Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE
OF NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK, APRIL 23 THROUGH 29, 2006 AND NATIONAL
PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK, MAY 1 THROUGH 7, 2006.
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
34th YEAR OF THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP).
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
Passed without discussion.
Burn ban was lifted.
AT 9:30 A.M.
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY'S 2005 ANNUAL REPORT.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 39, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
POLICY, DIRECT STAFF TO COMPLY WITH IT, AND ENCOURAGE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO
ENFORCE WITH THEIR EMPLOYEES.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SELECTION COMMITTEE REGARDING NEXT STEPS TO SELECT
FIRMS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q060056-MB, TCCC DESIGN BUILD PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03AE0136JJ, LAND DESIGN STUDIO FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES - EAST METRO PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050131RE, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAILS AND COUNTY
PARKS. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WORKSOURCE-GREATER
AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE BOARD FOR RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050061RE, CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS,
INC., FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS TO EASY ACCESS,
INC., FOR INTERNET PROCESSING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS. (ITS/CES/CONSTABLES)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. CM050251LC FROM LEGADERO SOFTWARE INC. TO BORLAND SOFTWARE
CORPORATION. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TREE AND
BRUSH GRINDING SERVICE, IFB NO. B060146-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THELIN RECYCLING
CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 05T00097LD, SEMMATERIALS LP, FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
CONTRACT AWARD WITH AUSTIN AMERICAN - STATESMAN FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
SERVICES. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. 04T00239NB FROM ENVIRONMENTAL LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT TO PLUMMER'S
ENVIRO SOLUTIONS INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING GRANTING A CENTERLINE CABLE EASEMENT TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY TO INSTALL A TELEPHONE CABLE THAT WILL SERVICE THE FEE BOOTH AT THE
TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION SECTION 5 (LONG FORM
PLAT - 172 LOTS - 263.70 ACRES - BLAKE MANOR ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY
OF AUSTIN - WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION -
SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - CITY OF
AUSTIN 5-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD
OF MANAGERS:
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A. RECEIVE NOTICE OF THE EXPIRING TERM
OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS COUNTY APPOINTEE THOMAS
YOUNG; AND
B. AMEND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT APPLICATION
PROCESS AND TIMELINE AND CRITERIA FOR HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATIONS FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.
A. ADOLFO VALADEZ, M.D., M.P.H., AS
HEALTH AUTHORITY; AND DESIGNATION;
B. LINDA WILLIAMS DOOLEY, M.D., AND EDWARD MACLEOD RACHT,
M.D., EACH INDIVIDUALLY, AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE FOR A 2006 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IN VARIOUS TRAVIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF
VESTS; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR AN IN-HOME SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY '07.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR
CRIMINAL FINES AND FEES COLLECTED BY THE CENTRAL COLLECTIONS UNIT.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
24. 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 $353,793.65
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 7 TO APRIL 13, 2006.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
26. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE eFILING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON eFILING PROJECT.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING THE 2201 POST ROAD BUILDING:
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A. ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PROGRAM FOR THE
IV-D ASSOCIATE JUDGES COURT AND RELATED SPACES;
B. SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE IV-D ASSOCIATE JUDGES COURT AND
RELATED SPACES;
C. ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PROGRAM FOR THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER;
AND
D. SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT WITH AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS TO G&M CATERING. (THIS
ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071,
CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2006.
Added to consent.
31. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FY '06 MID-YEAR
REVENUE REPORT. (AUDITOR)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SUNSET
VALLEY. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
33. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST BY THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4 FOR
A STRATEGY TO RE-LOCATE FROM 10220 IH-35 NORTH TO ANOTHER COUNTY SITE.
This item has been reposted.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY REORGANIZATION INITIATIVES:
A. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER
OR COORDINATOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
B. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OR COORDINATOR FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES;
C. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF BOTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
D. ANY OTHER OPTIONS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND
E. OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MATTERS. (THIS ITEM
MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T.
CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS APPRAISAL
CAPS AND REVENUE CAPS AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON COUNTY SERVICES AND TAXPAYERS.
(AUDITOR)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
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 EFFORTS TO MARKET PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. 2
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATE REGARDING PERSONNEL INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER POSITIONS. 3
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1, ET. AL. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN VICTOR MUNIZ, ET. AL. V. WILLIAM JONES, ET. AL. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 1629. 1 AND 3
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTERS AND CONDUCT NON-BINDING ELECTION ON THE TOLLING OF NEW LANES ADDED TO EXISTING STATE ROADS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
43. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTIFICATION BY CITY OF AUSTIN OF EARLY TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY, COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION AND THE RESULTING IMPACT OF SUCH TERMINATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CITY OF JONESTOWN PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LEASE DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JONESTOWN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431. 1
45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LEGAL OPINION ON ISSUES REGARDING REQUIREMENTS AND COUNTY COMPLIANCE WITH GASB-45. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDUM:
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. CV06087, “SILVIA BOSQUES”, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF ERICA BOSQUES, A MINOR VS. VIRGINIA GONZALEZ IN BLANCO COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING, TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING AND MOBILE
EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 13, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER FOR ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 13, 2006 JOINT GENERAL
AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
A4. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AGREEMENT WITH HEWLETT PACKARD INC. (EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS THE SUBSTANDARD ROAD POLICY.
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2. DISCUSS THE WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND
FLOODING STUDY RESULTS.
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3. DISCUSS UPDATE FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER AND THE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
PARTNERSHIP.
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ADJOURN
ANNUAL R.S.V.P. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
HYATT HOTEL
208 BARTON SPRINGS RD.
AUSTIN, TX 78704
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TOUR OF NEW HARRIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTHOUSE FACILITY
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006, 10:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
201 CAROLINE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77002
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Travis County was recently designated eligible to receive $2,449,337 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, Office of Community Planning and Development, in the form of a Community Development Block Grant(CDBG).
HUD awards these types of grants to communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting economic development and providing improved community facilities and services.
In accordance with Federal Guidelines, and in order to best serve the community, Travis County officials and staff are seeking input during a series of scheduled public meetings from residents of the unincorporated areas of Travis County regarding the most effective use of these Federal Funds. This information will ultimately be incorporated into the County's Consolidated Plan. For more information, please visit the Travis County Website's Community Development Block Grant Pages or contact Christy Moffett, Senior Planner, Travis County Health and Human Services and Veterans Service, at (512) 854-3460.
These Public Forums will be held according to the following schedule.
A quorum of the commissioners court may attend.
Locations of Hearings Dates/Times of Hearings
- Precinct 1
- Monday, April 17, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
Precinct One Satellite Service Center
9301 Johnny Morris Road
Austin, Texas
- Monday, April 17, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
- Precinct 4
- Thursday, April 20, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
South Rural Community Center
3518 F.M. 973
Del Valle, Texas
- Thursday, April 20, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
- Precinct 2
- Saturday, April 22, 2006, 10:00 A.M.
Travis County Community Center
15822 Foothills Farm Loop, Building D
Pflugerville, Texas
- Saturday, April 22, 2006, 10:00 A.M.
- Precinct 3
- Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
West Rural Community Center
8656-A Highway 71 West, Suite A - Thursday, April 27, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
Northwest Rural Community Center
18649 F.M. 1431
Jonestown, Texas
- Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
- Public Hearing
- Travis County Commissioners Court, Granger Building
Tuesday, May 2nd, 9:00am
- Travis County Commissioners Court, Granger Building
Last Modified:
Friday, April 28, 2006 8:49 AM
