Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
2. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECRUITING PROFILE AND ADVERTISEMENT DEVELOPED BY EXECUTIVE RECRUITER FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET.
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3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE 2008 SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CURTAIL ILLEGAL SOLID WASTE DUMPING WITHIN THE COUNTY; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.
(Taken up with Item 19.)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $336,020.75 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 14 TO DECEMBER 20, 2007.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. RATIFY APPROVAL OF TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS060210RE, WITH WORKSOURCE-GREATER AUSTIN WORKFORCE BOARD FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HUNTERS BEND SAFETY SIDEWALK PROJECT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE 2 AND PHASE 3, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES; AND
- AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- REVIEW COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
- CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT;
- AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE HUD RELATED DOCUMENTS AS THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL; AND
- AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION IV.
OTHER ITEMS
12. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR INCLUSION IN BOND RATING PRESENTATION.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE APRIL 8, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
Pulled from the agenda.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES, AND MOBILE EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
Pulled from the agenda.
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.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO LEASE OR SELL COUNTY OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. 1 AND 2
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 3
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STEPS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING AT THE SMART FACILITY. 1 AND 2
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 11, DECEMBER 18 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF DECEMBER 17 AND DECEMBER 19, 2007.
C4. REAPPOINT JOHN CRADDOCK TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 1, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS FIRE AND RESCUE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008, 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
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 2, 2008 3:19 PM