Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 20, 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 ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT ONE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK A, MAGNOLIA RANCH
ESTATES (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #23)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
AT 9:30 A.M.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR STAFF ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CITY OF AUSTIN PROPERTY
ON FM 969, NEAR THE VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE, MEETS THE CRITERIA OF CHAPTER
62, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, FOR THE SITING OF A SOLID WASTE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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AT 10:00 A.M.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REVISIONS, INCLUDING PUBLIC ACCESS, TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. REVISED LANGUAGE:
CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE USE AND PLANNING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW CDBG PLANNER;
- APPROVE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 (PY 2006) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER);
- C. APPROVE THE AD TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PY 2006 CAPER;
- EXECUTE THE PROGRAM YEAR 2007 (PY 2007) GRANT AGREEMENT;
- APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PY 2007 PROJECTS: 1) FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION; 2) DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT; AND 3) WATER/WASTEWATER AND OTHER PROJECT PLANNING;
- RECEIVE THE ESTIMATED AWARD FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2008 AND RELATED TIMELINES FOR ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
- OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT'S JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING JUVENILES WITH SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT PLACEMENT;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH JUVENILES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PREVENT FURTHER INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CIVIL COURTS TO CREATE A FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FOR CHILD WELFARE INVOLVED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ADDITIONAL PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE FY ’08 CERTIFICATE OF
OBLIGATION INCLUDING REVISED ISSUANCE COSTS AS NEEDED:
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- FINAL PHASE TO COMPLETE PRIOR APPROVED PROJECT RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION IN FY ’08 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION:
- EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER - FFE/ITS/MOVE/SECURITY (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $991,539;
- PROJECTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION IN FY ’08 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION; AND
- PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING - FIRST FLOOR RENOVATION (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $743,174;
- PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING - SECOND FLOOR FFE/ITS/MOVE/SECURITY (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $287,402;
- DEMOLISH EXISTING BUILDING - DESIGN BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $2,244,240; AND
- MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY PEDESTRIAN WAY (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) - $555,000 REQUESTED IN FY ’08 CO’S WITH A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $620,000.
- PROJECTS TO COMPLETED IN FY ’08 WITH SOURCE OF FUNDING TO BE LATER IDENTIFIED:
- PURCHASE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT);
- ITS DISASTER RECOVERY SITE (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $275,000;
- VARIOUS SMALL PROJECTS FOR CIVIL COURTS (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - $93,168;
- MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR PARK RANGER VEHICLES (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) - $160,000; AND
- BLAKE MANOR HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL TO EAST METRO PARK (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) - $250,000 REQUESTED IN FY ’08 CO’S WITH A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $900,000.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. 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 $293,033.90
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2007.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES (TIBURON VERSION SEVEN
UPGRADE).
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
12. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INITIATIVES FOR THE HIRING OF EX-OFFENDERS:
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- DEPARTMENTAL SURVEY; AND
- MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING UPDATE ON A DAY COUNSELING CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORT
OF CADAVERS, IFB NO. B070375RG, TO THE RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER, LONE STAR MORTUARY
SERVICE, INC. (MEDICAL EXAMINER)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.
- MODIFICATION NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960055LH, TWIN OAKS DRUG TREATMENT CENTER, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES;
- MODIFICATION NO.7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960288KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR THE MOVING THROUGH PROGRAM SERVICES; AND
- MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970211LH, CAROL BUTLER, FOR PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02C00218LD, FILEONQ, INC. FORMERLY INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC.,
FOR THE INTEGRATED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS/TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE
STORAGE BATTERIES, IFB NO. B080016LD, TO THE OVERALL LOW BIDDER, CONTINENTAL
BATTERY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMULSIFIED
ASPHALT, IFB NO. B080015LD, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SEMMATERIALS. (TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS040114JW, STEPHEN A. THORNE, PH. D., INC. FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES.
(JUVENILE PROBATION)
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21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080039VR,
VICTORIA COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 7, 8 AND 9,
BLOCK A, MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. 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 17 AND 18 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE, BLOCK N, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 9 FINAL PLAT (55 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 9 FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RIO VISTA RANCH, SECTION THREE FINAL
PLAT (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, LEXINGTON STREET FINAL PLAT (0 TOTAL LOTS, PLATTING STREET ONLY); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, LEXINGTON STREET FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RENEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METRO FOR BUILD CENTRAL
TEXAS PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: BELLINGHAM MEADOWS PHASE I AND PHASE II (637 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BOYCE LANE, L.P. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
31. APPOINT JANA ORTEGA TO REPLACE GLORIA
MATA-PENNINGTON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
32. RECEIVE THE FY '07 FEDERAL ANNUAL
CERTIFICATION REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FORFEITURES FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE FILING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND THE U.S. ATTORNEY IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
TEXAS. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT
AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTING TO IMPOSE THE AD VALOREM TAX ON
GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 11.253 (A)(2) AND TO
DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED
IN TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 11.253(B) EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND FOLLOWING.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES RECOMMENDED FOR REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT IN PREPARATION
FOR THE 81ST LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONVENING IN JANUARY 2009.
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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
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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SALE FOR 0.31 ACRE TRACT AS SURPLUS RIGHT OF WAY OFF OF LAKE PLACE LANE. 1 AND 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT THROUGH CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE HOWARD LANE EAST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AS FOLLOWS, PARCEL: #15 AND 15TE, RECORD OWNER: EDWARD A. LIEN AND JANIE D. LIEN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATE UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE BOND FROM THE HARTFORD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 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. RE-APPOINT REGGIE WILLIAMS AND FLO SOLIZ AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 23, 2007.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR SPECIAL VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 1 AND 2, 2007.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE LOGISTICS OF THE NOVEMBER 29, 2007 WORK SESSION ON THE CIVIL
COURTS BUILDING AND RELATED ISSUES.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN AIRCRAFT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND NORTHERN ENTERTAINMENT
PRODUCTIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 16, OCTOBER 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2007.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTING TO IMPOSE THE AD VALOREM TAX ON GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 11.253 (A)(2) AND TO DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED IN TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 11.253(B) EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND FOLLOWING.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
LUNCHEON
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BUILDING
1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007, AT 12:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BUILDING
1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007, AT 1:00 P.M.
1. DISCUSS CIVIL COURTS BUILDING AND OTHER RELATED SPACE ISSUES IN THE DOWNTOWN COMPLEX.
2. DISCUSS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND RESULTS AND RELATED ISSUES.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:26 AM