Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WILDFIRE AWARENESS EVENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY DURING THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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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3. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AND OFFICES (LOWER LEVEL, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS-700 LAVACA), RFQ NO. Q110120-RV, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, LAWRENCE GROUP/GSC ARCHITECTS.
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5. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS100259RV, SENTINEL LAVACA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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6. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, LJA, INC., IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q110113-LP, GILBERT ROAD EXTENSION DESIGN.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
Added to consent.

8. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, UNINTECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q110114-LP, BRIDGE 155 REPLACEMENT.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO JOB ORDER NO. 8, 700 LAVACA-ITS 4TH FLOOR REMODEL, CONTRACT NO. 10K00266RV, M2 CONSTRUCTION, FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MAIN CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT BUILDING 100, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, AS FOLLOWS:
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• APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE FROM SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
• APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAIN CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE TO SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR SERVICES, NO. S110160-ML, PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE.
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12. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO UTILIZE THE "ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS" (TEX. LOCAL GOV'T CODE ANN. CHAPTER 271, SUBCHAPTER H, SECTION 271.111-271.121) TO OBTAIN SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AND OFFICES AT 700 LAVACA.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE THE RFI.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 13 BLOCK J IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

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

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 32 BLOCK M IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R AND B SPORTS, LLC FOR A TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO NAME A 227 ACRE COUNTY-OWNED TRACT IN APPRECIATION FOR SAM HAMILTON'S WORK IN ESTABLISHING THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN/BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE TO BE NAMED THE SAM HAMILTON MEMORIAL PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOATING HABITABLE STRUCTURES ON LAKE TRAVIS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HOST A BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUESTED AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COUNTY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN COSTS FOR PLANNED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO F.M. 973 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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• RATIFY UPDATED APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE YEAR TWO OF A POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR GRANT TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S EXISTING DRUG COURT;
• NEW APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, TO CREATE A RE-ENTRY DESIGNATED COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT THAT WILL TARGET HIGH-RISK PROBATIONERS;
• AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND
• AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND EXTEND THE GRANT TERM BY FOUR MONTHS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND MINOR HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP).

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE A STATEMENT OF IMPACT - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR A HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED IN TRAVIS COUNTY BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Postponed.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

26. 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 $1,080,169.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 25 TO MARCH 31, 2011.
Added to consent.

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

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE "OLD COUNTY JAIL" IN THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE TO FILM SCENES FOR AN INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTION ON APRIL 23 AND 24, 2011.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS PROJECTS AT 700 LAVACA TO INCLUDE:
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• ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES PLUS ADDITIONAL SCOPE FOR LOWER LEVEL, FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS;
• FURNITURE FUNDING TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENTAL MOVES INTO FACILITY;
• PAINTING THE 700 LAVACA PARKING GARAGE.

OTHER ITEMS

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO MAINTAIN THE 700 LAVACA GARAGE AS A ZONED FACILITY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS INCLUDING:
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• UPDATE ON PILOT;
• IMPLEMENTATION OF TRIAL PERIOD;

31. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ARTICLE 17.42, SECTION 6.
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32. RECEIVE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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• UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
• DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY IMPACTS OF PROPOSED STATE BUDGET CUTS IN CSHB 1 AND ANCILLARY LEGISLATION;
• RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 971 AND HOUSE BILL 1765, RELATING TO AN EMERGENCY PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGING NETWORK;
• HOUSE BILL 1844, RELATING TO STORAGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS BY THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION;
• HOUSE BILL 2702, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF STATUTES THAT CLASSIFY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ACCORDING TO POPULATION; AND
• AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

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.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER PRESENTED IN CONTRACT FORM TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 AND ONION CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND, 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) ²

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER PRESENTED IN CONTRACT FORM TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 183 SOUTH AND ONION CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND, 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) ²

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT OF BOND FORFEITURE CASES FROM LIQUIDATOR FOR AMWEST SURETY INSURANCE CO. AND FAR WEST CASUALTY CO. ¹

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR PAYMENT PLAN WITH BRUCE LIPSHY TO PAY THE COUNTY UNDER LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405. 1 AND 2

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA:

• UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON;
• AGUIRRE RODEN, INC.; AND
• AUSTINSUITES MANAGEMENT, LTD. ^{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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 22, 2011.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS(S), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REGINA JACKSON AND RUDOLF WILLIAMSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL JACKSON, DECEASED V. JOHN A. FORD, M.D., AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ACTION NO. A-10-CA-522-SS; (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071 (1) (A) AND 551.071 (1) (B)), CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 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, APRIL 12, 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 THE FOLLOWING:

• RECEIVE REPORT FROM FINANCIAL ADVISOR LADD PATILLO AND BOND UNDERWRITER MORGAN KEEGAN & CO. REGARDING A POTENTIAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE CORPORATION'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007A (THE "2007A BONDS") WITH SOLE BONDHOLDER FREDDIE MAC; AND
• CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SECURING THE CORPORATION'S 2007A BONDS, AMENDMENT TO THE INDENTURE FOR SUCH BONDS, AND AN EARLY PURCHASE/REDEMPTION OF ALL 2007A BONDS REMAINING OUTSTANDING, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

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GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING

PALM SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM 2307
100 N. IH 35, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, AT 1:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, 3:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE DISABLED AND/OR OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEAR OLD PROPERTY OWNERS.
Historical Exemption Policy Proposal
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2. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE RESULTS OF THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION AND THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION.
Postponed

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JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE CAMPO TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
THE CAMPO TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD

TXDOT DISTRICT OFFICES
7901 N. IH 35, BLDG. 7, HEARING ROOM 2, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011, 1:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

DESIGN-BUILD INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
SOUTHWEST REGION

THE DBIA-SW REGION PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE NEXT
AUSTIN CHAPTER LUNCH MEETING
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3) IN THE STATE OF TEXAS

TD INDUSTRIES OFFICE *
2701 GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD,
BLDG. 'A', SUITE 101,
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND