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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 11, 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 HEARING

1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS


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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

2. RECEIVE FY '07 FINAL ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS TO ADMINISTER THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIRAP) AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN AGREEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.8 TO CONTRACT NO. 03AE0136JJ, LAND DESIGN STUDIOS, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST METRO PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080007VR, HAYS COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS GROUP, FOR THE DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND DISTRICT CLERK. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS/DISTRICT CLERK/COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040243RE WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENT AT EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC, IFB NO. B080038DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF MANOR FOR THE PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH ALONG THE CAPITAL METRO RAIL CORRIDOR.
Postponed.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR 2008 BUILD CENTRAL TEXAS PROGRAM FROM CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY RIGHT OF WAY IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

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

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AVALON, PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO; AND
  2. AMEND THE AVALON, PHASE 1 LICENSE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN THE AVALON, PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS, SECTION NINE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
  2. AMENDMENT TO THE BARTON CREEK, SECTION H LICENSE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN THE BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
  2. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD AND BRIDGE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 WORKPLAN.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR BELVEDERE PHASE III, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
  2. USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELVEDERE PHASE III, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS; AND
  3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE REQUEST TO INTERNALLY FUND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM UNTIL FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM GRANTOR.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET THAT PRECLUDES HIS RECEIPT OF COUNTY RETIREMENT ANNUITY WHILE WORKING PART-TIME.
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21. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
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  1. WHETHER THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND CAMPUS SEAT WILL REMAIN IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
  2. A COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-PROJECT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROACH FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS;
  3. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNING PERIMETER FOR THE MULTI-PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS;
    1. 1. OPTION 1: 12TH TO 9TH STREETS AND NUECES TO LAVACA STREETS;

    2. 2. OPTION 2: INCLUDE OPTION 1 PLUS 12TH TO 13TH STREETS AND SAN ANTONIO TO GUADALUPE STREETS; OR

    3. 3. ANY OTHER OPTION.
  4. D. A CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES FOR SITE ANALYSIS OF BLOCKS 134 AND 108;
  5. E. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF TO MEET WITH CERTAIN OUTSIDE INTEREST GROUPS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS;
  6. F. PARKING FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC; AND
  7. G. RE-AFFIRM COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTED COMMITTEE TO HEAD THIS PROJECT AND MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND CIVIL COURTS BUILDING PROJECTS:
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  1. PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS;
  2. USE OF A CITIZENS COMMITTEE; AND
  3. STRATEGY TO CONSTITUTE AND FORMULATE A CHARGE FOR APPROPRIATE CITIZENS COMMITTEE.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

23. 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 $613,001.61 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 29, 2007.
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION - JUVENILE COURT - SALARY ADJUSTMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2007; AND
  2. RECOMMENDATION TO CONDUCT MARKET SALARY SURVEY FOR ALL CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICERS NOT ON TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED WASTEWATER UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN BUILD PROJECT.(Taken up with Item 27.)
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OTHER ITEMS

27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.(Taken up with Item 26.)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR E-FILING. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Postponed.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR A NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT IH-35 AND WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE.
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING 2007 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
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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

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.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATE UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE BOND FROM THE HARTFORD, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1

CONSENT ITEMS


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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 21, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ACCESS EASEMENT TO "BRIDAL OAKS PATH" IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 NEAR FM 973, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 20 AND NOVEMBER 27, 2007.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. MA950074, FROM BLOOMBERG L.P. TO THEIR WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, BLOOMBERG FINANCE, L.P. (PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE)
Added to consent.

A2. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION PROCESS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 OCTOBER 9, NOVEMBER 20 AND NOVEMBER 27, 2007.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 16, OCTOBER 23 AND OCTOBER 30, 2007.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF A VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AS FOLLOWS:

  1. AGREEMENT FOR VISITATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND DONATION BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND
  2. AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 OCTOBER 2, 2007.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 OCTOBER 23, 2007.

ADJOURN

EAST METRO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

18667 BLAKE MANOR ROAD, MANOR, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007, AT 11:30 A.M.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (512) 854-PARK (7275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

MEETING TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT ON
TRAVIS COUNTY INITIATIVES FOR THE HIRING OF EX-OFFENDERS

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:03 PM