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, March 2, 2004
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2004 AS "TRAIL RIDE MONTH" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY.
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2004 AS "PURCHASING MONTH" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $32,839.86 FOR THE PERIOD
OF FEBRUARY 13 THROUGH FEBRUARY 19, 2004.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIC TEAM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MANAGING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY
ACTIONS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELEVATORS IN THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
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7. DISCUSS AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 31, RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION, WITH THE ADDITION
OF SUBCHAPTER E, PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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8. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED
CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, SECTION 10.021; AND
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND COUNTY TREASURER
TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. A. CONSIDER PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF A TRAVIS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY ASSET DISPOSITION
POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER DISPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITIES AT SATELLITE
THREE ON HAMILTON POOL ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
AT 10:30 A.M.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DELOITTE-TOUCHE CONSULTING
PHASE I REPORT ON THE SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCESS IN THE EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
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11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
ONE: AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE 5 (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 202 LOTS - 59.90 ACRES - AUSTIN'S
COLONY BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY
BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE MEADOWS AT BLACKHAWK SECTION
7A-1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLAT OF STEINER RANCH COMMERCIAL, TRACT 12. (DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED WASTEWATER LINE
EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT THROUGH TRAVIS COUNTY PARKLAND
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE CITY OF MANOR. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
15. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA,
SECTION 3A (LONG FORM PLAT - 36 LOTS - 15.767 ACRES - APPENINI WAY - FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR
PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
16. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA,
SECTION 3B (LONG FORM PLAT - 33 LOTS - 12.077 ACRES - CASTELLANO WAY - FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR
PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
AT 1:45 P.M.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
ISSUES:
A. PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES REGARDING
APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION AT NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY SITE AND DEADLINE FOR
CLOSURE;
B. PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING
APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION AT NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY SITE AND DEADLINE FOR
CLOSURE;
C. AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT REGIONAL STUDY IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL; AND
D. DIRECTIONS ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT TO PERFORM REGIONAL LANDFILL
STUDY.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION
IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT ON WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT.
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR PROCEEDING WITH THE
PHYSICAL PLANT ANALYSIS OF THE JAIL OPERATIONS STUDY.
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21. APPROVE INTERJURISDICTIONAL MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND CERTAIN INCORPORATED CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY, AND BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND THE OTHER NINE COUNTIES IN THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL REGION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00154-RG,
AIRGAS SOUTHWEST, FOR MEDICAL GASES. (MEDICAL EXAMINER & ES) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
23. A. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE EXECUTION OF THE WORKSOURCE CHILD CARE
LOCAL MATCH AGREEMENT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WORKSOURCE FOR CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH CONTRIBUTION.
(HHS&VS) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02AE0089JJ, CARTER & BURGESS,
INC., NORTHEAST METRO PARK PHASE II DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00185LD,
CAPITAL GRAPHICS FOR ELECTION DAY KITS. (COUNTY CLERK) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00118LD,
GULF STATES ASPHALT CO., FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT. (TNR) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS
FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00147LD, H AND H FENCE CO.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00148LD, VIKING FENCE CO. INC. (TNR) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040114JW WITH STEPHEN A. THORNE, PH.D. TO PROVIDE
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS (JUVENILE PROBATION) (G?MEZ)
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29. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND RENEWAL (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT
NO. PS990080TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
(CABA) SYSTEM. (ITS/HHS) (G?MEZ)
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30. DECLARE CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN ON NEW COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
(PURCHASING)
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OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECURITY ISSUES AT CERTAIN
TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDINGS.
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33. CONSIDER AND APPROVE EXPENSES AND FORM AN ONGOING POLICY RELATED TO PARKING
FOR ELECTION WORKERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS POLLING SITE.
Added to consent.
34. RECEIVE FOR FILING WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT A PETITION
FOR THE CREATION OF THE LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND INSTRUCT
STAFF TO REVIEW THE PETITION AND ALL RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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35. APPROVE ORDER CALLING ELECTION ON ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY WITHIN THE
DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT INTO THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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36. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF
A COUNTYWIDE HOSPITAL DISTRICT WITH TAXING AUTHORITY; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER CALLING ELECTION ON THE CREATION
OF A COUNTYWIDE HOSPITAL DISTRICT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM REGARDING UNFUNDED MANDATES
IMPOSED ON COUNTIES.
Postponed one week.
38. AUTHORIZE WORKING GROUP TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE
FAMILY LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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39. APPOINT MARY CHRISTINA "CHRISTY" CASEY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S
PROTECTIVE BOARD AS A PRECINCT FOUR APPOINTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THOUGH
MARCH 31, 2007. (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
40. APPOINT MAY SCHMIDT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT
TWO APPOINTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 2005. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
All of Item 41 was placed on consent except for 41.H which was pulled.
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PRECINCT THREE APPOINTMENTS
TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) BOARDS:
A. APPOINT JOE PUTMAN TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #1, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
B. RE-APPOINT RAY PERICOLA TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #1, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
C. RE-APPOINT DAVID LUTHER TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #3, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
D. RE-APPOINT WILLIAM A. HEINE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #3, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
E. RE-APPOINT KEVIN MACDONNELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #4, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
F. APPOINT ARTHUR GURLEY TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #5, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
G. RE-APPOINT BOB REMLINGER TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #5, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
H. APPOINT DEBORAH PETERSON TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #5, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
Pulled from the agenda.
I. APPOINT TOM CAVANAUGH TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #6, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
J. RE-APPOINT BRAD ELLIS TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #6, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
K. RE-APPOINT TERRY BROWDER TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #6, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
L. RE-APPOINT JAMES ROBERTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #7, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
M. RE-APPOINT DEANE ARMSTRONG TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #7, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
N. RE-APPOINT THOMAS ATWOOD TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #7, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
O. APPOINT JOHN CRADDOCK TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #7, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
P. APPOINT MIKE PEARSON TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #8, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
Q. APPOINT H.C. LOTT TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #8, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
R. RE-APPOINT ALAN GRAIF TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #8, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
S. RE-APPOINT JOHN SHINE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #8, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
T. APPOINT DR. ARLEN HANLE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #9, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
U. RE-APPOINT BETTY COOK TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #9, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
V. RE-APPOINT CATHY THOMPSON TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #9, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
W. RE-APPOINT KENTON CAMPBELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #10, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
X. RE-APPOINT GLEN REID TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #10, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005;
Y. APPOINT SUE ELLEN JORDAN TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #14, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005;
Z. RE-APPOINT LONNIE MOORE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #14, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 2005; AND
AA. RE-APPOINT STAN PHILLIPS TO TRAVIS COUNTY ESD BOARD #14, TERM EFFECTIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
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
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN OTIS DANIELS (DANIELS; FRASIER; PERSONAL INJURY). 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN KATHLEEN EATON VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (EATON, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT POSITION. 3
45. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH MRE RANCH, LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 344.984 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYMENT ISSUES REGARDING A SENIOR PLANNER IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2004.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 23, 2004, TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TAKE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, AN UNDEFINED PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 2, BLOCK 3, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION 1, AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A REPLACEMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT. (DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004
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 17, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PREPARATION OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS FOR A HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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