Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

1. 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

2. APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS COALITION'S 100 HOMES CAMPAIGN.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

3. 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 $882,462.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 7 TO OCTOBER 13, 2011.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL BROWN SANTA 5K, KID'S K AND DECKER CHALLENGE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PURCHASING BOARD FOR MARKET SALARY SURVEY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT POSITION.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN.
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Taken into Executive Session

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2011 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE CERTAIN LOT OF MODULAR FURNITURE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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10. DECLARE A CERTAIN BOAT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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11. DECLARE GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICE (GPS) AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW (GPS) DEVICES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B110300-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS;
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1. Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
2. ELK ELECTRIC, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

13. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 11K00142JW, G. CREEK, INC., FOR FIRING RANGE LANE ADDITION AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BEE CREEK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q1101115-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC.
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15. APPROVE PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES FOR UTILIZATION ON SMALL PROJECTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 10T00191LD, SCS FIELD SERVICES, FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE, RFP NO. P110296-EC, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SUN LIFE FINANCIAL; AND
2. INCREASE INDIVIDUAL STOP LOSS DEDUCTIBLE FROM $200,000 TO $225,000.

TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY IN RESPONSE TO ERCOT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION, PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS IN CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW FOR RULE ADOPTION.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HOLLAND, LLC TO HOLD BIKE RACES AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES;
2. RESOLUTION TO CONSERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
3. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE REPLAT OF LOT 43, 44, 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150 BLOCK A OF ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1; AND
2. AMEND THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1 AND SECTION 1, PHASE A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE AFOREMENTIONED REPLAT OF ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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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1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR RENOVATIONS FOR THE LITTLE WEBBERVILLE PARK BOAT RAMP;
2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR RENOVATIONS FOR THE WEBBERVILLE PARK BOAT RAMP;
3. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR A BOAT RAMP AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT DINK PEARSON PARK;
4. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2012 TARGET & BLUE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE A SMALL ONE-TIME GRANT TO SUPPORT THE SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM EVENT AT VANDEGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL;
5. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE SERVICES SOLICITATION FOR THE FRONT END THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
6. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EAGLE RESOURCE PROJECT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.

25. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE TO CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. RELATED TO SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY OF SECURITIES PURCHASED BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND AMENDMENT TWO RELATED TO CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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1. REQUEST TO APPROVE DECEMBER 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2011 AS THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
2. REQUEST TO APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 6, 2011, AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 9:00 A.M. TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
3. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION: AUSTIN CHRONICLE, MANOR MESSENGER, PFLUGERVILLE PFLAG, HILL COUNTRY NEWS, LAKE TRAVIS VIEW, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS LOG, OAK HILL GAZETTE, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE, AHORA SI, AND EL MUNDO.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS COALITION:
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1. UPDATE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS; AND
2. REQUEST FOR MONETARY AND STAFF RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE MUTUAL GOALS.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AVAILABLE THROUGH FUNDS FROM HUD:
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1. UPDATE ON THE REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) FOR THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS; AND
2. OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RFS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF REBECCA LIGHTSEY AS TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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OTHER ITEMS

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE LAKE TRAVIS ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF LOW LAKE LEVELS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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31. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLEGRE POINT PARTNERS, LTD., TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HOME FUNDS FOR THE ALLEGRE POINT PROJECT, A 184-UNIT NEW CONSTRUCTION MULTIFAMILY PROJECT LOCATED AT IH-35 AND FLEISCHER ROAD IN THE WELLS BRANCH AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CONTRACT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (FORMERLY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S FISCAL YEAR 2011 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PHIL BARNES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF OFELIA ELIZONDO TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JULY 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION, RECEIVING SUBSTATION MANAGERS AND PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGES FOR THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD AND EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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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.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT SATURN. 5

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDDIE HALL V. QUINCY LAMONT STILES.1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN NATHAN GREEN V. JODIE MCGARITY. 1 AND 3

40. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 1
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41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF COUNTY WATER OUTLET IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. 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 SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 4 AND 11, 2011.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ADDENDUM TO THE ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ELECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY'S MAY 2012 ELECTION.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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 SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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 SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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 ANNUAL BROWN SANTA 5K, KID'S K AND DECKER CHALLENGE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011, AT 11:30 A.M.
TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT OFFICE
7901 N. IH 35, BLDG. 7, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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