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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 3, 2008

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2008 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 24, 2008 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 8TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY RALLY AND PARADE SPONSORED BY THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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 $401,771.55 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 16 TO MAY 22, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – REVISION TO COMMISSIONER’S COURT APPROVED ACTION ON APRIL 15, 2008 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE POLICY - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295(D)(3).

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ALISON CREWS FOR USE OF THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE SEVENTH FLOOR ON JUNE 8, 2008 FOR A FILM SHOOT.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE BROCHURE COMMITTEE, TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, THE AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATION AND RESIDENTS BY:
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1. PRINTING THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BROCHURE;
2. DECLARING JUNE 24, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY AND ISSUING A PRESS RELEASE; AND
3. ISSUING INVITATIONS TO CELEBRATE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

7. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE AS FOLLOWS:
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1. 910 LAVACA STREET BUILDING AND RELATED PARKING TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT;
2. ASSIGNMENT OF FOURTH FLOOR OF UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING TO INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT; AND
3. RESERVE FOR FUTURE ALLOCATION SPACE VACATED BY THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT ON THE FIFTH FLOOR OF THE NED GRANGER BUILDING

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL/COUNSELING SERVICES:
Added to consent.

1. MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070349VR, AUSTIN FAMILY INSTITUTE; AND
2. MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070350VR, SAMARITAN CENTER FOR THE (COPE)/MENTAL HEALTH YOUTH PROGRAM AND FAMILIES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UNCROSSMATCHED BLOOD PRODUCTS SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. PS0800228RE BETWEEN DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN D/B/A BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 06AE0304JW, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY-WIDE SIDEWALK AND HIKE AND BIKE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 99AE601JJ, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR THE FERGUSON LANE - TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 2, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

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

1. ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES TO REPLACE HOT WATER HEATER SYSTEM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
2. CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF HOT WATER HEATER SYSTEM IN BUILDING 110, CONTRACT NO. 08K00227DG, TO HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 30 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, TIBURON, INC., FOR AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)
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16. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 19, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2008 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 24, 2008 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF $250,000 IN LINE ITEM SAVINGS FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD AND BRIDGE TO FUND A PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY TO EVALUATE THE CONDITION AND FUTURE NEEDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S ROADWAYS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROPOSED SALARY ADJUSTMENT PLAN FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ISSUES WITHIN THE MAINTENANCE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN STAFF SALARIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FROM THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (BCCP) TAX BENEFIT FINANCING FUNDS.
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BELVEDERE PHASE IV, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

1. USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL; AND
2. USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CROSSWIND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENT TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF CROSSWIND DRIVE AND ALL OF TRADEWIND DRIVE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PRESIDENTIAL MEADOWS SECTIONS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 SUBDIVISIONS AND APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PRESIDENTIAL MEADOWS SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REALE SUBDIVISION (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO HOLD AN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE STATUS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE STUDY.
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26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TESTIMONY TO THE TEXAS SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE ON POLICIES RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN RURAL AND UNINCORPORATED REGIONS OF THE STATE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS BY SENDERO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. TO A CONSTRUCTION AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY ADJACENT TO A TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITY LOCATED AT NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND WEST 10TH STREET IN PRECINCT TWO.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATE OF FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET REQUESTS AND PARAMETERS.
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30. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS’ ANALYSIS OF TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH HOME DEPOT, HEWLETT PACKARD, SAMSUNG AND DOMAIN.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

32. CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 M-008 TRAVIS COUNTY BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2008-2009 CONTRACT TERM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 18, 2008. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 10 AND 14 TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO FILE 2007 AUDIT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT UNTIL JULY 1, 2008.
Added to consent.

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.

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS NO. 6 AND NO. 6E OWNED BY RKS TEXAS INVESTMENTS, LP, A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 1 AND 2

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FROM TEXAS TWENTY, LTD. FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL #2 NEEDED AS RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, SLAUGHTER LANE EAST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1 AND 2

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF TWELVE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY AND/OR EASEMENT INTERESTS NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR STAR FLIGHT EMPLOYEE, SLOT #7. 1 AND 3

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 17, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENT OFF HAYNIE FLAT ROAD TO “HAYNIE CREEK LANE”, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 24, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 262 AND 263 OF APACHE SHORES, 1ST INSTALLMENT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 24, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED OF A 0.78 ACRE UNNAMED RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 2007152762 ACROSS LOT 1 OF THE DESSAU POINT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 24, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A RESUBDIVISION OF DESSAU POINT LOT 1 SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 8, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, NORTH PARK, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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, JUNE 3, 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 AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF LIEN FOR A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER THAT REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED ON MAY 25, 2007.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESPONSES TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXAMINATION OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT PROJECT MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001A, B AND C.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008, AT 4:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

REGIONAL WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PLAN WORKSHOP
LOWER COLORADO REGIONAL AUTHORITY (LCRA) BOARD ROOM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.

3700 LAKE AUSTIN BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:28 AM