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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 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 THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO:
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  1. REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED FOR A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS PRESA ABAJO WITHIN THE WERKENTHIN SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION; AND
  2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)

2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING SUGGESTIONS FOR NAMING THE COUNTY BUILDING AT 8656-B STATE HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #23)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE FOR A FORM AGREEMENT FOR AUTOPSY AND RELATED SERVICES BETWEEN OTHER COUNTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORT MADE BY THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS:
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  1. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE REPORT;
  2. GUIDELINES FOR HIRING EX-OFFENDERS; AND
  3. REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO REMOVE QUESTIONS RELATED TO AN APPLICANT’S CRIMINAL HISTORY.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, IFB NO. B080175DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOV SERVICES. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC UNITS AND WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS, IFB NO. B080144NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HEAT TRANSFER SOLUTIONS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REMOVE TWO CAPITAL ASSET ITEMS, ASSET #47686, RECONDITIONED CHANNEL EXTENDER AND ASSET #36422, INTERCOM CONTROL PANEL FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVENTORY. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION (MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CM050179LC) WITH AMT SOLUTIONS, INC. D/B/A E-MDS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

9.

  1. APPROVE DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION OF GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION FOR:
    Added to consent.
    1. SANOFI-AVENTIS; AND
    2. MONARCH PHARMACEUTICALS.
  2. AUTHORIZE DIANA C. GONZALEZ, DIRECTOR OF TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM PHARMACY, TO SIGN DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION OF PREMIER PURCHASING PARTNERS, INC. AS GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION FOR ASTRA ZENECA, ELI LILLY AND COMPANY, ELAN PHARMACEUTICALS, SANOFI PASTEUR, WYETH, FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND ANY OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE.

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS070076RE FROM LITERACY AUSTIN TO YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE/COUNTY CLERK)
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO:
Added to consent.

  1. REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED FOR A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS PRESA ABAJO WITHIN THE WERKENTHIN SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION; AND
  2. 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)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESERVE AT WESTHILL PHASE I, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B2 (REMAINDER), NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH (5 TOTAL LOTS);
  2. RESERVE AT WESTHILL SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (13 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  3. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESERVE AT WESTHILL PHASE II FINAL PLAT (13 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN REVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: PARKE NORTH PRELIMINARY PLAN, REVISION #1 (6 TOTAL LOTS).
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING TRAVIS COUNTY THE RIGHT TO USE CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPED TO MANAGE GRANTS AND ACQUISITIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN BUYOUT PROJECTS.
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 4A, FINAL PLAT (69 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING TIERRA VISTA SUBDIVISION:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TIERRA VISTA (42 TOTAL LOTS);
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH WN DEVELOPMENT, L.P.; AND
  3. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR FULL CONSTRUCTION FISCAL. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE RETIRED AND SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

20. RECEIVE MID-YEAR REPORT ON STATUS OF CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESOURCES ACCOUNT (CAR) AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION (CO) PROJECTS REBUDGETED INTO FY ’08.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

21. 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 $481,899.94 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 4 TO APRIL 10, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

  1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE POLICY - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295(D)(3).

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUGGESTIONS RECEIVED FOR NAMING THE COUNTY BUILDING AT 8656-B STATE HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. TRAVIS COUNTY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN INVESTMENT POLICY;
  2. PROPOSED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP); AND
  3. PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR RFP ISSUANCE, PROPOSAL REVIEW AND CONTRACT AWARD.

25. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FY 2008 WORK PLAN AND UPDATE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASED PARKING SPACES FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

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 THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2008. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT FIVE FOR 2008. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE)
Added to consent.

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS AND RELATED ISSUES.
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32. 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.

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. BONNIE ELIZABETH WARD (CNE REAL PROPERTY, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JAMES EDWARD HENDRIX (CNE REAL PROPERTY, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CRECENCIO AND NICHOLAS PENALOZA (VIRGINIA VARGAS REBOLLAR RESALE DEED). 1

36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING NICOLE LEE. 1

37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS TO PROCURE CONSULTANT LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 1 AND 8, 2008.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 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 EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASES OF LIENS ON 4508 ACERS LANE IN AUSTIN COLONY OWNED BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.

ADJOURN

 

 

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:28 AM