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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 19, 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 THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS


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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL PIERCE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY IN THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 06K00065RV, DSSI CORPORATION, FOR CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDINGS 2 AND 3. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM HANRAHAN PRITCHARD ENGINEERING, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT REJUVENATION PRODUCT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

6. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL DRUG TESTING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.
Added to consent.

REVISED LANGUAGE:
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE VISTAS AT PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13 PEDERNALES CANYON RANCH PHASE 2 (11 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
(THIS ITEM IS INTENDED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION ONLY IN ORDER FOR THE COURT TO RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON SEVERAL OUTSTANDING ISSUES. A PUBLIC DISCUSSION WILL BE HELD ON A LATER DATE.)
Taken into Executive Session.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE BOND POSTED BY THE HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 15. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RIBELIN RANCH SUBDIVISION, FINAL PLAT (10 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  2. APPROVE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR RIBELIN RANCH SUBDIVISION, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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

  1. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CENTEX HOMES FOR HOG EYE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
  2. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH CENTEX HOMES FOR BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON HOGEYE ROAD FOR THE WOODLANDS, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LEHNE ADDITION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR EAST METRO PARK PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WATERSEDGE PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR (248 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES REQUEST TO REMOVE THE NUT HUSTLER SPRAYER MODEL 34 ASSET FROM THE FIXED ASSETS MODULE IN H.T.E.
Added to consent.

17.

  1. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE COMMUTE SOLUTIONS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD; AND
  2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

18. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE POSTING OF THE FOLLOWING DRAFTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AS RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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  1. THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR ‘06 ACTION PLAN;
  2. AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN’S STRATEGIC DIRECTION;
  3. PROGRAM YEAR ‘07 ACTION PLAN; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND EXISTING CONTRACT FOR COMPLETION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE REMAINING GRANT-FUNDED ELEMENTS FOR EAST METROPOLITAN PARK IN PRECINCT ONE;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROJECT TO UPGRADE THE MOBILE DATA AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS; AND
  3. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ENCOURAGE USE OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION, REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SINGLE-OCCUPANT VEHICLES, REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND IMPROVE AIR QUALITY.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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21. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 SALARIES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

22. 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 $305,145.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 TO JUNE 7, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

OTHER ITEMS

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

25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE)
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26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF PSYCHIATRIST SERVICES FOR INMATES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Postponed.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REIMBURSE TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE EXTRADITION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A MEDICAID FRAUD CASE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS; AND
  2. 2007 PARCEL RATE FEES. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WELCOME THE AMERICAN CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION’S 21ST ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A RECOMMENDED FACILITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION (A-TCMHMR) INTEGRATED SERVICES.
Postponed.

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.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND TWO TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS (PARCEL #38 AND #38Tea/#38Teb) NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND A DRAINAGE AND SLOPE EASEMENT (PARCEL #4 AND #4E) NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JULY 24, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: JOHLE HILL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 6 JA P. KEMP SUBDIVISION (21 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 5, 2007.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JULY 24, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 50, 51, 52 AND A PORTION OF LOT 49 AND 0.348 AND 0.570 ACRE TRACTS, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE AUTO LIABILITY CLAIM SETTLEMENT FROM MARK VANDERWIELE AND APPROVE IMMEDIATE ISSUANCE AND RELEASE OF THE SETTLEMENT CHECK.
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
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1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE CORPORATION’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A WHICH, AMONG OTHER MODIFICATIONS, WILL EXTEND THE MATURITY OF THE BONDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 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 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CORPORATION’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A.

ADJOURN

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:09 PM