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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 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.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE INPUT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, FOR USE IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (LAST PUBLIC HEARING)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PETITIONS SUBMITTED BY VOTERS AND LANDOWNERS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) REQUESTING THE ORDERING OF AN ELECTION WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO APPROVE THE DISTRICT'S ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FUND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS. (ACTION ITEM #27)

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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE CRAWFORD EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN PROJECT) IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000,000. (ACTION ITEM #29)

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

4. 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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:

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  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO ENHANCE JUVENILE PROBATION’S EXISTING DRUG COURT; AND
  2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND OVERTIME IN SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS TO TARGET SPEEDING AND DWI OFFENSES.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $522,466.82 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 22, 2007.

Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – PRETRIAL SERVICES – AD HOC CAREER LADDER AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL – HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORTS REQUESTS.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. CHANGE THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES TO PROJECT WORKERS. THESE EMPLOYEES HAVE EXCEEDED SIX CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS COUNTY AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS) RETIREMENT PLAN EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007;
  2. CHANGE THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY WORKERS TO THE APPROPRIATE STATUS NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.076(a)(16); AND
  3. AUTHORIZE THE REVISION OF ALL PERSONNEL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES AFFECTED BY HOUSE BILL 633 REVISIONS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

10. 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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR PURCHASING SERVICES. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
Postponed.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. IL060216JT, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES FOR DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLIENTS IN THE DRUG DIVERSION/SHORT PROGRAM. (CRIMINAL COURTS)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PORTABLE OFFICE UNITS, IFB NO. B060126-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, MOBILE MINI, INC. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

14. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B070122-RV, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FLEET SERVICE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CREW SERVICE BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER-PHASE 2 AND REBID. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070002RV, CARTER AND BURGESS, INC., TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER-PHASE 3. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE LOW-INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE TEXAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF FLYERS FOR OUTREACH.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. REQUEST TO GRANT EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVIS VILLAS CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, EIGHT SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS IN TWO FOUR-UNIT STRUCTURES (2.68 ACRES LOCATED AT 20020 ROD AND GUN CLUB ROAD, SPICEWOOD; WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE WATER WELL, SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE FACILITIES SYSTEMS PERMITTED BY LCRA); AND
  2. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS VILLAS CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR FOREST CREEK SECTION 39, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PUBLIC NOTICE AND SET PUBLIC HEARING DATED APRIL 10, 2007 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26, PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE, FOR USING THE BLUE BLUFF TRACT (AKA TURKEY FARM) FOR NON-PARK USE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: MORNINGSIDE SUBDIVISION (SMALL LOT) PRELIMINARY PLAN (118 LOTS – 116 SINGLE FAMILY, 1 GREENBELT, 1 WATER QUALITY – 22.95 ACRES – MANCHACA ROAD AT BECCA ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED WITH THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: FINAL PLAT, RIVER DANCE 6-A AT STEINER RANCH (167 LOTS – 85.68 ACRES – BELLA MAR TRAIL AT PALISADES PARKWAY – WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY W.C.I.D. NO. 17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE RIVER DANCE 6-A AT STEINER RANCH. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ELROY ROAD, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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23. 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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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIAL AND ALTERNATE(S) FROM A SMALL CITY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) BOARD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1, ORGANIZATION, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
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OTHER ITEMS

25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

AT 11:00 A.M.
REVISED ITEM
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. HOUSE BILL 1517: RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF EXPENDITURES FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES;
  2. 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;
  3. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIRED PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN TURNPIKE PROJECTS;
  4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR REGULATION OF LAND USE AUTHORITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND/OR OTHER COUNTIES;
  5. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR THE STATE AND CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE;
  6. HOUSE BILL 937: RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
  7. HOUSE BILL 345: RELATING TO THE COLLATERALIZATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FUNDS;
  8. HOUSE BILL 934: AND SENATE BILL 437 RELATING TO REQUIRING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN INTOXICATION OFFENSES;
  9. DRAFT BILL: SUSPEND ACTION RELATING TO RETENTION AND USE OF CERTAIN SAMPLES OBTAINED DURING AN AUTOPSY; AND
  10. DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.
  11. ADDED ITEM:
    CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE FILING OF A MEET AND CONFER BILL.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PETITIONS SUBMITTED BY VOTERS AND LANDOWNERS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) REQUESTING THE ORDERING OF AN ELECTION WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO APPROVE THE DISTRICT'S ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FUND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ISSUE AN ORDER TO CONDUCT AN ELECTION ON MAY 12, 2007 TO ELECT INITIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS FOR THE BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CRAWFORD EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION TO FINANCE PROJECT FOR CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM KLEBERG COUNTY JUDGE FOR TEXAS COUNTIES TO URGE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTHWEST BORDER INITIATIVE PROGRAM, WHICH INVOLVES REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS.
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31. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT MARTHA MOULTHROP TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT EMILY HURLIMANN TO SERVE ON THE NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR THE PROPOSED ANDERSON MILL ROAD MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PLAN BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY 0.124 ACRE (5,401 SQ. FT.) OF LAND LOCATED ON GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD, IN PRECINCT TWO, REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GATTIS SCHOOL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (2005 BOND PROGRAM). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 1 AND 2

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY 2.243 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON PARSONS STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 20), IN PRECINCT ONE, BRIDGE NO. 133 REPLACEMENT PROJECT (2001 BOND PROGRAM). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J&J INC. V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM BY OPHELIA MILICIA FOR WATER DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE AT 1405 CANTERBURY, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OPINION REGARDING RELEASE OF RECORDS TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. 1

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 ON MARCH 27, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE EIGHT FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 99 AND 100, LOTS 78 AND 79, LOTS 79 AND 99 AND LOTS 78 AND 100, ALL BEING WITHIN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEM

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A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CERTIFICATE AND ORDER WITH RESPECT TO IESI TX CORPORATION AND IESI TX LANDFILL LP APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MEDC) FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES IN TRAVISCOUNTY AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2007.

ADJOURN

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


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VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 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.

2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 9 AND FEBRUARY 20, 2007.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

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VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAN TO PROVIDE ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION SERVICES FOR THE 1997 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM DOWN PAYMENT INITIATIVE FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
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.

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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF TRAVIS COUNTY PILOT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS JAIL POPULATION, INCLUDING RE-ENTRY, RE-INTEGRATION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS MENTALLY ILL INMATES AND RELATED ISSUES JUSTICE SYSTEM COORDINATING COMMITTEE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT.
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2. DISCUSS PROJECT RECOVERY UPDATE.
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3. DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN.
Postponed.

ADJOURN

THE DOMAIN GRAND OPENING BREAKFAST

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007, 8:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M.

11400 - A BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758
AT THE DOMAIN GRAND OPENING PAVILION ON ESPERANZA CROSSING

 

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

THE DOMAIN RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007, AT 9:30 A.M.

11400 - A BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758
AT CENTURY OAKS TERRACE

 

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:50 PM