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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 16, 2007

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

No speakers.

SPECIAL ITEM

INTRODUCE NEW MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COMMUNITY.

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
Hear the discussion.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

1. 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 $395,287.36 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 29, 2006 TO JANUARY 4, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES:
This item has been reposted.

1. FORM LICENSE AGREEMENT;
2. RATE SCHEDULE; AND
3. STRATEGY FOR BRINGING IN HOUSE CUSTODIAL SERVICES.

4. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A CONTRACT WITH THE RETIREMENT STORE TO PROVIDE ONGOING PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:
This item has been reposted.

1. SOURCE OF FUNDING; AND
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MANAGEMENT, OVERSIGHT, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RELATED ISSUES REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE.
Hear the discussion.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS960112TS WITH JOEL B. BENNETT FOR DRUG COURT MAGISTRATION SERVICES. (CRIMINAL COURT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT NO. IL040149ML, WITH LIMESTONE COUNTY FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR POST ROAD RENOVATION FOR IV-D ASSOCIATE JUDGES COURT, IFB NO. B070024-DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, COUNTY-WIDE SIDEWALK AND HIKE & BIKE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, RFQ NO. Q060304-JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. (TRANSPORTATION NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 06AE0147JW, THE ARIZPE GROUP, INC., FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 31, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

REVISED LANGUAGE:
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 4, FINAL PLAT (73 LOTS – 103.295 ACRES – BARTON CREEK BLVD. – FISCAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,088,586.40 HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD DISTRICT 3 AND 4 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Hear the discussion.

1. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BRIDGES AT BEAR CREEK, PHASE 1, SECTION 1 (LONG FORM PLAT – 56 TOTAL LOTS; 54 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 2 LANDSCAPE, OPEN AND DRAINAGE LOTS – 20.96 ACRES – BRODIE LANE – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
2. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGES AT BEAR CREEK, PHASE 1, SECTION 1 – FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO CANCEL PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE TO RECEIVE INPUT AND DISCUSS A PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, OF THE CORTAÑA TRACT, AND WHETHER THE COUNTY SHOULD APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE 10(A) PERMIT GRANTED TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM (MCOT):
Added to consent.

1. STATUS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATED SERVICES AND COMMITMENTS BY OTHER PARTNERS; AND
2. REQUEST TO RELEASE COUNTY FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT MCOT.

16. APPOINT DELWIN D. GOSS TO FILL VACANCY ON THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION. (COMMISSIONERS COURT)
Postponed 2 weeks.

17. APPOINT KIRSTEN MOODY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

1. GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, SECTION 6 HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE LAND WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE (BCP).

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
This item has been reposted.

OTHER ITEMS

20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE BOND FOR ATTORNEY ELENA DIAZ TO SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE SECURITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Hear the discussion.

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
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security

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.

25. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECENT DISTRICT COURT DECISION REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO LOBBY LEGISLATURE AND RELATED ISSUES. 1

26. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES. 3

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING WAYNE CAMACHO V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. 1 AND 3

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LONESTAR PRODUCTIONS EVENT SCHEDULED MAY 30 THROUGH JUNE 3, 2007. 1

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD JAMES MIZELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX NO. A-05-CA-1017-SS. 1

30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 1

31. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION IN MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR TIER ONE ROAD PROJECTS FOR WHICH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS WERE NOT EXECUTED BY DECEMBER 31, 2006. 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE RESOLUTION OF PROPERTY BOUNDARY CONFLICTS AT SELMA HUGHES PARK. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

Hear the discussion.

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.

C3. APPOINT JOE LYCHNER TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C4. APPOINT RICK CONEWAY TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C5. RE-APPOINT TRES CHILDRESS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 10, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD KIMBRO ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM US 290 TO OLD HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION STARTING JANUARY 31, 2007 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 3, BLOCK A OF BEE CAVE WEST, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C8. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 19 AND 22, 2006.

C9. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 2007.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
This item has been reposted.

1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE, BRIDGES AT BEAR CREEK, PHASE 2, SECTION 1 – FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 119 TOTAL LOTS; 113 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 6 LANDSCAPE, OPEN AND DRAINAGE LOTS – 71.91 ACRES; BRODIE LANE – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGES AT BEAR CREEK, PHASE 2, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

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

2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 19 AND 22, 2006.

3. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 2007.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2006.

2. RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 22, SEPTEMBER 5 AND SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR BOND COUNSEL FOR SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAMS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 30 AND JUNE 13, 2006.

2. RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2006.

2. RECONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2006.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2006.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2006.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M.
THE COMMONS BUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS J.J. PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
AUSTIN BUILDING #137
10100 BURNET ROAD,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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