SERIES B, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE AND EXECUTE BANK ONE'S MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE - REPETITIVE TEMPLATE REQUEST FORMS IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE REPETITIVE WIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO TEXPOOL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. APPROVE INVOICE FROM HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF A TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HOME PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
5. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $7,500,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1999 (THE VILLAGE AT COLLINWOOD PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. APPROVE REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO INVEST $500,000 OVER A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FACILITY FOR "ANY BABY CAN" AGENCY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE AND EXECUTE BANK ONE'S MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE - REPETITIVE TEMPLATE REQUEST FORMS IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE REPETITIVE WIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO TEXPOOL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES FOR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2002.
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