Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 29, 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 HEARING

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO THE ON-GOING ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTING A COMPRESSED WORK WEEK FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND/OR OFFICES.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE AUGUST POSTING OF POSITIONS FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET RELATED TO THE NEW COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8.
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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 $586,014.65 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 11 TO JULY 17, 2008.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS020015JW, WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS & HANKS D/B/A INCENTIVES, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 06T00108NB, ECOLAB, INC., FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND JUVENILE PROBATION)
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12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 22, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040256RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR DEAF INTERPRETING SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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15. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 5, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, FOR VOICE & DATA AND ANY ASSOCIATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INCLUDING LOCAL DIAL TONE FOR VOICE AND DATA, RFP NO. P080189BF, TO THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, TW TELECOM HOLDINGS, INC. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070316LC, BURTON GROUP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/COUNTY AUDITOR)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONAL LOCAL FEES (COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FEE AND CHILD SAFETY FEE) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2009 RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE 3, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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REQUEST TO USE 2005 BOND UNALLOCATED PROJECT FUNDS, OR 1997 OR 2001 BOND FUND SAVINGS FROM COMPLETED PRECINCT ONE PROJECTS, TO ACQUIRE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF FM 3177, IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH FOR THE FM 3177 AND BRAKER LANE 1 PROJECT, IN PRECINCT ONE.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

21. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS FOLLOWS:
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MID-YEAR REPORT ON SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND
CITY OF AUSTIN’S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.

OTHER ITEMS

22. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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23. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET PROCESS. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
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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.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH PARKE PROPERTIES I AND II, L.P. AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENTS LTD. FOR THE ACQUSITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 8 AND 15, 2008.

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