Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY AS "POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAVALIERS ON WINNING A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN VOLLEYBALL AND FOR WINNING THEIR FOURTH STRAIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION PROHIBITING STATE IMPOSITION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00155OJ, THE RETIREMENT STORE, CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 10T0003RG FROM EAN HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR TO EAN HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (CHANGE OF TAX ID NUMBER).
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, DESIGN SERVICES FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION, RFQ NO. Q100168-JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, CP&Y, INC.
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0140JJ, HALFF ASSOCIATES FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY.
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100185JE, KLOTZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE PASS-THROUGH FINANCING PROGRAM APPLICATION SERVICES.
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100184JT, STANLEY CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MINI-PROJECTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100186JE, LJA ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC., FOR THE PASS-THROUGH FINANCING PROGRAM APPLICATION SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE NAME CHANGE (ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NOS. IL060341RE, IL070037RE, IL020019EF, AND IL070171RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LOWER LEVEL, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, 700 LAVACA STREET, TO HS&A.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO ITEMS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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1. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE III-A (LONG FORM PLAT – 50 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS – 13.7 ACRES – HAVANT WAY – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE III-A, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE REVISED ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CORRECT PROJECT TITLE FOR THE MCKINNEY FALLS PEDESTRIAN WAY PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR SOUTHVIEW HILLS ESTATES SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR:
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1. A FINAL PLAT;
2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT; AND
3. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE:
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1. MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION;
2. APPOINTMENT PROCESS; AND
3. COMMITTEE CHARTER.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REQUEST TO APPROVE THE SKYWEST RANCH SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO PROVIDE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT TRAVIS COUNTY WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ABANDONED SECTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS THAT RESULT FROM THE REALIGNMENT OF FM 973 IF THE COUNTY IS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S 2011 PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2011 BOND REFERENDUM, AS FOLLOWS:
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1. COMMITTEE CHARTER;
2. NOTIFICATION TO INTERESTED CITIZENS AND POTENTIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS;
3. ELINE; AND
4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LETTER REQUESTING TRAVIS COUNTY BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST OF AREAS RECOMMENDED TO BE DESIGNATED AS NONATTAINMENT FOR OZONE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LETTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS TO ADVOCATE FOR LEVEL FUNDING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS TO GATHER NEEDS TO INFORM THE PLANNING FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2011 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM HUD:
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1. THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE INPUT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS:

   1. TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 9 AM ON FEBRUARY, 15, 2011;

   2. SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AT 6:30 PM ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011;

   3. WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AT 6:30 PM ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011;

   4. EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AT 6:30 PM ON FEBRUARY 23, 2011;

   5. TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER IN PFLUGERVILLE AT 6:30 PM ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011; AND

2. APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION: MANOR MESSENGER, PFLUGERVILLE PFLAG, HILL COUNTRY NEWS, LAKE TRAVIS VIEW, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS LOG, OAK HILL GAZETTE, WEST LAKE PICAYUNE, AUSTIN CHRONICLE, AHORA SI AND EL MUNDO.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUEST REGARDING ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE FORMULA GRANT – INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
Postponed.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUILDING PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BOND ELECTION.
Postponed.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

28. 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 $679,129.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 TO JANUARY 6, 2011.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ISSUE A CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON NAMING THE NEW PRECINCT ONE JUSTICE OF PEACE/CONSTABLE OFFICE BUILDING AT 4717 HEFLIN LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO BE SELECTED AS A JUSTICE REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE PHASE II SITE BY THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A SOBRIETY CENTER.
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OTHER ITEMS

32. RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM ITS ON THE FORMATION OF THE IT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013:
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1. VONNYE RICE GARDNER (JUDGE BISCOE);
2. H. WILLIAM BEARE, JR. (JUDGE BISCOE);
3. PATTI B. HANSEN (JUDGE BISCOE);
4. DAVID WHITE (JUDGE BISCOE);
5. JANE MANASTER (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ); AND
6. JAMES ROBERT (BOB) WARD (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ).

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF PAULA J. MCDERMOTT TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL HERMAN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security

Note 5 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.

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SUBMISSION BY TRAVIS COUNTY OF AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE IN A MANDAMUS ACTION IN RE STATE OF TEXAS BEFORE THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT. 1 AND 2

37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).1

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL OF STAFF DECISION TO TERMINATE CONTRACT, PROFFER SETTLEMENT AND OTHER ACTIONS REGARDING VENTANA DEL SOUL, CONTRACT NO. PS090063RE.1

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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 28, 2010.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF THE PEARSON BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 5.005 ACRES – BRATTON LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

ADDED ITEM

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUSAN DAVIS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION – DOCKET NUMBER 08105770-04-BR. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 28, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, 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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACT.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL COUNTY-WIDE HOTEL/MOTEL AND SHORT TERM CAR RENTAL TAX AND POTENTIAL USES, STEPS TO PROCEED AND COMMENTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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2. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
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1. A. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, INCLUDING JOB TITLES, AND NEW DUTIES, DEPARTMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS;
2. SALARY GRADING FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS;
3. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS;
4. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METHOD AND TOOLS FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS:

   I. INDIVIDUAL EVALUATIONS;

   II. EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM;

   III. APPLICATION OF THE TEAM PERFORMANCE MEASURE TO THE INDIVIDUAL EMS; AND

5. OTHER RELATED ISSUES

3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
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