Denton County, Texas, Seal

* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting
Denton County Commissioners Court
Courthouse on the Square
110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas
* * * * * Briefing Agenda


Tuesday, July 10, 2001, 9:30 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Office Furniture, Bid #06-01-1432.

B) Discussion of purchase to replace Breaker for Carrier Chiller at Denton Courts Building, in the amount of $2,326.33 to R Taylor Electric from the 4th Floor and Lower Level Bond Funds.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of the Denton County Budget Amendment Policy.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101710 for various line items for Sheriff's Department Budgets in the amount of $219,295 and discussion of exception to Section #D (3) and #E (3) of the budget amendment policy.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101730 for Operating Equipment for Courthouse Security in the amount of $1,100.

3. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - Commissioners Court.

B) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects; Denton County's Better Safer Roads Program; and any necessary act ion regarding the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan - Commissioners Court.

4. SHERIFF

A) Discussion from Sheriff Lucas to Apply for grant assistance from United States Department of Agriculture to fund a Emergency Vehicle for the Rural Burglary/Theft Unit and resolution.

5. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

B) Discussion of Denton County Redistricting 2001:

1) Splitting and Realigning Voter Precincts,
2) Redistricting of County Commissioners Precincts,
3) Potential Redistricting of Justice of the Peace and Constables Precincts,
4) 2001 Redistricting Committee - County Judge.
5. OTHER DEPARTMENTS-Continued
C) Discussion of ongoing Economic Development projects - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Commissioners Courtroom bench modifications and permit application to the Texas Historical Commission-Information Services.

E) Discussion of update on Financial Management System project with STW, Inc.-Information Services.

F) Discussion of SB 7 regarding indigent defendant's court appointed attorneys, and a public defender system-County Judge.

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) July 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m., Denton County Transportation Authority Task Force, Commissioners Courtroom

B) July 17, 2001, 9:15 a.m., Public Hearing, Replat of Lot 18, Little Brook Estates, Precinct #1

C) July 24, 2001, 9:15 a.m., Public Hearing, Replat of Lot 10, Pecan Valley Addition, Precinct #1

D) July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2001, Budget Workshops with Commissioners Court

E) September 4, 2001, Public Hearing, 11:00 a.m., Adopt the 2001- 2002 Budget and Tax Rate

 

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 940-349-2830 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Braille is not available.