Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 29, 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.
ADDITIONAL MOTION AND VOTE
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CAPITAL IDEA FOR IT’S 9TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND IT’S 2007 GRADUATES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2008 AS “LAW DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $750,583.95 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 11 TO APRIL 17, 2008.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE/COUNTY CLERK)
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EXTRADITION SERVICES, RFS NO. S080129OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED PROPONENT, PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B080145DR, ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, DELIVERED OR FOB PLANT TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS:
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- HEART OF TEXAS: HOT MIX, TYPE A, C, AND D AND COLD LAID, TYPE D, FOB PLANT ONLY;
- INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC.: HOT MIX, TYPE A, C, D AND COLD LAID, TYPE D-DELIVERED ONLY; AND
- VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: LIMESTONE ROCK ASPHALT TYPE CC-FOB PLANT AND DELIVERED. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE REMODEL OF THE THIRD FLOOR BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AT 509 W. 11TH STREET TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.; AND
- APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 08K00135DG FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
9. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080030NB, PORTABLE MEDICAL X-RAY IMAGING EQUIPMENT, AND REBID. (MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) SERVICES:
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- MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070028JT, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY SANE, INC.; AND
- AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS080187VR, SUSAN HARRIS. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00331DG, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC., FOR THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE HVAC REPLACEMENT PHASE 4. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR 140 ACRE SURVEY AT FM 969. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BELVEDERE PHASE III, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE 11A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE 2009-2011 URBAN COUNTY RENEWAL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- WHETHER NON-PARTICIPATING NON-METROPOLITAN CITIES WILL BE REQUESTED TO JOIN;
- CRITERIA FOR POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION;
- CORRESPONDENCE INFORMING CITIES AND VILLAGES ABOUT TRAVIS COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2008 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007; AND
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO EXPAND THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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21. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT FOR FY 2008. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 15, 2008.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING NICOLE LEE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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A2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2008 AS “HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING THE TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL “CINCO DE MAYO” CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE 13TH ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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A3. ACCEPT ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE DELEGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO COMMISSIONER MARGARET J. GÓMEZ FOR ALL TABC APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BEGINNING ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 8 AND 15, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 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 PAYMENT OF THREE INVOICES FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
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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CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 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 APRIL 1 AND APRIL 15, 2008.
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Last Modified: Monday, May 5, 2008 11:33 AM