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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, November 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE REVISED PLAT OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION FOUR LOTS 214B AND 215 (TWO LOTS INTO ONE 5.53 ACRE LOT EVIDENCE COVE – EXISTING WELL AND ON-SITE WASTEWATER) IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #6) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK D OF RIVER PLACE, SECTION 15 IN PRECINCT TWO. (ACTION ITEM #7) (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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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. PROVIDE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DAMAGE SUSTAINED DURING RECENT FLOODING INCLUDING:

  1. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS WHO SUFFERED PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE;
  2. COUNTY POLICY REGARDING THE CLEANUP OF PUBLIC ROADS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY;
  3. THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLOODPLAIN BUY-OUT PROGRAM; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2013 AS “HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED PLAT OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION FOUR LOTS 214B AND 215 (TWO LOTS INTO ONE 5.53 ACRE LOT EVIDENCE COVE – EXISTING WELL AND ON-SITE WASTEWATER) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK D OF RIVER PLACE, SECTION 15 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE USING $1,200,000 FROM THE 2001 PRECINCT ONE ROAD BOND SAVINGS FOR THE HOWARD LANE EXTENSION PROJECT FROM CAMERON ROAD (HARRIS BRANCH ROAD) TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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9. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BOBBY JAY WILLIAMSON FOR TRAPPING AND CONTROLLING THE FERAL HOG POPULATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARKS AND THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY))
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING -THE HILLS OF BEAR CREEK-SECTION 1 (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 83 TOTAL LOTS – 26.22 ACRES – FM 1626 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND MILESTONE COMMUNITY BUILDERS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $16,606,000 OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR THE MAHA LOOP ROAD FROM PEARCE LANE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 PROJECT;
  2. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (CTRMA) FOR COMPLETING THE MAHA LOOP ROAD FROM PEARCE LANE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 PROJECT; AND
  3. A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY’S INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES FOR THE MAHA LOOP ROAD PROJECT AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $16,606,000 IN PRECINCT FOUR (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A FIRE INSPECTION COVERAGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS, LLC FOR COUNTY TO PROVIDE FIRE INSPECTION COVERAGE FOR EVENTS AT THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS RACE TRACK.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A STRAC FIRERMS (RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) PROJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER TWO AND MUTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER TWO.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO PROVIDE DEAF INTERPRETERS FOR STATE AGENCIES.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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  1. SETTING NOVEMBER 13, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2013 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
  2. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 3, 2013, AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 9:00 A.M. TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
  3. THE DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF ITS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS DURING THE 2014 TAX SEASON:
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  1. USE OF SPACE AT TRAVIS COUNTY'S SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN DEL VALLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2014 TAX SEASON;
  2. IN-KIND SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PRINTING BROCHURES, FLIERS, FORMS AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE 2014 TAX SEASON; AND
  3. IN-KIND SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES (SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING) FOR THE 2014 TAX SEASON.

17. RECEIVE UPDATE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO INVESTMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES:
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  1. PROPOSED STRATEGIES FOR INVESTMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES;
  2. A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR EXISTING AND EXPANDED INVESTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015; AND
  3. A ONE-TIME INVESTMENT IN DIRECT CHILD CARE SUBSIDY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014 AND 2015.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. RATIFY AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THROUGH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SURVEY IN THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION DEPARTMENT.
  2. AN “APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE” FORM FOR THE EXISTING PEDERNALES FIRE MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT NUMBER 2959; AND
  3. RATIFY SUBMISSION OF LOCAL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION FORM REQUIRED FOR THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE PHASE 31 EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM WITH FEMA IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE.

20. 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 REQUEST FROM JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT TWO FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES.

21. 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 $761,418.64 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 25 TO OCTOBER 31, 2013.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BALANCES AND A CORRECTION TO THE FY 2014 ADOPTED CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION PROJECT LIST.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SECURITY CAMERAS AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, RFP NO. 1211-005-LC, TO THE HIGHEST RANKED RESPONDENTS LISTED BELOW:

  1. SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM: 911 SECURITY CAMERAS, INC.; AND
  2. ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM: COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION, INC. (CSI).

24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FRATE BARKER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B1306-021-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400001477 FROM ERGOGENESIS TO ERGOGENESIS WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SIGN MATERIALS, IFB NO. 1309-008-RF, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. VULCAN SIGNS – GROUPS A, B, C AND D;
  2. 3M COMPANY – GROUPS E AND G;
  3. PATHMARK TRAFFIC PRODUCTS OF TEXAS – GROUPS F, H, I AND J;
  4. NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES – GROUP K; AND
  5. CUSTOM PRODUCTS CORPORATION – GROUP L.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (LRMC) AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LAKEWAY EMS POST LOCATION TO PROVIDE PLACEMENT OF A COUNTY EMS AMBULANCE AT THE HOSPITAL IN LAKEWAY.
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28. 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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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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ROBIN ARNOTT. 1
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ELIZABETH GRAY. 1
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JULIA GUARDIONE. 1
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. BEKLAND CORPORATION F/K/A PYRAMID CORPORATION (VLADO RUZICKA RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. C.E. GUTHRIE (VICTOR AND SHEILA EGBUONYE RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. MONETIZERS, INC. (JAR TAX SERVICES, INC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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35. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. CLYDE DOYAL, TRUSTEE (HENRY SANTANA JR. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN (DAYTON ABREGO RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BRENT EARLES AND JANE EARLES, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIRS AT LAW TO THE ESTATE OF SARA STILLWELL, VS. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
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38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING LEGAL TOOLS AVAILABLE TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND PRIVATE PARTIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE ROADWAY SYSTEM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO LEASE AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN EAST TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 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.

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2013, AND THE SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 29, 2013.
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C4. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2012 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS 5 AND 10. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 15 AND 22, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE.

2. DISCUSS UPDATE REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SB 511, LEGISLATION AFFECTING TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION AND JUVENILE COURT.
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3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013, AT 9:30 A.M.

1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.

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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, NOVEMBER 18, 2013
WORK SESSION ON VISION AND GOALS FOR 2040 PLAN BEGINNING AT 4:00 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

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM

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