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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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April 9, 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)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT THE EXTENSION OF HOWARD LANE TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS WITH TRAFALGAR 1, L.P. AND ANNE B. SCHRYVER ET. AL., FOR THE HOWARD LANE II ROAD PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FROM CITY OF AUSTIN AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD FOR ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY STAFF AND PARTICIPATION OF BOARD MEMBERS ON CITY-SPONSORED ETHICS TRAINING.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE 2009 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF 12 DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITIONS OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD;
  2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, 2009 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT TO REPLACE THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT THAT HAS SUPPLIED FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
  3. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE USDA DONATED SCHOOL COMMODITIES;
  4. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS;
  5. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO SERVE AS THE LEAD AGENCY TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN TEN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND HIGH-RISK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE APPLICATION IS FOR YEAR ONE OF A FIVE YEAR GRANT AND WILL PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR 13 COUNTY FULL TIME EMPLOYEES; AND
  6. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS TO FUND A CARE COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT WILL ARRANGE FOR YOUTH WITH COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE SERVICES UNDER THE REINTEGRATION PROJECT.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $586,930.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 20 TO MARCH 26, 2009.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. REQUEST FROM COUNTY CLERK FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR VETERANS AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIALS AT WOODMANSEE PLAZA. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR A NEW SITE LOCATION FOR THE NEW DEL VALLE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 38, LAW LIBRARY POLICIES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.076, SECURITY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSES TO THE DECEMBER 15, 2008 GRIEVANCE PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S DROUGHT DISASTER DECLARATION AND LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR REQUESTING STATE ASSISTANCE DUE TO ONGOING DROUGHT CONDITIONS. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE IN TRAVIS COUNTY TO COORDINATE A STUDY OF DROUGHT IMPACTS ON TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS AND RANCHERS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080190RE, EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS LLC., FOR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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16. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLOOR COVERING TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B090175NB, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. CDC CARPETS - (GROUPS A AND B); AND
  2. GOMEZ FLOOR COVERING, INC. - (GROUPS C AND D).

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR OEM PARTS AND LABOR (HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY), IFB NO. B090185NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, LP., FOR ITEMS 1, AND 7;
  2. MAGNUM CUSTOM TRAILER MANUFACTURING CO., INC., FOR ITEM 4;
  3. EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST INC., FOR ITEMS 9, AND 16;
  4. CENTILLA CORP., FOR ITEMS 5, AND 11;
  5. COOPER EQUIPMENT CO., FOR ITEMS 6, 8, 12, AND 17;
  6. COWBOY HONDA OF KYLE FOR ITEM 21;
  7. EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST INC., FOR ITEM 9; AND
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  8. KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY INC., FOR ITEM 16.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR OEM PARTS AND LABOR (HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY), IFB NO. B090157NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. ANDERSON MACHINERY CO., FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 20, 30, AND 36;
  2. CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT, FOR ITEMS 8, 21, 34, AND 37;
  3. CLOSNER EQUIPMENT CO. INC., FOR ITEM 23;
  4. HOLT COMPANY OF TEXAS, FOR ITEM 12;
  5. INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY, FOR ITEM 28;
  6. LONE STAR BMW/TRIUMPH, FOR ITEM 39;
  7. LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT INC., FOR ITEM 25;
  8. TEXANA MACHINERY CORP., FOR ITEM 35.

20. DECLARE GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICE (GPS) EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW GPS DEVICE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

21. REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR RFS NO. S090158RG, PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS.
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE TWO ORDERS EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0138JJ, MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ DESIGN GROUP, FOR HOWARD LANE I DESIGN.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF NIKELLE S. MEADE TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY, 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO TEXPOOL FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH AS A TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADDRESS WATER AVAILABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES AT TECOLOTE FARMS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

AT 11:00 A.M.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. LEGISLATION RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 4, 369, 402, 417, 1125, 1385, 1432, 1483, 1534, 1536, 2110, 2387, 2685 AND 3709, AND HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 14, 31 AND 65;
  2. LEGISLATION RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND RE-ENTRY ISSUES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 612, 1335, 2100 AND 2161, AND SENATE BILL 1783;
  3. HOUSE BILL 3158 - RELATING TO THE ACCUMULATION AND PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS;
  4. HOUSE BILL 3607 - RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2256, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE;
  5. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 84 - PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ALLOWING A STATE MANDATE IMPOSED ON A COUNTY TO HAVE EFFECT ONLY IF THE STATE PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT TO THE COUNTY OF THE COST OF THE MANDATE;
  6. SENATE BILL 555 - RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS;
  7. HOUSE BILL 1507 - RELATING TO AUTHORIZING CERTAIN POPULOUS COUNTIES TO ADOPT NOISE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES; AND
  8. STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 1119, 1440, 1531, 1981, 2162, 2167, 2414, 2693, 3468, 3585, 3616, 3787, 3963, 4175 AND 4262, AND SENATE BILLS 497, 578, 1299, 2202, 2280, 2451 AND 2452.

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
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations

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.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH JOHN W. AND LESLIE SUSAN GANN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO JOIN CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHER PARTNERS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SEAHOLM POWER PLANT PROJECT, INCLUDING THE OFFERING OF FINANCING INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT GREEN. 5

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM SECURITY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 4

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION. 1
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34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEED FOR PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE FOR LAWYERS IN CHILD AND PARENTAL REPRESENTATION OFFICES. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 24 AND 26, 2009.

ADDED ITEM

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-09-0005000; J. ADAN BALLESTEROS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BOB VANN; IN THE 250TH DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.  (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Postponed.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 SESSION OF MARCH 10 AND 24, 2009.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 MARCH 24, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITIES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PILOT PROJECT - AUSTIN HEALER WOMEN WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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2. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS PRESENTATION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE 2008 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT DETAILING THE PERFORMANCE OF 46 AGENCIES PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES.
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3. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFFING COMMITTEE ON THE 2009 COLLABORATIVE REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS ON A STAFFING MODEL FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU - PATROL DIVISION.
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ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
SPECIALLY CALLED GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009, AT 9:00 A.M.
6800 BURLESON ROAD,
BUILDING 310, SUITE 165, PECAN ROOM,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009, AT 12:00 NOON
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY DWI COURT 1ST ANNIVERSARY GRADUATION EVENT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009, AT 4:00 P.M.
BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER
COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 7, 6TH FLOOR
509 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


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