Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(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.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 1, SECTION 4A FOR LOT 13, BLOCK C, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-2-158(B)(2), ACCESS TO STREETS (REQUIRES THAT A NEW SUBDIVISION MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO ACCESS STREETS AND EACH OF THE TWO ACCESS STREETS MUST CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL STREET) FOR THE HILLS OF SHADY HOLLOW PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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4. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE:
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1. ADDENDUM TO THE ORIGINAL AUSTIN’S COLONY SECTION 7B FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 92 TOTAL LOTS – 17.16 ACRES – PARRISH LANE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER, QUALICO AC, LP.; AND
3. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTATION FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT ENDED ON JULY 31, 2012.
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7. 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 $617,670.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 22, 2013 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. ROUTINE REQUEST FROM PLANNING AND BUDGET TO EXTEND SUCCESSION POSITION;
3. C. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM COUNTY CLERK FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE; AND
4. D. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.0295, PEACE OFFICE PAY SCALE (POPS).

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN ENERGY FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD LICENSE AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER GROUNDS FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC, IFB NO. B1301-001-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VILLEDA BUILDING SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COUNTYWIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. 1301-007-SC TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. A-TEX PEST MANAGEMENT, INC. - GROUPS A, B & F; AND
2. BUGMASTER - GROUPS C, D, E & F.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE DIRT FOR BMX TRACK, IFB NO. B1302005-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHITTLESEY LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400000215 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 12T00066CW) FROM CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC. TO CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001334, BLUE SKY ABILITIES, LLC., TO PROVIDE TRAUMA FOCUSED MUSIC THERAPY FOR YOUTH REFERRED FROM THE COPE MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND CROSSOVER UNIT.
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16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001366, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR COMPLETION OF A REGIONAL COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN AND SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP THE PLAN.
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17. DECLARE REMINGTON MODEL 700 RIFLES AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR AMMUNITION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS

18. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. LEGISLATION RELATING TO FUNDING OF THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PROGRAM;
3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION, INCLUDING HB 313, HB 216 AND SB 315; AND
4. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATION ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO EXTEND MEMBERSHIP TO BURNET COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. APPROVE APRIL 2, 2013 AS THE DATE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE SILVER SPRINGS APARTMENTS PROJECT.
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21. APPROVE APRIL 2, 2013 AS THE DATE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE FOREST PARK APARTMENTS PROJECT.
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22. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT BY CAPITAL METRO REGARDING FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 451.460 OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY CLERK FOR APPROVAL OF THE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN VOTING LOCATIONS, ALL TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND MOBILE EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 11, 2013, JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT MATT GARCIA AND MARY K. WOLF TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2016. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIN FLYNN TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2015. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE UPCOMING URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE EVENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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27. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES TO PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION DURING COMMISSIONERS COURT’S VOTING SESSIONS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH TRAVIS COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES CAN IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND WAGES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STAFFING TO SUPPORT MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM (MERS) LITIGATION.
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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.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR ACQUISITION NEGOTIATIONS UNDER THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT BOND PROGRAM OF NOVEMBER 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) ²

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 2}

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OR COUNTY EXECUTIVE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. ³

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. ADON, LLC (JEFFERY HEUER AND ELIZABETH MARY HEUER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. CECIL AND GEORGIA ALEXANDER (PAT SAWYER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. MOZELL SWIST (MIN OU RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING BRUCE LIPSHY’S SETTLEMENT OFFER PERTAINING TO HIS FAILURE TO PAY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY DATED MAY 31, 2011, IN RELATION TO LEASE SPACE AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING. ¹
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS TO ADDRESS THE GRIEVANCE APPEAL OF MELISSA MATOS. ¹

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

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

C3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 5 AND 12, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TWO STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS “ASPEN HIGHLANDS DRIVE” AND “WILLOWMOUNT WAY”, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PRIVATE STREET TO “SWEETWATER CLUB CIRCLE”, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6A, BLOCK 41 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3 - 9, LOTS 26 - 29, BLOCK 41, AND LOTS 7 - 13, BLOCK 42, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE AND OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6 AND LOT 28, BLOCK 41 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 12-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12 AND 13 OF TRAVIS VISTA AND FOUR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 OF TRAVIS VISTA, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE ROAD DISTRICT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 12, 2013.
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3. APPROVE FEBRUARY 5, 2013 INVESTMENTS OF ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE FEBRUARY 5, 2013 INVESTMENTS OF ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE INVOICE NAMAN HOWELL SMITH AND LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE ONE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION’S STAFF TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES SPRING 2013 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CORPORATION’S MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR, ATCHLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLP.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE TOTALING $480.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (BOOT CAMP) PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CORPORATION’S MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR, ATCHLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLP.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CORPORATIONS’ MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR, ATCHLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLP.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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