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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE DIVERSION OF TRANSPORTATION USER REVENUES TO NON-TRANSPORTATION USES AND THE APPROPRIATION OF ALL REVENUE GENERATED FROM HIGHWAY USER FEES AND TAXES TO FUND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
Added to consent.

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 AS “FAMILY DAY – A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN.”
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE FOR RESOLUTION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FORM AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY:
Added to consent.

1. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR USE OF REVENUE RETURNED UNDER RULE 251.3 BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY DISTRICTS; AND
2. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR USE OF REVENUE RETURNED UNDER RULE 251.3 BY NAME OF GOVERNMENT ENTITY.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR A PROPOSED EVALUATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2008 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS, IFB NO. B080204LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, JD RAMMING PAVING. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ, APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

9.
Postponed.

 

1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00006OJ, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND
2. REJECT TRIA COVERAGE (TERRORISM COVERAGE) AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE TRIA DISCLOSURE FORM. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)

10. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (PURCHASING)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080198ML, FAIRFAX IDENTITY SERVICES, FOR DNA TESTING SERVICES. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT WITH UNISYS CORPORATION FOR THE DORADO 400 SERIES SERVER AND SAN SYSTEMS. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Postponed.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SIX (6) PANEL URINALYSIS DRUG SCREEN CUPS, IFB NO. B080219OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, COMPLIANCE CONSORTIUM CORPORATION. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL08007VR, HAYS COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SELECT FIRM TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS.
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17. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 4, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO NOTIFY RESIDENTS OF THE NEW FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AND FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE PROPOSED FLOODPLAIN REGULATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DEER HAVEN SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELVEDERE PHASE IV FINAL PLAT (29 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE 2A, LOT 23 BLOCK J, LOT 5 BLOCK L, LOT 24 BLOCK I AND LOT 24 BLOCK J IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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1. NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS;
2. REVIEW AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RESPONSE; AND
3. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM;
   Added to consent.
2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO AUGMENT THE EXISTING JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER FUNDING AND PROVIDE JUVENILES WITH ASSESSMENT SERVICES;
   Added to consent.
3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS TASK FORCE ON FOSTER CARE FOR CIVIL COURTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PRIMARY PARENTS IN PENDING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
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4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, TASK FORCE ON FOSTER CARE FOR CIVIL COURTS TO ESTABLISH A CHILD PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES; AND
   Postponed.
   
   
5. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE LAND WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
   Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET PROCESS, INCLUDING:
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1. REMAINING SCHEDULE IN SEPTEMBER FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, ADVERTISEMENTS, MARK-UP AND FINAL ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2009 COUNTY BUDGET;
2. STATUTORILY REQUIRED NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2009 TAX RATE;
3. OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET PROCESS; AND
4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

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 $538,099.67, FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 8, 2008 TO AUGUST 14, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAMPUS MASTER PLAN STUDY AND PLANNING FOR A NEW BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD NORTH CAMPUS.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RECOMMENDATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND
2. AUTHORIZE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, DEFERRED COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BEGIN SPECIFIC CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT WITH GREAT WEST RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B) PLAN, INCLUDING GUARANTEES RELATED TO PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS PROPOSED. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

OTHER ITEMS

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

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICERS.
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2009 DISTRICT CLERK RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FAMILY CONNECTIONS TO USE COUNTY OWNED PARKING LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DONATION OF FUNDS FROM AT&T FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE COPPER THEFT TASK FORCE TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OPERATING ACCOUNTS FOR STAFF ATTENDANCE AT THE NATIONAL METAL THEFT INVESTIGATIONS SEMINAR.
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, INCLUDING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY PERSONNEL AND ELECTION EQUIPMENT; (COUNTY CLERK)
2. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM VOTE RESCUE REGARDING USE OF ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT IN NOVEMBER 2008 GENERAL ELECTION.

36. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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). (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Postponed.

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.

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
Postponed.

38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AND COMPENSATION FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENTS HEADED BY CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS. 1
Postponed.

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 156. 1 AND 3

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

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE 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
Postponed.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE CORRECTED COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 29, 2008 (TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN CONSENT ITEM VOTE).

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 5, 2008.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APRIL 18, 2008 GRIEVANCE PANEL'S DECISION REGARDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 7 TO IMPLEMENT THE PANEL'S RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING COUNSELING AND MEDIATION RECOMMENDATIONS; AND ON CONDUCTING A CLIMATE REVIEW OF HRMD.  (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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Taken into Executive Session.

A2. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY CHARLES KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS MADE IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436C.  (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 FROM AUSTIN CHILDREN’S SHELTER FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CAMPUS ON THE MUELLER AIRPORT SITE.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SEND AN INVOICE TO AMERICAN AGAPE FOUNDATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXAMINATION OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT BONDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 FROM AUSTIN CHILDREN’S SHELTER FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CAMPUS ON THE MUELLER AIRPORT SITE.

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COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR THE 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR,|
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS WILL KICKOFF THE 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN WITH A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
2008 PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
RENAISSANCE HOTEL,
9721 ARBORETUM BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008, AT 12:00 NOON
SHERATON HOTEL
702 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 
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