Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
9:00 AM

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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 PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "OTILIA LANE" OFF MAHA LOOP ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM # 4)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, THE NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE, THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND THE AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS IN SPONSORING THE AUSTIN REGIONAL WORKFORCE HOUSING FORUM AND CERTIFICATION COURSE ON AUGUST 12 AND 13, 2010 THAT WILL ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE AS WELL AS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SUPPORT THAT WILL REVITALIZE THE ISSUE OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IN CENTRAL TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "OTILIA LANE" OFF MAHA LOOP ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 2 LOT 15 BLOCK 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING KST/VOELKER TRACT FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 TOTAL COMMERCIAL LOTS - 7.00 ACRES - SUNCREST ROAD - APPROPRIATE FISCAL OF $29,035.50 HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF MANOR - CITY OF MANOR ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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APPROVE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN FOR 2005 BOND-FUNDED PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK; AND
APPROVE AMENDING THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK MASTER PLAN TO INCLUDE A SECOND PARK ENTRANCE ROAD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 383 LOTS - 74.344 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY - FISCAL IS NOT REQUIRED WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE USERS COMMITTEE;
REQUESTS BY CONSTABLES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT COMPARABLE TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
MOBILE RADIO REPLACEMENTS.

10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT ACCESS EASEMENT FOR THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, BLOCK B OF THE RE-PLAT OF BLOCKS A, B, AND C, CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FROM AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES (FORMERLY AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD) REGARDING BOARD COMPOSITION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS IN THE FORM OF PRINTING AND SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH TO ATTEND CONFERENCE.
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13. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND ANIMAL SERVICES; AND
HOUSE BILL 216 - REGULATING BOARDING HOMES.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN AVAILABLE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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ACCEPT COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
APPROVE THE FINAL DRAFT INCLUDING FINAL EDITS; AND
AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT WITH THE ONE STAR FOUNDATION FOR RENEWING OUR COMMUNITIES ACCOUNT GRANT TO ENHANCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING'S EXISTING EX-OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DE-OBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2010 UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION GRANT MANAGED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND
AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ADD FUNDS FOR THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM MANAGED BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS TO BE USED BY BROADDUS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN INCLUDING:
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PARKING PERMITS AND ZONED PARKING WILL BE USED TO MAXIMIZE COUNTY ASSETS BY UP TO A 20% INCREASE IN UTILIZATION IN THE FUTURE;
TRAVIS COUNTY WILL, OVER TIME, REACH A 5% REDUCTION IN DEMAND FOR PARKING THROUGH THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION;
EXISTING RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE AREA WILL BE MAXIMIZED TO OFFSET THE NEED TO BUILD ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE PARKING FOR VISITOR AND JUROR PARKING IN THE CENTRAL CAMPUS; AND
PARKING STRUCTURES DEVELOPED FOR VISITOR AND JUROR PARKING WILL BE PAY TO PARK OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS THAT SERVE THE AREA OF THE POTENTIAL GARAGE, NOT A SINGLE USE GARAGE.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED PILOT INITIATIVE TO IMPLEMENT ZONED PARKING FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AT 700 LAVACA GARAGE.
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19. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH ADULT PROBATION (CSCD) AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
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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 $542,218.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 23, 2010 TO JULY 29, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE HOLIDAYS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL, SECTIONS 10.043 HOLIDAYS AND 10.044 PERSONAL HOLIDAYS, RESPECTIVELY.
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INFORM TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ENROLLED IN THE COUNTY'S PPO PLAN FROM MARCH 14, 1994 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2009 OF A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INVOLVING UNITED HEALTHCARE.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE RECERTIFICATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

25. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR RFP P100003GM, IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTION.
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26. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ROOF AND EXTERIOR WALLS UPGRADE AT THE COUNTY JAIL AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM QS TECH, LPP, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO QS TECH, LLP.

28. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 5, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080012RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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29. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 3, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080013RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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30. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, INTERMEDIX, RFQ NO. Q100187ML, FOR AERO MEDICAL AND COLLECTION SERVICES.
Added to consent.

31. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS100145ML TO MITOTYPING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MITOCHONDRIAL DNA ANALYSIS SERVICES.
Added to consent.

32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC RENOVATIONS TO BLDG. 230 AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTION COMPLEX, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC.
Added to consent.

33. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW OFFICE OF RANDY T. LEAVITT FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES FOR A DEFENDANT IN THE CASE STYLED JANE DOE V. RICHARD "DICK" FURRS IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 M-010 BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2010-2011 CONTRACT TERM.
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT, GEORGETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT, HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PFLUGERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ROUND ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT, SAN MARCOS POLICE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE AUSTIN REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (ARIC).
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36. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VETERANS COURT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 617 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH & SAFETY CODE.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SECURITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CIVIL COURTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.

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 551.087, 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.

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AT 700 LAVACA. ^{1 AND 2}

39. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. ⁴

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN ALEJANDRA CORNELIUS V. CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. ¹

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE OF DECISION TO CANCEL AGREEMENT AND APPROVED BUDGET WITH TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING SMART BEDS.¹

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 2}

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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 27, 2010.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 DISTRICT CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ESTATES AT COMMANDERS POINT FINAL PLAT (6 TOTAL LOTS [5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY LOT] - 5.634 ACRES - AGARITA COVE - WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. #17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE FINAL TERM OF GRANT FUNDING FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE THAT IS MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE LEASE AND SPACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT 700 LAVACA. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 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

CAPITAL METRO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CMTA)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010, 6:30 P.M.
GUS GARCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
7414 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED PROJECT - ETHANOL
TRANSFER FACILITY ALONG DECKER LANE ON CMTA'S RAIL "GREEN LINE."

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
BUDGET HEARING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010, 1:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

1. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES;
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2. EMS; AND
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3. SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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Voting Session Agenda Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:00 AM