Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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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 ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF BALLI SUBDIVISION LOT 4, BLOCK A (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS RELATED TO THE CONCEPT PLAN OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY AND ITS PHASE 1 MASTER PROJECT PLAN. (ACTION ITEM #7.B)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL AND BRAVE CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THEIR SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2010 IN RESPONSE TO EVENTS AT THE ECHELON OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090229ML, WALSH, ANDERSON, BROWN, GALLEGOS AND GREEN, P.C. FOR ADDITIONAL LITIGATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.
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Added to consent.
- APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONTROLS UPGRADE FROM TEMPSET CONTROLS, INC., FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7) OF TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONTROLS UPGRADE FROM TEMPSET CONTROLS, INC., AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF BALLI SUBDIVISION LOT 4, BLOCK A (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS TO REUSE THE PRECINCT FOUR ROAD AND BRIDGE OFFICE:
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Text- AN ONION CREEK GREENWAY TRAILHEAD;
- AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION;
- FARMERS MARKET; AND
- CITY/COUNTY PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.
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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONCEPT PLAN OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY AND ITS PHASE 1 MASTER PROJECT PLAN.
Postponed.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB FOR A BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: LARIAT B. RANCH SUBDIVISION (16 TOTAL LOTS), AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH LARIAT B. RANCH, LTD. AND JAKETOWN 130, LLC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AMENDED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CAPITAL AREA PAVEMENT ENGINEERING COUNCIL; AND
- SUBSTITUTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE CAPITAL AREA PAVEMENT ENGINEERING COUNCIL.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 2A SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AVALON PHASE 9A FINAL PLAT (21 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH KM AVALON, LTD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FINAL COMMENTS TO THE CLEAN AIR COALITION AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IN RESPONSE TO RULE PROPOSAL OF THE EPA TO RECONSIDER THE 2008 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE, THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSAL ON TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED ISSUES.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON THE AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE LAVA LANE ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT; AND
- ADVERTISEMENT OF THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE LAVA LANE ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL PROJECTS. (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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Taken into Executive Session.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM - PHASE 28;
- BIENNIAL APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TO CONTINUE FOR THE SAFE HAVENS: SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT PROGRAM IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES AND APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RELEVANT COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAN AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE RESPONSES TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN;
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE GRANT TO EXPAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CAPACITY FOR ADULT DRUG COURTS; AND
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. DISCUSS AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CREDIT OF $79,012.21 FROM UNITED HEALTHCARE STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR CLAIMS PAID BY THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS FUND FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 19 TO 25, 2010.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FUND REPORTS AND EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC GOALS:
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- REVIEW ANNUAL HEALTH FUND REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009;
- STATUS REPORT ON HEALTH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010; AND
- STATUS REPORT ON WELLNESS PROGRAM GOALS.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING DEDICATION PLAQUE; AND
- REQUEST TO SET DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING ON APRIL 12, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
OTHER ITEMS
23. AT 1:45 P.M. RECEIVE BRIEF PRESENTATION AND DISCUSS IMPLEMENTING A VETERAN?S COURT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER REQUESTING THAT TRAVIS COUNTY BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE NUMBER 183, SPONSORED BY THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VARIOUS MATTERS RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN, INCLUDING:
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- PHASE TWO STEPS FOR THE MASTER PLANNING PROCESS AS OUTLINED IN THE COUNTY?S CONTRACT WITH BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES;
- PROPOSED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROCESS;
- PROPOSED COLLABORATION DIAGRAM TO HELP GUIDE THE PROCESS;
- PROPOSED CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR NAMED PROJECT EXECUTIVE; AND
- OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
27. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ACTIVITIES REGARDING THE 2010 CENSUS, INCLUDING:
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- CENSUS SUMMIT TO BE CONVENED BY JUDGE BISCOE AND MAYOR LEFFINGWELL, ON MARCH 10, 2010, AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL;
- PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 19 THROUGH 21, 2010 AS ?CENSUS SABBATH WEEKEND? IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ENCOURAGING ALL COMMUNITIES OF FAITH TO EDUCATE THEIR MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CENSUS; AND
- SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND INDEPENDENT ELECTED OFFICIALS.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO APPROVE MODIFICATION OF COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) POLICY BOARD AS REQUIRED BY THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
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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
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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MH STAFFORD AND JOANN STAFFORD (DAVID L. DAY RESALE DEED). 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MARY ANN WARD VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS ET AL. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING CASE OF STRICKLAND, ET AL. VS. TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO AUBREE LEDBETTER. 1
Postponed.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KATHY KUECKER. 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER. 1 AND 2
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CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS ?AVIATION DRIVE? OFF STATE HIGHWAY 130 SOUTH OF CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 23, 2010.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 13, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED SALE TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) TRANSMISSION SERVICES CORPORATION OF TWO ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENTS ON, OVER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY NEAR ONION CREEK AND STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST IN PRECINCT FOUR, AS REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF HENRY GILMORE TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010, 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 REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR FINAL AUDIT FIELDWORK.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010, 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 REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010, 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 REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ONE INVOICE FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LIENHOLDER CONSENT TO GRANT EASEMENT AND LIENHOLDER CONSENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANT BETWEEN PB AUSTIN RIDGE, LLC, MF AUSTIN RIDGE, LLC, THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR FINAL AUDIT FIELDWORK.
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TRAVIS COUNTY RE-ENTRY CONFERENCE
TRAINING ON EFFECTIVE OFFENDER RE-ENTRY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EASTVIEW CAMPUS
3401 WEBBERVILLE ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
DEMONSTRATION OF NEW ELECTRONIC AGENDA/MINUTES
AND AUDIO/VIDEO STREAMING SYSTEM
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CENSUS SUMMIT
AUSTIN CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010, AT 5:30 P.M.
301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
PRESS EVENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
KEN SALAZAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 AT 1:00 P.M.
ZILKER PARK, ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS
512 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR KEN SALAZAR WILL GIVE HIS ANNUAL "STATE OF THE BIRDS" REPORT AND DISCUSS CHALLENGES TO BIRD CONSERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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