Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 16, 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.
The Commissioners Court Work Session scheduled for Thursday, December 18th has been canceled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO THREE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 101 AND 102 OF EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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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 REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND ISSUE FINAL REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2009 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $461,401.29 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 4, 2008.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SEVERAL ITEMS FUNDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET FOR THE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC INCLUDING:
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- JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC AT A PAY GRADE 98;
- FUNDING RECRUITMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000; AND
- ARCHITECTURAL PLAN, SITE LOCATION AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR NEW EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC NEAR THE DEL VALLE SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PARKING AT 1250 GUADALUPE.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TTLA HOLDINGS, INC. FOR PARKING AT 301 WEST 13TH STREET.
(Also see Item 7 text and video for additional discussion regarding legal issues.)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION FOR PARKING AT 1300 GUADALUPE.
(Also see Item 7 text and video for additional discussion regarding legal issues.)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TWO PARKING LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE.
(Also see Item 7 text and video for additional discussion regarding legal issues.)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 2009-2010 TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 06T00198DR FROM PICKENS AND PICKENS, INC. D/B/A AUSTIN QUALITY CARWASH TO JOLLYVILLE CAR WASH, INC. D/B/A ARBOR CAR WASH. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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13. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q080251JW, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00155OJ, THE RETIREMENT STORE, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
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- MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. IL060216JT, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLIENTS SERVICES; AND
- MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. IL020072EF, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR DUAL DIAGNOSIS DRUG COUNSELING SERVICES. (DISTRICT AND COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO THREE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 101 AND 102 OF EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CANYONS AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION (70 TOTAL LOTS).
Added to consent. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 7A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS AND MARKINGS AT THREE AUTOMATED CAPITAL METRO RAILROAD CROSSINGS LOCATED ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PARKSIDE AND AN AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 6B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GUIDELINES FOR USE OR DISPOSITION OF BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE BUILDINGS AND ALSO APPROVAL FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF 826.546 ACRE VOLENTE MITIGATION TRACT FROM GRASON VOLENTE INVESTMENTS, LTD. TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO BE MANAGED AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE, INCLUDING LIST OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO DENY CLAIM FROM WILLIAM AND LUISA BARLOW REGARDING ALLEGED DAMAGES TO LOT 75, CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 15, MARAVILLA SUBDIVISION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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- REQUEST TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 GRANT AGREEMENT; AND
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS THE CERTIFIED OFFICIAL.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
27. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION WITH FEMA THROUGH THE GOVERNOR?S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2009 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL CONTINUE AN EXISTING PROGRAM;
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP RE-ENTRY STRATEGIES FOR YOUTH SERVED BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND THE END DATE OF THE FLOOD PROTECTION PLANNING STUDY OF TRAVIS COUNTY;
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR?S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE CIVIL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM UNTIL A CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED; AND
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRANT POSITION THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER 2008 WHEN A CONTRACT CAN BE EXECUTED.
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY REQUIRING THAT OBLIGATIONS OF U.S. AGENCIES BE 75% OR LESS OF THE OPERATING AND POOLED BOND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN YOUTH.
Postponed.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) REGARDING COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEY OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS.
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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.
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FIRST-CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST V. TRAVIS COUNTY AUDITOR. 1
33. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RELIABLE CONSULTANTS, INC. D/B/A DREAMER?S AND LE ROUGE BOUTIQUE V. RONNIE EARLE, NO. A-04-CA-086-LY. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS CONCERNING THE FISCAL SURETY BOND DATED AUGUST 27, 2004 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 15 (ALSO KNOWN AS MARAVILLA SUBDIVISION). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM GRIMES COUNTY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS WITH STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, CENTRAL BOOKING AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
- 2009 RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF THE INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES; AND
- LETTER AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING COMMITMENT TO DETERMINE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO BE CHARGED UNDER THE ABOVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY REGARDING STATUS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. (TDS) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING REMEDIES TO CONSIDER FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM INTEGRIAN, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed.
42. 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
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 2008.
ADDED ITEMS:
A1. RECEIVE RESULTS REGARDING VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES ON PETITION FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF?S OFFICERS? ASSOCIATION FOR AN ELECTION ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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A2. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKER AT LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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, DECEMBER 16, 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 PAYMENT TO TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SECURING THE CORPORATION?S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2006A (AMT); APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THE DISCHARGE OF THE RELATED INDENTURES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE RESOLUTION; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SECURING THE CORPORATION?S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2007A (AMT); APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THE DISCHARGE OF THE RELATED INDENTURES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE RESOLUTION; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION TO WAIVE REDEMPTION LOCK-OUT PROVISION TO REDEEM MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FORT BRANCH LANDING PROJECT) SERIES 2000.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
CANCELLED
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM DEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. REGARDING THE TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION.
2. RECEIVE REPORT AND UPDATE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKING COMMITTEE.
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