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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 11, 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 REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK E, OF SIESTA SHORES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #20)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 11, BLOCK B, OF SEVEN OAKS SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #21)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1454 AND 1455 OF APACHE SHORES SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY BETWEEN CARL ROAD AND HUNTERS RIDGE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR CULVERT REPAIRS STARTING JULY 12, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE WEEK OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (ACTION ITEM #23) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. RECEIVE INPUT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

No speakers

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

6. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF FY '07 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY '07:
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  1. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES;
  2. ALL OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS; AND
  3. SCHEDULE FOR ACTION.

8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCREASE THE AWARD FOR THE FY '06 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP). THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT INCREASES THE FY '06 AWARD BY $838,465 FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $1,552,497 FOR FY '06.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Passed without discussion.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO MERGE SPECIAL FUND 017 COUNSELING CENTER FUND WITH THE GENERAL FUND, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

11. 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 $553,517.89 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 23 TO JUNE 29, 2006.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL FY '07 BENEFIT PLAN:
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  1. JULY 24 THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2006 AS FY '07 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD;
  2. FY '07 ANNUAL PROPOSED EMPLOYEE AND COUNTY INSURANCE PREMIUMS:
    1. ANNUAL FY '07 PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES;
    2. ANNUAL FY '07 PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES UNDER 65 YEARS OF AGE;
    3. ANNUAL FY '07 PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE;
  3. EPO PLAN CHANGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $5 FOR OFFICE VISIT CO-PAY FOR PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALISTS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006;
  4. CO-INSURED EPO AS THE DEFAULT OPTION IF AN EMPLOYEE FAILS TO COMPLETE FY '07 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS IN A TIMELY MANNER;
  5. PLAN AMENDMENT TO COVER DOCTOR PRESCRIBED WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006 FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES;
  6. WELLNESS/HEALTH CLINIC ITEMS:
    1. IMMEDIATE HIRING OF ONE ADDITIONAL FULL TIME PHYSICIAN AND ONE LVN TO START IMMEDIATELY FOR THE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC;
    2. FY '07 BUDGET TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR A MOBILE HEALTH AND WELLNESS UNIT; AND
  7. DISCONTINUATION OF THE EPO PLAN IN YEAR FY '08.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND COST ESTIMATES; AND
  2. ASSOCIATED EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY MOVE OF FIRE MARSHAL, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO 2201 POST ROAD.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR OPERATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL980092RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES. (HHS&VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion, Judge Biscoe abstaining.

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TACTICAL UNIT ENTRY BODY ARMOR, IFB NO. B060276-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR, IFB NO. B060203-DR, ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, DELIVERED OR FOB PLANT TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

  1. HOT MIX, TYPE A, C, AND D -WEST ZONE AND FOB HOT MIX, TYPE A, C AND D-EAST ZONE -VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS; AND
  2. HOT MIX, TYPE A-WEST/EAST ZONES-RTI HOT MIX. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK E, OF SIESTA SHORES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 11, BLOCK B, OF SEVEN OAKS SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1454 AND 1455 OF APACHE SHORES SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY BETWEEN CARL ROAD AND HUNTERS RIDGE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR CULVERT REPAIRS STARTING JULY 12, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE WEEK OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS:
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  1. VOLUNTARY BUY-OUT OF HOMES ON QUIETTE DRIVE USING APPROVED BOND FUNDS; AND
  2. NEGOTIATE MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT WITH ALAN PLUMMER & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SCOPE OF WORK AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL CONTROLS IN PROJECT REACH FOR APPROPRIATE REMEDIATION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

THIS ITEM POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 25, 2006:
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ISSUES ON BRODIE LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO SITE PLAN VARIANCE REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL GRANITE AND MARBLE COMPANY:
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  1. VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY:
    1. SECTION 82.209(c)(3)(E), REQUIREMENT THAT DEVELOPMENT IN A WATERWAY BUFFER ZONE IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT TO CERTAIN USES AND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
    2. SECTION 82.209(c)(3)(B), REQUIREMENT ESTABLISHES THE BUFFERS FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION OF WATERWAY; AND
    3. SECTION 82.209(d), REQUIREMENT THAT STIPULATES ALL CUT AND FILL LAND BALANCING SHALL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 FEET. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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  1. SCHEDULE OF CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS;
  2. QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071)

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 STRATEGY TO FILL EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES POSITIONS AND RELATED ISSUES.
This item has been reposted.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 M-006 TRAVIS COUNTY BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2006-2007 CONTRACT TERM. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

31. TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT PAYMENT OF SALARY SUPPLEMENT FOR JUSTICES, COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS:
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  1. APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS;
  2. APPROVE JOB TITLE OF "JUSTICE COURT OF APPEALS 3RD DIST.";
  3. APPROVE CREATION OF 6 NEW SLOTS, ONE FOR EACH JUSTICE IN CIVIL COURTS LEGALLY MANDATED FEES DEPARTMENT;
  4. APPROVE BUDGET FOR REVENUE FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS; AND
  5. APPROVE PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS FOR JUSTICES.

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.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER OVERSIGHT ROLE. 1 AND 3

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ON THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS PROPERTY. 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN NAACP OF AUSTIN, NELSON LINDER, SONIA SANTANA AND DAVID VAN OS V. TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE AND TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN LIZBETH HERNANDEZ CASE; SUBROGATION. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AD LITEM FEES IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CARPENTER-PINEDA; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1

37. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ALICIA PEREZ, EXECUTIVE MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 36A-2006-00200, ERROL HARDIN V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL. 1 AND 3

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO ORDER FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (MARSHALL DIVISION) IN LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, ET. AL. V. RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, ET. AL., CIVIL NO. 2:03-CV-354 CONSOLIDATED. 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 APRIL 11, JUNE 13, JUNE 20 AND JUNE 27, 2006 VOTING SESSIONS.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 1, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 15 OF AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C5. APPOINT ERNEST GARCIA TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDED ITEMS:

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH TEXAS HEAT WAVE FOR CUSTOM CAR AND TRUCK SHOW AT THE EXPO CENTER JULY 21-23, 2006. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Passed without discussion.

A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING DESIGNATING DEPOSITION REPRESENTATIVES IN GDF REALTY, LTD., ET. AL. V. UNITED STATES, CAUSE NO. 99-513 L. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071)

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.

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 SESSIONS OF JUNE 20 AND JUNE 27, 2006.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
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ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006, AT 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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