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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 18, 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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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

2. 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 $751,821.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 29 TO MARCH 6, 2008.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

4.


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  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTRACT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
  2. 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.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080110DR, RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, IFB NO. B080001DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ASPEN AIR INC. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, HDR ENGINEERING, INC., RFQ NO. Q080082LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY IMPERIAL VALLEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER SAFETY REGULATORY BUOYS, INCLUDING CABLE, HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION, IFB NO. B080143NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WATERFRONT GROUP, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAULT CHILLER COMPRESSOR AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY GAULT BUILDING AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS SECURITY UPGRADES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY SMART FACILITY. (ADULT PROBATION)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL, IFB NO. B080073RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, A-TEX PEST MANAGEMENT INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Taken into Executive Session.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE REQUEST TO INTERNALLY FUND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS UNTIL FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM GRANTOR.
Added to consent.

15. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED UPDATE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEBT POLICY, CHAPTER 21, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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16. REVIEW ANDTAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MATERIALS RELATED TO RECRUITING OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET INCLUDING:
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  1. WRITING EXERCISE;
  2. CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION; AND
  3. SELECTION PROCESS SCHEDULE.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

  1. SITE OPTIONS FOR NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING;
  2. 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
  3. C. 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;
  4. D. REVISIT SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR BROADDUS CONTRACT AND ESTABLISH SCHEDULE FOR PRESENTATION OF COMPLETED PHASE I REPORT;
  5. FUTURE OF COUNTY SPACE COMMITTEE; AND
  6. COORDINATION OF CERTAIN COUNTY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS.

OTHER ITEMS

18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

19. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ISSUE CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME A COUNTY BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE APRIL 8, 2008 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

22. 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 APRIL 8, 2008 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE AUSTIN URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE, A FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOMELAND SECURITY.
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.

24.

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  1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS OF ITS WEBBERVILLE TRACT AND STATUS THEREOF; AND
  2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 62, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, THE SITING OF A SOLID WASTE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

25. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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.

26. 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

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE #113 PROJECT AND THE PURCHASE OF PARCEL NO. 1 FOR SUCH PROJECT. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
Pulled from the agenda.

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SANDRA LUNA, INDIVIDUALLY AND A/N/F KASANDRA LUNA V. CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND MICHAEL HARLEY ALT. 1
Pulled from the agenda.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER(S) TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 9207/9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER RECEIVED FROM MR. PETER BARLIN TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 132 ACRES OF LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

31. 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

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE SHADOW OAK LANE IN PRECINCT THREE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER VALVE VAULT AND A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE BEGINNING APRIL 9, 2008 AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 18, 2008 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 5, MARCH 4 AND MARCH 6, 2008.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF TWELVE (12) PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY AND/OR EASEMENT INTERESTS NEEDED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071 AND 551.072, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 4, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 15, JANUARY 22, JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5 AND FEBRUARY 12, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 8 AND JANUARY 15, 2008.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2008.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLAND PROGRAM.
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2. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS AND/OR REPLACEMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 72, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND ASSISTANCE LEVELS, FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE AND THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES.
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3. DISCUSS UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON TRAVIS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING:
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  1. CONTRACT TRANSITION AND PLANNING;
  2. PROVIDER PERFORMANCE REPORTS; AND,
  3. ADVERSE IMPACT OF RECENT FUNDING DECISIONS FOR VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES.

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Last Modified: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:43 AM