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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 25, 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 REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED TWO PORTIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY, ONE BEING A PORTION OF AN UN-NAMED RIGHT OF WAY WITH THE OTHER BEING A PORTION OF DORADO PASS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION AND VACATE TWO 20 FOOT UN-SPECIFIED EASEMENTS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #20)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 25, 2008 AS “MAJOR DAVID BALAGIA DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE:
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  1. TERESA HOWARD; AND
  2. MARY ANN CARMONA.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE POTENTIAL FIVE-YEAR PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2007 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT TO MODIFY THE ORIGINAL ALLOCATION DOWNWARD TO REFLECT AN AWARD BASED UPON ACTUAL NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS SQUAD.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  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. 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. REVISED SCOPE OF ADDITIONAL 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.

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 $393,386.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 7 TO MARCH 13, 2008.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE EXTENSIONS - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.076(A)(16).

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS TO IMPROVE CELLULAR AND WIRELESS BROADBAND SIGNAL COVERAGE WITHIN COUNTY FACILITIES AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
Added to consent.

11. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE PHASE I EVALUATION WITH STAFF RESPONSE PROVIDED BY THE SPANGENBURG GROUP.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE TWO CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, COUNTY-WIDE SIDEWALK AND HIKE & BIKE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, RFQ NO. Q060304JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S080142RG, TO T AND E BEACH VENTURES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

15. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUDIO-VISUAL INSTALLATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B080108VC, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DATA PROJECTIONS. (CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE GRANGER GARAGE ELEVATOR REFURBISHMENT, IFB NO. B080079JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EMR ELEVATOR, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS080113RE, ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR EVALUATION SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT AT 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS, IFB NO. B080134DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED TWO PORTIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY, ONE BEING A PORTION OF AN UN-NAMED RIGHT OF WAY WITH THE OTHER BEING A PORTION OF DORADO PASS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION AND VACATE TWO 20 FOOT UN-SPECIFIED EASEMENTS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.

21. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON VIZCAYA, A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WAIVING SEPTIC PERMIT FEES FOR MARGARET UNTIED’S PROPERTY AT 1709 SARACEN ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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Taken into Executive Session.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK RELATING TO THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 1445/HOUSE BILL 1204. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED RENEWAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE IDLING LIMITATIONS AND THE ASSOCIATED RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL ENFORCEMENT.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 9, NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATE STREETS IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 9, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING ROCKY CREEK RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. ROCKY CREEK RANCH REVISED PREMINARY PLAN (414 TOTAL LOTS);
  2. AMENDED AND RESTATED PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, KIRBY DEVELOPMENT, LLC.; \
  3. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH KD ROCKY CREEK, L.P. TO FUND THE TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 3238, HAMILTON POOL ROAD AT ROCKY CREEK BOULEVARD;
  4. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF FM 3238, HAMILTON POOL ROAD;
  5. USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION ONE; AND
  6. USE OF TWO CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION ONE AND BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 3238. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

OTHER ITEMS

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

28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF LILLIAN AARON TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JOE LYCHNER 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 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

30. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE (CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE); AND
  2. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE (CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE).

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K9 UNIT TO TAKE THEIR ASSIGNED COUNTY VEHICLES TO JACKSONVILLE, MISSISSIPPI FOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES:
Added to consent.

  1. AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE;
  2. ANDERSON MILL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT;
  3. CITY OF AUSTIN;
  4. CITY OF LAKEWAY;
  5. LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.3;
  6. LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1A;
  7. LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1B;
  8. LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1C;
  9. LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1D;
  10. LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1E;
  11. LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
  12. LOST CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT;
  13. TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.12;
  14. TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.13;
  15. TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.16; AND
  16. TRAVIS-CREEDMOOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT. (COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE)

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.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HANK PEAVLER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AKA PEAVLER HANK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (ANUSHKA DRESCHER RESALE DEED). 1

35. 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

36. 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

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

38. 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

39. 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

40. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER POSSIBLE APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 11, 2008.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 PROVIDE $15,000 TO OAK HILL FIRE FOUNDATION TO BE USED TO SPONSOR FIVE CADETS IN THE NEXT ACADEMY CLASS WHICH BEGINS APRIL, 2008. (DIRECTOR DAUGHERTY)

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF INTERVIEWS OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS AND THE SELECTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET:

  1. DANNY HILL;
  2. RICARDO KISNER;
  3. CHARLES MONTOYA;
  4. REGINALD ZENO; AND
  5. RODNEY RHOADES. (THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY MANAGERS REGARDING APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET. (THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

ADJOURN

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