Travis County Commssioners Court
November 26, 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, November 26, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON
EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1010 AND 1090, APACHE SHORES
SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION
ITEM # 8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ITEMS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN
INTER-JURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE VILLAGE OF THE
HILLS.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. DISCUSS NORTHEAST METRO PARK PHASE
II, PROJECT II - BASEBALL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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4. A.
APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION
6C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY
CLUB SECTION 6C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. A.
APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA SECTION
5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
TWO - VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 1,191 LOTS - 374.287 - KELLY
LANE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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7. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK C WELLS BRANCH PHASE N - (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.637 ACRES - OWEN TECH - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF
AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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8. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON
EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1010 AND 1090, APACHE SHORES
SECTION 2, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR CENTRAL TEXAS
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. 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 THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM INTO FY 04.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) GRANT
IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM INTO FY 04.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON
INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR A DISCRETIONARY INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM OPERATED
COOPERATIVELY BY THE CRIMINAL COURTS AND JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS IS A NEW
GRANT PROGRAM THAT WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR STREAMLINING
THE INTAKE AND ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT PROCESS OF INDIGENT CLIENTS, AND ALLOW
FOR ACCURATE AND TIMELY REPORT SUBMISSIONS AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 7.
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11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. 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 $266,601.43 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 8, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER
14, 2002.
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13. A. DISCUSS PROGRAM
AND TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PRECINCT
FOUR OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B020161-MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HUTCHINSON CONSTRUCTION,
INC. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO BOON CHAPMAN
FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE. (HRMD)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 (WORK ORDER
NO. 5) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN ENERGY, NO. IL000106JG FOR ENERGY
SERVICES. (FACIILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SMOKE EVACUATION
DUCTWORK REPLACEMENT (BLDG 130 - TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX), IFB
NO. B020110-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RAINTREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. (T.C.S.O.)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0009-EH, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., FOR WORK
AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0030-MP, ECOLAB, INC., FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY
CHEMICALS. (TCSO AND GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A CLIMBING
WALL, IFB NO. B030006-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, SHAFFER CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION.
(TNR-PARKS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR 2003 TYPE
'F' HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B030003-DM, TO THE
LOW BIDDERS, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. AND J.D. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2003 TYPE
'C' HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B030002-DM, TO THE
LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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23. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ACTIONS
TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, TIBURON:
A. APPROVE EXTENDED SUPPORT COVERAGE HOURS FOR THE AUTOMATED
REPORTING SYSTEM (ARS) AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS). (I.T.S. DEPT.)
B. APPROVE ONE-TIME TECHNICAL SYSTEM TRAINING FROM TIBURON
FOR INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS STAFF. (I.T.S. DEPT.)
C. APPROVE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE WORK TO CREATE A
CENTRAL DATABASE ADMINISTRATION BATCH MASH UTILITY FOR DATABASE MANAGEMENT
OF THE TIBURON INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS). (I.T.S. DEPT)
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OTHER ITEMS
24. A. RECEIVE REPORT
ON IMPACT OF 24-HOUR MAGISTRATION PILOT PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. REVIEW DRAFT PLAN ADDRESSING STATE VARIANCE BEDS, AS
REQUESTED BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
C. DISCUSS SCOPE OF WORK ON COUNTY JAIL OVERCROWDING ISSUES
FOR POTENTIAL OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. CONSIDER COUNTY STRATEGY FOR UPCOMING
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS COURT LIAISON,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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26. DISCUSS AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF
DANNY HOBBY AS VOTING MEMBER ON THE REGION 49 REGIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPLACING
CHIEF DAN T. RICHARDS, AND APPOINT TERRY PICKERING AS A PROXY MEMBER.
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27. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2002. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
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28. APPOINT COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER MARGARET MOORE AS DIRECTOR OF THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS:
(A) TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION;
(B) TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION;
(C) CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION;
(D) CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION;
(E) TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND
(F) TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION.
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29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
30. A. DISCUSS, APPROVE
OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS AND RECORDING
FACILITY NEEDS AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS. 2
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
NEED FOR APPROPRIATE RECORD STORAGE FACILITY. 2
31. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE SPACE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3 AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3. 2
32. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGES REGARDING WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT 1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 and 2
33. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE REMODEL OF THE 5TH FLOOR LOBBY OF THE GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TO IMPROVE SECURITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 4
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SANDRA SMITH, ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.). 1
36. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUEST FROM MR. LEE BASS TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1
37. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING
FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. JAMES CLIFFORD ROSS, SR.
(JAMES S. BUMPOUS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. SARAH A. MCELHENNEY (CAROL. ANNE CHANCELLOR RESALE DEED), AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION 1
C. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. G. CANALES (WALTER WENDLANDT RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
D. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. MANUEL J. AND JOANNE M. STAMOS (MIGUEL MORALES RESALE DEED), AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
E. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. EVELYN SMITH (VICKI C. MERRIWETHER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
F. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. ODESSA
BERRY (MONICA GREEN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
G. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. DOUGLAS R.
BRACKIN (TONY CERNOSEK RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
H. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. NORRIS CARR (AMP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OF SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL., CAUSE NO. A02 CA 606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER EXTENDED PERIOD OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR EMPLOYEE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
40. CONSIDER EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR EMPLOYEE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
41. CONDUCT HEARING ON APPEAL OF ELBERT WALKER (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE) OF GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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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 NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 31, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: VISTA BUSINESS PARK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 22.624 ACRES - BRATTON LANE AND LONG VISTA DRIVE- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. ADDED ITEM: APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 17, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT VACATION AND A
PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: REPLAT OF FOREST HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 9.640 ACRES - FM2304 (MANCHACA ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER COUNTY ACTIONS NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE DRAFT LEGISLATION ON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, REQUEST FOR FUNDING AND
RELATED MATTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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 NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR MARGARET MOORE, TREASURER, AND APPOINT NEW TREASURER FOR THE CORPORATION.
3. APPROVE NEW SIGNORS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 27, SEPTEMBER 17, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 AND OCTOBER 1, OCTOBER 8, AND OCTOBER 15, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR MARGARET MOORE, TREASURER, AND APPOINT NEW TREASURER FOR THE CORPORATIONS.
2. APPROVE NEW SIGNORS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR MARGARET MOORE, TREASURER, AND APPOINT NEW TREASURER FOR THE CORPORATIONS.
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