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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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SPECIAL NOTE: TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT IS NOW LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA ST. HOWEVER, PLEASE REVIEW FUTURE AGENDAS CAREFULLY FOR MEETING LOCATION FOR BUDGET AND TAX RATE ITEMS.

It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 COUNTY BUDGET. Backup (pdf)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 "THE WOMEN IN JAZZ ASSOCIATION, INC.'S JAZZ IN MOTION YOUTH CONCERT DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE LITERACY ILLUMINATES CAMPAIGN LED BY THE LITERACY COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL HEALTH ACTING AS ANCHOR AGENCY FOR THE REGION VII REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 1115 WAIVER PROJECT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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RATIFY CHANGE TO THE EAGLE RESOURCE PROJECT APPLICATION IN JUVENILE PROBATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION;
RATIFY CHANGE TO THE DRUG COURT AND IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICE APPLICATION IN JUVENILE PROBATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE;
CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR STAFF AND OPERATING RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A SPECIALIZED CASELOAD FOR HIGH RISK PROBATIONERS SUPERVISED BY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS; AND
CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A CO-OCCURRING RE-ENTRY SERVICES GRANT IN COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.

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 $925,761.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 24 TO AUGUST 30, 2012.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY; AND
NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM RECORDS MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION RESOURCES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ZONED PARKING ISSUE AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING GARAGE AND SPECIFY ANY ASSIGNED PARKING.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET RULES.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET ISSUES.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING SPACE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NED GRANGER BUILDING, PURSUANT TO THE CENTRAL CAMPUS FACILITIES MASTER PLAN AND THE RECENT RELOCATIONS OF SEVERAL COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS FROM THE GRANGER BUILDING TO THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING
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ALLOCATION OF ALL OFFICE SUITES LISTED BELOW:
- 1. ALL OFFICE SUITES ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY;
- 2. OFFICE SUITE 100A ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL OFFICE SUITES ON THE 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH FLOORS TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY;
- 3. THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM TO BECOME A LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM;
- 4. OFFICE SUITE 110 AND 140 TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES LAW LIBRARY/SELF HELP CENTER; AND
RELOCATION OF THE CAFETERIA FROM THE 3RD FLOOR TO THE 1ST FLOOR AND APPROVE ALLOCATION OF SUITE 160 ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOR THE CAFETERIA.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF THE SALE THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFIED PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2012; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF THE SALE THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFIED PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE NED GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SECOND FLOOR RENOVATION, IFB NO. 1207-002-JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FAZZONE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000127 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 11K00237LP), BRIEN WATER WELLS, FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK WATER WELL.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RFS NO. S120143-JW, TO THE SOLE PROPOSER, AUSTIN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST D/B/A AUSTIN PEOPLETRUST.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE SPENDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MAINTENANCE BARN ON THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 3 LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK I IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 4 LOT 15 BLOCK T IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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24. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 7A LOTS 16 - 20 BLOCK T IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: KJ SHEPHERD SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT - ONE TOTAL LOT - CELE ROAD - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT ONE:
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THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 3A;
A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR WARRANTY PERIOD FISCAL FOR THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 3A; AND
A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROWE LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

OTHER ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISPATCH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR WITH THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES:
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JONESTOWN;
MANOR;
MUSTANG RIDGE;
ROLLINGWOOD; AND
SUNSET VALLEY.

28. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING FRIENDLY CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH HANING CITY, CHINA; AND
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING FRIENDLY CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH RUGAO CITY, CHINA.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ALLOW THE TRAVIS COUNTY RECORDS MANAGEMENT'S PRINT SHOP TO PRINT 300,000 NEWSLETTERS TO BE INSERTED WITH THE 2012 TAX STATEMENTS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE STATE CASE REGISTRY AND LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE "POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, 83^RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE" DOCUMENT.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LETTER TO BE SENT TO THE HOUSE PENSIONS, INVESTMENTS, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR ITS MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSIONERS COURT'S SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS COUNTY AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDERS DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY AND EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (TAX CODE CHAPTER 352) AND RENTAL CAR TAX (LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 334). (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND ECKHARDT) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PENDING ENFORCEMENT ACTION INVOLVING A DEVELOPER AND VIOLATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION. ¹

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM QUARRY LOT 8, LTD. FOR SALE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY NEEDED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS, AND REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED AS PART OF THE SLAUGHTER LANE (EAST) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER Gómez) ²

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM DANNELLY TRACT, LTD. FOR SALE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY NEEDED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS, AND REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED AS PART OF THE SLAUGHTER LANE (EAST) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER Gómez) ²

40. CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING CONDEMNATIONS OF PARCELS 3, 3Ea AND 3Eb AS PART OF THE SLAUGHTER LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ^{1 AND 2}

41. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HID GLOBAL. ⁵

42. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. ¹

43. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:

REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTS WITH LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (LSI CONSULTING) AND SAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT); AND
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ON ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT SERVICES AND COUNTY PROGRAMS. ¹

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. RATIFY RESPONSE TO THE I.R.S. REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR A SMALL GOVERNMENTAL BOND EXAM QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DEBT ISSUANCE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO.1.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 1, MAY 29, JUNE 5 AND JUNE 26, 2012.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH RELATED TO RIVERSIDE GARDENS APARTMENTS ON EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 1 AND JUNE 26, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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 APRIL 17, MAY 1 AND JUNE 26, 2012.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 3, APRIL 10, MAY 1 AND JUNE 26, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION

700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. RECEIVE RESULTS FROM COUNTY CLERK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ELECTION ON WHETHER TO IMPROVE SUBSTANDARD ROADS LOCATED AT QUIET POND COURT AND PORTIONS OF RICK WHINERY DRIVE AND EMMETT PARKWAY IN THE WELLS BRANCH PHASE 2-A SUBDIVISION.
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