Travis County Commssioners Court
April 1, 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, April 1, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL
OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS IN ASHTON WOODS
SUBDIVISION,
A PRIVATE TOWN HOME COMMUNITY IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) (ACTION
ITEM # 11)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL
6 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2003 AS "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 7
THROUGH APRIL 13, 2003 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH
OF APRIL 2003 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL
21, 2003 AS "BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN GROWTH" DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUATION
OF STATE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: BROKEN OAR RANCH (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 9.99 ACRES - HAZY HOLLOW
DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH ENVISION CENTRAL
TEXAS INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
9. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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10. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: GASTON SHELDON
(402 LOTS - 79.744 ACRES - DESSAU ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN -
SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
B. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (C) (3) OF STANDARDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR
GASTON-SHELDON, SECT. 4, TO ALLOW FOR PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS IN A SUBDIVISION
WHEN THE SUBDIVISION STREETS ARE PRESENTED FOR MAINTENANCE.
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GASTON-SHELDON SUBDIVISION, SECT. 4 (LONG FORM
PLAT - 160 LOTS - 32.418 ACRES - TUDOR HOUSE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY
OF AUSTIN - FISCAL FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD - CITY OF AISTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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11. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS
FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS IN ASHTON WOODS SUBDIVISION, A PRIVATE TOWN HOME COMMUNITY
IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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12. APPROVE THE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BOND FUNDS TO PURCHASE A SERVER FOR TNR ENGINEERING DIVISION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 8 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES THROUGH THE FLOOD
MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. THE GRANT REQUIRES A 25% MATCH OF $185,843
THAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE FY00 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION BUDGET.
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14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $327,048.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 14, 2003 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2003.
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16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE PRECINCT ONE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AND CONSTABLE OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY
AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. HIPAA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES;
B. HIPAA PRIVACY NOTICE;
C. VARIOUS HIPAA AUTHORIZATIONS; AND
D. COMPLAINT FORMS.
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19. A. CONSIDER CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, YEAR 2 (FY 03), JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
1. APPROVE PROPOSED
JOB TITLES AND PAY GRADES
2. APPROVE VERTICAL
EXPANSION, CURRENT PAY STRUCTRUE, ADD PAY GRADES 28-32
3. APPROVE EXEMPT
TO NON-EXEMPT (VICE VERSA) CONVERSION OF SPECIFIC JOBS
B. CONSIDER REVISION TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC
PLAN, YEAR 3 (FY O4), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
1.
APPROVE COMPLETION OF YEAR 3 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT BY APRIL 1, 2004
2. AUTHORIZE REVIEW
OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS POLICIES, INCLUDING FLSA AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
3. AUTHORIZE HRMD
EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY, e.g. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOP
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
FOR FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO COMPLETE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS ASSESSMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR
FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT FUNDED BY ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL010211EF, WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING SERVICES. (HHSD)
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23. APPROVE AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION
SYSTEM VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, SUPPORT,
AND SERVICES. (ITS)
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24. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES: (FACILITIES)
A. NO. 02T0198EH, ALL POINTS MOVING & STORAGE, INC.; AND
B. NO. 02T0199EH, GRAEBEL AUSTIN MOVERS, INC.
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25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR LOCKS AND KEYS: (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT)
A. NO. 01TO135-RG, YATES SECURITY INCORPORATED; AND
B. NO. 01T0136-RG, BEST LOCK CORPORATION.
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26. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY
OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE : (TNR):
A. 02T00271MP, MAGNUM CUSTOM TRAILER; AND
B. 02T00272MP, COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION.
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27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR COUNTYWIDE FURNITURE: (FAC. MGMT.)
A. NO. 02T00235OJ, CORPORATE EXPRESS ;
B. NO. 02T00236OJ, NEUTRAL POSTURE, INC.;
C. NO. 02T00237OJ, ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS;
D. NO. 02T00238OJ, THE CHAIR MAN, INC.;
E. NO. 02T00239OJ, OFFICESOURCE,LTD.; AND
F. NO. 02T00240OJ, WE BID FURNITURE.
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28. APPROVE MODIFICATION 12 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH TIBURON. (ITS)
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29. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HARDWARE STORE ITEMS. (COUNTYWIDE)
A. NO. 02T00167MP, GRAINGER, INC.;
B. NO. 02T00168MP, HOME DEPOT ST. JOHNS; AND
C. NO. 02T00169MP, LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT.
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30. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000273MQ WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES. (HHSD)
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31. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING: (PURCHASING)
A. NO. 02T00200MP, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
B. NO. 02400201MP, TIENG VIET MAGAZINE
C. NO. 02T00202MP, HILL COUNTRY NEWS
D. NO. 02T00222MP, THE VILLAGER
E. NO. 02T00223MP, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE
F. NO. 02T00224MP, OAK HILL GAZETTE
G. NO. 02T00225MP, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER
H. NO. 02T00226MP, EL MUNSO NEWSPAPER
I. NO. 02T00227MP, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS.
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OTHER ITEMS
32. APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FLYERS WITH
INFORMATION ON THE NEW VOTING SYSTEM WITH THE APRIL 15, 2003 PAYROLL CHECKS.
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33. CONSIDER SCOPE OF WORK FOR JAIL OPERATIONS
ANALYSIS, PROPOSED TO BE CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING JAIL
EXPERT AND COUNTY STAFF, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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34. A. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT
FROM TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR ON THE COURT FEES AND FINES COLLECTION PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE THE COLLECTION OF A $2.00 FEE PER TRANSACTION.
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35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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36. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (NO. IL030139LB)
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES, INC., TO EXPLORE
THE DESIRABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF JOINTLY PROCURING AN INTEGRATED JUSTICE
SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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37. APPROVE ORDER ADOPTING USE OF DIRECT
RECORDING EQUIPMENT AT ALL COUNTY EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES.
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TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
38. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
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
39. A. DISCUSS APPLICANTS
FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
B. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVERING THESE FUNCTIONAL
AREAS WITHOUT AN EXECUTIVE MANAGER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY 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
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. THE RUSSO COMPANIES (R. UNNIKRISHNAN RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. 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 APROPRIATE ACTION. 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TO ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DINAH DINWIDDIE, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CASEY PING, INDIVIDUALLY, AND HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, GORDON BERGH, KEVIN MCDONALD AND HERRINGTON, CAUSE NO. A-02-CA-606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT , REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT P. MADDOX JR. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CAUSE NO. GN-002616, IN THE 261ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR MEDIATION IN FREDRICK PLUETT, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, (PLUETT; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1
46. CONSIDER ACCEPTING, REJECTING, OR COUNTERING A COUNTEROFFER TO SELL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY 2001 BOND PROJECT, PARCEL #18 . 1 & 2
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 MARCH 11, 2003.
C4. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 8, 2003 TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED POLICY FOR MEMORIAL MARKERS IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 29, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CORRECTION PLAT MEADOWS OF CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE ONE (REVISED PLAT - 187 LOTS - 46.518 ACRES - VICTORIA STATION BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDEMERE UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPOINT ROBERT VITELA TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL1, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN # 36662000-62, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTE A SUBORDINATION OF LIEN ON HOME PROJECT LOAN #.36662000-71.
3. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES FOR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2003.
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AGENDA
+ TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
+ CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
+ CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
+ TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
+ TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES FOR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2003.
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