Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 8, 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: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 10, BLOCK F, BELLA VISTA SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 AND LOT 9, BLOCK F, BELLA VISTA SUBDIVISION SECTION 3-A (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 0.667 ACRES – APPENNINI WAY – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTIES WCID NO. 1E – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 6 THROUGH MAY 12, 2007 AS "ARSON AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING LARGE GATHERINGS WITH LOUD MUSIC AT THE J. LORRAINE RANCH ON 14219 LITTIG ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050216MB, HOK, FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR EAST METRO PARK, PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B070135-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, JOURNEYMAN CONSTRUCTION, LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2007 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, GROUPS A, B, C AND D, IFB NO. B070170-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075JW, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, RFS NO. S070001-RE, TO SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. (JUVENILE PROBATION).
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9. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070217ML, PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES WITH MAUREEN S. BURROWS M.D., M.P.H. (DISTRICT AND CRIMINAL COURTS)
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 10:30 A.M.
11. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FEDERALLY-APPROVED DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM.
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990110EF, COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HHS & VS)
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13. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS000207-JW, GREATER SAN MARCOS YOUTH COUNCIL, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 10, BLOCK F, BELLA VISTA SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 AND LOT 9, BLOCK F, BELLA VISTA SUBDIVISION SECTION 3-A (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 0.667 ACRES – APPENNINI WAY – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTIES WCID NO. 1E – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PROCESS FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR IMPROVING MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF TO WORK WITH THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE, THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO DEVELOP A FUNDING STRATEGY TO COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE WITHIN FOUR YEARS AND ENSURE ADEQUATE LONG-TERM FUNDING OF OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: THE ESTATES AT BELL FARMS, PRELIMINARY PLAN, (TOTAL LOTS 587 – 244.58 ACRES, 585 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, DRAINAGE, LANDSCAPE, PRIVATE AMENITY, SIGHT DISTANCE AND 2 MULTI-FAMILY LOTS (202 UNITS) – OLD HIGHWAY 20 – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FROM TRAVIS COUNTY WITH THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED HORNSBY BEND, CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE FROM THE APPLICANTS WISHING TO REPRESENT SMALL CITIES ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD (CAMPO).
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BRIARCREEK SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A STP METROPOLITAN MOBILITY PROJECT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FRATE-BARKER ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) CONTRACT TO PURCHASE COLORADO RIVER WATER FOR RECREATIONAL USE AT SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RAY MARSHALL CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN ON FINDING FROM EVALUATION OF COUNTY-FUNDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH FOCUS ON THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL PILOT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO PLAIN VIEW ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD:
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- RESULTS OF INCOME AND DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY; AND
- AGREEMENT WITH HORNSBY BEND WATER UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO WORK WITH JUVENILES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PREVENT FURTHER INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR RETROFIT OF HEATING AND COOLING APPLIANCES FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
27. 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 $447,613.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 20 TO APRIL 26, 2007.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO APPOINT A TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN PLAN TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GROUP BENEFITS HEALTH PLAN:
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- MAINTAINING OR ELIMINATING EPO (EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION) FOR FY ‘08;
- ACTIVE EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND SUBSIDIES;
- RETIREES HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND SUBSIDIES;
- HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT; AND
- GROUP LIFE INSURANCE:
1. INCREASE BASIC LIFE FROM $25,000 TO $50,000;
2. INCREASE IN RETIREE LIFE FROM $10,000 TO $15,000; AND
3. INCREASE MAXIMUM SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE FROM $200,000 TO $250,000.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER APPOINTING PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGES FOR THE MAY 12, 2007 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FLEET:
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- 1992 BARTH COMMAND VEHICLE ACQUIRED FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY;
- 1994 DODGE SWAT TACTICAL RESCUE VEHICLE ACQUIRED FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT;
- 1997 REFRIGERATED UTILITY TRAILER ACQUIRED FROM THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; AND
- 2007 WELLS FARGO TWELVE FOOT TOTE WAGON TRAILER ACQUIRED BY THE SHERIFF’S AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE:
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- SENATE BILL 1164: RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS FOR DISTRICT COURTS;
- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 42: GRANTING MARIA ISABEL GUERRERO-MCDONALD AND GUERRERO-MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES, INC., PERMISSION TO SUE TRAVIS COUNTY;
- HOUSE BILL 937: RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CERTAIN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR THOSE VEHICLES; AND
- HOUSE BILL 3654: RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN RELEASEES OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN TREATMENT CENTERS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, OR HALFWAY HOUSES;
- HOUSE BILL 1886: RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT METHODS OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER ENTITIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN PROJECTS; AND
- DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY
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.
35. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.082 ACRE (3,586 SQ. FT.) PARCEL OF LAND AND A 0.244 ACRE DRAINAGE AND SLOPE EASEMENT AREA LOCATED ON HOWARD LAND, IN PRECINCT ONE, REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOWARD LANE EAST II ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.043 ACRE (1,873 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND (PARCEL #15) AND A 0.014 ACRE (618 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND (PARCEL #16) NEEDED FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO TRADE TO TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.316 ACRE (13,776 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND NEEDED FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE #113, IN EXCHANGE FOR A 0.23 ACRE (10,086 SQ. FT.) PARCEL OF EXCESS, UNUSED RIGHT OF WAY ON DUKE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.44 ACRE (19,266.4 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND NEEDED FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAVIS COOK ROAD (BARTON CREEK BLVD) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE, AS PART OF THE 2001 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
42. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXPANSION APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION OF BFI-ALLIED WASTE FILED WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASING ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE. 1 AND 2
44. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING SECURITY ISSUES AT THE NORTHWEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN JONESTOWN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 4
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 MAY 29, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF HARTSHILL DRIVE WITHIN THE LONG CANYON 1-A SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 24, 2007.
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ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
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- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – SETTLE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
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 8, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAT FEE REIMBURSEMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND CONTINENTAL HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. FOR THE WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION FEES FOR SECTION FIVE OF A MIXED-INCOME, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BRIARCREEK.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ITS HEALTH CARE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,000,000 THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO LONGHORN VILLAGE.
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TOUR OF AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG LAB
819 SPRINGDALE RD., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007, FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 1:05 PM