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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 12, 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 ITEMS

1. 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

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION REGARDING THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE (BUFFER) ON THE COLORADO RIVER AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30, LDC, SECTION 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS FOR VINCENT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS, FOR BALLI SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR GILLILAND CREEK TRAIL, PHASE III, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GREENRIDGE PHASE 5 (93 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PARMER RIDGE LTD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FOX HILL PRELIMINARY PLAN (476 TOTAL LOTS), IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RSVP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A PORTION OF STAFF’S SALARY AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE GRANT IN FISCAL YEAR 2009;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS FOR OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENDITURES UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT;
  5. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY COURT ORDERS REGARDING CHILD ACCESS AND VISITATION; AND
  6. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CIVIL COURTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FOR CHILD WELFARE INVOLVED PARENTS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCREASE THE HOURLY CONTRIBUTION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES FOR USE OF COUNTY OWNED VEHICLES WHILE PERFORMING OFF-DUTY WORK.
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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 $412,792.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF

JULY 25 TO JULY 31, 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 RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2009 COMPENSATION ITEMS FOR NON-TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE:
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  1. WHETHER TO ESTABLISH INTERNAL EQUITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TCSO AND NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICERS JOB CLASSIFICATIONS; AND
  2. ADD PAY FOR PARK RANGERS WHO POSSESS ACTIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC CERTIFICATION.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND RELATED SERVICES, IFB NO. B080242LD, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7, TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS010047JW, YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., D/B/A LIFEWORKS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

16. RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070292ML, ARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY, INC, FOR DRUG TESTING SERVICES. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER NEW POTABLE WATER LINE, FIRE LINE AND FIRE PUMP ASSEMBLY, IFB NO. B080245RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SEGURA CONSTRUCTION, LLC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050117JJ, GRANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, NORTH RIDGE ACRES WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. P080107LC, TO THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER, MITEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS)
Added to consent.

20. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080224SW, TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SERVICES, AND REBID. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN. (COUNTY CLERK)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER APPOINTING PRESIDING AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2008. (COUNTY CLERK)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION COALITION REGARDING THE HERO (ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO OFFER THE "ALIVE @ 25" DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY;
  2. SOLICITATION OF GRANTS AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE "ALIVE @ 25" PROGRAM; AND
  3. REQUEST TO OFFER THE PROGRAM TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AS AN EQUAL PARTNER IN THE MULTI-AGENCY TRAVIS COUNTY ALIVE TEAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THIRD AMENDMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN TR AUSTIN RETAIL CORPORATION AS LESSOR AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS LESSEE IN WHICH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT WILL BE RECEIVING AN ASSIGNMENT FOR THE NORTHEAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LOCATED IN THE SPRINGDALE SHOPPING CENTER.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1D.
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.

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR OFFICER C. HOTARD REGARDING MONTEZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
Postponed.

29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO ATTORNEY GENERAL NO. RQ-0664-GA FROM COMAL COUNTY, DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. 1

30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AND COMPENSATION FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENTS HEADED BY CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS. 1

31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AVAILABLE LEASE SPACE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN AREA. 2

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JACK E. STULTS, JR. AND TOMMYE STULTS (RAUL GONZALEZ RESALE DEED). 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (ERIK GONZALEZ RESALE DEED). 1

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL A .0160 ACRE EASEMENT FROM A&J LEASING, LLC TO TRAVIS COUNTY, NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GATTIS SCHOOL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 2

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL A .275 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AREA EASEMENT FROM THOMAS CARDWELL AND CYNTHIA WEBER TO TRAVIS COUNTY, NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOWARD LANE EAST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, IN PRECINCT ONE. 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING THE REQUESTED EXPANSION OF THE BROWNING FERRIS INTERNATIONAL (BFI) LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST (TEXAS COMMISSIONER ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ PROPOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 1447A). 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING THE REQUESTED EXPANSION OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC. LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST (TCEQ PROPOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 249D). 1

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT, LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC. ET AL. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 29, 2008.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 SESSIONS OF MAY 20, MAY 27, JULY 8, JULY 15 AND JULY 29, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 REIMBURSE LENDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2006 SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM THAT DID NOT USE ALL THEIR MORTGAGE LOAN ALLOCATIONS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW AND APPROVE MARKETING PLAN FOR 2008/2009 HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CJ JOPLING AS CONSULTANT FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GRANT FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE AND TO PAY AN INVOICE FOR SET-UP FEE FOR CONSULTANT’S CONTRACT.

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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, AUGUST 11, 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

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

The Travis County planning and budget setting process is underway. The Commissioners Court is interested in hearing from the public about next year’s budget. A copy of the FY ‘09 Preliminary Budget is on file with the County Clerk’s Office and is available in the Planning and Budget Office, Rm. 540, 314 West 11th Street. It is also available on the Travis County internet web site at www.traviscountytx.gov.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

1. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM APRIL 18, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 7, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

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COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE

314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
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CRIMINAL COURTS - Videocriminal courts
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - VideoTNR department
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - VideoHealth and Human Services
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES - Videosocial service agencies

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Video
CHILD/PARENT PUBLIC DEFENDER - Video
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING - Video
CAPITAL BUDGET - Video

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.

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SHERIFF- Video
CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE- Video
INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS- Video
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EXPOSITION CENTER- Video

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.

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REVENUE GENERATING IDEAS - Video
DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED
PROPERTY AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD- Video

 
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