Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 1, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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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 THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 AS “LIGHT OF HOPE - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 29 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2008 AS “WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR LICENSE TO USE THE PALM SQUARE PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AND 20, 2008, FOR A VOLUNTEER TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPANSION, GOODWILL, AUSTIN FREENET AND ROUND 2 TECHNOLOGIES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERS REGARDING CHILD ACCESS AND VISITATION; AND
- GRANT APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO THE FEMA/GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2008 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT TO MODIFY THE ORIGINAL TO ALLOW TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES TO CHECK APPROPRIATE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATION NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENTS AT THE TANDEM AND ED BLUESTEIN SITES.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE NEED FOR REAL ESTATE BROKER SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $1,211,803.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 14 TO MARCH 20, 2008.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GROUND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS ALONG WITH THE STAR FLIGHT BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT ADDITIONS FOR EMERGENCY CHILLER AT CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, IFB NO. B080148JT, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 13, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DONATION OF VISTAS OF LAKEWAY, LOT 2, AND TRAVIS OAK TRAILS EAST, LOTS 9 AND 10, FROM TOLL DALLAS TX, LLC TO SATISFY HABITAT MITIGATION NEEDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN LAND IN LIEU OF FEES PROVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF LAKESHORE PARK AND COVE PARK IN THE LAKESHORE RANCH SUBDIVISION NO. 1. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS FOR A BIKE RACE AT TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING BEE CREEK EROSION EVENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF KELLER BRADFIELD TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF GARY CADENHEAD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT ROBERT KLEEMAN TO SERVE AS A TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH MARCH 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT KEN MILLS TO SERVE AS A TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH MARCH 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 FROM THE PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ARTICLE 17.42, SECTION 6.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH A NEW ENTRY TO PROVIDE RE-ENTRY AND SUPPORT FOR INMATES PARTICIPATING IN THE RESOLVE TO ABOLISH VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE (RAVE) PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LIVING TO PROVIDE A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM TO INMATES PARTICIPATING IN THE RESOLVE TO ABOLISH VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE (RAVE) PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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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.
28. 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
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 APRIL 22, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO:
- REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED FOR A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS PRESA ABAJO WITHIN THE WERKENTHIN SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION; AND
- VACATE TWO TEN FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, ONE BEING ON LOT 3, BLOCK A WITHIN THE WERKENTHIN SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION WITH THE OTHER BEING ON LOT 1 WITHIN THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK C OF WERKENTHIN, SECTION ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT CENTERED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 AND 267 OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION FOUR; AND
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE VILLAS ON BLACKSMITH COVE, THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 AND 267, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION FOUR (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 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 SPONSOR FIVE CADETS IN THE NEXT ACADEMY CLASS THAT BEGINS APRIL, 2008. (DIRECTOR DAUGHERTY)
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 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 BY MCCALL, PARKHURST AND HORTON LLP TO EXECUTE A WAIVER OF CONFLICT REGARDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXAMINATION OF TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001.
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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 31, 2008, AT 3:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:27 AM