Tuesday, March 25, 2003, 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 Janitorial Supplies, Bid #03-03-1544.

B) Discussion of donation of goods and services through the Texas Master Naturalist Group for the Old Alton Bridge Project.

C) Discussion of renewal for Pick Up and Delivery of Election Supplies, Bid #03-01-1417, with Duryea Moving and Storage, Inc.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100830 for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $520.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100840 for Outside Counsel including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Outside Counsel Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $19,349.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100850 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees for Criminal District Attorney, Constable Precincts 1-6, and Fire Marshall in the amount of $9,326.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100860 for Building Insurance including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $3,738.

3. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to Denton County Building Projects.

B) Discussion regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects: Denton County's Better Safer Roads Program, and the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan, and updates related to the Denton County Transportation Authority.

C) Discussion of the transfer of BSRP discretionary funds from Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, Precinct #3 and Commissioner Jim Carter, Precinct #4 in the amount of $125,000 each for the Chinn Chapel Place Addition drainage project.

4. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County Boards and Committees.

B) Discussion of 78th Legislative Session-County Judge.

C) Discussion regarding the Confederate Monument water fountains-County Judge.

D) Discussion of completion of the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Article 81.0025 by Commissioner Jim Carter-Commissioner Precinct 4.

E) Discussion of acceptance of the proposal for the year 2003-2004 Greater Denton Arts Council Grant for $1,300 for December Holiday Festivities at the Bayless-Selby House Museum-CHOS/BSH Museums.

F) Discussion of acceptance of the proposal for the year 2003-2004 Greater Denton Arts Guild Grant for $1,110 for "Fiesta-off-the-Square"- CHOS/BSH Museums.

5. LEGAL

A) Discussion of a) the Resolution authorizing participation in the On-System BUS377 Turn Lanes Project at Pilot Point High School and b) the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the On-System BUS377 Turn Lanes Project at Pilot Point High School, CSJ 0081-14-005.

B) Discussion of a)the Resolution authorizing participation in the US377 On-System Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project in Krugerville, Texas and b) the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the US377 On-System CMAQ Project in Krugerville, Texas, CSJ 0081-06-028.

C) Discussion of a) the Resolution authorizing participation in the On-System FM428 Turn Lanes Project from US377 to Aubrey High School and b) the Interlocal Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the On-System FM428 Turn Lanes Project from US377 to Aubrey High School, CSJ 0817-01-020.

D) Discussion of the amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the AirCheck Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program.

E) Discussion of (1) Administrative Services Agreement for COBRA/HIPAA/Retiree Billing and (2) Amendment #1to the Administrative Services Agreement for COBRA/HIPAA/Retiree Billing between Flexben Corporation and Denton County, Texas.

F) Discussion of (1) Agreement for Services for Flexible Spending Accounts/Section 125 Administration and (2) Amendment #1 to the Agreement for Services for Flexible Spending Accounts/Section 125 Administration between Flexben Corporation and Denton County, Texas.

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) July 8, 2003-Presentation of Recommended Budget by Budget Office, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

B) July 22, 2003 Appointment of Tax Assessor/Collector to Calculate the Effective and Rollback Tax Rates for Tax Year 2003.

C) July 22, 2003-Public Meeting-Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.

D) July 24, 2003-Public Meeting-Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.

E) July 24, 2003-Deadline for Setting Employee/Elected Officials Raises.

F) July 25, 2003-Public Meeting-Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.

G) July 29, 2003-Public Meeting-Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.

H) July 29, 2003-Presentation of Certified Appraisal Roll from Tax Assessor/Collector.

I) August 5, 2003-Public Meeting with Commissioners Court.

J) July 29 of August 5, 2003-Presentation of Effective Rollback Tax Rates, Schedules, and Fund Balances.

K) August 12, 2003-Public Meeting-Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.

L) August 12, 2003-Meeting to discuss Tax Rate; if proposed Tax Rate will exceed 3% above the effective tax rate, take record vote and schedule Public Hearing.

M) September 9, 2003-Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2003-2004 at the Courthouse on the Square at 11:00 a.m.

N) September 9, 2003-Public Meeting to Adopt 2003-2004 Budget and 2003 Tax Rate (The meeting to adopt the tax rate must be 3 to 14 days after tax rate public hearing and by September 1 or as soon after as practicable).

O) September 2, 2003-Public Hearing; schedule and announce meeting to adopt tax rate 3-14 days from this date (if applicable).