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The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 3 – 29)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road & Bridge Division. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections Department. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers. |
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Merit Report |
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Merit LIT |
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Position Changes |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 through 02/06/2025 to the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. |
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010925-020625 Refunds Over 2500 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the 2024 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable Pct. 3. |
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Pct 3 2024 Racial Profiling Report |
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Pct 3 2024 Racial Profiling Comparative Analysis Report |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney's December 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005. |
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December report |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, January 2025 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crime. Proc. § 103.005. |
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JP1 EOM FEES |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, January 2025 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005. |
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JP4 EOM JAN 2025 |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning the appointment of Amy Davis as Deputy Constable for Precinct 1. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP73 for Pet Health Insurance for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to Fetch Insurance Services, LLC and authorize the execution of the agreement. |
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Fetch Insurance Services, LLC Agreement |
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Letter of recommendation |
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Scoring Summary |
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1295 Form |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to accept an investment from Best Friends Animal Society. |
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Best Friends Agreement |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Master Service Agreement between Williamson County and PowerDMS by Neogov for Single Sign On Services, Power Training and PowerPolicy Professional Subscription Renewal, in the amount of $7,564.33 per year exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024 (a)(7)(D) captive, and authorizing the execution of the service agreement. |
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Agreement and Quote |
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Neogov agreement |
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Form 1295 Power DMS |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Memorandum of Agreement between the Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA IPAWS Program Management Office. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase and construction services agreement #2025125 between Flooring Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for Justice Center 277th and 395th Court Refurbishments, in the amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars ($57,427.00), pursuant to Omnia Contract Number 080819 and execution of the agreement. |
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Construction Contract 277th & 395th Court Refurbishments-Flooring Solutions |
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Form 1295 Flooring Solutions, Inc complete |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement for Construction Services #2025130 between Viking Fence Co., Ltd and Williamson County for Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) Fence, in the amount of Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($4,243.50), pursuant to TIPS contract #210205 and execution of the agreement. ARPA, 445P. |
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Construction Agreement CTTC Snow Repairs-Viking Fence |
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Form 1295 Viking Fence Co complete |
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Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from The Brandt Companies, LLC for the Jail North Roof Exhaust Fan Replacement Project for time extension only. The change Order for a fifty (50) daytime extension is attributed to Brandt's lead-time delays regarding the fan motor, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, Thomas Crockett, pursuant to the Commissioners Court's prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 262.031. |
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Jail North Fan Replace - CO#1 |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Ronald Reagan at Via De Sienna Traffic Signal Installation, under IFB #25IFB28. Project Code P692. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 5 in the amount of $68,740.00 to expire on March 31, 2026, under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024, for Larkspur Park Blvd Route Survey from Approximately 300 Feet East of US 183A to CR 267. Funding source: P706. |
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Diamond 24RFSQ13 R&B WA5 Larkspur Park Blvd Route Survey |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 4 in the amount of $18,280.00 to expire on September 30, 2025, under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024, for Honeysuckle, Prairie Star, Verbena Aerial Photogrammetry Topo. Funding source: P488. |
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Walker 24RFSQ13 R&B WA4 Aerial Photogrammetry Topo |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Signs and Markers, under IFB #25IFB29. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County MUD No. 61. |
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TCEQ Comment Letter - WCMUD 61 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the Final Plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 4 subdivision – Precinct 2. |
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Final Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 6 Sec 4 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 5 subdivision – Precinct 2. |
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Final Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 6 Sec 5 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lariat Section 13 subdivision – Precinct 2. |
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Final Plat - Lariat Sec 13 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the Final Plat for the Rockin Wilco Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 3. |
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Final Plat - Rockin Wilco Ph 1 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the Final Plat for the Lookout at Granger Lake subdivision – Precinct 4. |
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Final (minor) Plat - Lookout at Granger Lake |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Ealy Thomas) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment. |
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Order for Interment |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation celebrating Black History Month in Williamson County. |
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Black History Month 2025 |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to issue a call for projects that will utilize Community Development Block Grant funds for the FY25 funding cycle. |
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CDBG Priorities |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the proposed specialized market group for positions within the County Attorney, District Attorney, and General Counsel offices of Williamson County. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the revision to the renewal rates through contract #23RFP80 for Property Casualty Worker's Compensation Third Party Administrator, Gallagher Basset Services, Inc. previously approved under agenda item #30, and authorizing the execution of the revised rates. The company is publicly traded, therefore no Form 1295 is required. |
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Revised Rates |
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Approved Rates |
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Contract |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Communication and Coordination between Leander ISD Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. |
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Leander ISD PD MOU |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the FY2026 Criminal Justice Division General Victim Assistance Program grant. |
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Grant Management Request |
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CEO/Law Enforcement Cert & Assurances Form |
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Resolution |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Criminal Justice Division Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. |
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Grants Management Request |
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CEO/Law Enforcement Cert & Assurances Form |
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Resolution |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Veteran Affairs, Austin Vet Center, and Williamson County, Texas (for Veteran Affairs In-Office Counseling Support). |
