Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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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 42A AND LOTS 43 AND 44, CURIOSITY CAVE SUBDIVISION (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
INTRODUCTION
2. INTRODUCTION OF ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIRD GRADE MENTEES.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 26, 2008 AS “MEMORIAL DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION REGARDING RIDGETOP NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PARKWAY AND PARKSIDE SUBDIVISIONS, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. MADDUX TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 620 AT HOME DEPOT/SOUTH LAKE MEDICAL; AND
- ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 620 AT HOME DEPOT/SOUTH LAKE MEDICAL, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR CANYONS AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCHOOL COMMODITIES PROGRAM TO RECEIVE DONATED COMMODITIES; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL – CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION FOR INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $562,330.57 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 2 TO MAY 8, 2008.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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12. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR NAMING THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AT 8656 STATE HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING OF THE NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE 24-HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SPACE AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. AND THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
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- ALLOCATE SPACE AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. TO MOVE THE DISTRICT CLERK JURY MANAGEMENT OFFICE FROM THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE;
- PROPOSED DESIGN FOR THE NEW DISTRICT CLERK JURY MANAGEMENT OFFICE;
- RELOCATE THE DISTRICT CLERK MICROFILM SECTION TO THE CURRENT JURY MANAGEMENT OFFICE SPACE AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE; AND
- REALLOCATE THE CURRENT DISTRICT CLERK MICROFILM SECTION SPACE FOR USE BY THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT FIVE.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS GAS SERVICE FOR GAS SERVICE INSTALLATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION NO. 4 OF CONTRACT NO. PS000205JW, GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO AS FOLLOWS:
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- ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO TO BOYS TOWN TEXAS, INC.; AND
- REVISED AGREEMENT PS000205VR, BOYS TOWN TEXAS, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
19. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080182VR, AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT, FOR INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070124JT, THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE, FOR THE FY 2008 SERVICE DELIVERABLES. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS080181VR, AVALON CENTER INC., TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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22. APPROVE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE LEASE OF OIL AND GAS IN TRACTS 31 AND 45 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE BID. (TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE)
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS) TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DEBBIE INGALSBE TO REPRESENT CARTS ON THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 2010. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXTEND THE END DATE OF SLOT #1763, 0.5 TIME PSYCHIATRIST FROM MAY 31, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 31, 2008. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- REDUCE SLOT #1659 CORRECTIONS OFFICER FROM FULL-TIME TO 0.5 TIME; AND
- CREATION OF ONE (1) 0.5 TIME SLOT CORRECTIONS OFFICER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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.
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PAT MACON (TLB INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC RESALE DEED). 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MERLINA PORTER (RICHARD A. ROUCLOUX RESALE DEED). 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL V. HOMER REED (CITY OF AUSTIN RESALE DEED). 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MCSHEPHERD RANCH, INC. (JERRY KILBER RESALE DEED). 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MURRAY, ET. AL. V. EARLE, ET. AL. NO. A-02-CA-252-SS. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN RODGER PIERCE V. DOW, ET. AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. A-07-CA-776-SS. 1
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET AL. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES; AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9.257 TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 3, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2008 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 24, 2008 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 10, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 0.117 ACRE PORTION OF AN 8.69 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 12899, PAGE 65 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS - A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 10, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 24 AND 25 AND LOTS 25 AND 26 OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, BLOCK PP, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC MEETING ON JUNE 5, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE STUDY.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, 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 SESSION OF MAY 6, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, 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 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2010.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF $100,000 GRANT TO AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REIMBURSE EIGHT FAMILIES FOR THEIR HOMEBUYER EDUCATION EXPENSE.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, 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 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2010.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, 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 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS STAR FLIGHT BUSINESS PLAN.
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2. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ISSUES:
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- PARK RESIDENCE POLICY;
- METAL DETECTORS POLICY;
- REVISED PARK FEE; AND
- PARK HOURS AND RULES.
3. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE STUDY, INCLUDING RESULTS OF THE QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD-PRONE AREAS.
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2008 R.S.V.P. ANNUAL RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, TEXAS BALLROOM, 2ND FLOOR
208 BARTON SPRINGS RD., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008, AT 12:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
WELCOMING RECEPTION FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAMPO
HEADLINERS CLUB, CHASE TOWER
221 WEST 6TH STREET, SUITE 2100, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, AT 4:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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