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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014

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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 PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK E OF RIVER RIDGE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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2. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION FIVE (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) FINAL PLAT (RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 21 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER TWO SUBDIVISION – 94 TOTAL LOTS – GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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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.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. AT 11:45 A.M. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LLOYD ALFRED EVANS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JEANETTE KINARD, DIRECTOR OF THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, ON HER RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE THE HOMELESS EFFORTS ADVOCATING FOR A LIVING WAGE, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, AND OTHER STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK E OF RIVER RIDGE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION FIVE (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) FINAL PLAT RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 21 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER TWO SUBDIVISION – 94 TOTAL LOTS – GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PULTE HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE REQUIRED BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR THE AVALON PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. THE PRADO RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN – 364 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 73.84 ACRES – S FM 973 – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ); AND
  2. THE PHASING AGREEMENT FOR PRADO RANCH IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: WHISPER VALLEY VILLAGE 1, PHASE 1 FINAL PLAT (257 TOTAL LOTS – EAST BRAKER LANE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CLUB DEAL 120 WHISPER VALLEY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TNR ROAD MAINTENANCE FY2015 WORK PLAN.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED CHAPTER 48, RULES OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR 2011 BOND PROGRAM PROJECTS WILDHORSE CONNECTOR AND FM973-BLAKE MANOR RD CONNECTOR IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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  1. NO COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
  2. APPROVE THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE REPORT; AND
  3. APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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18. 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 $1,456,656.19 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 4, 2014.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 502 EAST HIGHLAND MALL BOULEVARD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE COUNTY TO USE 0.1582 ACRES OUT OF THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN WEST 11TH STREET AND SAN ANTONIO STREET FOR THE RONALD EARLE BUILDING LOCATED AT 416 WEST 11TH STREET.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE RONALD EARLE BUILDING LOCATED AT 416 WEST 11TH STREET.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FOR THE UPCOMING ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO FROM JANUARY 15 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2015.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR INTERNET PROCESSING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TNR AND THE FIRE MARSHAL TO UTILIZE MYPERMITNOW.
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24. 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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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. 1404-005-RF, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. AUSTIN OUTDOORSMAN, LLC – GROUPS A & B; AND
  2. ADK ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. – GROUP C.

26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000183, CP&Y, INC., FOR NORTHEAST METRO PARK SOUTH ENTRANCE DESIGN.
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27. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400002307 CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, FOR ORTHOIMAGERY SERVICES.
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28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400002145, WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC, FOR JAKES HILL BRIDGE FAILURE.
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29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REMOTE DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM, RFP NO. 1406-021-JH, TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, ZVS MEDIA, LLC.
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30. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT 4400000956 (CM070169LC), Q-MATIC CORPORATION, FOR AN UPGRADE TO THE CUSTOMER FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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OTHER ITEMS

31. APPROVE BONDS AND BOND RENEWALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
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  1. NEW BONDS:
    1. SARAH ECKHARDT, TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE; AND
    2. RANDALL SLAGLE, PRECINCT 2, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE; AND
  2. BOND RENEWALS:
    1. JOHN LIPSCOMBE, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #3;
    2. NANCY HOHENGARTEN, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #5;
    3. ELISABETH EARLE, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #7;
    4. DOLORES ORTEGA-CARTER, COUNTY TREASURER;
    5. MARGARET J. GOMEZ, PRECINCT 4, COUNTY COMMISSIONER; AND
    6. SUSAN STEEG, PRECINCT 3, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF TO MEET DISCOVERY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MICHAEL MORTON ACT.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE DECEMBER 16, 2014 JOINT SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTIONS WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PARTICIPATING ENTITIES:
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  1. CITY OF AUSTIN;
  2. AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT; AND
  3. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S POLICY REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT OF RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR VISITING JUDGES WHO WORK MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) NO. 2 FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016:
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  1. APPOINTMENT OF RUDOLPH L. METAYER;
  2. APPOINTMENT OF RICO REYES; AND
  3. REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRY STRUBLE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) NO. 12 FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016:
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  1. APPOINTMENT OF SHAWN BARNES; AND
  2. REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN RAYGON. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACQUISITION STRATEGIES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF FLOOD-PRONE AND RELATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2
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38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING THE EFFORTS TO BE TAKEN TO COLLECT THE UNPAID BALANCE OWED FOR THE STAR FLIGHT SERVICES PROVIDED TO RYDER PETTIT. 1
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ALDO XAVIER CRUZ. 1
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ALYSSA ROESNER. 1
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41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY TWO ACRES OF LAND AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 973 SOUTH AND PEARCE LANE FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1 AND 2 (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 4.7 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SH 130 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 183 EAST FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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43. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES REGARDING STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST. 1 (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH AUSTIN. 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.
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C3. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS AND OTHER STATUTORILY REQUIRED REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE.
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ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON WEISS LANE AND ROWE LANE IN PRECINCT ONE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014, 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, DECEMBER 16, 2014, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE HEIGHTS ON PARMER PLACE FORMERLY KNOWN AS PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS), SERIES 2015; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATIONS’ CURRENT OUTSIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER FOR JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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