Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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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 A PLAT FOR RECORDING - RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 75 LA HACIENDA ESTATES (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - TWO TOTAL LOTS - 5.25 ACRES - DOSS ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING - RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16, 17, 24 AND 25 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER TWO SUBDIVISION - 69 LOTS -TRAVESIA WAY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS BOTTLES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
2. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR LICENSES FOR AIR MONITORING AND DETECTION EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
3. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR AIR MONITORING AND DETECTION EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
4. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
5. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
6. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR A RADIOLOGICAL ISOTOPE IDENTIFIER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM;
7. NEW APPLICATION TO CAPCOG TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR DOSIMETERS (RADIOLOGICAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT) FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM; AND
8. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO RECEIVE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNDS FOR THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY SMOKING POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATION ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATION FOR SYSTEM OF CARE EXPANSION ? ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL SYSTEMS ENRICHING TEXAS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS COALITION TO OCCUPY OFFICE SPACE AT THE PALM SQUARE BUILDING.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $497,081.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 29, 2011.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEXT STEPS FOR THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, SAFE HAVENS - SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT:
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1. UTILIZE THE 1101 NUECES ST. BUILDING FOR THE PLANETSAFE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE CENTER BY PROJECTED DATE OF MAY 2012;
2. RELOCATE THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES NUECES STAFF TEMPORARILY TO 1010 LAVACA, 2ND FLOOR IN FEBRUARY 2012; AND
3. DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS FOR MOVE AND RENOVATIONS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING - RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 75 LA HACIENDA ESTATES (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT TWO TOTAL LOTS - 5.25 ACRES - DOSS ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO HOLD A RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, VILLAGE G1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 76 LOTS - 20.9 ACRES - PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY;
2. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, VILLAGE G2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 65 LOTS - 19.3 ACRES - PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY); AND
3. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS FOR SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, VILLAGE G1 AND SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, VILLAGE G2 FINAL PLATS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPOINT FOUR VOTING MEMBERS AND FOUR ALTERNATES TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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OTHER ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. NINE TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC), EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR AND BY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT CHARLES CANNON TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT JERRY STEIN TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT JOY SMITH TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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 < br /> 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.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. 5

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY RRE AUSTIN SOLAR, LLC TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 381 AGREEMENT CONTRACT INVESTMENT PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 31, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2013. 5

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. 1

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING 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. 1
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28. AT 1:45 P.M. INTERVIEW FINAL CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE:

1. JOHN WOODRUFF; AND
2. LESLIE BROWDER. 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 SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 20 AND 27, 2011.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TXI AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING GREENPRINT LAND ALONG GILLELAND CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER IN PRECINCT ONE.
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ADDED ITEMS

A1.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INTERIM CHARGES, INCLUDING:
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1. SENATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012;
2. SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012; AND
3. INVITATION TO COMMENT ON INTERIM CHARGE ON WILD FIRES.

A2. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON PROGRESS TO DATE WITH ERNST & YOUNG ON THE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE HOUSE.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED WEEKLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 20, 2011.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, 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 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 20 AND 27, 2011.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, 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 BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 20 AND 27, 2011.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 6, SEPTEMBER 13, SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 11, NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 6, DECEMBER 13 AND DECEMBER 20, 2011.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PAYMENT OF $850.00 FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES; AND
2. PAYMENT OF $675.00 FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.

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HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 6, SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 11, OCTOBER 25, NOVEMBER 18 AND NOVEMBER 29, 2011.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 27 AND OCTOBER 11, 2011.
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CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 11 AND NOVEMBER 29, 2011.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY SMOKING POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.

COMMISSIONERS COURT INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION TO MAKE ALL TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED AND LEASED FACILITIES AND PROPERTY TOBACCO-FREE.