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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 6, 2007

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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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #4)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 5 THROUGH 9, 2007 AS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK;
  2. RECOGNIZE THE THREE WINNING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CREATED BY LOCAL TEENS FROM THE RECENT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMPETITION; AND
  3. REPORT ON UPCOMING JOINT TRAINING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR COUNTY SUPERVISORS ON “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MANAGEMENT APPROACHES FOR THE WORKPLACE.” (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENTS TO ASSIST TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF WITH TRAPPING AND CONTROLLING THE FERAL HOG POPULATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND AND ON THE POGUE HOLLOW TRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
Added to consent.

  1. MATT LUCAS;
  2. HOWARD JENKINS;
  3. CHUCK CLINTON; AND
  4. LARRY THOMAS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH WILSHIRE HOMES LP FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR BELLA VISTA SECTIONS 3A, 3B AND 5, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH FALCONHEAD WEST, L.P. TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE HIGHWAY 71 AT FALCONHEAD WEST, IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
  2. ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE HIGHWAY 71 AT FALCONHEAD WEST, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO, LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 1-A FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 50 TOTAL LOTS: 47 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 2 DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOTS AND 1 COMMERCIAL LOT – 49.374 ACRES – SPEIDEL DRIVE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 2C – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 1-A FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Postponed one week.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT IN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AWARDING ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS TO FY ‘07 GRANT BUDGET.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

13. 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 $658,061.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 19 TO JANUARY 25, 2007.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – GREEN CIRCLE SLOTS – AUDIT RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AWARDING OF CONTRACT TO FROST INSURANCE TO REVIEW OF THE COUNTY’S GROUP BENEFITS PLAN.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TADA BUILDING L.P. TO AUTHORIZE EARTH RETENTION SYSTEM FOR NEW BUILDING AT 1108 LAVACA STREET, ADJACENT TO NED GRANGER BUILDING PARKING GARAGE.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO AUTHORIZE FREE USE OF EXPOSITION CENTER FOR REGIONAL WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION EXERCISE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. DECLARE HOG PANELS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE HVAC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PHASE 2 AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE, IFB NO. B070118-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. A. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE VIEW OF THE STATE CAPITOL;
  2. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF CONSTABLES;
  3. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE APPEARANCE OF CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENDERS BEFORE A MAGISTRATE; AND
  4. PROPOSAL FOR LEGISLATION ADDRESSING LAND USE PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING IN THE STATE HIGHWAY 130 CORRIDOR.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TERMINATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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
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.

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

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HARLON MELTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. 1 and 3

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FAULKNER USA FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT).

27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM BY OPHELIA MALICIA FOR WATER DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE AT 1405 CANTERBURY, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

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

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 16 AND 23, 2007.

C4. REAPPOINT JEANNE STAMP TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 1-3, BLOCK A OF THE BEE CAVE WEST SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “TESSA HEIGHTS LANE” OFF OF BEE CREEK ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4 WITHIN BLOCK UU OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MARCH 13, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 33.582 ACRES – TRAILS END ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CROSSINGS FOR THE 2007 BCP HIKE AND LECTURE SERIES EVENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 10, 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATED MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ?05 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE JANUARY 30, 2007 OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
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ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 16 AND 23, 2007.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2006.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 2, 9 AND 23, 2007.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 2 AND 9, 2007.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2007.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

ONE TEXAS CENTER BUILDING
505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, ROOM 325, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES

LUNCHEON

DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUTURE CONNECTIONS STUDY CENTRAL AUSTIN CIRCULATOR AND THE DOWNTOWN CIRCULATOR SERVICE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT.
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2. DISCUSS BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND GAULT BUILDING SPACE ISSUES.
Postponed.

3. DISCUSS ANNUAL REPORT ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS FUND AND FIRST QUARTER REPORT OF PLAN YEAR 2007.
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4. DISCUSS ISSUES AND PRIORITIES WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
Postponed.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M.

(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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