Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 18, 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 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 BETWEEN LOTS 1184 AND 1185, APACHE SHORES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION REGARDING AUSTIN ADOPTION DAY TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 20, 2008 AT GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 21, 2008 AS “NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $416,144.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2008.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR A COLLABORATION WITH TRAVIS COUNTY MEDIA SERVICES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND RE-PURPOSING OF COUNTY RELATED VIDEOS.
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8. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF TRAVIS COUNTY AS SELF TRUSTEE OF TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF EXISTING COUNTY WAREHOUSE FURNITURE FOR USE AT TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER (STATE JAIL). (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. IL050005LC FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTION SERVICES (THEnet) WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070094DG, LOOMIS PARTNERS, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE RUSK BUILDING AND TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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12. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 06T00090DR, WILSON CULVERTS INC., FOR CULVERT PIPES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE:
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- APPROVE OR REJECT PURCHASE OF TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND
- APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00007OJ, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE, FOR THE PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE TRAVIS COUNTY. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
14. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CONTRACT NO. PS000307JJ, BUYOUT CONTRACT, JEFFREY S. WARD AND ASSOCIATES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT, TO CONTRACT NO. PS060067LP, TITLE SERVICES, STEWART TITLE AUSTIN, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT, TO CONTRACT NO. PS060068LP, TITLE SERVICES, LANDAMERICA COMMONWEALTH TITLE COMPANY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07AE0163RV FOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SMOKE DETECTION AND CONTROL LOGIC TO SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL, TO PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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18. APPROVE PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES FOR UTILIZATION FOR SMALL PROJECTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, RFQ NO. Q080290LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
19. 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 BETWEEN LOTS 1184 AND 1185, APACHE SHORES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 64, SUBCHAPTER G, FOR A PROPOSED TEN-FOOT VERTICAL EXPANSION AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IESI LANDFILL SITE AT 9600 FM 812.
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21. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BELVEDERE PHASE IV SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM TITLE 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS) FOR THE REPLAT OF LOT 3 BISHOP’S BEND SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: BUTTROSS FARMS SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR HORNSBY GLEN SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE IN PRECINCT ONE.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED TWO PORTIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY, ONE BEING A PORTION OF UNNAMED RIGHT OF WAY WITH THE OTHER BEING A PORTION OF DORADO PASS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION; AND
- VACATE TWO TWENTY-FOOT UNSPECIFIED EASEMENTS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH BUFFINGTON LAND, LTD. FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE 2B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR INVESTMENT OF $450,000 OF NEW SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2009 TAX SEASON TO PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX FILING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS, INCLUDING:
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- LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN DEL VALLE FOR THE PROGRAM;
- IN-KIND SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PRINTING BROCHURES, FLIERS, FORMS AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS; AND
- IN-KIND SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF DEAF INTERPRETERS SERVICES.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2007 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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- SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT;
- NOTIFICATION OF THE EXTENSION OF THE COMMENT PERIOD UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 2008;
- DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2007 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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32. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO SUPPLEMENT THE 12TH YEAR OF SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (SCATTF) GRANT IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
- GRANT CONTRACT TO THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2ND PHASE OF OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
- GRANT CONTRACT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP) IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES; AND
- THE ADDITION OF THREE GRANT-FUNDED FTE AS NOTED ON THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, RETROFIT, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIRAP) STATUS REPORT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MANOR, CITY OF JONESTOWN, CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE, CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD AND THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY FOR EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCH SERVICES.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2009 SECURITY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE FISCAL SURETY BOND FROM THE HARTFORD. 1
Postponed.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH PARKE PROPERTIES I, L.P., PARKE PROPERTIES II, L.P. AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENTS, LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 429. 1 AND 3
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 436. 1 AND 3
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE PARKLAND ALONG ONION CREEK NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST WITH 2005 AUTHORIZED BOND FUNDS, IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1 AND 2
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF PERSON TO FILL INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION AND RELATED ISSUES. 3
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL LEASE OF PARKING SPACES IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING REMEDIES TO CONSIDER FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM INTEGRIAN, INC. 1
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 500 ACRES OF LAND NEAR U.S. HIGHWAY 183 AND LOOP 360 IN PRECINCT THREE FOR INCLUSION IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. 1 AND 2
ADDED ITEM
47. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 28 AND NOVEMBER 4, 2008.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 9, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM SANDPIPER SPOT TRAIL TO “STANLEY ROBIN LANE” AND SANDPIPER PERCH LANE TO “NESTING MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL” IN PARK AT BLACKHAWK PHASE 6, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 9, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A SEVEN AND A HALF-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 13, BLOCK N OF TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 8 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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, NOVEMBER 18, 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 FOR PAYMENT TO TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 AN INVOICE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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