Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 1, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #4)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED USAGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2008 ACTION PLAN AND THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ACTION PLAN.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 16, BLOCK M, LOTS 49 AND 50, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
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CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE (BUFFER) ON THECOLORADO RIVER;
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT; AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 5, 2008.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THREE ITEMS REGARDING MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 7A-1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES;
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND
CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET, ROWE LANE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED NEW PARK HOURS AND A NEW PARK RULE PROHIBITING TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT YOUTH EVENTS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO FUND ON-GOING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

11. 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 $430,093.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 13 TO JUNE 19, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT LITERATURE DISPLAY RACK AS A DONATION FROM THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OF CENTRAL TEXAS TO THE LAW LIBRARY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE STAR FLIGHT BUSINESS PLAN:
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SUBMITTAL OF BUDGET MATERIALS TO PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR STAFFING THE SECOND AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCTING THE FIRST PHASE STEPS;
WORK WITH HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND ADVERTISE NEW POSITIONS TO COMPLETE HIRING PROCESS BY OCTOBER 1, 2008;
WORK WITH HRMD TO DEVELOP JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR NEW COUNTY MEDICAL POSITIONS TO STAFF THE SECOND AIRCRAFT;
REVIEW WITH HRMD AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN A PLAN TO TRANSITION CURRENT STAR FLIGHT CITY OF AUSTIN MEDICAL EMPLOYEES INTO COUNTY MEDICAL EMPLOYEE POSITIONS; AND
REVISED LANGUAGE: INCREASE STAR FLIGHT FEES FOR BOTH TRANSPORT AND MILEAGE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2008.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RECORDS STORAGE BOXES, IFB NO. B080226DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL CITY CONTAINER/THARCO. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00291OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING. (PRETRIAL SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND OIL AND GAS LEASE, IFB NO. B080149JW, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, EL-MONT PROPERTIES, INC. (TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE)
Added to consent.

19. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., RFQ NO. Q080209LP, SIDEWALK REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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20. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

22. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET PROCESS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED POLICY CHANGE REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS OUTSIDE THE ROUTINE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE FOR MARKET REVIEW. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCREASE AMOUNT OF CHANGE FUND FOR THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE. (DISTRICT CLERK)
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.

26. 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

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES AT 5516 U.S. HIGHWAY 71 EAST, CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS 78712 AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE. 1

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING GREGORY EALEY, FILE NUMBER 245.806, (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON COMPLAINT REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGED ACTIVITIES DURING RECENT REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JUNE 17 AND 18, 2008.

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

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

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVES ROAD DISTRICT #1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 17, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION OF MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT.

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Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:16 PM

Voting Session Agenda Tuesday, July 1, 2008