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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

No text for Item 1 and the first part of Citizens Communication

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #10)

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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
Added to consent.

1. NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.; AND
2. NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (COUNTYWIDE)

4. APPROVE NEW CONTRACT NO. PS970029VR WITH AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE NEW CONTRACT NO. PS960295VR WITH AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075JW, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA070380LC, HAMER ENTERPRISES, FOR A LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EJUSTICE SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE/INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050249ML, D. LADD PATILLO, FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONERS COURT)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080292RE, TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION, FOR WILDLIFE SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

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

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)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY BY SEMMATERIALS, LP AND RESULTING IMPACT ON COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: BERDOLL COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION (10 TOTAL LOTS), AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH REEVES DEVELOPMENT, LLC. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS, FINAL PLAT (129 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

1. REQUEST TO TERMINATE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERTAINING TO SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SUPPLEMENTAL PAY; AND
2. REQUEST THAT $11,670 BE ADDED TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FISCAL YEAR 2009 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE SALARY INCREASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS LOCATED IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT; AND
2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CIVIL COURTS FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT TO CONTINUE THE PAYROLL DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2008.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

17. 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 $567,156.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1 TO AUGUST 7, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TREE OF LIFE CHURCH TO FILM IN THE “OLD COUNTY JAIL” PROPERTY FOR A VIDEO PRODUCTION IN CONNECTION WITH CHURCH-BASED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON AUGUST 22, 2008.
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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Taken into Executive Session.

1. RECOMMENDATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND
2. AUTHORIZE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, DEFERRED COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BEGIN SPECIFIC CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT WITH GREAT WEST RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B) PLAN, INCLUDING GUARANTEES RELATED TO PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS PROPOSED. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SPACE OPTIONS FOR 910 LAVACA AND RELATED SPACE IMPACTS.
Postponed.

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2008.
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. ORDER TO AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTERS 17, 27, 31, 33 AND 69, AS REQUIRED TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2264 (HOUSE BILL 2365) FOR THE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. ORDER INTERPRETING SECTION 23.050, QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND REPORTING, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, AS A RESULT OF HOUSE BILL 2365. (COUNTY AUDITOR)

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, INCLUDING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY PERSONNEL AND ELECTION EQUIPMENT. (COUNTY CLERK)
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26. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX RATE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
Added to consent.

1. DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE PUBLIC SUB-AGENCY TRAINING AGREEMENT;
2. COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION ALIVE@25 DVD LEASE; AND
3. COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION ALIVE@25 WEBSITE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE FISCAL YEAR 2008 PERFORMANCE BASED PAY MONIES FOR ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENTS TO CIVILIAN, NON-SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE’S DRIVING DISTANCE ANALYSIS FOR TAKE HOME VEHICLES AND APPROPRIATE POLICY CHANGES.
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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.

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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
Postponed.

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

32. 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

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR THE EXISTING IMPROVED PROPERTY COMMERCIAL CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BALCONES RESOURCES, INC. FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON JACOBSON ESTATES RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7, BLOCK A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BLOCK F, RESUBDIVISION OF BEBY’S RANCH SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BLOCK F (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEET THAT INCLUDES TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING BUDGET HEARINGS AND THAT SERVES TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET MARK-UP SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 4 AND 5, 2008.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FAMILY CONNECTIONS TO USE COUNTY OWNED PARKING LOT AT CHAIR KING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2008; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PURCHASE CONTRACT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008, AT 2:00 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF THE TOP TWO RANKED FIRMS, C&R (RANDY C. CAIN AND SUSAN C. ROCHA) AND SANTOS ALLIANCES (GREGG W. KNAUPE), RFS NO. S080215VR FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; AND
2. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TOP RANKED FIRM. (COMMISSIONERS COURT)

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD

(Committee to address vacancy on Capital Metro Board)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008, AT 1:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCY ON CAPITAL METRO BOARD.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 

 
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Last Modified: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:17 AM