Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
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1. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND
2. ELECTIONS. (ACTION ITEM #37)

2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2012 TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN. (ACTION ITEM #38)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE RANCHO ALTO ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 15, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING SURFACE DRILLING AND MINING ON 235.6 ACRES OF PARKLAND WITHIN THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY PROJECT AREA. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. AMENDMENT TO THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO ALTO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF RANCHO ALTO ROAD;
2. ACCEPTANCE OF RANCHO ALTO ROAD FROM FM 1626 TO ABOUT 460' NORTHWARD AND FROM FRATE BARKER ROAD TO APPROXIMATELY 614' SOUTHWARD; AND
3. TEMPORARY CLOSING RANCHO ALTO ROAD FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 15, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE LICENSE AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE: THE LAKES AT NORTHTOWN SECTION FIVE FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 63 TOTAL LOTS, 17.146 ACRES - STRICKLING DRIVE); AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE LAKES AT NORTHTOWN SECTION FIVE FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WESTMINSTER GLEN HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF RADAR SPEED SIGN WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WESTMINSTER GLEN AVENUE, A TRAVIS COUNTY-MAINTAINED ROADWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO STATE AND COUNTY SEPTIC REGULATIONS, OR OTHER ACTION, TO ALLOW A NEW COMMERCIAL FACILITY TO CONNECT TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM AT 10463 SPRINKLE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENTS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX RATE.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2011 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $16,000,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TARGET CORPORATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE THE TARGET & BLUE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT TO SUPPORT THE 2012 SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM AT VANDEGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL;
2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE TO CONTINUE THE VETERANS' COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
3. APPROVE LOCAL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION FORM FOR THE 2011 PHASE 29 GRANT APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS FOR THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY'S EXTENSION OF THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE TO THE COURTS AND DESIGNATE THE DIRECTOR OF IT AS THE PERSON WHO DEFINES THE STANDARD FOR TIMELINESS AND ACCURACY OF DATA INPUT INTO THIS SYSTEM;
5. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE VICTIM LIAISON AND COORDINATOR GRANT PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
6. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND
7. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM, RESOURCES FOR THE CREATION OF A TRAVIS COUNTY CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, EXPLOSIVE STRIKE TEAM COORDINATOR THAT WILL ENHANCE THE EXISTING PROGRAM WITHIN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS, INCLUDING:
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1. PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET;
2. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SEPTEMBER 20 AND 23, 2011 REGARDING TAX INCREASE; AND
3. NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE.

17. RECEIVE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEET THAT INCLUDES TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING BUDGET HEARINGS AND SERVES TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET MARK UP.
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18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BROADDUS & ASSOCIATES CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PHASE II WORK TO DATE INCLUDING:
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1. CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE (CFCH) CONCEPT OPTIONS OVERVIEW; AND
2. CLARIFICATION OF INTENDED USE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE CFCH CONCEPT OPTIONS AND MASTER PLAN PHASING SCHEMES.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. 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 $581,094.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5 TO AUGUST 11, 2011.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

21. RECEIVE REPORTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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1. RESULTS OF THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY REGARDING CONVERSION TO BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL; AND
2. PROPOSAL FOR CONVERTING FROM SEMI-MONTHLY PAYROLL TO BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH DWYER MURPHY CALVERT L.L.P. AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING FOR MUTUAL TERMINATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2011.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER PROJECT RECOVERY DURING THE BUDGET MARK-UP PROCESS FOR INCLUSION IN THE FY 2012 BUDGET.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

24. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC KEY BOX CONTROL SYSTEM FROM COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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25. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL110253JW, THE COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (UDC), TO JOIN UDC.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. B110211-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BPI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
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27. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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28. DECLARE CORRECTIONS BUREAU BUS UNIT 471A AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVE SALE TO HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
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29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CAPITAL AREA PAVEMENT ENGINEERING COUNCIL, PS100298JE, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC.
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30. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF FIELD STRIPERS AND GROOMERS FOR TNR FROM KROMER COMPANY LLC, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080113RE, ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DATABASE SERVICES FOR THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY GRANT PROJECT.
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32. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080222RE, FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, FOR PARENTING IN RECOVERY SERVICES.
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33. RATIFY TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 11T00108CW, SOUTHWEST EXTERMINATING INC, FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES - COUNTYWIDE.
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34. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RANCHO ALTO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B110192-LP, TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, RGM CONSTRUCTORS OF TEXAS, LLC.
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1. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT; AND
2. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES TO PURCHASE VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION GRANT:

   1. BRAZOS COUNTY;
   2. HARRIS COUNTY; AND
   3. MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

36. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ, APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT
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OTHER ITEMS

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
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1. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND
2. ELECTIONS.

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2012 TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR PURCHASE OF THE ODYSSEY CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS "SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE" FOR THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING POLICY AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
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41. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
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43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING TELEVISION CABLE SERVICE FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL CHANNELS.
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44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SHELLDA D. GRANT TO REPLACE NASH MARTINEZ ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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.

45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET, AND ISSUES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING INTERIM MEASURES TO MANAGE THE TRANSITION. 3

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 AUGUST 9, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 1 OF THE FULKERSON SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A TOTAL PLAT VACATION OF THE MASON ESTATES SUBDIVISION PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 2 AND 9, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 2 AND 9, 2011.

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