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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 13, 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.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. 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 111 AND 112 CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 14, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS


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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT SANDRA LYNN BRILEY, PH.D. AS TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CHILD CARE COUNCIL, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH MARCH 2009. (COMMISSIONERS COURT)
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT FUND TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
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  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR A HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STAFF MEMBER HIRED TO WORK WITH KATRINA EVACUEES;
    Added to consent.
  3. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FUNDING FOR WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS;
    Added to consent.
  4. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
    Added to consent.
  5. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
    Added to consent.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $388,168.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 23 TO MARCH 1, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION TO DENY LIABILITY CLAIM OF BILLY DALE CARTER.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. CREATE AN EMPLOYEE CATEGORY CALLED “PROJECT WORKER” DEFINED AS AN EMPLOYEE HIRED FOR ANY POSITION THAT IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED REGULAR POSITION WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT WHO IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS AND COUNTY DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM, BUT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS;
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  2. CHANGE THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF 220 EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS “TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES” TO “PROJECT WORKERS” AS DEFINED ABOVE, WHO ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS AND COUNTY DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007;
    Taken into Executive Session.
  3. CONSOLIDATE CERTAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED AS “TEMPS UP TO 6 MONTHS”, “TEMPS UP TO 900 HOURS IN 12 MONTHS”, AND “ELECTION DAY WORKERS” INTO ONE CATEGORY OF “TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYMENT STATUS WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS”; AND
    Taken into Executive Session.
  4. AUTHORIZE REVISION OF ALL PERSONNEL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES AFFECTED BY HOUSE BILL 633 REVISIONS.
    Taken into Executive Session.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR PURCHASING SERVICES. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
Postponed.

12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 9, WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 05K00155RV, BLACKMON MOORING STEAMATIC OF TEXAS, INC. (COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0176JJ, LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS AND NEWNAM, INC., FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER PROJECT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL070183RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HHS&VS)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE, IFB NO. B070141-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 111 AND 112 CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 14, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MASON ESTATES FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 TOTAL LOTS: 2 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS – 6.381 ACRES – LIME CREEK ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC FACILITY – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD AND WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF PARMER LANE FROM US 290 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.

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 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’06 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. (AUDITOR’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

AT 11:00 A.M.

REVISED
23. 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. HOUSE BILL 541: RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS CHARGED WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION OF A CONDITION OF RELEASE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ON PAROLE OR MANDATORY SUPERVISION;
  2. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIRED PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN TURNPIKE PROJECTS;
  3. DRAFT BILL: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY TO ZONE, APPLY BUILDING STANDARDS, AND IMPOSE IMPACT FEES IN AN AREA NEAR CERTAIN TOLL PROJECTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
  4. HOUSE BILL 2391: RELATING TO THE APPEARANCE OF CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENDERS BEFORE A MAGISTRATE;
  5. HOUSE BILL 937: RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR AN AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY VEHICLE;
  6. SENATE BILL 669: RELATING TO ERECTING AN OFF-PREMISE SIGN ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM CERTAIN ROADS;
  7. SENATE BILL 137: RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SIGNS ON CERTAIN ROADS;
  8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION RELATING TO REVENUE AND/OR APPRAISAL CAPS;
  9. HOUSE BILL 1193: RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY OF FEES RELATED TO CERTAIN COLLECTION SERVICES; AND
  10. DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY
  11. ADDED ITEM :   HOUSE BILL 3229 : RELATING TO PERMITTING PROCEDURES OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION;
  12. ADDED ITEM :  SENATE BILL 1489 : RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS BY COUNTIES IN DENSELY POPULATED UNINCORPORATED AREAS; PROVIDING A CRIMINAL PENALTY; AND
  13. ADDED ITEM :  SENATE BILL 1204 :  RELATING TO REORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF, AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO, COURTS IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS.
    Postponed.

24. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LIVING TO PROVIDE A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM TO INMATES PARTICIPATING IN THE RAVE PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

26. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 FROM:
Added to consent.

  1. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
  2. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO; AND
  3. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR;

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT ART CARDENAS, JERRY ESCHBERGER, JOACHIM SCHAMBACH, SARAH THOMS, EARL WELLBORN AND WESLEY WOLFF TO SERVE ON THE NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR THE PROPOSED 2008 WINDERMERE/HEATHERWILDE/PFLUGERVILLE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PLAN BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM KLEBERG COUNTY JUDGE FOR TEXAS COUNTIES TO URGE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTHWEST BORDER INITIATIVE PROGRAM, WHICH INVOLVES REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS.
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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASING ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE. 1 AND 2

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PERFORM FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR VALUATION ON THE PALM SCHOOL BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 2

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J&J INC. V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS ON CLAIM RECEIVED ON CONTRACT NO. 04K00147JJ WITH RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. FOR SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, IN PRECINCT ONE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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 FEBRUARY 20 AND 27, 2007.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON MARCH 27, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM WANDA DRIVE TO “SANDUST WAY” IN PILOT KNOB ACRES SECTION 2, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

ADDED ITEMS

A.1.   CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CBS/PARAMOUNT TELEVISION, INC. TO FILM SCENES FOR TELEVISION SERIES PILOT ENTITLED “SWINGTOWN” IN WINDY POINT (BOB WENTZ) PARK ON MARCH 19, 20 AND 21, 2007.
Added to consent.

A.2.  APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 18 THROUGH 24, 2007 AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK IN TRAVIS COUNTY.”
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ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 13 AND 27, 2007.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CJ JOPLING, DPA CONSULTANT.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’06 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’06 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.

ADJOURN

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