Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1-B-1, LEANDER HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 5.043 ACRES – RANCH ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (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 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 1-3, BLOCK A OF THE BEE CAVE WEST SUBDIVISION, 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 FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4 WITHIN BLOCK UU OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE DOMAIN I PROJECT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $353,265.58 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 9 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2007.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX:
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- AN UPDATED PROJECT BUDGET;
- NEGOTIATION FOR DESIGN-BUILD PHASE SERVICES WITH HOK, DESIGN-BUILD CONSULTANT; AND
- REQUEST FOR A BOND-FUNDED PROJECT INSPECTOR IN THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN BUILD SERVICES FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC), RFP NO. P060273-MB, TO FAULKNERUSA.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND FAULKNERUSA, L.P. FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL
COMPLEX.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING, INCLUDING CHARGE, PUBLIC HEARING, COMMUNICATION WITH TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND RELATED ISSUES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINER ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR PURCHASING SERVICES. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
Postponed.
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY, RFQ NO. Q060239-JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HDR ENGINEERING, INC. (TRANSPORTATION NATURAL RESOURCES)
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15. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TASER SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES, IFB NO. B0700136-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040243RE, WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HHS&VS)
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, EAST METRO PARK RAW WATER LINES PROJECT, IFB NO. B070108-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN UNDERGROUND, INC. (TRANSPORTATION NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00264JJ, BARECKY CONSTUCTION COMPANY, FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE I, PROJECT II). (TRANSPORTATION NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1-B-1, LEANDER HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 5.043 ACRES – RANCH ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 1-3, BLOCK A OF THE BEE CAVE WEST SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 WITHIN BLOCK UU OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FINAL PLAT STAR RANCH, SECTION 3 (TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 37 – 8.311 ACRES, 37 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS – ASHBURNHAM DRIVE – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION DISTRICT #3 – HUTTO ETJ); AND
- APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STAR RANCH, SECTION 3. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
24. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ESTATES OF BRENTWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR A 36 INCH OAK TREE AND FENCES OR WALLS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KEITH CRAWFORD FOR MCKENZIE ROAD, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: FINAL PLAT, STONEY RIDGE, PHASE B – SECTION 2 (TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 148 – 28.58 ACRES, 146 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 2 LANDSCAPE LOTS – HEINE FARM ROAD – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
- APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STONEY RIDGE, PHASE B – SECTION 2. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ROB ROY SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
28. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE: A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE PROGRAM THAT WAS STARTED IN FY ‘01.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED BY-LAWS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- HOUSE BILL 1517: RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF EXPENDITURES FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES;
- HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 61: PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ALLOWING A STATE MANDATE IMPOSED ON A COUNTY TO HAVE EFFECT ONLY IF THE STATE PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT TO THE COUNTY OF THE COST OF THE MANDATE;
- DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIRED PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN TURNPIKE PROJECTS;
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR REGULATION OF LAND USE AUTHORITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND/OR OTHER COUNTIES;
- DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF MANAGERS AND TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THAT DISTRICT;
- DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR THE STATE AND CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE;
- RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE TO SUPPORT SENATE BILL 12: RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF AIR QUALITY, INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES; PROVIDING PENALTIES;
- DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF A PARKING FEE FOR MAINTENANCE OF DESIGNATED PARKING FACILITIES;
- HOUSE BILL 937: RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
- ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 345 RELATING TO THE COLLATERALIZATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FUNDS; AND
- ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 934 AND SENATE BILL 437 RELATING TO REQUIRING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN INTOXICATION OFFENSES.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANCELLATION OF MASTERCARD/VISA CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ESTABLISH AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO A BILINGUAL VOTING ASSISTANCE OUTREACH COMMITTEE. (COUNTY CLERK)
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36. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF TWO APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, NAMELY:
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- JAIME LYNN ALLEN; AND
- NIKELLE S. MEADE.
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.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGER, EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING CHANGES IN JOB DUTIES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WITHIN EMERGENCY SERVICES. 3
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.070 ACRE (3,036 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD, IN PRECINCT TWO, REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GATTIS SCHOOL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FAULKNER USA FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APRIL 3, 2007, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 16-18, BLOCK A, SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 4.13 ACRES – PICADILLY COURT – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDEMERE UTILITY COMPANY – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 12, 2007 AND REGULAR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007.
ADDED ITEMS
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RE-OPEN APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO FILL TRAVIS COUNTY VACANCY ON CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
A.2 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PARMER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT APPROVED OCTOBER 31, 2006 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PRIVATE DEVELOPERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PARMER LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
No action required.VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
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VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER RESULTS TO FOLLOW-UP COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF BENT OAKS APARTMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER
3518 FM 973, DEL VALLE, TEXAS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
15822 FOOTHILLS FARM LOOP, BLDG D.,
PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY GRANGER BUILDING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
Travis County is eligible to receive $838,659 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, in the form of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
HUD awards such grants to communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods, improving affordable housing options, and providing improved community facilities and services.
In accordance with federal guidelines and in order to best serve the community, Travis County invites input from residents of the unincorporated areas of Travis County during a series of scheduled public meetings regarding the most effective use of these federal funds. This information will ultimately be incorporated into the County’s annual Action Plan.
To request that an American Sign Language or Spanish interpreter be available at any of these meetings, please contact staff at least five business days in advance at meg.poag@traviscountytx.gov or (512) 854-3465.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:44 PM