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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TERRY PICKERING FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SCOTT BURROUGHS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

4. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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  1. REQUEST TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION DEADLINE;
  2. ADDITIONAL OUTREACH REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE; AND
  3. PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT APPOINTEE.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY A PORTION OF STAFF’S SALARY AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAM’S OPERATIONS;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE PARTICIPATION IN THE AUSTIN AREA FUSION CENTER PROJECT, A REGIONAL INFORMATION SHARING CENTER; AND
  4. REQUEST FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO SUBMIT REQUEST TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CARRY OVER FIRST YEAR UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROGRAM.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FOR AGENCY REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER RULE 251.3:
Added to consent.

  1. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1;
  2. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2;
  3. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3;
  4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4;
  5. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5;
  6. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6;
  7. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8;
  8. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9;
  9. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10;
  10. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11;
  11. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12;
  12. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14; AND
  13. CITY OF AUSTIN.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $391,245.55 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 12 TO DECEMBER 18, 2008.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAN SPONSOR AGREEMENT AND NEW ACCOUNT FORM WITH TD AMERITRADE INCLUDING CLIENT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
Postponed.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONWIDE FIXED ACCOUNT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR 2009 CRIME VICTIMS FUND CONTRACTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES, RFS NO. S090001VR:
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  1. PS090001VR - AUSTIN ACADEMY;
  2. PS090002VR - AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE;
  3. PS090003VR - CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC.;
  4. PS090004VR - CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION;
  5. PS090005VR - FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI;
  6. PS090006VR - YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., D/B/A LIFEWORKS;
  7. PS090007VR – AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION;
  8. PS090009VR - TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID, INC.;
  9. PS090010VR – SAFEPLACE; AND
  10. PS090011VR - VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL TEXAS. (COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES)

13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090012VR, JUDY L. BRANHAM, FOR INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM CONSULTING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010144JW, PROVIDENCE SERVICES CORPORATION OF TEXAS, FOR INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO MAXIM HEALTHCARE FOR TEMPORARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES STAFFING FOR INMATES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JURY IMPANELMENT SESSIONS TO NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER. (DISTRICT CLERK)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315LB, VINSON AND ELKINS L.L.P., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
Postponed.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050216MB, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT, WITH HOK. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COURTROOM PEWS FOR PRECINCT 2, IFB NO. B090068OJ, TO THE RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER, AMERICAN PEW AND BENCH, LLC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PORTABLE CEMENT SILO, IFB NO. B090039RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CEMEN TECH. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060341RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070171RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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23. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL060254RE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, FOR STUDY OF HUMAN RESOURCES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040256RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR DEAF INTERPRETING SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090134RE, WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, FOR RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090133RE, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090135RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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28. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PLANNING PHASE CONSULTING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. CM060201LC, ARGENT SOFTWARE INC., FOR LICENSES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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30. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070046ML, RENEA HICKS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

31. DISCUSS EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF “ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR A PORTION OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE” ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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OTHER ITEMS

32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN RELATED TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT.
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE LONE STAR FUGITIVE TASK FORCE VIA A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REVISE THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FINANCIAL POLICIES TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2264 (HOUSE BILL 2365) FOR THE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
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  1. KAREN LYNN HUBER, TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT THREE;
  2. GREGORY MAURICE HAMILTON, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF; AND
  3. NELDA WELLS SPEARS, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BOND FOR CRAIG HOWARD, CHIEF DEPUTY, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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Note 1 Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov’t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters

The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.

39. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470 AND DELIBERATE THE EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES AS APPROPRIATE. 1 AND 3
Postponed.

40. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY CHUCK KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436 AND DELIBERATE THE EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES AS APPROPRIATE. 1 AND 3
Postponed.

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. 1
Postponed.

42. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO TYPE OF CONTRACT USED WHEN HIRING VISITING JUDGES. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 13, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE MANDA ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 14, 2009 AND CONTINUING THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2009 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 20, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A TOTAL SUBDIVISION VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS); AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 1-9, SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION, (11 LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 16, 2008.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FIRST DRAW REQUEST FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE UNDER GRANT AGREEMENT.

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