Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 11, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 51 AND 52 OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKE, SECTION ONE, BLOCK G, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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2. 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 AND 30, 2008, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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3. 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. (ACTION ITEM #19)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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SPECIAL ITEM
4. 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
5. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080137DR, EROSION CONTROL SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING MODIFIED ENTRY AND SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION, IFB NO. B080128RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THE BARR COMPANY. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 51 AND 52 OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKE, SECTION ONE, BLOCK G, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER 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 AND 30, 2008, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR ELM CREEK SECTION 2, SECTION 3 AND SECTION 4, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DESIGNATION OF BIRCH DUKE KIMBROUGH, M.D., AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2008.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO WORK WITH JUVENILES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PREVENT THEIR FURTHER INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT TO THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT (TIF) BOARD OF ROBERT MUELLER DEVELOPMENT.
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14. DISCUSS DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT INTIATIVE AND RELATED ISSUES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- SITE OPTIONS FOR NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING;
- NEEDS ASSESSEMENTS, INCLUDING:
1. NEEDS ANALYSIS TO ESTABLISH SPACE NEEDS FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS;
2. FAMILY LAW CENTER NEEDS AND INITIATIVE; AND
3. GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS’ SPACE NEEDS AND WHICH DEPARTMENTS REMAIN DOWNTOWN
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UTILIZATION OF COUNTY PROPERTIES, INCLUDING:
1. FUTURE UTILIZATION OF HEMAN MARION SWEATT HISTORICAL COURTHOUSE, INCLUDING EXPANSION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE;
2. FUTURE UTILIZATION OF RUSK BUILDING; AND
3. FUTURE UTILIZATION OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD;
- REVISIT SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR BROADUS CONTRACT AND ESTABLISH SCHEDULE FOR PRESENTATION OF COMPLETED PHASE I REPORT;
- FUTURE OF COUNTY SPACE COMMITTEE; AND
- COORDINATION OF CERTAIN COUNTY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $589,869.91 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 22 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2008.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM G&M CATERING FOR EXTENSION OF CURRENT FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTRACT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER.
Taken into Executive Session.
Postponed.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING BY TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION TO FINANCE A HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY PROJECT.
Added to consent.
20. APPOINT NORA SANCHEZ AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12 TO SERVE A TWO YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
21. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND LX-NORTHBLUFF CENTER L.P. TO ADDRESS THE CONSTRUCTION OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHBLUFF PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER AT EAST WILLIAM CANNON BLVD. AND IH-35.
Added to consent.
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 551.0745, Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Board
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.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENTS TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD:
- A LOCAL PHYSICIAN; AND
- A CONSUMER. 4
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF LAND FROM THE COMANCHE TRAIL CONSERVATION FUND AND JOSEPH F. LUCAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS OF LEASE WITH 301, LTD. FOR A PORTION OF THE LAND BENEATH THE GRANGER BUILDING PARKING GARAGE. 1 AND 2
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH LICENSE FOR USE OF PROPERTY AT 1310 FM 1626. 1 AND 2
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. 1
Postponed.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED OPTION AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OPEN SPACE PARKLAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY. 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 12 AND FEBRUARY 26, 2008.
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROPOSED PERMIT NO. MSW 249D, BY WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC. FOR EXPANSION OF OPERATIONS.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 12, 2008.
ADJOURN
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:49 PM