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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 30, 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 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK A, SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 2B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS


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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

3.
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  1. DECLARE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2007 AS TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY; AND
  2. PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO EMPLOYEES COMPLETING 20, 25, 30 AND 40 YEARS OF SERVICE.

4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE GRANT ADJUSTMENT NOTICE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGARDING THE 2005 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE HVAC REPLACEMENT PHASE 3, IFB NO. B070331DG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

7. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR RFP NO. P070313LC, REFERRAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE DRUG COURT, AND REBID. (CRIMINAL COURTS)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL IL040167LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00136OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER AND RELATED AUDIO EQUIPMENT, IFB NO. B070372VC, TO THE LOWEST OVERALL BIDDER, FORD AUDIO VIDEO. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. MA950074, BLOOMBERG L.P. FOR BLOOMBERG FINANCIAL MARKETS AND COMMODITIES NEWS SERVICE. (PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

  1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12, CONTRACT NO. PS960012JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES;
  2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13, CONTRACT NO. PS960016JW, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, FOR ADVOCACY PROGRAM MENTORING SERVICES;
  3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 15, CONTRACT NO. PS970029JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES;
  4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6, CONTRACT NO. PS000011JW, NICOLAS CARRASCO, PH.D., FOR JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SERVICES;
  5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7, CONTRACT NO. PS000299KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES;
  6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7, CONTRACT NO. PS010064JW, CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES;
  7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6, CONTRACT NO. PS010144JW, PROVIDENCE SERVICE CORPORATION OF TEXAS, FOR IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES;
  8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4, CONTRACT NO. PS010162JW, SARAH CORTEZ, FOR JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SERVICES;
  9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, CONTRACT NO. PS020064JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR COMMUNITY COORDINATION SERVICES;
  10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4, CONTRACT NO. PS030218JW, DR. HOWARD RAMEY, D.D.S., FOR DENTAL SERVICES; AND
  11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, CONTRACT NO. PS060022JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES. (HHS & VS)
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14. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND PURCHASE OF A "GREEN PRINT" GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MODEL FROM TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK A, SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 2B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASES 3, 4 AND 5, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF MCNEIL DRIVE IN NORTHERN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE APPROVAL OF THE DEED OF PORTIONS OF MCNEIL ROAD TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF DECKER LAKE ROAD FROM FM 973 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE BRAKER LANE 2005 BOND PROJECT (US 290 AT HARRIS BRANCH PARKWAY TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 AT PARMER LANE), IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED INTERPORT DEVELOPMENT AND STATE HIGHWAY 130. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POSTING OF THE POSITION OF PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT, A FIVE-YEAR, $500,000 PER YEAR, FEDERAL GRANT AWARDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

23. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SEARCH FOR NEW EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET, INCLUDING:
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  1. JOB DESCRIPTION;
  2. RECRUITMENT FLYER;
  3. CRITERIA AND QUESTIONS TO HELP SELECT EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM; AND
  4. OTHER RECRUITING STRATEGY ISSUES.

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

  1. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CRIMINAL COURTS TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF SERVICES OR TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES; AND
  2. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER GRANT FOR ONE MONTH UNTIL THE CONTRACT ISSUES CAN BE RESOLVED.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

26. 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 $760,768.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12 TO OCTOBER 18, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

  1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – PROBATE COURT – SALARY ADJUSTMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND GAULT REMODEL PROJECT.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIM FROM KEMPER AUTO & HOME AND MATTHEW DOOLITTLE.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT PROBATE JUDGE GUY HERMAN’S BOND IN COMPLIANCE WITH REVISED TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 25.00231.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 10:00 A.M.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND GILES HOLDINGS, L.P.;
  2. RESPONSE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TCEQ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) PERMIT NO. 1447 BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC., CURRENT OWNER OF THE DOMAIN.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11, LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 AND LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2007 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF CEDAR PARK, CITY OF LAKEWAY, CITY OF JONESTOWN, CITY OF MANOR, CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY, DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT, LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6, LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT, LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT, LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11. (COUNTY CLERK)
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.

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10, ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY POLICY. 1

37.

  1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON SECURITY REVIEW AT THE 1213 SABINE STREET WORK LOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE; 4 AND
  2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PARKING SPACE CONTRACTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. 1 AND 2

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE NEW PROPOSED REGULATIONS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLANS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED TAKEOVER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND INSURORS INDEMNITY COMPANY AS PERFORMANCE BOND SURETY ON CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DSSI CORPORATION FOR CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDINGS 2 AND 3. 1

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE HIRING OF LOCAL COUNSEL IN KANSAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MICHAEL L. BUESGENS V. HOUSER, ET AL. 1

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JESSICA TRISTAN, EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-01225C. 1

42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JOHN JONES. 1

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CENTER HILL JOINT VENTURE (FRANK YI RESALE DEED). 1

44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  2. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROPOSED BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1

45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PROJECT DIAMOND BACK FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES. 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, BLOCK B OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCKS A, B AND C, CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK (7 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007 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 17 AND 18 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE, BLOCK N, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 2007.

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL VACATION/CANCELLATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C AND A REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C, A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TENNIS BALLS, LLC TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HIPPIE HOLLOW PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING “40 LOVE.” (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.

A2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2007 AS “OFFICIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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 REQUEST TO REIMBURSE FIVE FAMILIES FOR THEIR HOMEBUYER EDUCATION EXPENSE.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LETTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT REQUESTS CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS REMAINING FY ’08 CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECTS, INCLUDING:
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  1. PROJECTS THAT HAVE PROGRAMMATIC COMMITMENT BUT NO APPROVED FUNDING FOR FY ’08;
  2. OTHER PROPOSED PROJECTS;
  3. LIKELY MAGNITUDE OF FY ’08 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND
  4. DEBT CAPACITY IN FY ’08 AND BEYOND.

2. DISCUSS MAKEUP OF PROPOSED GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS AND NEXT STEPS TO PREPARE A PHASED RELOCATION STRATEGY.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND GILES HOLDINGS, L.P.;
  2. RESPONSE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TCEQ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) PERMIT NO. 1447 BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

ADJOURN

Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:06 PM