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, February 8, 2005
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
1. 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 $623,647.18 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 20 THROUGH JANUARY 27,
2005.
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
Added to consent.
3. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE
TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, SECTION 10.021; AND
B. APPROVE REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER
TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO UPGRADE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00130RG, ENNIS PAINT, INC., FOR TRAFFIC PAINT. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FROM
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH DELL MARKETING. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX CHEVY SUBURBANS
FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. ILA98-858.
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SIGN MATERIALS,
IFB NO. B050028RG, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
A. ALLIED TUBE - GROUP A, ITEMS 1, 2 AND 5;
B. ROADRUNNER TRAFFIC SUPPLY - GROUP A, ITEMS 4 AND 7;
C. VULCAN SIGNS - GROUP A, ITEMS 3 AND 6; AND
D. LAIRD PLASTICS - GROUP B, ALL ITEMS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
04T00232RG WITH GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS FOR SIGN MATERIALS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. ILA98-858. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR CITY
OF AUSTIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S SHARE OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF
NEXTGEN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE
REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO.
B050018RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
A. BLACKMON MOORING STEAMATIC – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. LYNX CONTRACTORS, INC. – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (COUNTYWIDE)
(GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00171DR, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS, FOR SOLAR/ALUMINUM
SCREENS. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B050040DR, DOORS AND INSULATION. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY DEPUTY
MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES WITH SUZANNA E. DANA, M.D. (MEDICAL EXAMINER) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00165DR, LABORDE ENTERPRISES INC. (CAPITAL CHEM
CAN CO.), FOR RENTAL OF PORTABLE TOILETS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF THREE AMBULANCES
FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL98-858.
(JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION) (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HARDWARE STORE ITEMS:
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00167MP, GRAINGER, INC;
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00168MP, HOME DEPOT ON ST. JOHNS; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 02T00169MP, LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT. (TNR,
HOUSING SERVICES, AND FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED PROGRAMS
FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION, LIABILITY AND PROPERTY LOSS AS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES;
AND
B. APPROVE NEGOTIATION OF CONTINUATION OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACT WITH CURRENT PROVIDER, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
(Taken up with Items 20 & 21)
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20. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION (TPA) OF COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED HEALTH
PLAN AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES AS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND
B. AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR CONTINUATION
OF CONTRACT FOR TPA ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLAN AND
ASSOCIATED SERVICES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
(Taken up with Items 19 & 21)
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21. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR THE MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES AS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND
B. APPROVE NEGOTIATION OF CONTINUATION OF THE MEDICAL AUDIT
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CURRENT PROVIDER, FORTE MANAGED CARE, INC. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
(Taken up with Items 19 & 20)
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22. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FROM PHILLIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE
COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY
PURCHASING ACT. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02K00030JJ, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO., INC., BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GREENSHORES
ON LAKE AUSTIN, PHASE THREE (LONG FORM PLAT – 38 LOTS – 31.162 ACRES – PEARCE
ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
OAK SHORES WATER COMPANY (MUD) – CITY AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: PALOMINO RANCH SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY
PLAN (9 LOTS – 109.25 ACRES – NAMELESS ROAD – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK, SECTION H, PHASE
2 (LONG FORM PLAT – 58 LOTS – 71.017 ACRES – CALERA DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED
WITH CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 3 AND
4 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE PROPOSED SURFACE TREATMENT ROADWAYS, BLADE AND OIL ROADWAYS, RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION
ROADWAYS AND DRAINAGE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE TNR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE USE OF $30,000.00 ORIGINALLY BUDGETED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIBER OPTIC
UPGRADES TO PAY FOR LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LENSES ON 11 TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AND INSTALLATION OF BACKPLATES WITH ADDITIONAL SIGNHEADS ON FOUR TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR THE BLAKE
MANOR ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES INVOLVING REQUESTED USE OF BASEBALL FIELDS AT NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN
PARK BY TWO AREA NONPROFIT YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUES. (SONLEITNER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
33. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTION
INITIATIVE FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROSECUTION AND DETENTION OF FEDERALLY REFERRED
CRIMINAL CASES. THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF $42,000
OF EXPENDITURES;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY/TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM
IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE 12 PROPERTIES IN THE FLOODPLAIN OF TRAVIS COUNTY WITH COUNTY MATCH
REQUIRED;
C. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR
A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT-DISCRETIONARY FUNDS GRANT
PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT BY $11,250;
AND
D. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
(TPWD) FOR GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
THE GRANT INCREASES THE CURRENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDES FOR $3.375 MILLION IN
ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS WITH UP TO $1.125 MILLION DOLLAR COUNTY MATCH REQUIRED.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES.
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OTHER ITEMS
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS TO RESTRAIN CERTAIN PETS
IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND RELATED MATTERS.
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37. CONSIDER STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN DISPARITY STUDY FOR CENTRAL
TEXAS AREA.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT TRACY BURKHALTER, NEW HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER,
TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
Added to consent.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING LANDFILL OPERATION
STANDARDS IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed until 2/22/05.
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPOINTMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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41. A. AUTHORIZE THE
COUNTY STAFF, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION
OF NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS TO REFINANCE VARIOUS COUNTY DEBT OBLIGATIONS; AND
B. DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE UNDERWRITERS.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
(A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT.)
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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.
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING TERRI D. FLEMMINGS (FLEMMINGS, TERRI D.; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY ON THE STATUS OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET AND AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 JANUARY 25, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 22, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “LADERA TRAIL” OFF OLD BURNET ROAD NEAR JONESTOWN IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 15, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 26, CAPITOL VIEW ESTATES (SHORT FORM PLAT – 6 LOTS – 4.516 ACRES – CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
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 JANUARY 25, 2005.
3. A. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY
STAFF, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF NECESSARY
REQUIREMENTS TO REFINANCE VARIOUS OF THE DISTRICT’S DEBT OBLIGATIONS; AND
B. DESIGNATE UNDERWRITERS THEREFORE.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO GIVE DIRECTION ON COLLECTION OF PAST DUE ANNUAL FEE FROM THE METROPOLIS APARTMENTS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER THE RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF METROPOLIS APARTMENTS PROJECT.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY GROWTH PLANNING
PUBLIC MEETING ON GROWTH ISSUES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005, 6:00PM-8:00PM
BEE CAVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14300 HAMILTON POOL ROAD
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COUNTY COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY AT 854-9333.
PLEASE ATTEND AND GIVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
1010 LAVACA, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005, 10:00 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
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Wednesday, February 9, 2005 10:38 AM