Travis County Commissioners 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, August 10, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WESTLAKE HIGHLANDS, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B, BLOCK 3-A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.1132 ACRES - RIDGECREST DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (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
2. 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 $497,989.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 23 THROUGH JULY 29, 2004.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES:
A. PHASE 2 OPTIONS AT 5501 AIRPORT;
B. RENOVATION AND OCCUPANCY OF THE 1101 NUECES STREET BUILDING; AND
C. COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES LEASE AT 205 W. 9TH STREET.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES, IFB NO. B040117OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUPPLIES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, JUVENILE COURT, MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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6. DECLARE AIR PACKS AND BREATHING APPARATUS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVE SALE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4 OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00277LD, PRECISION BUILDING MAINTENANCE, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, TNR SATELLITES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 3, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION, FOR RENOVATION SERVICES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 2ND FLOOR. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL040243RE WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL CARE SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL980092EF, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR PAINTING AND WALL REPAIR/MINOR CONSTRUCTION (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT):
A. NO. 03T00016RV, HARMONY CONSTRUCTION - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. NO. 03T00017RV, SCHNURR, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION WITH COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICE (CO COM) FOR GREATER AUSTIN AREA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (GAATN) CABLING REQUIREMENTS. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF A DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) GO DIRECT STATE CONTRACT VENDOR, RFO NO. O040123JR, TO SYNERGY ELECTRONICS, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HP COLOR LASER PRINTERS AND ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NOS. 5 AND 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00030JJ, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO., INC., BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 3A (LONG FORM PLAT - 164 LOTS - 49.04 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)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: THE WOODS OF GREENSHORES PRELIMINARY PLAN (100 LOTS - 107.88 ACRES - PEARCE ROAD - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY OAK SHORES WATER COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR AUSTIN'S COLONY SUBDIVISION:
A. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT TO RECORD IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE V SECTION 1 (FINAL PLAT - 73 LOTS - 27.25 ACRES - AUSTIN'S COLONY BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
B. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT TO RECORD IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE V SECTION 2 (FINAL PLAT - 86 LOTS - 12.96 ACRES - AUSTIN'S COLONY BOULEVARD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION FOR CHANGE IN RACETRACK LOCATION BY THE AUSTIN JOCKEY CLUB, LTD. IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
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19. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT OF GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD THROUGH THE FOREST CREEK ESTATES/HUNTINGTON TRAILS NEIGHBORHOOD; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR STAR RANCH SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A PLAN CHANGE TO AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (TDFPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TITLE IV-E FUNDS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAN CHANGE IS TO INCORPORATE THE FY 05 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND BUDGET.
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21. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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23. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF FY05 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
24. ACCEPT A DONATION OF A VEHICLE TO TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TRAVIS COUNTY (TRAVIS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE) FROM 4-H CAPITAL FUNDS FOR 4-H LIVESTOCK AND URBAN ANIMAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY AND BUDGET ISSUES RELATED TO THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) FOR FY04.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. A LIST OF OUTSTANDING ISSUES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF MANAGERS;
B. ISSUES RELATED TO INDEPENDENT AUDIT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, SECTION 281.122; AND
C. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR ASSISTANCE WATER IMPROVEMENT PLAN IN THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION.
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29. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRESENTATION FROM THE BASIC NEEDS COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SHADY HOLLOW MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN PRECINCT THREE. (BISCOE, DAUGHERTY)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO FILL POSITION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.
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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.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DETERMINE VALUE OF 4.39 ACRE TRACT OF COUNTY LAND AT 4001 STATE HIGHWAY 620 FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING ANNUAL RENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION LOCATED ON THE TRACT. (DAUGHERTY) 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SALLY DECKER V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY.1
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO VARIOUS ISSUES REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FROM CONDEMNEES' ATTORNEY CONCERNING PENDING CONDEMNATION ACTIONS FOR THE HUDSON BEND ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY):
A. CAUSE #2526, PARCEL # 9, ROBINSON & MCLAREN; AND
B. CAUSE # 2527, PARCEL #10, GARDEN RIDGE QUALITY CLOSEOUTS, INC. 1&2
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS THROUGH CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CAMERON ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AS FOLLOWS (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION)(REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY):
A. PARCEL # 1 AND # 1E, RECORD OWNER: KINGS GATE, L.P.;
B. PARCEL # 2 AND # 2EA / 2EB, RECORD OWNER: NORTH GATE, L.P.; AND
C. PARCEL # 3 AND # 3EA / 3EB, RECORD OWNER: BISHOPS FIELD, L.P. 1&2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR WORK AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
40. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO CONTRACT WITH AND HIRE LOCAL COUNSEL REGARDING DESSIE MARIA ANDREWS V. COUNTY OF BURNET, ET AL. TO COMPLY WITH D.C. CIRCUIT LCvR 83.2(C); (ANDREWS; MARGO FRASIER; LAWSUIT). 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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 15 & 16, TRACT 6, RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT 5, 6, 8 & 9 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.754 ACRES - LAKEHURST LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 10, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 9 & 10, DAVENPORT WEST P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO, THE POINT AT ROB ROY AND LOT 11, DAVENPORT WEST P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO THE POINT AT ROB ROY (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.523 ACRES - PASCAL LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, STONE SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.92 ACRES - ALLEN ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RESOLUTE
PRODUCTIONS TO FILM MUSIC VIDEO ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004 IN THE OLD COUNTY
JAIL.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 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. DISCUSS FY05 PROPOSED ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET AND TAX RATE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY IN THE GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE BLOCK FROM JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET,
1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY ‘05 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE):
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
1:00 - 1:30 PBO
INTRODUCTION
1:30 - 2:00 TAX
2:00 - 3:30 SHERIFF
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
1:00 - 2:00 CRIMINAL
COURTS
2:00 - 4:00 FACILITIES,
EXPO AND SPACE ISSUES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
9:30 - 10:00 CONSTABLE
2
10:00 - 12:00 HRMD
PLUS COMPENSATION
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
1:00 - 3:00 TNR
3:00 - 3:30 DISTRICT
CLERK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
1:00 - 2:00 HHS
2:00 - 3:30 EMERGENCY
SERVICES AND EMS
4:00 - 4:30 JUVENILE
COURT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
1:00 - 3:00 ITS
3:00 - 4:00 COUNTY
ATTORNEY
4:00 - 5:00 COMP
ISSUES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
9:00 - 10:00 RECORDS
MANAGEMENT
10:00 - 11:00 COUNTY
CLERK
11:00 - 11:30 AUDITOR
11:30 - 12:00 DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2004
1:00 PM
VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT POLICY
EXPO CENTER
PURCHASING
JUVENILE
PROBATION
JPs JOINT HEARING
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Monday, August 23, 2004 8:50 PM