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, April 26, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE CUL-DE-SAC OF WESTFALIAN TRAIL IN PRECINCT THREE
ON MAY 1, 2005 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY.
(ACTION ITEM 29) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY
1 THROUGH MAY 7, 2005 AS "ARSON 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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR AN IN-HOME SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED RESOURCES FOR SERVICES TO JUVENILES
AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PREVENT RECIDIVISM;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR ENHANCED DRUG COURT SERVICES IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06;
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THE APPLICATION
IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06;
D. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
FOR THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS
TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06;
E. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
THROUGH TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FY 05 HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN (HCP) LAND ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE. APPLICATION IS FOR ADDITIONAL BCP
LAND ACQUISITION FUNDS, COUNTY MATCH IS BUDGETED; AND
F. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE GRANT PERIOD THROUGH JULY
31, 2005.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE
TO ACCEPT SPECIFIC DONATED EQUIPMENT FROM WORKSOURCE.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $349,961.02 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 8 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2005.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGARDING
POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PETE BALDWIN AS TRAVIS COUNTY VOTING
MEMBER ON THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 9-1-1 TASK FORCE.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES BROTHERTON AS VOTING MEMBER ON
THE REGION 49, TEXAS 800 MHz REGIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
11. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS REPORT REGARDING A LOCAL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HEAVY
DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B050075-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING
LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
A. CLOSNER EQUIPMENT CO., FOR LINE ITEM 16;
B. PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, FOR LINE ITEMS 1, 1A, 8, AND
8A; AND
C. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR ITEMS 1B THRU 1F AND 8B THRU
8F AND REBID. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL010211EF WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD
MENTORING SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL, TYPE A:
A. NO. 04T00216DR, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE; AND
B. NO. 04T00217DR, COLORADO MATERIALS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) UTILITY
TRACTORS AND SIX (6) BUSH HOG SHREDDERS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE, BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE FILE
FOLDERS, IFB NO. B050069-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DER GRAPHICS. (COUNTY CLERK)
(GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00213DR FOR PAINT AND PAINT SUPPLIES TO MONARCH
PAINT. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. A. DECLARE CERTAIN
WEAPONS AS TRADE-IN FOR NEW WEAPONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
B. RATIFY CERTAIN WEAPONS AS TRADE-IN FOR NEW WEAPONS, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (SHERIFF’S
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00228LD, IRON AGE CORP., FOR PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR.
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00228LD, WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, FOR LANDA RECYCLING
VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
LABOR:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00231LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00232LD, CAPITOL CHEVROLET, INC. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
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22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS
OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM MOBILE-VISION INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR CARPET
AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES, IFB NO. B050065-OJ, TO:
A. SEKA TOTAL CARPET CARE; AND
B. K-B CONTRACT CLEANING, INC. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00074OJ, REFUSE COLLECTION, WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE)
(GÓMEZ)
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25. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
13, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS
AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION, TO INSTALL A CANOPY COVER OVER
THE LOADING DOCK AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD OFFICE COMPLEX. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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26. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
A. NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS & THOMAS, INC. DBA JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION;
AND
B. NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
(COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02K00030JJ, BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, WITH CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY.
(TNR) (DAVIS)
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28. APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER PURSUANT TO
THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 497.025 (B) AND (C) WITH TEXAS CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES,
FOR A SECURITY FENCE AT THE EAST COMMAND CENTER. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (DAVIS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE CUL-DE-SAC OF WESTFALIAN TRAIL IN PRECINCT
THREE ON MAY 1, 2005 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK
PARTY. (DAUGHERTY)
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30. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN RANCH AT DEER CREEK, PHASE 3 SECTION 3,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING ELM CREEK, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN
PRECINCT ONE:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
IN ELM CREEK SECTION 1; AND
B. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ELM CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC. (DAVIS)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AUBREY OAKS (SHORT FORM PLAT 2
LOTS 7.0 ACRES PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR DESTINY HILLS, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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34. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMENTS TO CAMPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING DRAFT 2030
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
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OTHER ITEMS
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR
COMPANY FOR FOUR (4) HONDA PERSONAL WATER CRAFT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL
FUNCTIONS ON LAKE TRAVIS.
Added to consent.
37. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS MID-YEAR REVENUE
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
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38. APPROVE BOND FOR CEILA CASTRO TO SERVE
AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
(A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 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.
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXCESSIVE FORCE CLAIM AGAINST MICHAEL BOTELLO. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MURRAY, ET AL. V. EARLE, ET AL., NO. A-02-CA-252-SS (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MAGNA-FLOW INTERNATIONAL, INC., PERMIT NO. WQ0004484, TCEQ DOCKET NO. 2005-0199-SLG. 1
43. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY FARMERS MARKET FOR REPAIR OF BROKEN NATURAL GAS PIPES. 1
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44. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUE REGARDING THE TIMING OF RELEASE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THE RFI/RFP ON THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TAKING IMPACT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SECTION 82.203(a)(4), TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. 1
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE OR PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION FACILITIES AT 4001 STATE HIGHWAY 620. 1 & 2
48. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY FOR 2005 EVENT. 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 DATE ON MAY 17, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5’ PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 271, BLOCK O LOCATED IN IMPERIAL VALLEY SECTION TWO A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
ADDED ITEMS:
A1. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AMERICAN FIREWORKS FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 5150 STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST WITHOUT NEED TO COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, AND RELATED ISSUES. 1 (EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM NOTE 1 GOV’T CODE
ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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ADJOURN
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JOE C. THOMPSON CENTER, ROOM 2.100
SW CORNER OF DEAN KEETON (26TH ST.) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON POTENTIAL JAIL FACILITIES/PROJECTS.
3. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON DRAFT PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE USE OF RANKING POTENTIAL ROAD CAPACITY.
4. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON THE STATUS AND MANAGEMENT OF PAST AND CURRENT COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
5. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON POTENTIAL LIST OF CANDIDATE MOBILITY, PARKS, BRIDGE AND DRAINAGE AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS.
6. ADJOURN.
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:54 AM