Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 19, 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FISCAL
YEAR 2007 TAX RATE AND BUDGET.
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PETITION TO CREATE
THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE (GALLERIA) ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1. (ACTION ITEM #29)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 5, BLOCK A OF DECKER CREEK ESTATES SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #30)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE GRANTING
OF AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT SUBMITTED BY AT&T TO PLACE AN EQUIPMENT CABINET ON
THE PREMISES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY WINDMILL RUN PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #31)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
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6. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM AMERICAN
YOUTHWORKS REGARDING RECENT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA FAMILY STRENGTHENING
AWARD.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED FY '07 BUDGET RULES.
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8. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTINUATION OF FY '07 BUDGET MARK-UP, INCLUDING:
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- FY '07 MARKUP AVAILABLE FUNDS SUMMARY;
- FIFTH REVENUE ESTIMATE;
- TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FY '07 BUDGET;
- TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND;
- BUDGETED RESERVES, INCLUDING OUT-OF-COUNTY INMATE RESERVE;
- CHANGES TO THE FY '07 BUDGET PROPOSED BY COURT MEMBERS, INCLUDING "PARKING LOT" FROM BUDGET MARK-UP;
- STATUS OF CAPITAL PROGRAM AND DEBT, INCLUDING USE OF EXISTING ALLOCATED RESERVES WITHIN EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, EXPECTED REVENUE FROM SALE OF FARMERS MARKET AND POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER CHANGES TO CAPITAL FUNDING AS ALTERNATIVE TO USE OF REVENUE FROM FARMERS MARKET;
- SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OPTION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
- FUNDING OF COMPUTER OR TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES WITH RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND/OR HEALTH BENEFIT FUND RESOURCES;
- BALANCING THE PROPOSED FY '07 BUDGET AGAINST ALLOCATED RESERVES TO BE REPORTED TO THE COURT ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2006; AND
- ANY OTHER BUDGET ITEMS RELATED TO FY '07 BUDGET MARK-UP.
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE OPERATIONS SAFE STREETS GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PROGRAM IN THE CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2006; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GUARDIAN AD LITEM GRANT FROM OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2006.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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 $405,023.27
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2006.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
Added to consent. - NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CAREER LADDER/PROMOTIONS AND YEARS OF SERVICE - PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE (POPS) - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295(e)(2) AND (d)(1).
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON HOLIDAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTIONS 10.043 HOLIDAYS AND 10.044
PERSONAL HOLIDAYS.
Added to consent.
REVISED:
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
WITH CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS TO TEXAS OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION, OWNER
OF THE PROPERTY.
Added to consent.
15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PILOT PROJECT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ISSUE CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME THE COUNTY-OWNED BUILDING
AT 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. (COMMISSIONERS SONLEITNER AND G?MEZ)
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(Taken up with Item 17.)
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED TO NAME THE PRECINCT FOUR BUILDING AT 4011 MCKINNEY
FALLS PARKWAY.
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(Taken up with Item 16.)
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR USE OF THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR A CONTRACT
TO REPAIR THE DEL VALLE JAIL MAIN KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FROM THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (V.T.C.A. LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE 262.023). (SHERIFFS OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010144JW, PROVIDENCE SERVICES CORPORATION OF TEXAS, FOR INTENSIVE IN-HOME
SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010064JW, CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND
COUNSELING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
42, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FM) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
43, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FM) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. 04T00174JT FROM SCALE FREE COMPANY TO BJJA SCALE FREE, INC.
DBA SCALE FREE COMPANY. (FAC MGMT) (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Postponed.
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL020019EF, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION,
FOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK COORDINATOR SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER
G?MEZ)
Passed without discussion, Judge Biscoe abstaining.
26. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060040RE, WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING (TEACHER TRAC). (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROTECTIVE
FOOTWEAR, IFB NO. B060307-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, IRON AGE CORPORATION. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT
NO. 01T0008-OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER
G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PETITION TO CREATE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE (GALLERIA) ROAD DISTRICT NO.
1.
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.
30. 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 5, BLOCK A OF DECKER CREEK ESTATES SECTION
4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE GRANTING OF AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT SUBMITTED BY AT&T, TO PLACE AN EQUIPMENT
CABINET ON THE PREMISES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY WINDMILL RUN PARK IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
This item has been reposted.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO BOB DAIGH, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL DIRECTOR,
FOR A RAMP OFF SH 45 SOUTHEAST TO A COUNTY ROAD.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: BOHL'S TRACT SUBDIVISION, 1692 TOTAL
LOTS, 426 ACRES - INTERSECTION OF FM 973 AND NEW SWEDEN GIN (BRITA OLSEN ROAD)
- NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE 973 WASTEWATER COMPANY - NEW SWEDEN
MUD #2 - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TC TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE FROM ANDERSON MILL ROAD TO NORTH WEST CORNER OF RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 13;
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF ABBOTSBURY DRIVE FROM ANDERSON MILL ROAD TO GRAND OAKS LOOP IN THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 17; AND
- LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR WOODS OF GREENSHORES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS TO FUND AND
PAY FY '06 CLEAN AIR FORCE INVOICE ($10,000) FOR AIR QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION
AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE 1, FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 189 TOTAL LOTS, 180 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 8 OPEN SPACE, HIKE AND BIKE, PRIVATE PARK, DETENTION POND, GREENBELT, DRAINAGE LOTS AND 1 AMENITY LOT - 966.364 ACRES - ROWE LANE - FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WSC - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ);
- CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE 1 - FINAL PLAT; AND
- CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL FISCAL TO RECORD PLAT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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 COUNTY PARTICIPATION AT ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS RETREAT ON SEPTEMBER 22,
2006.
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON SHERIFF'S OFFICE REQUEST FOR TWO (2) TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
APPLICATIONS FOR VARIANCES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRANSFER OF FUNDING IN THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FROM THE PHARMACY RESERVE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET FOR AN INTERNAL PHARMACY. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE)
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND
SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
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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.
43. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM FILED BY OPHELIA MALICIA FOR WATER DAMAGE TO HER RESIDENCE AT 1405 CANTERBURY, AUSTIN, TEXAS OCCURRING ON MAY 4, 2006. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DEMAND FOR SALARY CONTINUATION BY FORMER TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE DAVID FIGUEROA. 1 AND 3
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY MICHELLE FLOYD-JANICKE. 1
46. CONSIDER STATUS OF POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING CONTRACT WITH STANEK ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RESEARCH AND RECOVERY SERVICES. 1
48. RECEIVE UPDATE ON LEASE WITH CITY OF JONESTOWN FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
49. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 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 AUGUST 22, 2006.
C4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 8TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY OF GATES OF DOMINION WORD MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL.
C5. REAPPOINT GENEVIEVE HEARON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, TERM EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THIS ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE THE OLD TRAVIS
COUNTY JAIL IN OCTOBER 2006 FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
No action required.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 29, 2006.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGETS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS SUPPORT FOR ONE OR MORE NEW
COUNTY COURT AT LAW COURTS IN THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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2. CONDUCT IS-700 NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (NIMS) TRAINING. (THIS ITEM IS POSTED IN CASE THREE OR MORE MEMBERS
OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ATTEND TRAINING)
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