Travis County Commssioners Court
March 11, 2003
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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 11. 2003
1. ACCEPT A BALLISTIC VEST FOR CANINE
UNIT "SIMBA" FROM THE CITIZENS' ACADEMY AS A DONATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. DISCUSS INTERMITTENT TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC ON BLAKE MANOR ROAD BETWEEN FM 973 EAST AND TAYLOR
LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE, FOR THE DURATION OF THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, LASTING APPROXIMATELY FROM MARCH 2003 TO
DECEMBER 2003. ACTION ITEM #10 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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3. DISCUSS A ONE-DAY ROAD CLOSURE OF WESTLAKE
DRIVE BETWEEN ELOHI DRIVE AND LAKE PLACE, IN PRECINCT THREE, LANE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ROADWAY REPAVING. ACTION ITEM #11 (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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4. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
THE INTERSECTION OF DOYLE ROAD AND EILERS ROAD, IN PRECINCT 4, FOR THE DURATION
OF THE DOYLE-EILERS ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, LASTING
APPROXIMATELY FROM MARCH 2003 TO SEPTEMBER 2003. ACTION ITEM #12 (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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5. A. DISCUSS PROSOSED
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH
CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS MAJOR POLICY ISSUES REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY AND
CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ANY AMENDMENTS TO THOSE REGULATIONS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
WEEK OF MARCH 16 THROUGH 22, 2003 AS "NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WEEK" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY, TEXAS.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED
DRAFTS OF CHAPTER 62, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE SITING OF SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
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8. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH
PARTNERS IN BUILDING L P FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SEC.
5, PHASE D, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
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9. CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 1445, SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THOSE AMENDMENTS AND DIRECT TNR DEPARTMENT TO POST NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
10. DISCUSS INTERMITTENT TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC ON BLAKE MANOR ROAD BETWEEN FM 973 EAST AND TAYLOR
LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE, FOR THE DURATION OF THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, LASTING APPROXIMATELY FROM FEBRUARY 2003
TO DECEMBER 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. DISCUSS A ONE-DAY ROAD CLOSURE OF
WESTLAKE DRIVE BETWEEN ELOHI DRIVE AND LAKE PLACE LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ROADWAY REPAVING IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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12. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
THE INTERSECTION OF DOYLE ROAD AND EILERS ROAD, IN PRECINCT 4, FOR THE DURATION
OF THE DOYLE-EILERS ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, LASTING
APPROXIMATELY FROM MARCH 2003 TO SEPTEMBER 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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13. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL
FOR MEADOWS AT BERDOLL FARMS PHASE ONE SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
4.
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14. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - FOREST BLUFF SECTION 2
(LONG PLAT - 96 LOTS - 21.62 ACRES - DELTA POST DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH
CITY OF AUSTIN - HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - COA ETJ).
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR FY 03 HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM IN
HHS. THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT INCREASES THE GRANT AWARD BY $ 8,185.
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16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. A. CONSIDER CHANGES
TO PAY DETERMINATION POLICIES, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, SECTIONS 10.03001
THROUGH 10.03013, INCLUDING CRITERIA RELATED TO NEW HIRE PAY, PAY GREATER
THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT; VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE; LATERAL TRANSFER AND TEMPORARY
ASSIGNMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE DELETIONS TO THE PAY DETERMINATION POLICIES, TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, SECTIONS 10.030-EMPLOYEE MOBILITY; 10.087-DETERMINING
PAY; 10.0875-CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF SALARY ABOVE MID-POINT AND 10.095-YEAR
2000 PROJECT INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM.
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18. 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 $491,468.47 FOR THE PERIOD OFFEBRUARY 21, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY
27, 2003.
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19. CONSIDER SECOND MODIFICATION OF EXPOSITION
CENTER SUBLEASE FOR STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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20. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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21. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
SERVICES.
