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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Commissioners Court
Voting Session

Thursday, June 26, 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 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, FIRST INSTALLMENT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A RESUBDIVISION OF DESSAU POINT LOT 1 SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS), IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

4. 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

5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 24, 2008 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY."
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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  1. DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR '06 ACTION PLAN FOR POSTING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FROM JUNE 25, 2008 THROUGH JULY 26, 2008; AND
  2. DRAFT PROGRAM YEAR '08 ACTION PLAN FOR POSTING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FROM JUNE 25, 2008 THROUGH JULY 26, 2008.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - COPS OFFICE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO EXPAND PHASE II OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY REGIONAL FIRING RANGE;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS; AND
  4. PROVIDE STATUS REPORT ON THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT LOCAL FUNDS JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER GRANT BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO MOVE VACANCY SAVINGS TO INTERNALLY FUND ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $689,863.14 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 6 TO JUNE 12, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING GROUP BENEFITS HEALTH PLAN FY '09 RATES AND ISSUES:
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  1. MAINTAINING FY '08 RATES AND SUBSIDY AMOUNTS FOR THE FY '09 PLAN YEAR FOR ALL PLANS;
  2. CONTINUING LIFE, AD&D AND DISABILITY COVERAGES AT THE CURRENT RATES FOR FY '09; AND
  3. 1. INCREASING THE EMERGENCY ROOM CO-PAY FROM $50 TO $100 ON ALL THREE PLANS;
    2. COVERING COLONOSCOPIES AT 100% ON ALL THREE PLANS; AND
    3. COVERING DIABETIC SUPPLIES AT 100% ON ALL THREE PLANS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000068DR, PHOENIX HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT NO. IL040149ML, LIMESTONE COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070240ML, FALLS COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070116RE WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS FOR TRAIL AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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, FIRST INSTALLMENT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF DESSAU POINT LOT 1 SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS), IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS PRELIMINARY PLAN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.202(E)(2), DUAL ACCESS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO ACCESS STREETS CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL STREET);
  2. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.209(C)(3)(D), BUFFER ZONES FOR WATERWAYS (REQUIRES A 75 FOOT BUFFER FROM THE 681 FOOT MEAN SEA LEVEL CONTOUR LINE);
  3. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.209(C)(D), BUFFER ZONES FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY VALUABLE FEATURES (ESTABLISHES A 50-FOOT BUFFER ZONE BEHIND CANYON RIM ROCK AND BLUFF CREST LINES);
  4. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.209(D)(1), CUT AND FILL (REQUIRES ALL CUT AND FILL LAND BALANCING TO BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 FEET); AND
  5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE (129 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING OF MARTIN-COLE SUBDIVISION (5 TOTAL LOTS), IN PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO LICENSED PEACE OFFICERS AS PER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
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.

24. 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

25. ADDED ITEM: RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RELATION TO NEGOTIATIONS FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. REAPPOINT NANCY BELLOWS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT FOUR APPOINTEE ON THE BOARD OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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, JUNE 24, 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 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE OAK HILL REGIONAL FIRE ACADEMY NO. 6.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EXTERNAL AUDITING CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EXTERNAL AUDITING CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION AND DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP.

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CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORY OF TRAVIS COUNTY

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008 FROM NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 2ND FLOOR LOBBY
1000 GUADALUPE STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008, AT 4:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT. (TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008, 4:00 P.M.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3. (TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR)
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