Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 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 PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT NOTE AND RELATED LOAN AGREEMENT BY OGLESBY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY, INC. D/B/A STAR CHARTER SCHOOL IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,000,000. (ACTION ITEM #40)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 5 OF CAMELOT SECTION 4 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM4, TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT, AND AN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND SUMMARIZE AVAILABLE LOCAL INCENTIVES. (ACTION ITEM #41)
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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 37TH YEAR OF THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP). (JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19, 2009 AS "HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS PROGRAM (HUB) 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY" IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL RESIDENTS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 5 OF CAMELOT SECTION 4 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1.019, COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY; AND
REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TOLL AMOUNTS.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED SHORT-TERM (6 WEEK) LEASE BACK OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Pulled from the agenda.

10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR CANYONS AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BEE CREEK HILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION (8 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMARRA DRIVE, PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION (101 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PLANNING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT:
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REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT YEAR 2008 SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT; AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2009:
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REQUEST TO SET JUNE 24, 2009 THROUGH JULY 23, 2009 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW THE DRAFT OF THE ACTION PLAN;
REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JUNE 30 AND JULY 14, 2009, TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE ACTION PLAN;
ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES AND THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO BE PLACED IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION; AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO BEGIN AN OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN ENROLLED IN THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE PROGRAM AT THE WOODMAN STATE JAIL; AND
NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT GRANT RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.

17. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $6,980,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2009, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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18. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $17,730,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2009 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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19. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $6,705,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2009 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

20. 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 $477,613.64 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 TO 7, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

22.

RECEIVE EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC PROGRESS REPORT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC PROPOSED REVISION TO THE CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE TO ACHIEVE MARKET COMPETITIVENESS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
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RS ROWLETT - PARTIAL DENIAL;
ANNETTE ASHCRAFT - DENIAL;
SANDY MARIE RIVERA - DENIAL; AND
KC RENAKER - DENIAL.

24. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GROUP BENEFITS HEALTH PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2010 RATES AND ISSUES:
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BASIC LIFE RATE RENEWAL;
LONG TERM DISABILITY RENEWAL;
OPTION TO RENEW ALL THREE DENTAL PLANS WITH NO INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010;
NO RATE INCREASE TO RETIREE HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010; AND
SET 4:30 P.M. START TIME FOR EMPLOYEE HEARING SET FOR JUNE 17, 2009, IN COMMISSIONERS

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

25. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPCOMING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE NEED, SCOPE AND SITE SEARCH FOR THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER?S OFFICE AND RELATED ISSUES.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TEXAS REGIONAL RESPONSE NETWORK CERTIFICATION LETTER FOR 2009.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

28. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF GRADAL EXCAVATORS PARTS AND SERVICE FROM WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (D) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
Added to consent.

29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PLUMBING TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B090176NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BEN SPRINKLER & PLUMBING.
Added to consent.

30. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS090018VR, KIMBERLI JEAN COCHRAN, FOR PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.

31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RAY MARTINEZ (PRECINCT FOUR) OFFICE BUILDING PARKING LOT EXPANSION, IFB NO. B090198JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SEGURA CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
Added to consent.

32. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070240ML, FALLS COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES.
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. Q090166JT, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PLANNING STUDY FOR A NEW TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
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34. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090134RE, WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS-CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, FOR RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL.
Added to consent.

35. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 44, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

36. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DATAFLUX SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC.
Pulled from the agenda.

37. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS STUDY FOR A STRATEGIC NEEDS ANALYSIS AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

AT 11:00 A.M.

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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STATUS REPORT ON THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 612, 1119, 1335, 1440, 1531, 1711, 1981, 2100, 2161, 2162, 2167, 2414, 2693, 3468, 3585, 3616, 3787, 3963, 4175 AND 4262, AND SENATE BILLS 497, 578, 1299, 1783, 2202, 2280, 2451, 2452 AND 2472;
STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 2, 9, 17, 46, 78, 88, 117, 127, 133, 134, 337, 402, 561, 562, 564, 612, 650, 692, 701, 711, 721, 755, 765, 773, 987, 1018, 1029, 1038, 1092, 1211, 1284, 1483, 1507, 1575, 1576, 1674, 1906, 1909, 1920, 2007, 2170, 2291, 2369, 2495, 2524, 2573, 2859, 3158, 3448, 3607, 3983, 4729 AND 4756, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 15, 22, 36, 43, 55 AND 84, SENATE BILLS 1, 16, 18, 218, 253, 294, 299, 383, 402, 555, 624, 678, 700, 721, 771, 855, 942, 1023,1310, 1323, 2294, 2301 AND 2474, AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 10 AND 48;
SENATE BILL 312 - RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND CERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND THE CONDUCT OF AUTOPSY AND INQUEST INVESTIGATIONS BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS; PROVIDING PENALTIES;
SENATE BILL 1569, HOUSE BILL 3153 AND HOUSE BILL 2623 - RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION MODERNIZATION;
SENATE BILL 1770 AND HOUSE BILL 2492 - RELATING TO THE CREATION, OPERATION, AND FUNDING OF THE TEXAS SUSTAINABLE YOUTH PROGRAM; AND
SENATE BILL 108 AND HOUSE BILL 516 - RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING OF A GREEN JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM.

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER ON A TAX EXEMPT NOTE AND RELATED LOAN AGREEMENT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY OGLESBY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION TO FINANCE A PROJECT FOR CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY, INC. D/B/A STAR CHARTER SCHOOL.
Added to consent.

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM, TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT, AND AN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND SUMMARIZE AVAILABLE LOCAL INCENTIVES.
Postponed.

42. APPOINT JOE GIESELMAN AS THE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND THE MEDIATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P.
Added to consent.

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFIED PROCESS TO FILL JOINT APPOINTEE SLOT ON TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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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.

44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN ADDITIONAL LEASE COVERING TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND. 1 AND 2

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

46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PROD LAND COMPANY, INC. (KPD PROPERTIES, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

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

48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2

49. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF CLAIMS BY CHUCK KELLEY (INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NOS. 31-C2008-01436C AND 450-2009-00943). 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 5, 2009.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FROM LOCAL NONPROFITS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION FORM FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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 HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT NO. 10001101 WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FRAMEWORKS CDC.

ADJOURN

CAMPO STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009, AT 11:30 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701