Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED REINVESTMENT
ZONE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY AND HEWLETT-PACKARD INC. THAT WOULD BE ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE
TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY. THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT
ZONE IS LOCATED AT 14691 BRATTON LANE, 14500 SINGLE TRACE AND 14219 TANDEM
BLVD. (ACTION ITEM #26)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 84, UNACCEPTED SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE. (ACTION ITEM #24)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. 2005 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AWARDS
CEREMONY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO TARGET CORPORATION
FOR A COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS
FOR CHILD ID KITS, VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ETCHING, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG DIVERSION GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. GRANT
APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07;
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
A NEW GRANT TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS THAT CAN UTILIZE THE EXISTING
JUVENILE DRUG COURT;
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR A SENIORS
AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’06; AND
E. GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY FOR A UTILITY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT ALLOWS ATMOS ENERGY
TO SEND THE COUNTY FUNDS FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITY ASSISTANCE IN THE ATMOS SERVICE
AREA.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $475,459.77
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 28, 2006 TO MAY 4, 2006.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE eFILING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON eFILING PROJECT.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE ISSUES INCLUDING:
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A. RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION CHART, REQUEST
FOR NEW FORENSIC AUTOPSY SUPERVISOR POSITION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO ADJUST
OR AMEND THE MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE BUDGET TO FUND CHANGES APPROVED BY
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT DURING FY ’06; AND
B. AUTHORIZATION FOR RECRUITING EXPENSES FOR CHIEF MEDICAL
EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER(S) POSITIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ANEWENTRY, INC. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FOR
THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FROM AVNET ENTERPRISE INC., TO CALENCE, LLC.:
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A. CONTRACT NO. MA050142JR, CISCO NETWORKING
PRODUCTS/SERVICES (ITS); AND
B. CONTRACT NO. CM050161JT, VIDEO VISITATION SOLUTION. (TCSO)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
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A. CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS
& THOMAS, INC. DBA JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN,
INC. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PLUMBING
TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B060170-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BEN SPRINKLER &
PLUMBING. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 05AE0176JJ, LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS AND NEWNAM, INC., FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER
PROJECT. (FM) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 06K00008LP, SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, FOR KENNEDY RIDGE UTILITY LINE RELOCATIONS.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050068RE WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
(HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMARRA DRIVE, PHASE 1 (SHORT FORM
PLAT – 11 LOTS – 34.693 ACRES – BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD – NO FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 AND 5 – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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19. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR THE RANCHES AT HAMILTON POOL, A SUBDIVISION IN
PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO TRANSFER $250,000 OF ACCRUED INTEREST FROM
THE 1984 COUNTY BOND ELECTION TO THE FERGUSON LANE-TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT
FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION FROM 290 E SOUTHEASTERLY
TO SPRINGDALE ROAD; AND
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO
CONTRACT NO. 99AE601-JJ, MARTINEZ, WRIGHT, & MENDEZ, INC., FOR FERGUSON LANE-TUSCANY
WAY EXTENSION ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE
VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 4A (LONG FORM PLAT – 66 LOTS – 20.33 ACRES
– KELLY LANE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDE
BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, JAKES HILL
ROAD AND MARTIN LANE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE ROAD, GALLERIA PARKWAY, FOR HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA L.P. (THIS ITEM MAY
BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION
WITH ATTORNEY)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 84, UNACCEPTED SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE NECESSARY ORDER, ON THE DESIGNATION OF A REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF A PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND HEWLETT-PACKARD
INC. THAT WOULD BE ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM POLICY. THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE IS LOCATED AT 14691 BRATTON
LANE, 14500 SINGLE TRACE AND 14219 TANDEM BLVD.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ADD A 2006 WELLS CARGO 16 FOOT ROAD FORCE 7000 TRAILER TO THE
TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE USE. (SHERIFFS OFFICE)
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28. AUTHORIZATION OF EXECUTION OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND
THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO
PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTRAL TEXAS FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED NAME CHANGE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO THE “TRAVIS
COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.”
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE CURRENT SPECIAL SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
REGARDING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, APPRAISAL CAPS, REVENUE CAPS AND TAX RATE
LIMITATIONS.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY REORGANIZATION INITIATIVES:
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A. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER
OR COORDINATOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
B. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OR COORDINATOR FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES;
C. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF BOTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
D. ANY OTHER OPTIONS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND
E. OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MATTERS. (THIS ITEM
MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074,
PERSONNEL MATTERS)
AT 1:45 P.M.
32. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON COLLECTION OF
DELINQUENT TAXES; AND
B. RECEIVE PROPERTY TAXES FINAL
REPORT DATED JULY 2005 (ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PROCESS FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY
TAXES COLLECTION AND EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSALS OF PRIVATE FIRMS ON THE COLLECTION
OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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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.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTERS AND CONDUCT NON-BINDING ELECTION ON THE TOLLING OF NEW LANES ADDED TO EXISTING STATE ROADS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ESTATE OF SUSAN C. MILBURN, DECEASED. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, SLOT 412. 1 AND 3
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS REPORT ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF ISSUES RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE. 1 AND 3
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SALARY AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. 3
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BFI LANDFILL PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION AND RELATED ISSUES. 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 THE VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 25, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 6, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK D OF APACHE SHORES SECTION 5 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 6, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE CEDAR STREET RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION #1 – PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE PAY AS A FOLLOW-UP TO RECENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE FOUR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND THE TWO COORDINATORS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006
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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES 2001-1.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP. FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE NINE LOTS AT THE AUSTIN’S COLONY SUBDIVISION.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 21 AND MARCH 28, 2006.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP. FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
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