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, June 29, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 69, 70 AND 71, BLOCK H, HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.58 ACRES - LAKE PARK DRIVE AT PANORAMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (ACTION ITEM 16) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS FOR SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AS EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENTS. (BISCOE)
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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 $414,343.84 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 11 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2004.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
5. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE ON COUNTY FY 2005 EMPLOYEE, DEPENDENT AND RETIREE GROUP BENEFITS AND PREMIUMS, INCLUDING:
A. RATE PLAN IN OPTION THREE AS THE HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR FY 2005;
B. THE CO-INSURED EPO PLAN AS THE DEFAULT COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES
WHO DO NOT COMPLETE OPEN ENROLLMENT;
C. A 30-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
COVERAGE FOR ALL NEW HIRES BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004;
D. ADDITION OF NURSELINE AND OPTION 2 OF THE VISION PLAN TO THE COUNTY'S BENEFITS PACKAGE AT ZERO COST TO COUNTY;
E. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH SAFEGUARD DENTAL THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2007 WITH A THREE PERCENT RATE INCREASE IN FY 2005 ONLY;
F. EXTENSION OF BASIC LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH UNUM AND AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT TO ELIMINATE WAIVER OF PREMIUM; AND
G. A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH UNUM FOR:
1.) SUPPLEMENTAL
LIFE, DEPENDENT LIFE AND RETIREE LIFE;
2.) SHORT TERM DISABILITY; AND
3.) LONG TERM DISABILITY ON THE SAME TERMS AS CURRENT CONTRACT EXCEPT FOR
TERM, WAIVER OF PREMIUM ON LIFE COVERAGES AND RATES.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT SIMON C. BROUSSARD AS TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 6, 2004.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
B. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
C. DETERMINATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FUNDS TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
D. ISSUES RELATED TO INDEPENDENT AUDIT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 281.122;
E. STATUS REPORT ON APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS; AND
F. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.13(n) (2004), AND TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, SECTION 281.096 (a)(1) (2004).
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE THE SOLE SEALED BID RECEIVED FOR THE SALE OF 16 SURPLUS/SALVAGED USED LIGHT BARS. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0187RG, TONER PLUS, FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FROM WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00001DR, CAPITAL CITY CONTAINER CORPORATION, FOR RECORDS STORAGE BOXES. (REC. MGMT) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 01AE601JJ, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES FROM ROBERT R. KAMM AND CHRISTOPHER S. SHIELDS, P.C. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONERS COURT) (GÓMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 69, 70 AND 71, BLOCK H, HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.58 ACRES - LAKE PARK DRIVE AT PANORAMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING COLLINGS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 30-2-171 OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOR A LOT IN A SUBDIVISION THAT DOES NOT ABUT A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET; AND
B. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: COLLINGS SUBDIVISION (1 LOT - 13.077 ACRES - US 290 - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED - ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ESTATES AT EDGEWATER BEACH (SHORT FORM PLAT - 12 LOTS - 14.974 ACRES - THURMAN BEND ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS, SECTION III (LONG FORM PLAT - 24 LOTS - 19.9246 ACRES - SPANISH OAKS CLUB BLVD. - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY AND THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF TWO WATER GRANTS FROM THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. (DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RAVINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WESTLAKE DRIVE IN THE RAVINE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING SWEETWATER RANCH, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, SWEETWATER AUSTIN, LLP, WILLIAM GUNN, PARTNER; AND
B. A PRELIMINARY PLAN: SWEETWATER RANCH, SECTION ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN (568 LOTS - 271.0 ACRES - HWY 71 - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT HB 1445 FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, INCLUDING NECESSITY FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO FY 05 REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE APPLICATION SEEKS PERMISSION TO EXTEND THE GRANT END DATE FROM JULY TO THE END OF SEPTEMBER;
B. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING (THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE) FOR A RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS CENTER FOR SERVICE-LEARNING OF REGION 14 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR A TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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27. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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28. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2005 BUDGET PROCESS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TAX OFFICE INTERNET SERVICES, INCLUDING:
A. CONTINUED USE OF BEARING POINT OR USE OF ANOTHER PROVIDER; AND
B. CONSISTENT PRESENTATION OF INTERNET SITE ON A REAL TIME BASIS.
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31. APPOINT DEBORAH ANN RISOVI TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH JUNE 2007. (DAUGHERTY)
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32. CONSIDER ISSUES RAISED BY BOB BARSTOW IN THE COUNTY'S MANAGEMENT OF BOB WENTZ PARK IN RELATION TO WINDY POINT PARK, INC. EASEMENT.
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33. A. RECEIVE FY '03 AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS: ESD #5, ESD #6, ESD #7 AND ESD #14; AND
B. RECEIVE FY '02 AUDIT REPORT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11.
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34. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON WATER IMPROVEMENTS AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION.
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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. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN DEBBIE MERGELE, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN FRUMP V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AT, (FRUMP, MARGO FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
39. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JANE DOE V. CITY OF AUSTIN AND FREDDY URIAS. 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.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 8, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 10, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 15, 2004.
C6. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 3, 2004 TO DISCUSS REQUEST REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SLAUGHTER CREEK ACRES, REPLAT OF LOT 6B, BLOCK E (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.4792 ACRES - PENION DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 29, 2004 TO DISCUSS REQUEST REGARDING APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SADDLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL AND A PORTION OF CAPISTRANO DRIVE FOR A SHADY HOLLOW HOA PARADE ON JULY 4, 2004, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT - DATA CENTER PROJECT.
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A3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING CHARLES GILDON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ROAD MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AFTER 29 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (DAVIS)
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A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY
ROAD CLOSURE OF SADDLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL AND A PORTION OF CAPISTRANO DRIVE FOR
A SHADY HOLLOW HOA PARADE ON JULY 4, 2004, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 JUNE 15, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 23 AND APRIL 27, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 23 AND APRIL 27, 2004.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION OFFICIALS TO USE THE CORPORATION'S INTEREST IN THE OLD VISION VILLAGE SITE (OLD TRAVIS STATE SCHOOL) FOR CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES TEAMS TO SERVE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2004.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. RECEIVE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL COMMITTEE UPDATE.
2. DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
3. DISCUSS AIRPORT BLVD. TENANT MIX AND FUTURE FACILITY MODIFICATIONS.
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