Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT TRAVERSES LOT 18, BLOCK A OF GRANADA OAKS - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (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 ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011 AS "PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT TRAVERSES LOT 18, BLOCK A OF GRANADA OAKS - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROCESS FOR SEEKING INTERESTED PARTY INPUT ON A RULE MAKING RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Postponed.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A JOINT TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS BICYCLE SAFETY ON TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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8. NOTIFY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET PORTION OF COMANCHE CANYON RANCH, AREA TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 22 BLOCK J IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 31 BLOCK I IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PRINT 1,000 COPIES OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK'S 2011 COMMUNITY DASHBOARD REPORT.
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. REVIEW AND APPROVE ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM - PHASE 29.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. 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 $540,772.02 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 18 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011.
Added to consent.

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

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO COMPLETION OF THE NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN:
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1. APPROVE THE RICHARD E. SCOTT BUILDING DEDICATION PLAQUE; AND
2. REQUEST TO SET APRIL 21, 2011 AT 1:30 P.M. FOR THE GRAND OPENING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE RICHARD E. SCOTT BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED SIDEWALK EASEMENT FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN AT THE NEW RICHARD E. SCOTT BUILDING LOCATED AT 4717 HEFLIN LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTO LIABILITY BODILY INJURY CLAIM FROM JERRY MARSHALL, JR.
Postponed.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 (4) (B) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE TO NON-PROFIT.
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00058LP, JOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION, FOR HOWARD LANE I PROJECT.
Added to consent.

22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY FIXED ASSETS POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO REPLACE CHAPTER 33 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH RELATING TO PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT;
3. COMMUNICATION WITH LEGISLATIVE LEADERS REGARDING CUTS TO 9-1-1 FUNDING AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
5. DISCUSSION OF HOUSE BILL 628, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND TO PUBLIC WORKS PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HB 990:
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1. REVIEW POLICY REGARDING REQUIREMENT OF SUPER MAJORITY TO "TAKE ACTION" ON ANY LEGISLATION; OR
2. WAIVE POLICY AS TO HB 990 TO ALLOW FORMAL OPPOSITION.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY GOVERNING COURT APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
Postponed.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TRACTS OF REAL ESTATE IN SOUTHWEST AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO 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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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO REPLACE CHAPTER 27 TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL ASSET GUIDE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE AS UPDATED TO COMPLY WITH NEW RULES FOR ACCOUNTING FOR INTANGIBLE ASSETS.
Postponed.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (ITS) SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING:
Postponed.

1. CHANGE MANAGEMENT (PROGRAM AND PROCESS EVALUATION) WITHIN ITS; AND
2. UTILIZATION OF INTERIM EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT VINCENT M. TORRES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Postponed.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ERIN FLYNN TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

32. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FROM PRECINCT ONE, TWO AND FOUR CONSTABLES.
Added to consent.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL POLICY AND PROGRAM INCLUDING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CEMETERY PLOTS.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN LOT AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE:

1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING VARIOUS LEGAL OPTIONS FOR COUNTY FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING A NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY);
   Postponed.
2. VALUATE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVES OF PLANNING AND BUDGET AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (FACILITIES) REGARDING PROGRESS TO DATE, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE DUTIES REGARDING A NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS); AND
   Postponed.
3. APPROVE QUESTIONS TO SOLICIT RESPONSES TO FACILITATE THE PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON THE PROPERTY (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY).
   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 551.076, 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.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE AND OTHER POSSIBLE USES FOR THE COUNTY OWNED LOT AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE. 1 AND 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO

THE VILLAGE OF CREEDMOOR. 1
Postponed.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WEBBERVILLE SOLAR PLANT PROJECT. 5
Postponed.

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. 2
Postponed.

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

AT 2:00 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT

40. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN MARIA GALVAN V. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). 1 AND 3
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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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON MARCH 29, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN THE LEWIS RAMIREZ SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 29, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1367 AND 1368 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION THREE - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UGL EQUIS CORPORATION CONTRACT, INCLUDING REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION.
Taken into Executive Session.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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 THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011.

3. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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 TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011.

3. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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 AN INVOICE FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 25, FEBRUARY 1, FEBRUARY 8, AND FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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 AN INVOICE FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011, AT 1:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST SENT TO THE COUNTY JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS FROM THE AUSTIN-AMERICAN STATESMAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011, AT 1:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.

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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
OMNI HOTEL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
700 SAN JACINTO AT 8TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011, 3:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, 11TH FLOOR
411 WEST 13TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND