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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 3, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (95 TOTAL LOTS). (ACTION ITEM #12)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION (57 TOTAL LOTS). (ACTION ITEM #13)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (84 TOTAL LOTS). (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009 AS “PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING DAN T. RICHARDS FOR 22 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A HELICOPTER LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AVELEX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADVANCE FUNDS TO PAY TRAVEL COSTS OF A SAFEPLACE EMPLOYEE FOR A SAFE HAVEN ALL SITE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL BE GRANT REIMBURSED LATER.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH BWM GROUP, RFQ NO. Q080290LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ONION CREEK GREENBELT PROJECT.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY, RFQ NO. Q080251JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENTS SERVICES, LLC.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACTS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES:

  1. MODIFICATION NO.3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000209JW, HAVEN OF HOPE;
    AND
    Added to consent.
  2. MODIFICATION NO.4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000211JW, HMIH - CEDAR CREST LLC, D/B/A CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL & RTC.
    Postponed.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACTS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080283VR, MARY KILPATRICK, PHD.; AND
  2. MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080284VR, PHILLIP A. KERNE IV, PHD.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (95 TOTAL LOTS).
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION (57 TOTAL LOTS).
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (84 TOTAL LOTS).
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES BY TRAVIS COUNTY, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO REDUCE GROUND LEVEL OZONE IN SUPPORT OF THE 2009 BIG PUSH INITIATIVE.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS WORK GROUP FOR COMMENTS ON PROCESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THREE SEPARATE LICENSE AGREEMENTS TO ASSIST TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF WITH TRAPPING AND CONTROLLING THE FERAL HOG POPULATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND AND TRAVIS COUNTY MANAGED PARKLANDS WITH THREE INDIVIDUALS: MATT LUCAS, LARRY THOMAS AND LARRY REED.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A JOINT USE ACKNOWLEDGMENT WITH KOCH PIPE LINE COMPANY, L.P. TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2005 BOND PROGRAM PROJECT TO EXTEND PARMER LANE FROM US 290 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE.
Postponed.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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  1. UPDATE ON TIMELINESS OF FUNDS EXPENDITURE RATE;
  2. REVIEW LETTER REQUESTING A WAIVER OF TIMELINESS;
  3. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

20. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT DOLLARS AWARDED TO THE COUNTY THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING USE OF REMAINING FISCAL YEAR 2009 SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING; AND
  2. DEPARTMENT’S REQUEST TO USE $75,000 IN ONE-TIME FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A POSITION AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS IN RURAL TRAVIS COUNTY.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FUNDS PROGRAM FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CONTRACTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE (COPE) MENTAL HEALTH COURT.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

24. 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 $846,738.71 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 13 TO 19, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 38, LAW LIBRARY POLICIES. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EAST SERVICE CENTER:
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  1. PLAQUE DEDICATION; AND
  2. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009, AT 10:30 A.M.  (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A COMMUNICATIONS TRENCH TO SERVE THE BUILDING AT 910 LAVACA.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING:
Added to consent.

  1. PAYMENT FROM LINE ITEM 525-1140-522-4503 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,149.39 MADE PAYABLE TO LIBERTY MUTUAL, AS SUBROGEE OF, FRANCISCO LOERA;
  2. PAYMENT FROM LINE ITEM 525-1140-522-4503 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,750.00 MADE PAYABLE TO FRANCISCO LOERA AND BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD; AND
  3. TRANSFER FROM LINE ITEM 525-1140-522-4511 FOR $6,396.20 INTO LINE ITEM 001-4952-621-5003 FOR REPAIRS TO TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT.

OTHER ITEMS

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

31. RECEIVE REPORT ON THE NACO PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD FROM MARC HAMLIN, DISTRICT CLERK OF BRAZOS COUNTY AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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32. NOTIFY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS REGARDING THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION FOR 2009 COUNTY BEST PRACTICES AWARDS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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33. NOTIFY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS REGARDING THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR PROJECTS WORTHY OF 2009 CITY-COUNTY COOPERATION AWARDS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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34. APPOINT VONNYE RICE-GARDNER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

AT 11:00 A.M.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. LEGISLATION RELATING TO HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO RETIRE
    Postponed.
  2. UPDATE ON LEGISLATION RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
  3. TRAVIS COUNTY POSITION AND STRATEGY REGARDING LEGISLATION RELATING TO:

    1. APPRAISAL REFORM (INCLUDING HB 2, HB 133, HB 134, HB 1038, HJR 22, HJR 36, SB 678, SB 721 AND SB 771);

    2. APPRAISAL CAPS (INCLUDING HB 17, HB 46, HB 127, HB 700, HB 701, HB 711, HB 1018, HB 1092, HB 1575, HJR 12, HJR 15, HJR 21, HJR 42, HJR 43, HJR 44, HJR 51, HJR 55, SB 218, SB 299, SB 700, SJR 10 AND SJR 13);

    3. REVENUE CAPS (INCLUDING HB 1576 AND SB 402); AND

    4. TAX ABATEMENTS (INCLUDING HB 88, HB 703, HB 773, HB 1127 AND HB 1127);

  4. HOUSE BILL 1284 - RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A COURT RECORD PRESERVATION FUND AND IMPOSING A FEE; AND
  5. SENATE BILL 555 - RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
    Postponed.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO REVELATION THAT TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROAD PROJECT MAY REQUIRE THE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DIVISION TO SECURE SMART FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. 1 AND 2

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST PEDRO DANIEL TO RECOVER FOR DAMAGE TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL. 1

39. CONSIDER 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

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

41. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1
Postponed.

42. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 157.022 REGARDING TREATMENT OF OVERTIME FOR CERTAIN PEACE OFFICERS. 1

43. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR COUNTY OWNED CLINICS. 1 AND 2

44. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEDIATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. 1 AND 3

45. 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. REAPPOINT DAVID ERICKSON AND MARILYN SAMUELSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 TO A TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C3. REAPPOINT H. WILLIAM BEARE, JR., DAVID A. WHITE AND PATTI BYLER HANSEN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 10 AND 17, 2009.

C5. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 24, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO TRACTS OF 0.313 AND 0.179 ACRES, WHICH COMPRISE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2008087239 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING HEARING DATE REGARDING APPEAL FROM DECEMBER 15, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN GERALD SIEM V. TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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 FEBRUARY 10 AND 17, 2009.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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 SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 10 AND 17, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 13, 21 AND FEBRUARY 10, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AVAILABILITY AT TECOLOTE FARMS AND POSSIBLE IMPACT OF COUNTY WATER PROJECT FOR EAST METRO PARK.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 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


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