Travis County Commssioners Court
September 17, 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, September 17, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK UU, TWIN LAKE HILLS - - (SHORTFORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER
MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK F, RIVER RIDGE - (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.895 ACRES - TERJO LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2002 AS LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA AWARENESS MONTH AND ENCOURAGE
RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIGHT THE NIGHT(r) WALK IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS
COUNTY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING CAPTAIN
DAVID HALL ON HIS RETIREMENT FOR 23 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE COMMISSION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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
5. CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF LAKEWAY AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER THE DISPOSITION OF UNUSED,
EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BOB JOHNSON ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE, CONSIDER APPOINTMENT
OF A COMMISSIONER OF SALE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK UU, TWIN LAKE HILLS - - (SHORTFORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to Consent.
8. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK F, RIVER RIDGE - (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.895 ACRES - TERJO LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to Consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUDGET
RULES FOR FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
10. DISCUSS REMAINING FY 2003 BUDGET ISSUES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A. DISCUSS PROPOSED ONE (1) YEAR FREEZE ON ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED
PEACE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS DIVISION PENDING RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM A PLANNED PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF T.C.S.O. IN FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES-EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM IN EMS DEPARTMENT.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER
AUTHORITY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THE GRANT WOULD PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SWIFT WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE GRANT FOR FY 03.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE FOR THE MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERMINATION
DATE OF THE GRANT UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2003 AND APPROVES CHANGES IN THE SCOPE
OF THE GRANT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR THE 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
Added to Consent.
12. CONSIDER BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS
FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. CONSIDER REQUEST AND APPROVE FUNDS
FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HISPANIC AUSTIN LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to Consent.
15. 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 $210,412.77 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 30, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
5, 2002.
Added to Consent.
16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020264-JW,
BULLOCK COUNSELING, FOR LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING SERVICES.
(JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BLEACHERS,
IFB NO. B02134-RV, TO THE THIRD LOW BIDDER, ALUMINUM SEATING, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
19. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B020094-LD, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SERVICE SOLUTION. (RADIO USERS COMMITTEE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
20. A. TERMINATE CONTRACT
NO. 02T00275-LD, JK JANITORIAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS FACILITIES.
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00273-LD,
KB CONTRACT CLEANERS TO ADD GROUPS A, B AND D. (FACILITIES MGMT & HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
21. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to Consent.
22. APPROVE A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0009-EH, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS,
INC., FOR WORK AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/10/00.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008-OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
(HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00046-OJ, D & L MEDICAL, FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR
THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00038-OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR LIFE,
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295-KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR MENTAL
HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. PS970029-KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION
OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294-LH, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
29. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL960420-KW, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
30. APPROVE A TWO (2)-YEAR EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS000355-MQ, KAMM & SHIELDS FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Added to Consent.
31. A. DISCUSS BUDGET
ISSUES CONCERNING LEASE OF CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO LEASE AGREEMENT
NO. LA000263-MQ WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS & CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER
FOR JURY IMPANELMENT. (DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SPEED MONITOR
TRAILER, IFB# B020149-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MPH INDUSTRIES, INC. SHERIFF'S
OFFICE.
Added to Consent.
33. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT
OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER.
(FACILITIES MGMT)
Added to Consent.
OTHER ITEMS
34. RECEIVE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
35. APPROVE ORDER FOR THE USE OF DIRECT
RECORDING ELECTRONIC (DRE) EQUIPMENT AT THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 131
ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
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the discussion.
36. CONSIDER PETITION FOR THE CREATION
OF THE LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT, AND IF THE PETITION IS GRANTED,
ADOPT ORDER CALLING AN ELECTION: (a) ON THE CREATION OF THE LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY
LIBRARY DISTRICT; (b) FOR THE INITIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND (c) FOR THE IMPOSITION
OF A SALES AND USE TAX, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
37. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT
ELECTION AGREEMENT AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND WATER CONTROL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (WCID) #20
Added to Consent.
38. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2002. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
Added to Consent.
39. 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
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. NORRIS R. BOUNDS (DONNA GRABOW RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS #1029; (WILLIAMS; JOHN H. PEREZ; SUBROGATION) 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SANDRA SMITH, ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
43. 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 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002.
C4. REAPPOINT DR. ROBERT HENDEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: - THE VILLAGES OF ELM CREEK (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 694 LOTS - 235.529 ACRES - HIGHWAY 290 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #14 - ELGIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: - RIVER PLACE SECTION 26 - SHORTFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 78.660 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY
PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: - THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE THREE - (PRELIMINARY
PLAN - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 211 LOTS - 75.193 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD -
SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. 1D.
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: - THE
RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE THREE SECTION ONE - (LONGFORM PLAT - 56 LOTS - 19.050
ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. 1D. - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE UNNAMED PRIVATE ROADS TO BE KNOIWN AS "TRAVIS PEAK TRAIL", "TRAVIS BEND LANE" AND "MY ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 8, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 18 AND LOT 19, BLOCK A, ROLLING MEADOWS SECTION ONE, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE (1) A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER. (2) APPROVE INVOICES FOR REVIEW RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH (a) THE $17,740,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE PARK AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2002A, 2002B, 2002C AND 2002D, AND (b) THE $10,725,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND 2002B, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-12, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-47, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002, ** 6:00 P.M. **
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED FY 2003 TAX RATE AND COUNTY BUDGET.
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