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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CONVENTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 14, 2009 AS "TAKE HEART AUSTIN DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RECOGNIZE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAVIS 1000 AND VIRGIN HEALTHMILES WELLNESS PROGRAM CHALLENGES.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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  1. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO FILL COUNTY-APPOINTED AND JOINT CITY/COUNTY VACANCIES;
  2. PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
  3. TIMELINE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ON-GOING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT UPGRADES THROUGH THE 2008 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO EXTEND THE JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM COPE FROM ITS ORIGINAL END DATE OF FEBRUARY 28, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; AND
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER IN JUVENILE PROBATION TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT ONE MONTH TO MATCH THE STATE'S FISCAL YEAR.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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 $425,948.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 23 TO 29, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added to consent.

  1. STAR FLIGHT DEPARTMENT - SETTLE; AND
  2. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SETTLE.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SPACE STANDARDS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

14. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VISITATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER (STATE JAIL) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 06T00243DR FROM SPARKLING CARWASH, INC. TO SQUEEKY CLEAN CARWASH.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EROSION CONTROLS MATERIALS, IFB NO. B090078NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

  1. BAMERT SEED CO., FOR LINE ITEM 1-01;
  2. JUSTIN SEED, FOR LINE ITEMS 1-02, 1-04, 1-06;
  3. LESCO, INC. FOR LINE ITEM 1-05;
  4. AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 1-07, 1-08; AND
  5. HANES GEO COMPONENTS, FOR LINE ITEMS 1-03, 2-01 TO 2-11.

17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090008VR, JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT POT OF GOLD PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES FOR THE CRIME VICTIMS FUND PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE PROCUREMENT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ALTERNATIVE SHORT FORM PLAT SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 VEHICLE PURCHASES;
  2. MODIFY FLEET BY ADDING FIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND REMOVING TWO PICK-UP TRUCKS;
  3. REQUEST TO PURCHASE ONE TRAILER MAINTAINED MESSAGE SIGN; AND
  4. USE OF THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECT (FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING CONTRACT) TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE PROPANE POWERED LAWNMOWERS, ELECTRIC VEHICLES, HYBRID VEHICLES, SOLAR POWERED CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, PROPANE SCHOOL BUSES FOR MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FLEX FUEL VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF MANOR AND HYBRIDS FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH TAYLOR MORRISON OF TEXAS, INC. FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER DANCE, PHASE 4 AND PHASE 6A SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2009 BIG PUSH INITIATIVES TO MAINTAIN ATTAINMENT OF THE 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. STATUS REPORT ON DRAFTING LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; AND
  2. DRAFT LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE FOR CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY PRIORITY ISSUES.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO DRIVE TWO COUNTY-OWNED VEHICLES TO A POLICE DRIVING INSTRUCTORS COURSE IN BURNS FLATS, OKLAHOMA.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT FOUR, PER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT TWO, PER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011.
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT THREE, PER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR A NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT IH-35 AND RUNDBERG LANE.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF GENE WILLS AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD TO REPLACE CAROLYN LEWIS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STAFFING NEEDS FOR FIELD RELEASE CITATIONS FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT FIVE.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FORMATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS STUDY GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTING SYSTEMS.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE MEN AND BOYS HARVEST FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH AND/OR MODIFICATION OF AFTER SCHOOL INTERLOCAL, AS APPROPRIATE.
Postponed.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING THE FALL 2009 AND SPRING 2010 SEMESTERS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO JOIN THE TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION PROJECT.
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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.

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DANIEL WILLIAM HENSON (PATRICK CROSBY RESALE DEED). 1

38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM AND GIVE DIRECTION TO COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION, INC. AND NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY (OPHELIA MILICIA CLAIM). 1

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CITY OF AUSTIN PROPOSAL TO SELL 2.359 ACRES OF LAND IN THE HISTORIC MOORE'S CROSSING DISTRICT FOR ADDITION TO THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PROJECT. 1 AND 2

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTSTANDING OBLIGATION FROM KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT. 1

42.

  1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HRMD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
  2. DELIBERATE RESULTS OF CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HRMD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HRMD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3

43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO NOVATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO CONCEPCION HUERTA AND SAMANTHA HUERTA. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 21, 2009.

C3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 9TH ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE BEING HELD ON FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 2009 AT THE OMNI HOTEL AT SOUTHPARK. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C4. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF WARREN HASSINGER AND JIM NIXON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN JACKSON, TODD CRICKMER AND TRES CHILDRESS TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEM

A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080310ML, EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE SOLUTIONS, FOR ADDITIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYSIS SERVICES.
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009, 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 NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 21 AND 27, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009, 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 TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 21, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009, 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 A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2009/2011 HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009, 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 TWO INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009, AT 12:00 NOON
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS BUDGET PARAMETERS AND GUIDELINES.
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2. PRESENTATION ON AND DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE, INCLUDING:
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  1. STATUS REPORT ON CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE;
  2. PRESENTATION ON PROGRAM AMOUNTS AND FUNDING STREAMS AS OF THIS WEEK; AND
  3. DISCUSSION WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGERS OF PROGRAMMATIC OPTIONS FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE FUNDS.

3. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY POSITION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY FUNDING.
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