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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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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 AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 19TH ANNUAL “JUNETEENTH – EMANCIPATION DAY” CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS FOR A ONE-TIME AWARD TO FUND OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF RURAL PROPERTIES IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
3. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND PARTNERS TO DEVELOP LOCAL AND REGIONAL MENTORING PROGRAMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE CALENDAR FOR ACTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING PROCESS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $422,479.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 30 TO JUNE 5, 2008.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SALARY ADJUSTMENT PLAN FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ISSUES WITHIN MAINTENANCE AND SKILLED TRADES.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 24-HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE AGREEMENT WITH REVISED FEE FOR ADDITIONAL ENROLLEES IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES, IFB NO. B080163DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, 5-F MECHANICAL GROUP, INC. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. MA020091LC, VERTIQ SOFTWARE, LLC, FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER’S SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE PRODUCTS, IFB NO. B080223LD, TO THE OVERALL LOW BIDDER, FERGUSON WATERWORKS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF ONE HELICOPTER FROM AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, LLC FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HELICOPTER FROM AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, LLC DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010 THAT IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE IN EITHER THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET OR A SPECIAL BUDGET FOR DEBT FUNDING APPROVED BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2010. (STARFLIGHT/EMERGENCY SERVICES)

15.
Added to consent.

1. REVISED LANGUAGE: DECLARE TWENTY-FIVE (25) COMPUTER SYSTEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
2. DONATE PROPERTY TO HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(a)(4)(B) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)

16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070116RE WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS FOR TRAIL AND PARK IMPROVEMENT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. 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)
Added to consent.

18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PARK FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY PAVILION AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND RESERVATION OF ATHLETIC FIELDS AT ALL COUNTY PARKS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WANDERING CREEK PRELIMINARY PLAN AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS L.P., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMANCHE CANYON CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AND A CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT WITH COMANCHE CANYON CONDO PARTNER, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO INSTALL A SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE TO THE TREATMENT UNITS CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET TO THE HOUSE FOUNDATION AT 2909 PAMELLA COURT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO INSTALL A SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE TO THE TREATMENT UNITS CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET TO THE HOUSE FOUNDATION AT 1202 LAKELAND DRIVE EAST. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2, SECTION 5 SUBDIVISION, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MARTIN-COLE FINAL PLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE:
Added to consent.

1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-3-191 TO NOT PROVIDE SIDEWALKS FOR 8817 BURLESON-MANOR ROAD; AND
2. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-2-151, WHICH REQUIRES STREETS OF A NEW SUBDIVISION TO ALIGN TO EXISTING STREETS (TREE TOP DRIVE).

25. 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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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS OF HAZY HILLS RANCHETTES SUBDIVISIONS FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE SPICEWOOD STONE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, BILLBOARD ADVERTISING ON STATE HIGHWAY 71, NOISE AND OTHER ALLEGED NUISANCES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE $500,000 IN PROGRAM YEAR 2008 FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

29. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2008.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS; AND
2. 2008 PARCEL RATE FEES. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RECLASSIFY SLOT 1223 TO CREATE A CRIME ANALYST POSITION. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Postponed.

32. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. CREATING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. INSTRUCTING THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO INCLUDE THIS POSITION IN THE FY2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPRAISAL AND SURVEY OF APPROXIMATELY 140 ACRES OF LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

34. 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

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SANDRA LUNA, INDIVIDUALLY, AND A/N/F KASANDRA LUNA V. CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND MICHAEL HARLEY, ALT. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN ANDRE TYRONE SOUTHALL V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, NO. A-05-CA-342-SS. 1
Postponed.

37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. 1

38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BEE CAVE AND TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCERNING BEE CAVE PARKWAY. 1 AND 2
No action required.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 22, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B, PALEFACE RANCH SECTION 2A (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 1, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF OLD ANDERSON MILL ROAD OFF RM 2769 TO BE KNOWN AS “HUDSON CIRCLE”, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 3, 2008.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 8, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 7.5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 11 OF WHITE RIM MOUNTAIN, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY DECISION TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES TEAM TO USE COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO CONDUCT ARSON INVESTIGATION.
Added to consent.

A2. PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:00 A.M. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED PARK FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY PAVILION AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND RESERVATION OF ATHLETIC FIELDS AT ALL COUNTY PARKS.
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A3. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2008 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RESULTS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER COMPENSATION RELATED ITEMS:
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1. CLASSIFIED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR JOB FAMILIES INCLUDING COURTS; SENIOR AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT; PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT; TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION; REPRODUCTION; PUBLIC INFORMATION; HUMAN RESOURCES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND SPECIAL PROJECT/ELECTIONS;
2. COST TO IMPLEMENT CLASSIFIED JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RESULTS INCLUDING GREEN-CIRCLED SLOTS AND GENERAL MARKET ADJUSTMENT; AND
3. LIVABLE WAGE RATE.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 BEE CAVES ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BEE CAVE AND TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCERNING BEE CAVE PARKWAY.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF ARBORETUM OAKS APARTMENT.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SUBORDINATION OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008, AT 3:30 P.M.
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON JOINT PROPOSAL FROM THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND PLANNING AND BUDGET AND THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON COLLABORATIVE ROLES AND STRATEGIES TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE THE VARIOUS CONTRACTUAL PHASES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN AND TO COORDINATE CONSULTANT EXPERTISE.
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TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008, AT 4:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX. 78701
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Last Modified: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:01 PM