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22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT FOR PLAN YEAR
2002, INCLUDING FUND 526 ACTUARIAL REPORT, AND THE FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR PLAN YEAR 2003.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. 01AE0606JJ, PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE 290 EAST LANDFILL REMEDIAL PROJECT. (TNR)
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24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO AMERICAN
YOUTHWORKS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF TRAILS AND COUNTY PARKS, PERFORMED BY YOUTH
IN AMERICAN YOUTH'S E-CORPS CREWS. (HHSD)
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25. APPROVE THE HIGHEST BID RECEIVED FROM
THE SALE OF COUNTY'S SURPLUS PROPERTY (FIXED ASSETS) TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. ROBERT JENTSCH CONSTRUCTION, INC., ITEM #1, RICHARD MOYA
PLAYSCAPE;
B. SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT, ITEM #3, PACE BEND PARK BOAT DOCK;
AND
C. FISH-N-FUN, ITEM #2, CYCLONE FENCING, AND ITEM #4, BOB
WENTZ PARK BOAT DOCK.
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26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS99019LB WITH ACCUSCREEN, INC. FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COUNTYWIDE)
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27. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B030029-DM, RAZOR WIRE MODIFICATIONS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX,
AND REBID. (TCSO)
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28. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B030046-LB, GENERAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES FOR INMATES, AND REBID. (SHERIFF)
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29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03C00084-SP, SECURITY UPGRADE PROJECT, WITH EBM INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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30. APPROVE AWARD OF A QUISV (QUALIFIED
INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO #O030067-SP FOR DELL
OPTIPLEX COMPUTERS FROM DELL COMPUTER INC. (ITS)
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31. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0186-LD, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, FOR
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. (TNR)
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32. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
AND PRICE INCREASE (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0105-RG, METROCALL
WIRELESS NETWORK, FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS, (JPS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
33. ACCEPT A HEWLETT PACKARD OFFICE JET
G55 PRINTER AND HP COPIER INTO TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIXED ASSETS.
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34. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION.
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35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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36. APPROVE RESERVE DEPUTY POSITION FOR
PRECINCT 5 CONSTABLE OFFICE.
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37. APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIAL'S BOND FOR
DAVID ESCAMILLA, TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY.
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38. RECEIVE REPORT FROM ENVISION CENTRAL
TEXAS AND ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY TEST SITE WORKSHOPS.
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TAKE UP AT 11:OO A.M.
39. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (SEE ATTACHED
LIST); AND
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION
TAKEN BY THE LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SUBROGATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF DEKE PIERCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SUBROGATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF BOBBY BROWN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; (BROWN, BOBBY; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 353RD JUDICIAL COURT, CAUSE NO. GN300127. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF HELEN HODGE, EEOC CLAIM NO. 360A300151. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S LEGAL ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OPTIONS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT VIOLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS AT LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION FOR RECOVERY OF DAMAGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S FACULITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S NON-INSURED LOSSES AND CONSIDER PRO-RATA AGREEMENT WITH ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SUBROGATION) 1
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 FEBRUARY 18 AND RECONVENED FEBRUARY 19, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 25, 2003.
C5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 15, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, PALEFACE PARK PHASE 1 SECTION B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 11.417 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJS).
C6. REAPPOINT CLEO SCHNEIDER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #1 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004.
C7. REAPPOINT MARVIN HADDOCK TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #3 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004.
C8. REAPPOINT DAVID COOPER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #3 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004.
C9. REAPPOINT STEVE COLLIER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #5 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL MODIFICATION AND DEVICES REPLACEMENT, BUILDING 140, AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, IFB B030041-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SIMPLEXGRINNELL,
LP. (TCSO)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003
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 FEBRUARY 4, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR
VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 11, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2003.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
2. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET ISSUES.
3. LANDFILL ISSUES.
4. CRIMINAL COURTS ANNUAL REPORT.
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A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND...
SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF COUNTY ATTORNEY
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003, 12:00 NOON
TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
250TH DISTRICT COURT
THIRD FLOOR
1000 GUADALUPE, SUITE 314
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
2. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET ISSUES.
3. LANDFILL ISSUES.
4. CRIMINAL COURTS ANNUAL REPORT.
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