Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 15, 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 HEARING

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING CONTRAFLOW OPERATIONS ON PEARCE LANE FROM ROSS ROAD TO KELLAM ROAD WITH REGARDS TO POST-EVENT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OF THE FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX, NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 17, 2013, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING CONTRAFLOW OPERATIONS ON MOORE ROAD FROM BURKLAND FARMS TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 WITH REGARDS TO POST-EVENT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OF THE FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX, NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 17, 2013, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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

4. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE 2013 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT PROJECT AS PART OF A REGIONAL VISION FOR HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT AND DIRECT COUNTY STAFF TO WORK WITH THEM ON COUNTY PARTICIPATION. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 64.121(11)(B) , TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, TO ALTER A FLOODPLAIN PRIOR TO RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ADDISON SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR ADDISON, SECTION 1, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

7. 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 1 FOR LOT 5 BLOCK 1, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. 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 2 FOR LOT 3 BLOCK 9, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. 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 3B FOR LOT 62 BLOCK B, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING VISTANCIA SECTION 1 (FINAL PLAT: 22 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 1 COMMERCIAL LOT, 1 OPEN SPACE LOT AND 2,408 LINEAR FEET OF PUBLIC STREETS ON 32.772 ACRES ON HAMILTON POOL ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE LAKE TRAVIS REGIONAL REUSE AND RECYCLING CENTER FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SECTIONS OF NEIDHARDT DRIVE AND BLANCHARD DRIVE IN THE CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES SUBDIVISION IN WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION TO MANPOWER DEMONSTRATION RESEARCH PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING ON SOCIAL IMPACT BONDS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ALLOW STAR FLIGHT-4 VIETNAM PILOT AND CREW MEMBER TO RIDE DURING THEIR NOVEMBER VISIT TO STAR FLIGHT.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP) REPORT AND 1ST YEAR IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR JOINT HOUSING MARKET STUDY.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR LAKE OAK ESTATES ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH FUNDING BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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1. CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT;
2. APPROVE POSTINGS TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE CERTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS;
3. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE REQUIRED FORMS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION TO THE HUD SAN ANTONIO REGION VI FIELD OFFICE IF NO COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED DURING THE TEN DAY POSTING PERIOD.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. 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 TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION FOR THE FORMULA GRANT-INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES;
4. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM IN EMERGENCY SERVICES;
5. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, STATE HOMELAND SECURITY LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORIST PREVENTION ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, IN EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND
6. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE SERVICES GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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20. 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 $ 885,221.27 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 27 TO OCTOBER 3, 2013.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DESIGNATE TWO FLEXTRONICS FACILITIES AS FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SITES:
(Agenda Request)
(Flextronics Austin Site Overview)
(Flextronics - Foreign Trade Zone Application Letter )
(Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas Presentation

1. 12455 RESEARCH BOULEVARD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND
2. 900 NEW MEISTER LANE IN PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED FOR THE 416 WEST 11TH STREET PROJECT AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

24. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 81.032 AND TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY SECTION 3.4.1 DONATIONS, RECEIVE AND ACCEPT EQUIPMENT FROM TEXAS A&M, AGRILIFE EXTENSION.
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEM PRECINCT 4, IFB NO. 1308-001-AG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NETWORKED EVIDENCE LOCKERS, RFP NO. 1306-020-JH, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS GROUP INC.
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 12 AND TRAINING ACADEMY BUILDING 50, IFB NO. 1305-018-AG, TO LOW BIDDERS, MCS FIRE & SECURITY CO. (BUILDING 12); AND KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION OF AUSTIN, LLC (TRAINING ACADEMY BUILDING 50).
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OTHER ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIE S. ANDERSON, SARAH DALE ANDERSON AND PHILIP W. BARNES TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. DENNIS (DENNY) HAMILL TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW ELECTION SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AMENDING THE LIST OF EARLY VOTING SITES.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PERMIT MOTORS UNIT DEPUTIES TO TAKE THREE ASSIGNED COUNTY VEHICLES TO GONZALES, LOUISIANA FOR TRAINING.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STAKEHOLDER GROUP FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR I-35 IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH TRAVIS COUNTY.

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.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 2.58 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. 290 EAST - BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 130 FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. ² (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF U.S 290 EAST – BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 130 – FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. ² (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE IN RELATION TO APPEAL FROM THE 133RD DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY IN ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, NO. 12-0772. ¹
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39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SUSAN E. ROEHM VS. TRAVIS COUNTY; JAMES D. MOORE, INDIVIDUALLY; GREG HAMILTON, INDIVIDUALLY. 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.
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C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE BUDGET MARKUP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 AND THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 17 & 24 AND OCTOBER 1 & 8, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENT REGARDING THE REVISED PLAT OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION 4, LOTS 214B AND 215 (TWO LOTS INTO ONE 5.53 ACRE LOT – EVIDENCE COVE – EXISTING WELL AND ON-SITE WATER) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT ESTANCIA HILL COUNTRY PHASE I (ONE DRAINAGE LOT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY – 38.998 ACRES – OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD); AND
2. APPROVAL OF A TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 3 AND 24, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 3 AND 24, 2013.
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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, OCTOBER 14, 2013
WORK SESSION ON VISION AND GOALS FOR 2040 PLAN BEGINNING AT 4:30 P.M.
AND
VOTING SESSION BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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