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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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 REGARDING A PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF UNUSED AND EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY COMPRISED OF A 0.135 ACRE (5,883 SQ. FT.) PARCEL OF LAND PREVIOUSLY INTENDED FOR MEISTER LANE NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH HEATHERWILDE BLVD – REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECTS:
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  1. FUNDING FOR AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO COMPLETE NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE BRAKER LANE II PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT ONE (COMMISSIONER DAVIS);
  2. FUNDING FOR AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO COMPLETE NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENTS TO THE PARMER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND CITY OF AUSTIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT ONE (COMMISSIONER DAVIS); AND
  3. SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY PROJECT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION TWO VILLAGE F2 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 25 TOTAL LOTS – PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY – NO ETJ); AND
  2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WS-COS DEVELOPMENT, LLC IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO TRANSPLANT A 30-INCH DIAMETER OAK TREE OR REPLACE IT WITH AN EQUIVALENT DIAMETER OF OAKS TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FRATE BARKER ROAD IN PRECINCTS THREE AND FOUR. (COMMISSIONERS DAUGHERTY AND GÓMEZ)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR THE USE OF RICHARD MOYA PARK AS A BICYCLE STAGING AREA FOR CYCLISTS WHO WILL RIDE SHUTTLE BUSES TO THE F1 RACES ON NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 17, 2013 IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SECOND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE PLACED ON LESS THAN TWO ACRES AT 16409 JACOBSON ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING FIRE RECORD MANAGEMENT PROJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS AND MUTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS:
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  1. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 1;
  2. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 3;
  3. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 4;
  4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 5;
  5. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 10;
  6. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 12; AND
  7. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 14.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING PROJECT, SOCIAL WORK PROJECT AND FAIR HOUSING PROJECT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE 2013 PROGRAM YEAR WITH INTERNAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES UNTIL A DECISION REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 CDBG GRANT IS RECEIVED AND A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM HUD.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2012 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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  1. REQUEST TO APPROVE NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2013 AS THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
  2. REQUEST TO APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 3, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
  3. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND 15 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION: AUSTIN CHRONICLE, PFLUGERVILLE PFLAG, HILL COUNTRY NEWS, LAKE TRAVIS VIEW, OAK HILL GAZETTE, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE, THE VILLAGER, AHORA SI, AND EL MUNDO.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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12. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAUMA INFORMED ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
  2. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE EAGLE SOARS PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
  3. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE ENHANCING SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, SALARY ADJUSTMENT GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.

14. 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 $701,263.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 11 TO OCTOBER 17, 2013.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REFUND PROGRAM, SECTIONS 10.020 THROUGH 10.022; AND
  2. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.

16. 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. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)

17. CONSIDER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS COALITION, INC. TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY MEETING SPACE FOR ITS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013.
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18. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING THE LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL FOR THE SMART FACILITY IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD TO URS CORPORATION FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, IFB NO. 1307-010-RF, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GARRATT CALLAHAN COMPANY.
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BEE CREEK ROAD AT BEE CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC.
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400000545 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. MA120135SW) FROM 8X8, INC. TO THE IRC COMPANY, INC. (DBA BLACK LOTUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.).
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23. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, BINKLEY-BARFIELD INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q1306-018-LP, HAMILTON POOL ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS.
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24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000074 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP), STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC WATER BOILER REPLACEMENT AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 400 (12) TO ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
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26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.10 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000354, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE.
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OTHER ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OFELIA ELIZONDO TO PLACE THREE ON THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM TO RUN FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2019. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND 13 PARTICIPATING ENTITIES:
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  1. CITY OF AUSTIN;
  2. CITY OF BEE CAVE;
  3. CITY OF JONESTOWN;
  4. CITY OF LEANDER;
  5. CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD;
  6. CITY OF ROUND ROCK;
  7. CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY;
  8. VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE;
  9. VILLAGE OF THE HILLS;
  10. VILLAGE OF VOLENTE;
  11. MARBLE FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
  12. PILOT KNOB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #4 (ESTABLISHING ELECTION); AND
  13. TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE, MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGER AND TABULATION SUPERVISOR OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION AND PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE, AND MEMBERS OF THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGES TO FILL VACANCIES FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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31. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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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.

32. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYEE, SLOT 30005370. 1 AND 3
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ROBIN ARNOTT. 1
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ELIZABETH GRAY. 1
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JULIA GUARDIONE. 1
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JULIA COURTNEY. 1
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF THE EXPOSITION CENTER AS REMOTE PARKING LOTS FOR THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR THE NOVEMBER 14, 15 AND 16, 2013 FORMULA ONE EVENTS.2
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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 VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 15, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 3 THROUGH 8, BLOCK D OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF BAULDWIN’S POINT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SOCIAL WORK INTERNS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 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, OCTOBER 29, 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A DELEGATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS FROM PENGHU COUNTY, TAIWAN:
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  1. AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A SISTER-COUNTY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PENGHU, TAIWAN;
  2. A CERTIFICATE BESTOWING HONORARY CITIZENSHIP ON INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATION;
  3. EXCHANGE OF GIFTS BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TWO COUNTIES.

A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW THE IN-COURT CEREMONY IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOMS ADJACENT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. DISCUSS THE LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT PROJECT AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENTS.

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