Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 29, 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
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WANDA MACKEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING PROCUREMENT OF GOODS FROM VENDORS MAINTAINING SAFE AND LEGAL OPERATIONS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070158DG, MACIAS AND ASSOCIATES L.P. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070094DG, LOOMIS AUSTIN, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR BLOCK 108 AND THREE-QUARTERS OF BLOCK 134 OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DAY TREATMENT FACILITY SERVICES:
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- EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DAY TREATMENT FACILITIES SERVICES; AND
- CONTRACT NO. PS080068VR, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS, INC., TO PROVIDE DAY TREATMENT FACILITY SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00004OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM GENERAL PERMIT TXR040000.
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10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 6E AND SECTION 6F, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS AND BUDGET RELATING TO A COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY OF COUNTY LAND USE AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN UPDATE OF THE 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD AND THE CENTRAL TEXAS O3 FLEX PROGRAM.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
13. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY SNAPSHOT FROM AMERICAN COMMUNITY 2006 REPORT.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO AUGMENT OTHER ASSESSMENT CENTER FUNDING TO PROVIDE JUVENILES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT SEVERITY INVENTORY;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO ENHANCE THE COURT SERVICES DIVISION’S EXISTING VICTIM OFFENDER MEDIATION PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO JUVENILES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES AS PROJECT HEAD ON BEHALF OF A REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $417,637.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 11 TO JANUARY 17, 2008.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATED MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’06 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE JANUARY 25, 2008 PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER FIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN TO CLARIFY THAT IN ADDITION TO EXPANDING THE CURRENT PRECINCT TWO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO/COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICE BUILDING, A SEARCH FOR A NEW SITE FOR THE BUILDING IS AUTHORIZED. (COMMISSIONER ECKARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DIRECTING COUNTY STAFF TO DEVELOP ADDITIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF TRAVIS COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY UNRELATED TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVING THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S NOMINATION OF MARY MAYES AND FARAZ KHAN TO SERVE ON THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT TRUST ACCOUNT INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- REDUCE SLOT NUMBER 1725, SHERIFF’S OFFICE PSYCHIATRIST FROM FULL-TIME TO 0.5 TIME AND REMOVE END DATE OF FEBRUARY 28, 2008; AND
- CREATION OF ONE (1) 0.5 TIME SLOT FOR PSYCHIATRIST FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH MAY 31, 2008. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL REPORT BACK TO COMMISSIONERS COURT WITHIN SIX MONTHS FOR PERMANENT POSITION OR DISCUSS OTHER OPTIONS. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES TO CHAPTER 32, COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH THE COUNTY, SECTION 32.015, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING SYSTEM, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CONSISTENT WITH RECENT STATUTORY AMENDMENTS.
Postponed.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE THE MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, EARLY VOTING PERMANENT POLLING PLACES AND EARLY VOTING MOBILE POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS TO APPROVE AND RELEASE $25,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FUNDING.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH CAPITAL PROJECT OF THE EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BUILDING (SOUTHWEST KEY).
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COLLABORATION WITH MAJOR PARTNERS TO MASTER PLAN FOR MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF COUNTY AND CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY FOR RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
32. 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. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TCIC/TLETS ACCESS POLICY AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL AGREEMENT REGARDING TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND FBI CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 8 AND 15, 2008.
C3. REAPPOINT CLEMENTE A. ZABALZA AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS OF ‘CHAIR KING’ PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FOR USE OF PARKING SPACES.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 8 AND 15, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008, 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 PREPARE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2008/2009 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS E-AGENDA PROJECT STATUS AND RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED AGENDA SYSTEM.
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2. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON NEW INTERNET/INTRANET PROGRAMS.
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3. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FROM AUSTIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION REGARDING INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR CHILDREN.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:49 AM