Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 15, 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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INTRODUCTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF SARAH F. CHURCHILL, NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY.
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2. INTRODUCTION OF NICOLE GRANT, NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT AS FOLLOWS:
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- WAIVER OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT NO. PS080179VR; AND
- CONTRACT NO. PS080179VR WITH LAURA A. WARD TO PROVIDE CONSULTING LEGAL SERVICES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS, IFB NO. B080171DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
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5. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (PURCHASING)
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 05C00287BF, AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, INC., FOR EXTENSION OF BARRIER FILTER INSTALLATION. (STAR FLIGHT/EMERGENCY SERVICES)
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7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080201RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, IFB NO. B080031RG, TO THE LOWEST OVERALL BIDDER, BETTER DIRECT LLC. (CRIMINAL COURTS)
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9. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF A PHARMACY BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
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- TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. IL060281RE WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH FOR PHARMACY SERVICES;
- GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER PURCHASING PARTNERS, L.P.; AND
- PRXO GENERIC FORM AND GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION DECLARATION FORM WITH AMERISOURCE BERGEN. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3D, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3D FINAL PLAT (10 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELVEDERE PHASE III, FINAL PLAT (26 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING COMANCHE CANYON CONDOMINIUM PROJECT:
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- A REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS;
- A CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT WITH COMANCHE CANYON DEVELOPMENT, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL THE SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE TO THE TREATMENT UNITS CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET TO PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND HOUSE FOUNDATION AT 306 BULIAN LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE RANCH AT LAKESIDE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. 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
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SHERIFFS’ COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE TO REDUCE AUTO THEFTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) SCHOOL COMMODITIES PROGRAM TO RECEIVE USDA DONATED COMMODITIES;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND VETERANS SERVICES FOR AMERICORPS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVED POLLING FACILITIES;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVING POLLING FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVED VOTING EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDING FOR SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS TO MEET THEIR COURT ORDERED REQUIREMENTS OF COMMUNITY RESTITUTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $665,868.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 28 TO APRIL 3, 2008.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SSF SEVENTEEN, L.P. TO FILM A SCENE IN THE OLD JAIL IN THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE AFTER BUSINESS HOURS ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE POLICY - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295(D)(3)(A)(B).
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- TRAVIS COUNTY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN INVESTMENT POLICY;
- PREPARE AND RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B) PLAN;
- CONTRACT WITH THE RETIREMENT STORE TO ASSIST IN RFP PREPARATION AND REVIEW; AND
- PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR RFP ISSUANCE, REVIEW AND CONTRACT AWARD.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON COUNTY OWNED LAND TO SURVEY AND CONDUCT ARCHEOLOGICAL EVALUATION AS PART OF U.S. 183 ROADWAY PROJECT.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO TAKE COUNTY VEHICLES TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA FOR TRAINING PURPOSES AS RELATED TO THE NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION AND WARDENS AND SUPERINTENDENTS CORRECTIONS COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT TRAINING IN MAY 2008. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF DEPUTIES BACK ON THE PEACE OFFICER PAYSCALE (NON-TCSO). (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
Postponed one week.
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS AND RELATED ISSUES.
Postponed one week.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO TESTIFY, SUBMIT COMMENTS OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN UPCOMING HEARINGS BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
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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. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RIGHT OF ACCESS TO BEE CREEK, PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY OR LOCATED NEAR THE SWEETWATER SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SITE LOCATION OPTIONS FOR NEW TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY. 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT 313 W. 12TH STREET. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 20, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 42A AND LOTS 43 AND 44, CURIOSITY CAVE SUBDIVISION (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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, APRIL 15, 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 PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION OF METROPOLIS APARTMENTS PROJECT.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, MEMBERSHIP, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AND BRIAN AND CHERYL POTASHNIK RELATED TO HEATHERWILDE VILLAS APARTMENTS TO CASCADE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES AND THE RELEASE OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., BRIAN POTASHNIK AND CHERYL POTASHNIK, AND THEIR AFFILIATES AS GUARANTORS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, MEMBERSHIP, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AND BRIAN AND CHERYL POTASHNIK RELATED TO OLD MANOR APARTMENTS (NOW KNOWN AS ROSEMONT AT HIDDEN CREEK) TO CASCADE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES AND THE RELEASE OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., BRIAN POTASHNIK AND CHERYL POTASHNIK, AND THEIR AFFILIATES AS GUARANTORS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RELEASE FUNDS TO CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.1 OF CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2007.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY FEES.
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2. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS UPDATES ON THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE:
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- TRAVIS COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD;
- HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM;
- NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE; AND
- TRAVIS COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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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, APRIL 21, 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
Last Modified: Friday, April 18, 2008 2:59 PM