Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 9:30 A.M.

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

1. AUDITOR

A) Discussion of an order approving the Denton County Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending 12/31/2006.

2. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of report on proceeds from Surplus On-Line Auction Sale #01-07-1810 held in February 2007.

B) Discussion to declare 2001 Chevy Camaro as surplus; place in Sealed Bid Sale #02-07-1816.

C) Discussion of award of bid for Corrugated Galvanized Metal Pipe, Bid #12-06-1809, to Contech Construction Projects, Inc.

D) Discussion of renewal of bid for Surface Treatment (Type D, Grade 3 & 4), Bid #04-05-1683, to DFW Materials.

E) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Smoke Detection Upgrade-Denton County Jail, Bid #02-07-1815.

F) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1 Type A), Road and Bridge West, Bid #02-07-1817.

G) Discussion for the use of excess funds from the 2005 Certificate of Obligation Contingency to fund HVAC replacement in Information Systems server room for $22,862.00.

H) Discussion for the use of excess 2005 Certificates of Obligation Funds to upgrade the closed circuit television surveillance system in the Pod Jail at the Law Enforcement Center.

I) Discussion of award for Employee Service Award Event, RFP #12-06-1807, to Circle R Ranch.

3. BUDGET

A) Discussion on request for acceptance of the grant proposal for the year 2007 Greater Denton Arts Council Grant for $1,800 for December Holiday Musicales.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #A100690 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for 2005 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $678,559.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100700 for Office Supplies including the transfer of $2,042 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #6 for a total of $3,992.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100710 for Office Rental for County Leased Buildings in the amount of $2,664.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100730 for Operating Equipment for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $6,724.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Discussion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for 2007.

5. HEALTH

6. 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.

7. COUNTY CLERK

8. SHERIFF

A) Discussion and authorization of the Sheriff’s Office to Submit an Application for STEP Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation for Speed Enforcement.

9. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County Boards and Committees.

B) Discussion of order Constitutional Amendment Election for May 12, 2007 and any appropriate action.
Elección de la enmienda constitucional de la orden para el 12 de mayo, 2007 y cualquier acción apropiada. Elections.

C) Discussion of Joint Election Order Denton County Special Election for May 12, 2007 and any apppropriate action.
Apruebe la elección especial de la elección de la orden del condado común de Denton para el 12 de mayo, 2007 y cualquier acción apropiada. Elections.

D) Discussion of the Building Use Request by Denton Main Street to use the CHOS Lawn and restrooms for Twilight Tunes Concert Series from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2007. Aide to the Court.

E) Discussion of Building Use Request by Denton Main Street to use CHOS Lawn and restrooms for the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza on Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aide to the Court.

F) Discussion of Building Use Request by Sandra J. Swan to use the CHOS Lawn for a Candlelight Vigil to memorialize the 4th Anniversary of the Iraq War on Monday, March 19, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Aide to the Court.

G) Discussion of request to switch cell phone providers for Constable Pct. 3. Constable Pct. 3.

10. LEGAL

A) Discussion of Supplemental Agreement #1 to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for Design and Construction Phase Services for Schluter Road, Old Stoney Road and Smith Road Improvements, a TRIP-04 project in the amount of $124,300.00. Commissioner Precinct #4.

B) Discussion of the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Graham Associates, Inc., for the Engineering and Surveying on FM 156, in the amount of $29,500.00, with funding to come from Precinct 4 TRIP-04 project funds. Commissioner Precinct #4.

C) Discussion of the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Ed Bell Construction Company for the construction and widening of FM 407-Rayzor Road to Lantana Trail, Bid #11-06-1804, in the amount of $5,642,035.80, with funding to come from various TRIP-04 project funds. Commissioner Precinct #4.

D) Discussion of: (1) the Contract for purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and Howard Lundeen for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase Right-of-Way from Howard Lundeen; and (3) direction to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from the Howard Lundeen with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10. Commissioner Precinct #3.

E) Discussion of the Supplemental Agreement #5 to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Carter & Burgess, Inc., for Lebanon/Boyd Road Project in the amount of $80,000.00, with funding to come from Precinct 2 TRIP-04, Auditor #70-7456-90-10. Commissioner Precinct #2.

F) Discussion of the Supplemental Agreement #3 to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Halff Associates, Inc., for additional funding in the amount of $57,777.00, for the F.M. 2499, Section 3 Project. Commissioner Precinct #3.

G) Discussion of the Change Order to the Agreement for Construction between Denton County, Texas, and J.C. Commercial, Inc., for the construction of the Steven Everett Copeland Government Center, Precinct One.

H) Discussion of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd., for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd.; and (3) direct to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd., with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3.

I) Discussion of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd., for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd.; and (3) direct the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd., with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3.

J) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Bolivar Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit, member owned and member-controlled corporation, for Utility Relocation on FM 1173, in the amount of $60,000.00, with funding to come from Precinct #4 Discretionary Funds, Commissioner Precinct #4.

K) Discussion of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and North Texas Chinese Church for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from North Texas Chinese Church; and (3) direct to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from North Texas Chinese Church with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3.

L) Discussion to adopt an order with request to IESI Tx Corporation and IESI Tx Landfill, L.P., project approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Mission Economic Development Corporation, designating a public hearing officer and authorizing the County Judge to execute certificates approving the order and public hearing.

M) Discussion to renew the JURY + Jury Management System Software Maintenance Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Jury Systems Incorporated.

11. ADDENDA

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS