Tuesday, October 21, 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 Historic Courthouse Renovation, Interior Millwork, Bid #10-03-1585.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100040 for Small Tools and Equipment for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $1,399.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100050 for various Ambulance Service line items including the creation of a new line item for Contract purposes for Emergency Services in the amount of $750,000.

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.

4. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County Boards and Committees.

B) Discussion of an on-going Emergency Management Performance Grant application.-Fire Marshall

C) Discussion of Potential Change Order #7 for the Courthouse on the Square Restoration.-Facilities Department.

D) Discussion of Dell Computer lease from state contract through Texas Department of Information Resources.-Information Services

5. LEGAL

A) Discussion of the 1) Permanent Drainage Easement Agreement between Denton County, Texas and James and Deborah W. Simpson and 2) Partial Release of Lien by CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, for Chinn Chapel Road Project.

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS