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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 5, 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 ON AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION REGARDING THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE (BUFFER) ON THE COLORADO RIVER AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. (ACTION ITEM #20)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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  1. ACCEPT COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED USAGE OF CDBG FUNDS;
  2. FINAL DRAFT OF TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN;
  3. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND
  4. SUBMISSION OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT OF PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AARP FOUNDATION WORKSEARCH TO APPROVE HOST AGENCY AGREEMENT.
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5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND GIVE DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS STRATEGY AND COMMUNITY PLANNING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009; AND
  2. REQUESTS FROM AREA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NON-PROFIT AGENCIES FOR INCREASED OR NEW FUNDING TO MEET PROJECTED INCREASED NEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-E LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
(Taken up with Item 12.)
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9. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET.
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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 $644,769.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 18 TO JULY 24, 2008.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2009 COMPENSATION ITEMS:
(Taken up with Item 8.)
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  1. COST OF LIVING INCREASE;
  2. FISCAL YEAR 2008 MARKET SALARY SURVEY:
    1. SLOTS BELOW MINIMUM OF THE NEW MARKET COMPETITIVE PAY GRADE;
    2. APPROPRIATE MARKET ADJUSTMENT.
  3. LIVABLE WAGE INCREASE FROM $10 TO $11 PER HOUR;
  4. BILINGUAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY;
  5. SEASONAL/RELIEF TEMPORARY TITLES AND HOURLY PAY RATES;
  6. NON-TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE:
    12.F was postponed one week.
    1. WHETHER TO ESTABLISH INTERNAL EQUITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TCSO AND NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICERS JOB CLASSIFICATIONS;
    2. ADD PAY FOR PARK RANGERS WHO POSSESS ACTIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC CERTIFICATION.
  7. OTHER COMPENSATION RELATED ITEMS.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR FUNDING FOR ON-GOING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO JOB NO. 2, CONTRACT NO. 07K00304JW, PAVEMENT RESTORATION, INC., ASPHALT REJUVENATION PROGRAM. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00374NB, AUSTIN RECLAIM MATERIAL D/B/A AUSTIN AGGREGATES, FOR ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. PS020281LB, JOHN S. FORD, FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 06AE0187LP, LAND DESIGN PARTNERS, FOR SOUTHWEST METRO PARK - DESIGN SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO THE TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC. 262.024 (A)(4); AND
  2. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE)

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

  1. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2008 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, PRECINCTS 1, 2, LCRA/TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS, EAST SERVICE CENTER AND THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, IFB NO. B080240LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS, LP; AND
  2. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2008 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, PRECINCTS 3 AND 4, IFB NO. B080240LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION REGARDING THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE (BUFFER) ON THE COLORADO RIVER AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Postponed.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVISE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0535, ON-SITE RESIDENCE FOR PARK STAFF AND THE RANGER RESIDENCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR AVALON, PHASE 9A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE VILLAS AT LAKECLIFF CONDOMINIUMS:
Added to consent.

  1. A REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; AND
  2. A CONDOMINIUM PHASING AGREEMENT WITH VLC ACQUISITION GROUP, LLC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTION 19, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-25, BLOCK H, LOTS 1, 19-22, BLOCK I AND LOTS 1-11 AND 26, BLOCK K, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VOLENTE HILLS AT PARK FOREST OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

  1. A REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CYPRESS CANYON, SECTIONS 4 AND 5; AND
  2. A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION FOR DEER CREEK RANCH, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OF CYPRESS CANYON, SECTION 4. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY BY SEMMATERIALS, LP AND RESULTING IMPACT ON COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REQUEST TO USE 2005 BOND UNALLOCATED PROJECT FUNDS, OR 1997 OR 2001 BOND FUND SAVINGS FROM COMPLETED PRECINCT ONE PROJECTS, TO ACQUIRE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF FM 3177, IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
  2. ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH FOR THE FM 3177 AND BRAKER LANE 1 PROJECT, IN PRECINCT ONE.

OTHER ITEMS

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

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN. (COUNTY CLERK)
Postponed.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS POSITION WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT INCLUDING:
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  1. HIRING OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS POSITION;
  2. POSTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION;
  3. UPDATE FROM TNR AND PBO ON INTERIM FISCAL YEAR 2008 FUNDING AND SPACE FOR THESE TWO POSITIONS;
  4. UPDATE FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERMANENT SPACE FOR THESE TWO POSITIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009; AND
  5. RECRUITMENT STRATEGY AND HIRING TIMELINE FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS POSITION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER APPOINTING PRESIDING AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2008. (COUNTY CLERK)
Postponed.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LOST CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16.
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF A RELEASE ENTITLED "RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND USE OF IMAGE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH DISSEMINATING RUNAWAY AND MISSING CHILDREN'S INFORMATION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE." (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING HEARING DATE ON AUGUST 26, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. REGARDING APPEAL FROM MAY 23, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 19, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).
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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.

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR OFFICER C. HOTARD, REGARDING MONTEZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW AND CLAIMS RESULTING FROM THE 2008 STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.

C3. REAPPOINT RICHARD HOPKINS TO THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 22, 2008.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

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, AUGUST 5, 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 MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ON JUNE 17, JUNE 24, JULY 1 AND JULY 15, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ON MAY 20 AND JUNE 24, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ON JUNE 24, 2008.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL METRO LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL COMMITTEE

MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
ONE TEXAS CENTER BUILDING, ROOM 325
505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE

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

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.

PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE INTRODUCTION - VideoPLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE INTRODUCTION
COMPENSATION - VideoCOMPENSATION
JUVENILE PROBATION - VideoJUVENILE PROBATION
PBO clarification discussion - VideoPBO clarification discussion
NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM - VideoNEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - VideoHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
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CRIMINAL COURTS - Videocriminal courts
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - VideoTNR department
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - VideoHealth and Human Services
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES - Videosocial service agencies

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Videocriminal courts
CHILD/PARENT PUBLIC DEFENDER - Videocriminal courts
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING - Videocriminal courts
CAPITAL BUDGET - Videocriminal courts

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.

SHERIFF - Videocriminal courts
CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE - Videocriminal courts
INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Videocriminal courts
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EXPOSITION CENTER - Videocriminal courts

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.

REVENUE GENERATING IDEAS - Videocriminal courts
DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD - Videocriminal courts


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