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Austin VA Vet Center and Wilco MOU |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for Veteran Services Donations. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Veteran Services Donations. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Purchase Contract #20251117 between Williamson County and Semper Feye Solutions, Inc. for consultation services to assist Williamson County with information technology security-industry-specific cybersecurity compliance in the amount of $150,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the service contract pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5032. |
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Agreement |
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Form 1295 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Service and Purchase Addendum #2025127 for Laserfiche Annual Support from MCCi, LLC in the amount of $147,710.54, pursuant to BuyBoard cooperative contract #716-23, and authorizing execution and purchase. |
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Addendum No 3 |
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Original MSA Contract |
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Form 1295 |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Purchase #2025129 for annual support maintenance for all routers and switches for the County in the amount of $194,642.90 pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-5347. |
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Quote |
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Form 1295 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on adopting revised rate (fee) schedules for the Williamson County Exposition Center for (1) the general public, and (2) Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. |
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Expo Center Rates - REDLINE |
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Expo Center Rates - FINAL |
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Expo Center AgriLife Rates - REDLINE |
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Expo Center AgriLife Rates - FINAL |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving Amendment #2 for TDIndustries, Inc., extending the lead time and expiration of the contract from September 30, 2024, to July 31, 2025, and authorizing the execution of the amendment. |
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Second Amendment |
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First Amendment |
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Contract |
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FORM 1295 TDI |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Consolidated Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) with awarded RFP #22RFP148 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) New Headquarters Building, with Chasco Constructors, Ltd. L.L.P., in the amount of Seventy-Nine Million Four Hundred Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Eight Dollars ($79,441,608.00) and authorize the execution of the Consolidating GMP Bid Package between Williamson County and Chasco Constructors, Ltd. L.L.P. The funding source is P577. |
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Chasco CMAR3-GMP CONSOLIDATION(rev)_2025.02.03 |
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Form 1295 Chasco Constructors Complete 02.05.25 |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding #24RFSQ11 Engineering Services for Williamson County 2023 Road Bond Project to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the maximum amount payable of Four-Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) and authorize execution of the agreement. The funding source is Road Bonds P338. |
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Contract for Engineering Services HDR-Contract |
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Form 1295 HDR Engineering Complete |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to execute a resolution approving the submittal of an application for the Southwest Taylor Shared-Use Path in response to the TxDOT FY 2027-2029 Project Call for Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TA) funding program, with a commitment to contribute to the local match if a project is selected for funding. Funding Source: Parks Bond Funds. |
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Grants Management Request Questionnaire |
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Support Resolution |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Bud Stockton Dr.
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 143
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the future SH 29 corridor.
g) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
h) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for E. Wilco Highway.
i) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor A-2.
j) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor B
k) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
l) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
m) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor E.
n) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F
o) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor H
p) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Arterial K.
r) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor I.
s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Widening.
t) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
u) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
v) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
w) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Seward Junction Loop
x) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 110N
y) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 175.
z) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan.
aa) Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, TX 78717
bb) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities
B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss country-owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
c) Sale of property located at 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
d) Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
e) Discuss the potential sale of the Williamson County owned properties within the downtown Georgetown area. |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
a) Project Skyfall
b) Project Garden
c) Project School Bus
d) Project Lunch Lady
e) Project Sequoia |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:
a. Litigation:
1. Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480
th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
16. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-01739; B.R.
c. Claims:
1. Legal claim related to Bryan Ross.
2. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
d. Other:
1. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under the Texas Public Facility Corporation Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code Chapter 303, and Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394.
3. Legal matters and requirements relating to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funding through the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
4. Legal matters and potential litigation relating to non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
5. Legal matters and requirements relating to Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
6. Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
7. Legal matters pertaining to regulation of firearms on Williamson County premises.
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Discuss and deliberate the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head). |
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Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov't Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov't. Code § 551.089). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
a. Litigation:
1. Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480
th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Case Number: 1:24-cv-01166 DII; Tettus J. Davis v. Billy Ray Stubblefield, et al; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas
15. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
16. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-01739; B.R.
c. Claims:
1. Legal claim related to Bryan Ross.
2. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
d. Other:
1. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under the Texas Public Facility Corporation Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code Chapter 303, and Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394.
3. Legal matters and requirements relating to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funding through the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
4. Legal matters and potential litigation relating to non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
5. Legal matters and requirements relating to Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
6. Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
7. Legal matters pertaining to regulation of firearms on Williamson County premises.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head). |
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Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting's Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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Bill Gravell, Jr., County Judge |
This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 7th day of February 2025 at 1:00 pm and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |
