Travis County Commssioners Court
August 27, 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, August 27, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 184B, 185
AND 186, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION THREE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 13.17
ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM
# 10)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 43 AND 44, BLOCK B, CHIMNEY OAKS AT LAKE TRAVIS
SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.8134 ACRES - BRASADA LANE - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE LCRA APPROVED SEWAGE FACILITY
- OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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the discussion.
3. RECEIVE INPUT AND DISCUSS THE SETTING
OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 2003.
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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.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR
FY 2003, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED THERETO.
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the discussion.
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE
AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LIHEAP GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES. THE GRANT AMENDMENT ADJUSTS THE ALLOWABLE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR INDIRECT
COSTS.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
17, HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND, SECTION 17.027, APPEAL PROCESS FOR DENIED
PROGRAM CLAIMS AND CREATION OF AN APPEALS COMMITTEE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
17.050, AND PROCEDURE FOR INVOKING THE APPEAL PROCESS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. A.
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 $ 375,642.51 FOR THE PERIOD
OF AUGUST 9, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2002.
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNITED HEALTH CARE.
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 184B, 185
AND 186, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION THREE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 13.17
ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 43 AND 44, BLOCK B, CHIMNEY OAKS AT LAKE TRAVIS
SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.8134 ACRES - BRASADA LANE - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE LCRA APPROVED SEWAGE FACILITY
- OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CAFETERIA
AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES, RFS NO. S020117-LD TO F & M BLANK
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A ACCENT FOOD SERVICES/SAWYER VENDING. (FACILITIES
MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
13. APPROVE THE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE EXISTENCE
AND OPERATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
PUBLISHING. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. ANNOUNCE THE "PURCHASING LIAISON APPRECIATION
WORKSHOP" SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 28, 2002 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. LOCATED
AT THE CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH COMMUNITY ROOM.
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the discussion.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA980095, TIBURON, FOR A SOFTWARE INTERFACE WITH CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE
CORPORATION (CSC). (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WINDOW
REPAIRS AND WATERPROOFING AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, IFB B020136-DM,
TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, MID-CONTINENTAL RESTORATION COMPANY, INC. (FACILITIES)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990231, CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE OF KODAK PHOTOCOPIERS.
(RECORDS MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED
INFORMATION SYSTEM VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O020139-LC. TO
HART INTERCIVIC, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROBATE IMAGING SYSTEM. (COUNTY
CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
19. APPROVE THE HIGHEST BID RECEIVED FOR
THE SALE OF COUNTY'S PRINT SHOP MACHINERY. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS020064-JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR THE SERVICES OF A COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020196-LB
TO DENTRUST DENTAL TEXAS, PC FOR DENTAL SERVICES FOR INMATES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA010050, LASON, INC., MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, TO ADD EQUIPMENT.
(RMCR & COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01C0208-LC, CAPCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR NORTEL NETWORK
PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.
6 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0046-OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION.
(COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HEAVY
DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB B020140-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW
QUALIFIED BIDDERS: (TNR-FLEET SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. MAGNUM CUSTOM TRAILER MFG. CO., INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 2
AND 4; AND
B. COMMERCIAL BODY CORP., FOR LINE ITEM 3 (PARTS ONLY).
Added to consent.
26. A. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL020267-JW BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE FOLLOWING
EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES: AUSTIN, DEL VALLE, EANES, GONZALES, LAKE TRAVIS, LAGO
VISTA, LEANDER, LEXINGTON, LULING, MANOR, NIXON-SMILEY, PFLUGERVILLE, AND
ROUND ROCK, ESTABLISHNG A JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO
PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO EXPELLED STUDENTS IN COUNTIES WITH
A POPULATION LESS THAN 125,000.
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020267-JW
WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE A.I.S.D. STUDENT CODE
OF CONDUCT TO DEFINE SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MISBEHAVIOR.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
27. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
28. CONSIDER REQUIRED STAFFING FOR OPERATION
OF VISITING JUDGE'S COURTROOM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
29. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND FALLS COUNTY AND BOWIE COUNTY TO HOUSE FEMALE INMATES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
30. CONSIDER PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKFORCE REDISTRIBUTION PLAN AND ISSUES RELATED TO CONSTABLES' BUDGETS AND STAFFING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR CONTINUATION
OF MODIFIED ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP), INCLUDING BUDGET, STAFFING
AND POSSIBLE PILOT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
32. A. CONSIDER THE CONTINUATION
OF TWO GRANT FUNDED FTE'S FOR SEPTEMBER 2002 AND AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
TO INTERNALLY FUND SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THESE POSITIONS.
B. AUTHORIZE THE RECLASSIFICATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS,
FROM INTERNAL SHERIFF'S OFFICE SOURCES TO COVER EXPENSES INCURRED IN FY'02
IN EXCESS OF THE CURRENT GRANT BUDGET.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER REQUEST TO JOIN THE TEXAS
URBAN COUNTIES LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
34. CONSIDER ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 14, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
35. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CUSTOMER
ACCOUNT, USER AND REPETITIVE TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION 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.
Added to 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 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; NO. 02-50378; IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (USDC CIVIL ACTION NO.A-00-CA-021-SS). 1
38 CONSIDER LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN HARRY WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 209 WEST 9TH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP. (LEON ANDERSON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP. (TOM FLYNN AND SUSAN LABIDEE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP. ( SANDRA WILLIAMS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP. (DAVID HUFF RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP. (JOSE MURO RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
IN ARK MUSIC, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
(A) RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING COUNTY AUTHORITY IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS TO REGULATE RAVE CONCERTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ISSUES RELATED
THERETO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING FILING A PROTEST AND ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION AGAINST APPLICATION OF TEXAS ORGANIC RECYCLERS FOR SEPTAGE AND GREASE TRAP WASTE FACILITY AT 15620 JACOBSON ROAD, DEL VALLE, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND BUDGET, RESEARCH AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND
JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 13, 2002.
C4. REAPPOINT RICHARD HOPKINS TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A PRECINCT 1 APPOINTEE, EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: BELLA VISTA AT COTTONWOOD CREEK SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY PLAN - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 35 LOTS - 71.57 ACRES - STEGER LANE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BULL CREEK RANCH - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 18.791 ACRES - OLD LAMPASAS TRAIL AND SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD;SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 7 - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.71 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 5 - (LONGFORM PLAT - 33 LOTS - 26.851 ACRES - KEARNEY HILL LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF A PLAT RECORDED IN PRECINCT TWO: BROOKFIELD ESTATES (VACATION OF LOTS 1 - 21 BLOCK 'F', LOT 1 BLOCK 'G' LOTS 1 - 4 AND 19 - 32, BLOCK 'H', BRUNO CIRCLE, AND A PORTION OF WHITTARD OF CHELSEA LANE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 36-A, BLOCK 'E', OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 36 AND 37, BLOCK 'E' - THE FOOTHILLS OF BARTON CREEK, AND LOT 38, BLOCK 'E', THE FOOTHILLS OF BARTON CREEK - ( REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.035 ACRES - LOST CREEK BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 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 MAY 21, 2002; MAY 28, 2002 AND AUGUST 13, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (HEATHERWILDE VILLAS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSIONS
BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
314 W. 11TH, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2003 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:36 PM