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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 15, 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, ST. DAVID’S MEDICAL CENTER, AND PEDIATRIX MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MAGELLA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE FOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Added to consent.

  1. BANDERA COUNTY;
  2. BURLESON COUNTY;
  3. BURNET COUNTY;
  4. CALHOUN COUNTY;
  5. COMAL COUNTY;
  6. EDWARDS COUNTY;
  7. HAYS COUNTY;
  8. KIMBLE COUNTY;
  9. LLANO COUNTY;
  10. MILLS COUNTY; AND
  11. REFUGIO COUNTY.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE FEE INCREASE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA050204LC FOR AN ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENT FROM TCS CORPORATE SERVICES TO ALLIED CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HEFLIN LANE AND SPRINGDALE ROAD. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, DESIGN OF APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROAD, RFQ NO. Q080154JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

8. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00264JJ, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE I, PROJECT II). (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 08T00015LD, SEMMATERIALS LP, FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS060234ML, ALLIANT DIAGNOSTICS, FOR MEDICAL LAB SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

12. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRM FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SHORT LIST THE TOP THREE EVALUATED RESPONDERS TO RFS NO. S080210OJ FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B) PLAN AND AUTHORIZE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION FOR UTILITY RELOCATION WORK REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RED LICORICE EVENTS FOR A TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH 360 WAKEBOARD CLUB, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR A WAKEBOARDING COMPETITION TO BE HELD AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE IIA, FINAL PLAT (48 TOTAL LOTS):
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO;
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, L.P.; AND
  3. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL FISCAL TO RECORD THE PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING VIZCAYA PRELIMINARY PLAN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.209(F)(5), POST CONSTRUCTION WATER QUALITY CONTROLS FOR WESTERN WATERSHEDS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION TO HAVE MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF ONE ACRE TO QUALIFY FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION);
  2. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.202(J)(1), CUL-DE-SACS AND “EYEBROWS” (WHICH REQUIRES THAT CUL-DE-SACS BE NO LONGER THAN 2,000 FEET);
  3. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.202(L)(2)(B), SUBURBAN SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION TO HAVE MINIMUM 1,200 FOOT BLOCK LENGTH);
  4. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.202(M), BLOCK WIDTHS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION TO RESTRICT DOUBLE FRONTAGE ON LOTS);
  5. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.202(Q)(2), SIDEWALKS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION TO PROVIDE SIDEWALKS);
  6. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.202(B), CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES STREETS IN A NEW SUBDIVISION TO ALIGN WITH STREETS ON ADJOINING PROPERTY);
  7. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.209(D)(1)(A), CUT AND FILL (REQUIRES THAT CUT AND FILL FOR LAND BALANCING NOT EXCEED EIGHT FEET);
  8. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 82.209(C)(3)(E)(II), BUFFER ZONES (REQUIRES THAT GOLF COURSES MAY ONLY BE ALLOWED IN WATERWAY BUFFER ZONES IF NO FERTILIZERS, PESTICIDES, AND HERBICIDES ARE USED);
  9. A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: VIZCAYA (349 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  10. A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH LAKE TRAVIS RANCH, LLC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO COVER AN ANTICIPATED FUNDING SHORTFALL OF $176,483 FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES PROVIDED THROUGH THE TRAVIS COUNTY SYSTEM OF CARE CONTRACT.
Postponed.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC. FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND BASIC ON-SITE ENERGY EDUCATION TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT FOUR TO THE CURRENT DEPOSITORY BANK CONTRACT BETWEEN JPMORGAN CHASE AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

23. 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 $206,339.73 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 27 TO JULY 3, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE THE OLD TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL IN OCTOBER 2008 FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
Added to consent.

26. Added to consent.

 

  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FY ‘09 COMPENSATION ITEMS:
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  1. FY ‘08 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT, JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR MULTIPLE JOB FAMILIES INCLUDING COURTS, SENIOR AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION, REPRODUCTION, PUBLIC INFORMATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;
  2. GREEN CIRCLED SLOTS (FY ‘08 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT) THAT ARE BELOW MINIMUM OF THE NEW MARKET COMPETITIVE PAY GRADE;
  3. GENERAL MARKET ADJUSTMENT (FY ‘08 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT) AND IMPLEMENT CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES TO ADVANCE INCUMBENTS’ SALARIES CLOSER TO THE MARKET VALUED PAY GRADE MIDPOINT;
  4. NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICE PAY SCALE - LAW ENFORCEMENT COMP ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATIONS;
  5. SEASONAL/RELIEF TEMPORARY TITLES, HOURLY PAY RATES FOR ELECTIONS, PARK TECHS, SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, INTERPRETERS; AND
  6. BILINGUAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY PROGRAM PROPOSAL.

OTHER ITEMS

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

29. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BUDGET OVERVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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30. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICE, IFB NO. B080249NB, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SMITH PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC.  (DOMESTIC RELATIONS)  (TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES)
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.

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. REGARDING THE MATTER OF NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. MICHAEL B. MUKASEY IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1

32. 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

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPRAISAL METHOD FOR 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. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW AND CLAIMS RESULTING FROM THE 2008 STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. 1

35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON COUNTY AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S BUDGET AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON AUGUST 19, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. TOTAL CANCELATION OF WINDY WALK ESTATES SUBDIVISION (A 15 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND WINDY WALK COVE PUBLICLY DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY; AND
  2. REPLAT OF WINDY WALK ESTATES SUBDIVISION (16 TOTAL LOTS), IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 1, 2008.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 SESSION OF JULY 1, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVES ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 JULY 1, 2008 AND CORRECTED MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 17, 2008.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS OF RIGHT OF WAY AND ADJACENT FOR THE HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA PARKWAY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 THE FOLLOWING:

  1. REQUEST FOR PAYMENTS FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT; AND
  2. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER TO CHANGE THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:38 PM