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 16, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK A, STERLING ACRES (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.001 ACRES - JENNYS JUMP DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALEFACE RANCH SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2B, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 10 & 11, BLOCK C (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.10 ACRES - TRES CORONAS DRIVE (PRIVATE STREET) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 20) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGEL BAY, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18 & 19, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 18.361 ACRES - ANGEL LIGHT DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAUGHERTY)
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4. DISCUSS REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF LOT 92, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 22) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 18, 2004 AS "ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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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 DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO PAY CAPITAL IDEA'S DECEMBER 2003 INVOICE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $467,908.95 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2004.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE THE LAW LIBRARY'S CHANGE FUND BY $26.50.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03R00200RG, TRAVIS CONCESSIONS, FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS MONITORING SERVICES, IFB NO. B040061-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES. (FAC. MGMT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVICES, IFB NO. B040062DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES. (FAC MGMT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040115JW WITH DAVID T. BRADFORD, PH.D., A.B.P.N. TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040113JW WITH DAVID R. POOLE, PH.D. TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00074OJ, REFUSE COLLECTION, WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT ACTIONS:
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 115063, REGION 14 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, TO ALLOW APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACT; AND
B. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030291JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR LOADING AND HAULING SOIL, IFB NO. B040052-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ANAYA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK A, STERLING ACRES (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.001 ACRES - JENNYS JUMP DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALEFACE RANCH SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2B, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 10 & 11, BLOCK C (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.10 ACRES - TRES CORONAS DRIVE (PRIVATE STREET) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGEL BAY, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18 & 19, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 18.361 ACRES - ANGEL LIGHT DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF LOT 92, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: OLD BEE CAVE SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 8 LOTS - 37.051 ACRES - STATE HWY 71 - NO FISCAL POSTING REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LOT 1, BLACK A ONLY); CITY OF AUSTIN WASTEWATER FOR LOTS 2-8 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING A 168.769 ACRE PARCEL FROM "THE CROSSINGS" TO BECOME PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (DAUGHERTY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: KATO'S PLACE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 9.046 ACRES - SLAUGHTER CREEK DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED BY TRAVIS COUNTY 00 SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 3 THROUGH 5, THE UPLANDS EAST COMMERCIAL PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR LAND NEEDED FOR THE EXTENSION OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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28. 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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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
A. AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT REGIONAL STUDY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL; AND
B. DIRECTIONS ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT TO PERFORM REGIONAL LANDFILL STUDY.
Postponed to 4/6/2004.
30. 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)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
31. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
34. 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.
This item has been reposted.
35. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES DURING THE 78TH LEGISLATURE'S SPECIAL SESSION. (GÓMEZ AND SONLEITNER)
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RECONSIDER DECISION TO LOCATE TAX ASSESSOR SATELLITE OFFICE AT PRECINCT ONE JP AND CONSTABLE OFFICE BUILDING AT SPRINGDALE AND MLK BLVD.
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37. REAPPOINT DANIEL MCCLELLAN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD TO A TERM ENDING MARCH 2006. (SONLEITNER)
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38. APPROVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY03 COUNTYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
Added to consent.
39. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF AND COUNTY CONSTABLES.
Added to consent.
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ON DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
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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
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.
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM RECEIVED FROM INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR PAYMENT FOR WATER HEATER AND BOILER FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GUADALUPE AND REBECCA R. LEIBAS (MARBELLA CORP. RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TONY D. HERNANDEZ (ALFRED E. AND CONCHA VALLE MARRERO RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN DEL VALLE ISD V. KELLY W. HOLCOMB (OSCAR SOLIS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ELOISE D. THOMAS (DAVID HOPKINS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MANFRED PUTMAN (JOHN AND LORI HAGGERTY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR AUTHORIZE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS REGARDING PROJECT # 01B01-12-3CA, HUDSON BEND ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT: PARCEL # 9: BLAKE R. ROBINSON AND ROBERT D. MCLAREN, AND PARCEL #10: GARDEN RIDGE QUALITY CLOSEOUTS, INC. (GEISELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
48. AUTHORIZE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-16-2CA, WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION; PARCELS # 1A, 1B, AND 1E; RUTH MASSEY, NORMA LISSO, PAUL B. KNEBEL, JR., BURWELL KNEBEL, LANELLE KNEBEL, JAN SELMAN, CHARLES DWAIN SELMAN; (GEISELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
49. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) REGARDING JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
50. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON RECENT TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION ON WHETHER A COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY DELEGATE ITS AUTHORITY TO AMEND A DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING AMOUNTS BETWEEN BUDGETED ITEMS. 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.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: N LINE SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 6.121 ACRES - U.S. HIGHWAY 290 EAST AND OLD MANOR ROAD - NO
FISCAL REQUIRED BY TRAVIS COUNTY 00 SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE
SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
A2. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT
WITH THE MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR THE LOCATION OF WATER LINES
WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(SONLEITNER) (Taken up with
Item A3.)
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A3. CONSIDER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
THE MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR THE RELOCATION OF WATER LINES RELATED
TO THE COUNTY’S GRAND AVENUE
PARKWAY CIP PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SONLEITNER)(Taken up
with Item A2.)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
Northwest Travis County Road District #3 (Golden Triangle)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Housing Finance Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF PRIME CREST AND ROYAL CREST APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTE A SUBORDINATION OF LIEN ON A HOME PROJECT LOAN.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HOUSING INITIATIVE WITH LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
Travis County Development Corporation
Travis County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE.
ADJOURN
Travis County
Commissioners Court
Work Session
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS CRIMINAL COURTS ANNUAL REPORT.
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2. CONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION WORK PLANS.
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3. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS CELL PHONE POLICY.
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4. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
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Last Modified:
Friday, May 28, 2004 9:34 AM