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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 2, 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)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

1. 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 $789,650.50 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 15 TO AUGUST 21, 2008.
Added to consent.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
    Added to consent.
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION REQUESTS:
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    1. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BUILDING SECURITY GUARD, SLOT 64, FY ‘08 SALARY ADJUSTMENT INCREASE ADDED TO BASE THAT EXCEEDS PAY GRADE MAXIMUM;

    2. RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES MAILROOM SERVICES ASSISTANT SR., SLOT 22, SALARY ADJUSTMENT THAT EXCEEDS 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT; AND

    3. RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES MAILROOM SERVICES ASSISTANT, SLOT 23, SALARY ADJUSTMENT INCREASE ADDED TO BASE THAT EXCEEDS PAY GRADE MAXIMUM.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AWARD FUNDS FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE
Added to consent. .

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAMPUS MASTER PLAN STUDY AND PLANNING FOR A NEW BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD NORTH CAMPUS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SPACE OPTIONS FOR 910 LAVACA AND RELATED IMPACTS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ALLOCATION OF SPACE IN THE RAY MARTINEZ BUILDING FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) COUNSELING PROGRAM AND CANCELING THE SEARCH FOR LEASE SPACE FOR THIS CSCD COUNSELING PROGRAM;
  2. SCHEMATIC LAYOUT OF THE CSCD COUNSELING PROGRAM AT THE RAY MARTINEZ BUILDING; AND
  3. REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO COVER THE RENOVATION COSTS FOR THE CSCD COUNSELING PROGRAM.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, NORTHEAST METRO PARK, PHASE II, RFQ NO. Q080083LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, LAND DESIGN PARTNERS, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ALLIANCE. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070340DG FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES CONDITION ASSESSMENTS TO VANDERWEIL FACILITY ADVISORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK RAW WATER LINE PROJECT, IFB NO. B070381LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BORETEX, L.L.C. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00270RG, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080013RE WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERAN SERVICES)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080012RE WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERAN SERVICES)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, SIDEWALK CONSULTANT SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q080209LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

15.
Added to consent.

 

  1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00006OJ, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND
  2. REJECT TRIA COVERAGE (TERRORISM COVERAGE) AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE TRIA DISCLOSURE FORM. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)

16. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT WITH UNISYS CORPORATION FOR THE DORADO 400 SERIES SERVER AND SAN SYSTEMS. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. REVISED LANGUAGE: RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON REQUEST FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL SITE AT 10200 GILES LANE. (THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO UPGRADE AND ENHANCE THEIR INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVED POLLING FACILITIES;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVING POLLING FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVED VOTING EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES;
  5. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OVERTIME FOR ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS TARGETING SPEEDING AND DWI;
  6. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
  7. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM IN JUVENILE PROBATION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE, TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NEW CHILD AND MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDERS; AND
  8. RATIFY REQUEST TO GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR EXTENSION OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM GRANT IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG) FOR THE OAG TO PROCESS ALL PRE-94 CHILD AND MEDICAL SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

22. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE CRAWFORD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2008 (HYDE PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL PROJECT).
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE THE MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, EARLY VOTING PERMANENT POLLING PLACES AND EARLY VOTING MOBILE POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY IN CONNECTION WITH RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY FOR PURPOSE OF PERFORMING ELECTRIC UTILITY WORK.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ANDERSON MILL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FAMILY CONNECTIONS TO USE COUNTY OWNED PARKING LOT AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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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 SETTLEMENT OFFER IN VALDEZ/NAUTILUS CASE (OPHELIA MALICIA CLAIM). 1

31. 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

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

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APRIL 18, 2008 GRIEVANCE PANEL'S DECISION REGARDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 7 TO IMPLEMENT THE PANEL'S RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING COUNSELING AND MEDIATION RECOMMENDATIONS; AND ON CONDUCTING A CLIMATE REVIEW OF HRMD. 1 and 3

34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY CHARLES KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS MADE IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436C. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 2. 1 AND 3

36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS MADE IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 12, 14 AND 19, 2008.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF JULY 29 AND AUGUST 19, 2008.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008, AT 2:00 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM MAY 23, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 19, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS


TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH ST., 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701

THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. - Video

RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. - Video

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. - Video

RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. - Cancelled

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. - Cancelled

RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. - Cancelled

 
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Last Modified: Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:48 PM