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 23, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST 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. (ACTION ITEM 14) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 27 THROUGH APRIL 3, 2004 AS "WILDFIRE
AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (DAUGHERTY)
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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 $419,544.00 FOR THE PERIOD
OF MARCH 5 THROUGH MARCH 11, 2004.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
5. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE
5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING PROJECT PHASE TWO; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING
OF CONTRACT FOR BASE BID OR ALTERNATE NO. 1 TO BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING - PHASE 2 RENOVATIONS, IFB NO. B040056-MB.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FUGRO SOUTH,
INC., THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM SUBMITTING PROPOSALS FOR RFQ NO. Q040030JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY PROJECT
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
IFB NO. B040022JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, L.P. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS
FOR DELIVERED ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS:
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00182EH, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00183EH, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM MOBILE-VISION
INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ACTIONS
FOR CONTRACTS WITH FRANK SOLUTIONS INC., FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE/INTERACTIVE
WEB RESPONSE SYSTEMS:
A. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT, MODIFICATION NO. 2, TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00118LC,
FOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS, FROM FRANK SOLUTIONS INC., TO FRANK SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION
OF GOVONE SOLUTIONS, LP.;
B. MODIFICATION NO. 3, TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00118LC; AND
C. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT, MODIFICATION NO. 1, TO CONTRACT NO. CM030193LC,
FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FROM FRANK SOLUTIONS INC., TO FRANK SOLUTIONS,
A DIVISION OF GOVONE SOLUTIONS, LP. (DRO/TCSO/ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030171JW WITH TEXAS OAKS PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL,
LP, DBA OAKS TREATMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO
JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 3) FROM D & L MEDICAL
PRODUCTS TO DESERT MEDICAL, FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00046OJ, MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00136OJ, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
(TCHHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY WIDENING PROJECT,
IFB NO. B040071JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DAYCO CONSTRUCTION CO. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST 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) Action Item for Item 1.
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15. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
TWO: THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 2A (LONG FORM PLAT - 101 LOTS - 27.82
ACRES - KELLY LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
16. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
TWO: THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 2B (LONG FORM PLAT - 100 LOTS - 24.54
ACRES - KELLY LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) TO SIGN NOTICES AND REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (TPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORM WATER
DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING
AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES; AND
B. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CENTEX HOMES, A NEVADA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF A DRAINAGE CHANNEL. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
AT 1:45 P.M.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CLEAN AIR ACTION
PLAN REQUESTS:
A. ADOPTION OF THE CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN FOR THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT;
B. RESOLUTION REQUESTING TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE'S VEHICLE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AS PART OF THE CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN FOR
THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT; AND
C. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE AUTHORIZATION OF LOW-INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR ASSISTANCE,
RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSE BILLS
1445 AND 1204 FOR CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A SINGLE OFFICE
FOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW IN THE EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, INCLUDING:
A. DELOITTE-TOUCHE CONSULTING PHASE I REPORT ON THE SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCESS;
B. ADDITIONAL STEPS NECESSARY FOR LEGAL COMPLIANCE;
C. FEASIBILITY OF INVOKING LEGALLY REQUIRED ARBITRATION; AND
D. ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL STEPS.
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AT 9:30 A.M.
21. 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 AND CLOSURE OF NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL;
AND
B. PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING
APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION AND CLOSURE OF NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE FY 03 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (D0E)/OIL OVERCHARGE
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. CONTRACT AMENDMENT
MAKES MINOR CHANGES IN LANGUAGE AND APPROVES A BUDGET CHANGE THAT HAS NO FISCAL
IMPACT ON THE GRANT;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE FY 03 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (LIHEAP) WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT MAKES MINOR CHANGES IN LANGUAGE AND APPROVES A BUDGET CHANGE
THAT HAS NO FISCAL IMPACT ON THE GRANT; AND
C. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE
FY 03 DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE, AND FY 03 LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
THROUGH THE END OF JUNE. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL A FULLY
EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE.
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OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2004.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INVITE THE TRAVIS COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK KICK-OFF EVENT ON SATURDAY,
MARCH 27, 2004.
Added to consent.
28. REVIEW 2004 PRO RATA TOBACCO SETTLEMENT DISTRIBUTION COUNTY EXPENDITURE
STATEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE APPLICATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE
FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FIRST-TIME BUYERS.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES DURING THE 78TH LEGISLATURE'S SPECIAL
SESSION; AND
B. STRATEGY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE
TAXPAYER RELIEF AND PROTECT COUNTY BUDGET MANDATES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
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31. 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.
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32. 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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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ON DEFERRED
COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT A PRESIDING
JUDGE IN COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW #5 THROUGH THE GENERAL ELECTION.
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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.
35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH VERANDAH CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.0 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 2
36. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH KENNETH R. BLAKE AND SCOTT R. LITTLE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 38.76 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 2
37. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH GREGORY A. ATTWOOD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 31.40 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 2
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON STATUS OF PURCHASE OF BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN LAND FROM RIBELIN RANCH PARTNERSHIP, LTD., ET. AL., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
39. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) REGARDING JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
40. 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
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE. 1 & 3
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 2, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 9, 2004.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 13, 2004, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOT 192 AND 193, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, REPLAT OF SECTION 10A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 49 LOTS - 9.596 ACRES - TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE LETTER OPPOSING RELOCATION OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICE.
Added to consent.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH WINDEMERE UTILITY
COMPANY, INC. FOR PAYMENT OF RELOCATING WATER LINES WITHIN THE COUNTY’S
GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY CIP PROJECT. (SONLEITNER)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 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 SESSIONS OF MARCH 2 AND MARCH 9, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE AMOUNT OF CASH RESERVE FOR THE PROPOSED HOME AWARD FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2004 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
3. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SAMUEL T. BISCOE TO EXECUTE THE HOME AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2004 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
ADJOURN
"Wildfire Awareness Week Kick-Off Event"
AFD Station #31
(On 2222 just east of 360)
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2004, 9:30 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified:
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:42 PM