Travis County Commssioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
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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 9, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, JOHN MORROW SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 9.170 ACRES - CAMERON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (ACTION ITEM 7) (DAVIS)
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2. DISCUSS THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLAN FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (ACTION ITEM 30)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 193RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE "DIEZ Y SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE" CELEBRATION. (GÓMEZ)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JESSICA ROSUELLO AS THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CAPITAL AREA'S YOUTH OF THE YEAR.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CASH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT STAFF ON BEING AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION BY THE GOVERNMENT TREASURERS' ORGANIZATION OF TEXAS FOR DEVELOPING AN OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT POLICY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
6. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES IN THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ADDRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY'S POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR WORKFORCE FUNDS;
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AND
C. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND WORKSOURCE REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE DELIVERY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, JOHN MORROW SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 9.170 ACRES - CAMERON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON HOMES FOR POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR PART OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 8 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH WILSHIRE/HEARTSTONE VENTURE I, LP FOR POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL BELLA VISTA SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PULTE HOMES OF TEXAS, LP FOR POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL BELLA VISTA SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FLOOD GATE WARNING SYSTEM ON SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AGREED ORDER FROM TCEQ REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED'S ALLEGED VIOLATIONS AT THE NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL.
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13. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.302(d)(11) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR CLAYTON'S CROSSING TO ALLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A SUBDIVISION WITH A JOINT USE DRIVEWAY THAT DOES NOT HAVE ALL WEATHER ACCESS TO AND FROM THE PROPOSED LOTS (6); AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CLAYTON'S CROSSING (LONG FORM PLAT - 22 LOTS - 40.735 ACRES - SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (6 LOTS) AND CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER GUARDIAN AD LITEM GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE RESOLUTION THAT IS PART OF THE GRANT; AND
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR A CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT EXTENDS THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
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15. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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16. PRESENT COMBINED RESULTS OF FY 2004 BUDGET AGENDA REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR DISCUSSION AT BUDGET MARK-UP.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $455,377.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 22, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2003.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FUND A SECOND TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE ADDITION OF SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS010128DS WITH GARY H. WILLCOX, DDS, FOR DENTAL SERVICES. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00046OJ, D & L MEDICAL, FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MAP ENROLLEES. (ATCHHS) (GÓMEZ)
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22. APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF GLASS TRAFFIC BEADS FROM SWARCO-REFLEX. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EMULSION STORAGE TANK FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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24. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD WITH UNISYS CORPORATION FOR SERVER MAPPER ES3000, MAPPER SOFTWARE AND MAPPER MIGRATION SERVICES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL IL010019LB, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR (A/TCMHMR), FOR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH REFERRALS BY THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
Postponed one week.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960016DR, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, FOR MENTORING SERVICES. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 6, FOR RENOVATION SERVICES AT THE USB BUILDING, CONTRACT JC020108DM, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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28. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT 03K00012SI WITH CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD., FOR THE WESTBANK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND SIDEWALK PROJECT. (TNR)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
29. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS AT LAW JAIL REDUCTION DOCKET.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLAN FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Postponed one week.
31. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WILBARGER CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1.
Added to consent.
32. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AGREEMENT TO ASSESS TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE.
Added to consent.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INVOICE TO THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE FOR CONDUCTING INCORPORATION ELECTION.
33. CONSIDER OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES IN THE COLLECTION OF FINES AND FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS AND DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO CLOSE THE TAX OFFICE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AND 19, 2003, RESPECTIVELY, TO RELOCATE TO NEW OFFICE.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A FAMILY PROTECTION FEE IN THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
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36. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THREE CANINE PROTECTIVE VESTS FROM THE 100 CLUB OF CENTRAL TEXAS.
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37. APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3. (DAUGHERTY)
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE STATE REQUIREMENT FOR ACCREDITATION OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLEET BY THE FLEET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
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40. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
A. ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES;
B. THE ORDER FILLING VACANCIES FOR ELECTION PRECINCT JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES;
C. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF PRECINCT ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGE FOR CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS; AND
D. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ELECTION.
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41. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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42. DECLARE A SURPLUS IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
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43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RUBY STUBBS (MICHAEL B. KNEPP RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 DAVID M. GRASSBAUGH V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DINAH DINWIDDIE, ELAINE CARPENTER AND TERRY ESQUIVEL, CAUSE NO. 99-06730, IN THE 98TH DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATE COMPTROLLER'S REQUEST FOR AGREEMENT TO EXTEND PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS PERTAINING TO AUDIT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD MCCAIN. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLEY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL. 1
48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH ROBERT D. KING AND JANET K. KING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 59.524 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN.
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 CORRECTED COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION ON JULY 22, 2003 - TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR ON ITEM 11.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR BUDGET VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 14, 2003.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT ON AUGUST 19, 2003.
C6. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION ON AUGUST 19, 2003.
C7. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION ON AUGUST 26, 2003.
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A REMAINING PORTION OF "OLD" FM 973 TO "WALTON HILL PASS" WHICH IS NEAR HAMANN LANE, PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 3, HAZELHURST SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 10.41 ACRES - SILVER MOUNTAIN DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C10.APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 14, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK F (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.637 ACRES - AZZURO WAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A.1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00209JJ, KEYSTONE
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE II, PROJECT 1. (TNR)
Added to consent.
A.2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 03K00150JJ, CHASCO CONTRACTING,NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, PROJECT 2. (TNR)
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 AUGUST 19, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 26, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF PRIMECREST AND ROYALCREST APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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 FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2004 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
Last Modified:
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:05 PM