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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 26, 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 ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK A, ROCKY POINT SUBDIVISION (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING PROPOSED ACTIONS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING:
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  1. AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION;
  2. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND
  3. PROGRAM YEAR 2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. (FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS


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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAKEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2011:
Added to consent.

  1. JOSEPH ZUPAN; AND
  2. JOHN G. EKERDT.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B070266-LD FOR LANDA RECYCLING VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK A, ROCKY POINT SUBDIVISION (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

7. 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 U.S. 290 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Pulled from the agenda.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WAIVING SEPTIC PERMIT FEES FOR AL DINNEEN’S PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 22000 POALSON’S PARKWAY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

9. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 10C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AVALON, PHASES 1 AND 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO; AND
  2. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AVALON MASTER COMMUNITY, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN AVALON, PHASE 1. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE 2006-2007 TRAVIS COUNTY IMMIGRANT ASSESSMENT STEERING COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S CERTIFICATION OF EXEMPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT:
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  1. PROGRAM YEAR 2006 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION PROJECT;
  2. PROGRAM YEAR 2006 APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES;
  3. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATIONS; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FLOOD PROTECTION PLANNING (DRAINAGE BASIN) STUDY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY;
  2. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION FOR INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE; AND
  3. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT (TCHHS&VS) AS THE LEAD APPLICANT ON BEHALF OF A REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP AND DESIGNATE SANDRA VALENZUELA AS AN AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR TCHHS&VS FOR ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL ELECTRONIC GRANTS SYSTEM.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TWO TO THE CURRENT DEPOSITORY BANK CONTRACT BETWEEN JPMORGAN CHASE AND TRAVIS COUNTY. THIS AMENDMENT SETS NEW INTEREST RATES AND SERVICES FEES FOR THE FINAL TWO YEARS OF THE DEPOSITORY BANK CONTRACT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

16. 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 $625,655.38 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 8 TO JUNE 14, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DRUG COURT OFFICE:
Pulled from the agenda.

  1. MOVE THE DRUG COURT OFFICE TO POST ROAD BUILDING; AND
  2. APPROVE A SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTION FOR THE DRUG COURT OFFICE AT POST ROAD BUILDING.

19. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPOSAL TO LOCATE THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL EXAMINERS CENTER ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES; AND
  2. REAL ESTATE ISSUES CONCERNING THE CURRENT MEDICAL EXAMINER’S BUILDING AT 1213 SABINE STREET. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

OTHER ITEMS

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

21. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2008 BUDGET PROCESS. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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22. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BUDGET OVERVIEW FOR FY ‘08.
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23. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ONE-MONTH EXTENSION OF ARRANGEMENT WITH TALIA GASTER TO PERFORM LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT WITH AARP SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO EXPLORE LEASE SPACE LOCATIONS AND OPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION INTEGRATED SERVICES. (ADULT PROBATION – CSCD)
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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.

28. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXPANSION APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION OF BFI-ALLIED WASTE FILED WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER OFFER FOR THE SALE OF LAND (PARCEL #12) NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT AND SHORT TERM LEASE WITH THE WALTER AND ALETHA SNOWDEN FAMILY TRUST, WALTER L. SNOWDEN, TRUSTEE, AND ALETHA M. SNOWDEN, TRUSTEE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 53.944 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 2

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RELATION TO STAR FLIGHT OPERATIONS REGARDING:

  1. INTERPRETATION OF EXCEPTION FOR PILOTS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY PROCEDURES, SECTION 10.043 HOLIDAYS; AND
  2. PRACTICES RELATED TO PAYMENT OF ON-CALL SERVICES. 1

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON LAVACA STREET IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

34. 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) 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING ARLENE TILLMAN EEOC CHARGE NO. 451-2007-00612. 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 THE VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 12, 2007.

C4. REAPPOINT ROBERT HENDEE M.D. TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS’ PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH OCTOBER 2008. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C5. REAPPOINT REGGIE WILLIAMS AND FLO SOLIZ AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 17, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE APPROXIMATELY 44 SQUARE FEET OF MANSFIELD DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE MARSHALL FORD VISTA SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS


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A1. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (THIS ITEM TO BE DISCUSSED ALONG WITH ITEM 26.)
(Taken up with Item 26.)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 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

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

WALLER CREEK BUILDING, ROOM 104
625 EAST 10TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

2006-2007 IMMIGRANT ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY FORUM
ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY

RAGSDALE CENTER
JONES AUDITORIUM
3001 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE
FRIDAY JUNE 29, 8:30AM TO 12:30PM

(A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND)

Last Modified: Thursday, June 28, 2007 12:57 PM