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 23, 2005
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. RECOGNIZE TRAVIS COUNTY FOR RECEIVING
THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BEST PRACTICES AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL DELIVERY
OF SERVICE BY THE HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) PROGRAM. (PURCHASING)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 NEAR MANOR TO BE KNOWN AS "SCHMIDT
LOOP" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 5)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON ELECTED OFFICIALS'
SALARIES FOR FY'06.
No speakers--passed without discussion.
4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE CITIZENS
BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO HOLD A NOVEMBER 2005 BOND ELECTION.
Taken up with item 10:
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 NEAR MANOR TO
BE KNOWN AS "SCHMIDT LOOP" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WATER CONTROL AND
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 TO INSTALL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY LINES
ALONG OASIS BLUFF ROAD AND THE OASIS BLUFF RIDGE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR VILLAS OF THE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3 (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF A FENCE EASEMENT
FROM ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A COUNTY FENCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
TO PROTECT THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE (BCP) LAND. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: WILDHORSE PARKSIDE PRELIMINARY PLAN
(294 LOTS - 68.48 ACRES - LINDELL LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ)
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
A. LIST OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND ASSUMED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
(CASH FLOW);
B. PROPOSED PROPOSITIONS;
C. IMPACT ON DEBT POLICY AND FUTURE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS;
D. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS;
E. PROPOSED BOND CONVENANTS;
F. ELECTION SCHEDULE; AND
G. RELATED ISSUES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR A LOW INCOME REPAIR, RETROFIT, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO FUND EMISSION RELATED
REPAIRS.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Passed without discussion.
13. RECEIVE UPDATE ON EXPENSES AND REVENUE
FOR FY '06 BUDGET.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $540,149.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST
11, 2005.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS FAGAN TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE OLD JAIL.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CHAPTER 17, HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND-COUNTY EMPLOYEES:
A. DISSOLVE CHAPTER 17, HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND-COUNTY
EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE 12:01 A.M., OCTOBER 1, 2005; AND
B. AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO CREATE NEW CHAPTER 17, EMPLOYEE
HEALTH BENEFIT FUND RULE, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2005.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF AUSTIN.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 21 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH COMPUDYNE - PUBLIC SAFETY
& JUSTICE, INC. (FORMERLY TIBURON). (ITS)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 20 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH COMPUDYNE - PUBLIC SAFETY
& JUSTICE, INC. (FORMERLY TIBURON). (ITS)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
MA040180LC FOR MICROFILM SCANNING AND INDEXING SERVICES WITH NEUBUS, INC.
(COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050089RE WITH CARITAS OF AUSTIN FOR BASIC NEEDS COALITION. (HHSD)
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24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL020019EF WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL
RETARDATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK COORDINATOR SERVICES. (HHSD)
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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02T00292OJ, SAFE GUARD HEALTH PLANS, INC. AND SAFE HEALTH LIFE INS. CO.,
FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND TRAVIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. (HRMD)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION
SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO #O050113-LD, FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT FROM WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS. (TNR)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050172JW WITH
KIM TARLA-RASH FOR NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 M-005
TRAVIS COUNTY BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS
COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2005-2006 CONTRACT TERM.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNCIL ON SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT
TO HOUSE SEX OFFENDERS IN COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. (SHERIFFS OFFICE)
Added to consent.
31. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 5 REGARDING THE DISABLED PARKING ENFORCEMENT
AND PROPOSED PILOT PROJECT FOR FY 06. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING POLICY FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY AND FACILITIES.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO
AMEND THE DISTRICT'S FY'05 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL REVENUE AND AN EQUIVALENT
AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPENSE PERTAINING TO THE MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE
SHARE HOSPITAL PROGRAM AND THE MEDICAID UPPER PAYMENT LIMIT PROGRAM; AND
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B. A REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO
AMEND THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S PURCHASING POLICIES WITH REGARD TO USING A BROKER
TO OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE OR SIMILAR COVERAGE.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY'06.
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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. CONSIDER PURCHASE OFFER RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR SALE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 & 2
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 2
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTED CHARGES FOR UTILITY SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (AUSTIN ENERGY) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED MEDIATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. COTERA, KOLAR & NEGRETE, ET AL. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S FACILITY. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH DIANE FINCH GRANT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 83.404 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MAGNA-FLOW INTERNATIONAL, INC., PERMIT NO. WQ04484-000, TCEQ DOCKET NO. 2005-0199-SLG. 1
42. APPROVE OR REJECT FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LES FEMMES CULINAIRES AND TAKE APPROOPRIATE ACTION. 2
43. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. 1
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT. 1
45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION BY SAMSUNG FOR A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE AGREEMENT. 1
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK PROJECT (CIP #01-B02-31-3PA) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION OF LEASE AT 4920 I.H. 35 LOCATION FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2005. 1 & 2
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK PROJECT (CIP #01-B02-31-3PA) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION OF LEASE AT 4920 I.H. 35 LOCATION FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2005. 1 & 2
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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 SESSIONS OF JULY 26, AND AUGUST 2, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. REAPPOINT MARY JO RODRIGUEZ TO THE CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 2006. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING ALBERT VOELKER ROAD BETWEEN US 290 AND COUNTY LINE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A DAMAGED DRAINAGE CULVERT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-A, 2-A AND 4-A OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF MILWOOD SECTION 24 (SHORT FORM - 6 LOTS - 10.095 ACRES - PARMER LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTH AUSTIN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: JOSHUA SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK C OF BUFFALO GAP SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.373 ACRES - BUFFALO GAP ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J, INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN 551.071.
A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
ANDTAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR
A COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES EMPLOYEE, SLOT 27. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY
ATTORNEY) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T
CODE ANN 551.071 AND 551.074.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
No action required.
ADJOURN
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 '06 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2005
1:00 - 2:30 ¤ HHS
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2:30 - 3:00 ¤ DATA
QUALITY REQUEST (IJS USERS COMMITTEE)
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3:00 - 4:00 ¤ SECURITY ISSUES (EXECUTIVE SESSION ? NOT FOR BROADCAST)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2005
1:00 - 3:00 ¤ TNR
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3:00 - 3:30 ¤ AUDITOR
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3:30 - 4:00 ¤ MOBILE
DATA COMPUTERS
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4:00 - 4:30 ¤ CONSTABLE
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4:30 - 5:00 ¤ PROBATE
COURT (25)
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
1:00 - 2:00 ¤ ITS
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2:00 - 3:00 ¤ FACTS
IMPLEMENTATION
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4:00 - 5:00 ¤ DISTRICT
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
SHERIFF (37) INCLUDING SHERIFF'S POPS DISCUSSION
COUNTY CLERK (20)
OTHER COMPENSATION ISSUES INCLUDING NON-SHERIFF'S POPS
FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION AMONG COURT MEMBERS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
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