Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 26, 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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SPECIAL ITEM
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BYRON MARSHALL FOR RECEIVING THE 2007 “MARKS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD” FROM THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY OF COUNTY LAND USE AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PRIORITIZE HOWARD LANE PROJECT ON APPLICATION TO CAMPO FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND THE PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE TO ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION AND MATCHING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE REMAINING GRANT-FUNDED ELEMENTS AT THE EAST METROPOLITAN PARK.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE FY ’09 BUDGET, INCLUDING:
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- FY ’09 BUDGET PARAMETERS; AND
- PROPOSED FY ’09 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $329,018.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 8 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2008.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PAY CERTIFICATION FEES FOR TWO NON-TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO GRADUATED FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING TWO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY, AND A FORM INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT:
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- EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT;
- PHARMACY PROGRAM AGREEMENT; AND
- FORM INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00147JJ, RGM CONSTRUCTORS, LP, FOR SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068OJ, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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- ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO SEDGWICK CLAIM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., AND
- TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070186RE, THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, INC., FOR CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
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16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070185RE, AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC., FOR HIV SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060341RE, TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
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18. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 1 FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES AT THE EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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19. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080103VC, PERSYSTENT SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM060288VC, STRATEGIC NETWORK CONSULTING, FOR PERSYSTENT SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00287LD, ACCENT FOODS, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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OTHER ITEMS
22. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2008. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’07 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDGET RULE #12 TO ALLOW THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE TO PROCESS AUTO THEFT GRANT TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR TRAVEL TAKEN DURING THE CURRENT GRANT PERIOD. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 11, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2008A FOR A HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY PROJECT.
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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.
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 438. 1 AND 3
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 477. 1 AND 3
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH PARKE PROPERTIES I AND II, L.P. AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENTS LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARION HILL (CHARITY RUTH BARTELL RESALE DEED). 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED OPTION AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OPEN SPACE PARKLAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY. 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MEETING WITH RESIDENTS ON PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH PROPERTY AT 1310 FM 1626. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO JOIN BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE, THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS PREPARED BY TARRANT COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN RELATION TO APPEAL FROM THE 133RD DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF HARRIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER LUIS ARTURO SANCHEZ, M.D. V. AFSANEH SAGHIAN. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 11, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OASIS BLUFF DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM COMANCHE TRAIL TO BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE FOR THE “COLD FUSION SIZZLER” SLALOM SKATEBOARD RACES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 29-30, 2008, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C3. REAPPOINT GARY JOHNSON AND CLIFF KESSLER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 TO SERVE ONE YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. REAPPOINT DAVID ERICKSON, JARRELL LARSON AND MARILYN SAMUELSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 TO SERVE TWO YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. REAPPOINT GARY JOHNSON AND CLIFF KESSLER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 TO SERVE NEW TWO YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2008 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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ADDED ITEMS
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A1. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B080087-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BORETEX, LLC.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’07 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION OF THE PARK AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 1915 WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78728.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2008/2009 HOME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTE TWO PARTIAL RELEASES OF LIENS ON TWO LOTS ON ACERS LANE IN AUSTIN COLONY OWNED BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’07 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION TO WAIVE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROCESSING FEE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’07 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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