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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 7, 2005

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LAKE POINTE PHASE IV-A AND IV-B, BLOCK A, LOTS 62 AND 63 AND LAKE POINTE PHASE 1A, BLOCK N, LOT 13 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 0.816 ACRES - FORTUNA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 29) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF D-K RANCH ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "D-K RANCH COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 30) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF STARFLIGHT IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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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

4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT ADDS $243,508 TO THE PROJECT.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION OF ISSUES REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA ASSOCIATION.
Postponed one week.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $311,278.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 20 THROUGH MAY 26, 2005.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS; AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION - TAX OFFICE - VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT WITH EXPERTISE IN 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS TO ASSIST WITH:
A. DEVELOPING A REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR A DEFERRED COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR; OR
B. NEGOTIATING A NEW AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INCLUDING LOWER FEES AND IMPROVED SERVICES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CURRENT TRAVIS COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NIKKO PRODUCTIONS TO SHOOT A LOW-BUDGET MOVIE IN THE OLD JAIL.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PASSAGE PRODUCTION TO SHOOT A LOW-BUDGET MOVIE IN THE OLD JAIL.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CREDIT UNION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING, WITH ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PAID BY THE CREDIT UNION.
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION: TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SETTLE.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

14. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 03AE0135JJ, CAMERON RD. EXTENSION, WITH CARTER & BURGES, INC. (TNR)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, Q0500098LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOODING PROJECT. (TNR)
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17. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR JAIL COST ANALYSIS AND MODEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP. (AUDITORS OFFICE)
Postponed one week.

18. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS/ MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B050089-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:

(1) CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT CO., FOR LINE ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1F;
(2) COOPER EQUIPMENT, FOR LINE ITEMS 9A THROUGH 9F, 14A THROUGH 14F, AND 17A THROUGH 17F;
(3) HOLT COMPANY OF TEXAS, FOR LINE ITEMS 6A THROUGH 6F;
(4) LONE STAR BMW/TRIUMPH, FOR LINE ITEM 21A THROUGH 21C;
(5) LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD, FOR LINE ITEMS 16A THROUGH 16E;
(6) WAUKESHA-PEARCE, INDUSTRY, FOR LINE ITEMS 13A THROUGH 13F, 18A THROUGH 18F, 19A THROUGH 19F, AND 20A THROUGH 20F;
(7) MAGNUM AUSTIN, FOR LINE ITEMS 5A THROUGH 5C, AND 11A THROUGH 11C; AND

B. REJECT BID RECEIVED FROM CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT FOR ITEMS 20A THROUGH 20F AND REJECT BID RECEIVED FROM LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD FOR LINE ITEM 16F, AND REBID. (TNR)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 4T00239JT, ENVIRONMENTAL LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT, FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES. (TNR)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RECORDS STORAGE BOXES, IFB NO. B050087-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL CITY CONTAINER. (REC MGMT)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00205DR, VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. (HHS)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR, STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O050043-LC, FOR AN ENTERPRISE TELEPHONY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FROM OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. (ITS)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GARDNER BETTS DETENTION SHELL BUILD-OUT TO HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040035MB, INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT, WITH BECKER ENGINEERING, LTD. (HRMD)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050084RE WITH COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING, PARENT EDUCATION AND BASIC NEEDS. (HHS & VS)
Added to consent.

26. A. DECLARE CURRENT UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM (UPS) AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME AS TRADE-IN ON NEW UPS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
B. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE PURCHASE, RFO NO. 050094-JT, FOR UPS REPLACEMENT TO MARK III SYSTEMS. (ITS)
Pulled from the agenda.

27. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIALS:
A. CONTRACT NO. 04T00213JT, Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC. (PRIMARY CONTRACTOR); AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 04T00214JT, KANETZKY ELECTRIC, INC. (SECONDARY CONTRACTOR). (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

28. DECLARE TWENTY (20) COMPUTERS AND TWENTY (20) MONITORS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE PROPERTY TO TEENS UNDER GOD, A NON-PROFIT CIVIC ORGANIZATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LAKE POINTE PHASE IV-A AND IV-B, BLOCK A, LOTS 62 AND 63 AND LAKE POINTE PHASE 1A, BLOCK N, LOT 13 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 0.816 ACRES - FORTUNA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF D-K RANCH ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "D-K RANCH COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BEE CREEK VISTAS (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 13.931 ACRES - BEE CREEK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT OF COUNTY BCP LAND IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 14 (2 LOTS - 69.085 ACRES - RM 620 - NO FISCAL POSTING IS REQUIRED - AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BELLA VISTA 3A AND 3B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

34. A. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE CITIZEN BOND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FY 2005 PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO CHARTER.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STAR RANCH SECTION 2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 64 LOTS - 15.3210 ACRES - GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER SEWER IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 - CITY OF HUTTO ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS TO AMEND OR DELETE SECTION 82.203(A)(4), TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, RELATING TO TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS OUTSIDE OF ETJ OF CITIES.
Taken into Executive Session.

TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. A SITING ORDINANCE COVERING TYPES I AND IV LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
B. A PERFORMANCE BASED AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES;
C. A PROPOSAL FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING ARTERIAL A AND SOLID WASTE ISSUES; AND
D. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
Postponed two weeks.

OTHER ITEMS

38. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC. FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES.
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 17, 2005. (BISCOE AND DAVIS)
Added to consent.

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SET A PARCEL RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2005.
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT TO APPROVE AND SIGN A RELEASE ALLOWING IBM TO USE OUR WEBSITE, DEVELOPED BY HAMER ENTERPRISES, AS AN AWARD-WINNING EXAMPLE IN THEIR ADVERTISING.
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43. APPROVE BOND FOR HARRIET MURPHY TO SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.

44. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS PROPOSED LEGISLATION BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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.

45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1

46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSEPH ALEGRIA V. COUNTY OF TRAVIS (1983 FIFTH AMENDMENT TAKINGS). 1

47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE OR PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2

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 MAY 17, 2005.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 24, 2005.

C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 28, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 2 AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT CROSSING LOTS 2 AND 3, ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN KNOLLWOOD B - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN


2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CBAC)

JOE C. THOMPSON CENTER, ROOM TO BE DETERMINED
SW CORNER OF DEAN KEETON (26TH ST.) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005, 6:00 P.M.

1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.

2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2005 AND MAY 31, 3005 MEETINGS.

3. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LIAISON TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S 2006 BOND COMMITTEE.

4. DISCUSS THE JUNE 7TH CBAC REPORT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.

5. REVIEW AND CONSIDER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECTS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

6. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.

7. DISCUSS THE AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED ON JUNE 13, JUNE 14, JUNE 16, JUNE 22 AND JUNE 23, 2005.

8. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT MEETING AGENDA.

9. ADJOURN.


TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON

DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005, 1:30 P.M.

1. DISCUSS STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FULLY AUTOMATED COURTS TRACKING SYSTEM (FACTS).
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2. DISCUSS STATUS OF MARKET SALARY SURVEY (MSS) ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOB FAMILY.
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TRAVIS COUNTY EAST METRO PARK
SWIMMING POOL GRAND OPENING

BLAKE MANOR ROAD/HOG EYE ROAD
MANOR, TEXAS
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2005, 9:00 A.M.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 854-9111

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


STARFLIGHT 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

AUSTIN CITY HALL
301 W. 2ND, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2005, 11:30 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


Last Modified: Monday, June 13, 2005 2:54 PM