Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FOR RECONSTRUCTION FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SIX DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 47 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG WITH A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALL BEING LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 3 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, LOT J-7 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY BY TRAVIS COUNTY, THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS AND OTHER ENTITIES.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RECOGNIZE THE MANOR ISD DECKER MIDDLE SCHOOL "THE GIRL CHALLENGE" AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT IS FACILITATED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH UNIT; AND
2. RECOGNIZE THE LOCAL TEENS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM DURING THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH USING GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES DURING CERTAIN AERO MEDICAL TRANSPORTS.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090321RE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE HEALER WOMEN PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090100RE, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING.
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 (FY '11) TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

1. VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT WITH THE TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION; AND
2. THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE FY '11 GRANT FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
   1. BRAZOS COUNTY;
   2. HARRIS COUNTY; AND
   3. MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR KIMBRO-PARSONS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B110179-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GILBERT ROAD EXTENSION DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q1101113-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, LJA, INC.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT MA080155LC, FUTURE COM, LTD, FOR IT SECURITY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE STUDY, RFS NO. S110093-EC, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, MANAGEMENT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FOR RECONSTRUCTION FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SIX DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 47 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG WITH A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALL BEING LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 3 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, LOT J-7 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTERS CONCEPT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT RECEIVED BY CAPCOG FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY (STP MM) GRANT REQUESTS TO CAMPO, AND SUPPORT FOR STP MM GRANT REQUESTS TO CAMPO BY CITY OF AUSTIN AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC. ON THE COMPLETION OF PHASE II OF THE CLEAN UP OF HAMILTON CREEK AND HAMILTON POOL.
Postponed.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE TO ALLOW TRAVIS COUNTY TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING FUNDS USED AS IN-KIND MATCH FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL AMERICORPS PROJECT.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011- 2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2011 ACTION PLAN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO THE THREE YEAR NEEDS AND INVESTMENT PRIORITIES AND THE ONE YEAR PROPOSED USES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

23. 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 $453,697.35 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 10 TO JUNE 16, 2011.
Added to consent.

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

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH JOHN BARRETT AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING FOR MUTUAL TERMINATION AS OF OCTOBER 31,
Added to consent. 2011.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SCHEMATIC DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH 700 LAVACA COMMISSIONERS COURT AND OFFICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.

AT 10:30 A.M.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION UNDER TAX CODE SECTION 11.24 FOR HISTORICAL STRUCTURES, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE LOCAL TAX POLICY WORKING GROUP.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. A. ORDER DESIGNATING JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AS COUNTY DEPOSITORY; AND
2. B. CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JPMORGAN CHASE.

30. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO OBTAIN SAFETY VESTS FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FOUR;
2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY FUNDING FOR THE BRAKER LANE DESIGN PROJECT;
3. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY FUNDING THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY PROJECT;
4. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY FUNDING FOR A SLAUGHTER LANE PROJECT;
5. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY FUNDING FOR THE BLAKE-MANOR SHARED USE PATH PROJECT;
6. F. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY FUNDING FOR THE FITZHUGH ROAD WIDE-OUTER LANE PROJECT;
7. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EXTEND THE GRANT TERM OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM WITHIN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
8. EXTENSION OF THE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE FOR THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DIVESTITURE OF LCRA'S WATER SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF NON-COUNTY EMPLOYEE TRAVEL EXPENSES.
Added to consent.

33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011.
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. HJR 13, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION AND STAGGERING OF TERMS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES OF A COMMISSIONER'S PRECINCT;
3. REDISTRICTING OF CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND 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.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE, AND VOTING PRECINCTS.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION THE FOLLOWING REGARDING ESTANCIA HILL COUNTRY SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. AN APPEAL FOR A WAIVER REQUEST FROM TITLE 30-3-21, RESERVATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DENIED AND AN APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-3-25, DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS NOT ACTED ON;
2. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO TITLE 30, SECTION 30-2-34, ORIGINAL TRACT REQUIREMENT;
3. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO TITLE 30, SECTION 30-2-151, STREET ALIGNMENT; AND
4. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO TITLE 30, SECTION 30-2-152, DEAD END STREET. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 618. 1 AND 3

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST JORDAN STEVENS, TEXAS QUALITY SERVICES, LLC AND/OR HEATHER MENDENHALL TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED VEHICLE. 1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST ANTHONY SANCHEZ TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL. 1

40. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE RODNEY RHOADES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TCEQ'S GRANTING OF A CONTESTED CASE HEARING WITH A CONCURRENT REFERRAL TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION DURING THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SCHEDULING PROCESS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SYNAGRO OF TEXAS-CDR, INC. FOR A TPDES PERMIT. 1

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

43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED

OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. 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 JUNE 14, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 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, JUNE 28, 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:

1. SUBMISSION OF LETTER TO BRANT BABER, OWNER OF METROPOLIS APARTMENTS, REGARDING THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT; AND
2. SUBMISSION OF AN INVOICE OF $500.00 TO BRANT BABER FOR STAFF'S TIME.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM BRANT BABER WITH AMERICAN VILLAGE COMMUNITIES TO REORGANIZE BONDS ISSUED FOR METROPOLIS APARTMENTS.

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PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING OF COMMISSIONERS COURT PRECINCTS

LAKE TRAVIS ISD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER
607 RANCH ROAD 620 NORTH, LAKEWAY, TX 78734-3912
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011, 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING OF COMMISSIONERS COURT PRECINCTS

PRECINCT #2 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE, 2ND FLOOR
10409 BURNET RD., AUSTIN, TX 78758
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011, 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING OF COMMISSIONERS COURT PRECINCTS

PRECINCT #1 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE,
RICHARD E. SCOTT BLDG. - COMMUNITY ROOM
4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78721
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011, 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING OF COMMISSIONERS COURT, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE, AND VOTING PRECINCTS

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
314 WEST 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS

CORRECTED DATE: TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011, 9:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CONTRARY TO A PREVIOUS NOTICE, THERE IS NO
PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING ON JUNE 28, 2011