Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, April 30, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE STREET TO "DIMENSIONAL PLACE." (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LEROY W. NELLIS ON HIS RETIREMENT AND FOR 19 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 151ST ANNIVERSARY OF CINCO DE MAYO, THE BATTLE OF PUEBLA, IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 11, 2013, AS “PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK” AND TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013, AS “TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY.”
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT TO AND ADJUSTMENTS OF COUNTY POSITIONS ON THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD:
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1. REAPPOINT HECTOR GONZALES AS TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE;
2. TRANSFER PAULA BARR TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT COMMISSIONER; AND
3. TRANSFER BOB TAYLOR TO CONSUMER INFORMED ABOUT ISSUES RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. 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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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AVAILABLE 1997 AND 2001 BOND SAVINGS TO FUND THE ELROY ROAD/FM 812 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PRIVATE STREET TO "DIMENSIONAL PLACE," IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: GREAT OAKS ESTATES AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 27 (AMENDED FINAL PLAT – ONE LOT – ROUND MOUNTAIN CIRCLE – CITY OF LEANDER ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 48; AND
2. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE ROW OF SECTION 4B IN PRECINCT TWO . (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AVAILABLE PRECINCT TWO 2001 BOND PROJECTS SAVINGS TO FUND THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STEINER RANCH BLVD. AND RR 620 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO A REQUEST TO DELEGATE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN TIER 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES FOR THE HUD-FUNDED TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OWNER OCCUPIED HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AS LONG AS NEITHER A FULL ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT NOR ANY MITIGATION MEASURES ARE REQUIRED.
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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 RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
2. APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE TAKING THE SMART PATH: ENHANCING ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING TO ADDRESS YOUTHS’ NEEDS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
3. CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) RESOURCE CENTER FOR A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE: ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO EXCEED PREA STANDARDS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MANAGED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

16. 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 $922,180.96 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 12 TO APRIL 18, 2013.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

18. DECLARE 40 USED GLOCK MODEL-17 PISTOLS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR PURCHASE OF 40 NEW GLOCK MODEL-17 PISTOLS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000427 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. LA110090LC), CYRUS NETWORKS, LLC, FOR DATA CENTER LEASE SPACE.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000074 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP), STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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21. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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22. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000031 (H.T.E. NO. 09AE0251JW), JACOBS, FOR THE HOWARD LANE PHASE II DESIGN PROJECT.
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24. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(3), ORDER BODY ARMOR VESTS TO BE DESTROYED.
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PORTION CONTROL CLEANING CHEMICALS, IFB NO. 1302-007-SC TO THE LOW BIDDER, CHOICE CLEANING SUPPLY, INC. D/B/A KIM PAPER, INC.
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26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 4400001243, COMMUNICATION BY HAND FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 4400001439, TO MEDICALISTICS, LLC.
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OTHER ITEMS

28. 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 TRANSPARENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING HOUSE BILL 14;
3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS;
4. LEGISLATION RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO USE LAND USE TOOLS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS;
5. LEGISLATION RELATING TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OVERSIGHT AND RATEPAYER PROTECTION IN THE RATEMAKING PROCESS FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILL 3857; AND
6. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (#29 and #30) AND RELATED ACTION ITEMS (#31 AND #32) AT 1:30 P.M.

29. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS, 1500 EAST PARMER LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM #31)
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30. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF WILLIAM CANNON PLACE APARTMENTS, 2112 EAST WILLIAM CANNON, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM #32)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE WILLIAM CANNON PLACE APARTMENTS.
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33. AT 1:45 P.M. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH THE HIGHEST-RANKED FIRMS FOR RFS NO. S1301-008-CG, PROGRAM MANAGER/OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:

1. URS CORPORATION; AND
2. BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ALLOW TWO CURRENT SUBCONTRACTORS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL WORKSTATION.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ELECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #17 AND PILOT KNOB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #3.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE MAY 11, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND 13 PARTICIPATING ENTITIES:
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1. CITY OF BEE CAVE;
2. CITY OF LAKEWAY;
3. CITY OF MANOR;
4. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
5. LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
6. MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
7. LOST CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT;
8. TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #17;
9. PILOT KNOB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #3;
10. TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #8;
11. TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10;
12. TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12; AND
13. TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY BUILDING AT 416 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)
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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.

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY, INC., FOR AN EVENT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. ¹ (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CHAPTERS 9 AND 10, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S INVESTIGATION ON WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES FOR 2012-2013. ¹
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40. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY, APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SUSAN E. ROEHM VS. TRAVIS COUNTY; JAMES D. MOORE, INDIVIDUALLY; GREG HAMILTON, INDIVIDUALLY. ¹
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41. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-000323; ELIDA GARZA V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS. ¹
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CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

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

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR UNNAMED PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS "WILD RIVER ROAD," "HUPEDO RANCH ROAD," AND "HOWARDS WAY" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF TRACY BRATTON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 71.008, FIRE CODE.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BEN HUR SHRINERS FOR USE OF BEN HUR SHRINERS TEMPLE, 7811 ROCKWOOD LANE, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AS AN EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR THE MAY 11, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WESTLAKE BIBLE CHURCH, INC. FOR USE OF AUSTIN RIDGE BIBLE CHURCH, 9300 BEE CAVE ROAD, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AS AN ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR THE MAY 11, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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PUBLIC HEARING

A4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OLD MANCHACA RD. IN PRECINCT THREE TO RECONSTRUCT THE ROAD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2013, AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 1, 2013, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #A5)
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A5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OLD MANCHACA RD. IN PRECINCT THREE TO RECONSTRUCT THE ROAD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2013, AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 1, 2013, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE, BOARD OF REVIEW HEARING MULTIFUNCTION ROOM C, RM 1.112, FIRST FLOOR 700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN,TEXAS 78701 THURSDAY MAY 2, 2013, AT 10:00 A.M.

1. ELECT CHAIRPERSON FOR BOARD OF REVIEW.

2. HEARING OF APPEAL BY APPLICANT AMY BEILHARZ, CYPRESS VALLEY CANOPY TOURS, 1223 SOUTH PALEFACE RANCH, SPICEWOOD, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS 78669.

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