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DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

COURTHOUSE-ON-THE-SQUARE, 110 WEST HICKORY, DENTON, TEXAS

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, 1998, 9:30 A.M.

REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUESTS

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of exemption from bidding for professional Audit/Inventory Services from Patillo, Brown & Hill according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (4) of the Local Government Code, approval of contract and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for SH Spur 51 construction, Bid #01-98-1154 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

C) Discussion of award for Old Alton Road Bridge Improvements, Bid #12-97-1147, to Gibson and Associates, Inc. For $117,288.60 - County Judge.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for computers for Purchasing - County Judge.

3. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Discuss resolution in support of Accident Prevention Plan - County Judge.

B) Discuss changes to the job description of Detention Officer I/Records Clerk in the Records Management Department - County Judge.

4. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Discussion of final plat for Stony Hills, Phase One, Block 1 & 2, Precinct Four - County Judge.

5. STANDING ITEMS

A) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to ongoing Denton County Projects: News Court Facility, Juvenile Detention Expansion, Sheriff’s Office/Jail and Centralized Road & Bridge. - Commissioners Court.

B) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned and proposed County and State Transportation projects and any necessary action regarding the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan - Commissioners Court.

C) Update Briefing on North Americas’ Superhighway Coalition - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Denton County Boards & Committees - Commissioners Court.

E) Discussion on the creation of a Denton County Substance Abuse Commission - Commissioners Court.

6. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Discussion for authorizing Denton County Budget Officer to prepare Budget Amendment to effect funding changes to the Denton County Historical Commission and any appropriate related action - County Judge.

B) Discuss authorization for the Denton County Purchasing Director to effect purchasing changes to the Denton County Historical Commission and any appropriate action - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Recommended Amendments to NCTCOG’s Bylaws - County Judge.

D) Discussion of acceptance of Hazardous Materials Energy Preparedness Planning Grant for $2,964 - County Judge.

E) Discussion on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. by the Denton County Council of Republican Organizations for a Candidate Forum - County Judge.

7. LEGAL

A) Discussion of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Aubrey and Denton County - County Judge.

B) Discussion of a Construction Agreement between Denton County and Texas and Motor Speedway Partners, Ltd. regarding the construction of State Highway Spur 51 from State Highway 114 to Elizabethtown Road - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Agreement for West CD Rom Libraries for Criminal Court #1 between Denton County and West Publishing - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Contract and Agreement for Secure Long-Term Boot Camp Services for Juvenile Offenders between Denton County and RECOR and the Sweetwater Regional Juvenile Detention Facility - County Judge.

8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A)Thursday, February 26, 1998: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Denton County Strategic Planning Work Session, Loop 288, Conference Room

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids of services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers; or large print or are requested to contact the Aide to the Court at 940-565-8653 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Commissioners Court Agendas are now on the Internet: http://dentoncounty.com

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