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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 30, 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 HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #34)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 22 AND 23, BLOCK HH OF VALLEY LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #35)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 15, BLOCK C OF VALLE VERDE BEACH SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #36)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TWENTY-TWO SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF LOT 295 OF APACHE SHORES, 1ST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #37)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSISTANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY AND RESIDENTS TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IKE, INCLUDING:
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  1. UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND CONSTABLES IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE AND THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE; AND
  2. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 25TH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960016JW, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, FOR MENTORING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT AWARD FOR VISITATION SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. CONTRACT NO. PS090017VR, PROVIDENCE SERVICES OF TEXAS;
  2. CONTRACT NO. PS090018VR, KIMBERLI COCHRAN, LPC;
  3. CONTRACT NO. PS090019VR, COUNSELING FOR LIFE, SABRINA L. KINDELL, LPC;
  4. CONTRACT NO. PS090020VR, REGINA MEDART, LPC;
  5. CONTRACT NO. PS090021VR, KELLY V. OVALLE, LMSW;
  6. CONTRACT NO. PS090022VR, LUIS R. OVALLE, LMSW;
  7. CONTRACT NO. PS090023VR, LIFE STEPS;
  8. CONTRACT NO. PS090024VR, ADRIANA BUSTAMANTE, LMSW;
  9. CONTRACT NO. PS090025VR, KEN CAUTHERN, LCSW;
  10. CONTRACT NO. PS090026VR, ROBIN SHAW, PH.D.; AND
  11. CONTRACT NO. PS090027VR, ELIZABETH G. LEVY, PH.D.

10. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT NO. IL990109OJ, CITY OF AUSTIN/DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE, TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT AWARD FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS:
Added to consent.

  1. CONTRACT NO. PS080281VR, WILLIAM J. HOLDEN, PH.D.;
  2. CONTRACT NO. PS080282VR, ALVIN AUGUSTUS DOLAN-HENDERSON, PH.D.;
  3. CONTRACT NO. PS080283VR, MARY KILPATRICK, PH.D.;
  4. CONTRACT NO. PS080284VR, PHILIP A. KERNE IV, PH.D.;
  5. CONTRACT NO. PS080285VR, ELIZABETH G. LEVY, PH.D.; AND
  6. CONTRACT NO. PS080286VR, CASEY O' NEAL, PH.D. (JUVENILE PROBATION)

12. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS000011VR, NICOLAS CARRASCO, PH.D., FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONAL PLUMBING PARTS, IFB NO. B080287NB, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, MARKS PLUMBING PARTS. (TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE)
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR RUBBER STAMPS AND NAME PLATES, IFB NO. B080262RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RODZINA INDUSTRIES, INC. (COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060040RE, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING (TEACHER TRAC). (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 ALTERNATIVE PAVING PROGRAM IFB NO. B080298JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS GROUP, FOR THE DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND DISTRICT CLERK. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/DISTRICT CLERK/COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

18.

  1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR THE FOLLOWING:
    Added to consent.

    1. COBRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT;

    2. CUSTOMER REPORTING SYSTEM INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT; AND

    3. EXCESS RISK INSURANCE POLICY AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT.

  2. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
    Added to consent.

19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070316LC, BURTON GROUP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 06T00061OJ, LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA, FOR THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070215RE, WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS-CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, FOR CHILD CARE MENTORING COLLABORATIVE. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERAN SERVICES)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS080113RE, ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, FOR EVALUATION SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS080222RE, FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, FOR PARENTING IN RECOVERY SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00301OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR OPTIONAL LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT, SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LONG TERM DISABILITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090030RE, WORKSOURCE-GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH TRANSFER AGREEMENT. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Postponed.

26. REVIEW AND APPROVE LIST OF AUTO RENEWAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES. (SEE ATTACHMENT ?A?)
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27. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00038OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR BASIC LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

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

  1. LEASE RENEWAL IL040277ML BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY AS CO-TENANTS AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AS LESSOR FOR SPACE AT THE AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL TO BE USED BY THE SHERIFF'S CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM;
  2. CONTRACT AGREEMENT FORM IL040278ML BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY AS RECEIVING PARTIES AND AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL AS PERFORMING PARTY FOR UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM LEASE SPACE AT AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL; AND
  3. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL040287ML BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SHARING OF EXPENSES UNDER LEASE OF SPACE AT AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL.

29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B080295SW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TITUS SYSTEMS LP D/B/A COCOM CABLING SYSTEMS. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

30. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00292OJ, SAFE GUARD HEALTH PLANS, INC. AND SAFE HEALTH LIFE INS. CO., FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

32. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070053RE WITH MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE INC. FOR ADDITION OF THE CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
Added to consent.

33. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 22 AND 23, BLOCK HH OF VALLEY LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 15, BLOCK C OF VALLE VERDE BEACH SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TWENTY-TWO SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF LOT 295 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

  1. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR BANK TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON US HIGHWAY 290 AT FITZHUGH ROAD; AND
  2. ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON US HIGHWAY 290 AT FITZHUGH ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE 2B, PHASE 3B AND PHASE 4B, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

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

  1. A PARTIAL SUBDIVISION VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: THE WOODS OF GREENSHORES SECTION 1; AND
  2. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE WOODS OF GREENSHORES SECTION 1, REPLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE 11A, LOT 20, BLOCK L AND LOT 5, BLOCK J. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK IV, PHASE 6A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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  1. RESOLUTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT;
  2. USE OF INTERNAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE RESOURCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED PROGRAM YEAR 2008 GRANT AGREEMENT IS OBTAINED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;
  3. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM YEAR 2008 PROJECTS: 1) FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION; 2) DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE LAVA LANE SUBSTANDARD ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT; 3) WATER/WASTEWATER AND OTHER PROJECT PLANNING, AND 4) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIX-PARTY AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHICH ALLOWS TRAVIS COUNTY TO ACCESS $150,000 IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO EXTEND AUTHORIZATION OF CURRENT NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICE PAYSCALE UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2009 AND APPROVE CHANGES TO NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE, CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR CRIMINAL COURTS TO PROVIDE PAY AND MONITOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS;
  2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CRIMINAL COURTS TO ENHANCE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES;
  3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE THE GRANT UNTIL A CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
  4. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR?S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE GRANT UNTIL A CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
  5. RATIFY GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PRIMARY PARENTS IN PENDING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  6. RATIFY GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE THE REGULAR MEETING DAYS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

49. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2009 INDIRECT COST RATES.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

50. 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 $732,151.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 12 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

52.

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

53. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HOLIDAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTIONS 10.043, HOLIDAYS AND 10.044, PERSONAL HOLIDAYS.
Added to consent.

54. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 32, SUBCHAPTER C, SECTION 32.002(G)TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATED TO DEFINITION OF ?DOING BUSINESS.?
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55. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE EXPOSITION CENTER RATE SCHEDULE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

56. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND EFFICIENCIES IN JAIL REDUCTION DOCKET UTILIZING VIDEO TELECONFERENCING AND OTHER STRATEGIES.
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57. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL080014ML, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR CENTRAL BOOKING AND RELATED JAIL SERVICES.
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Taken into Executive Session.

OTHER ITEMS

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

59. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINT SHOP TO PROCESS APPROXIMATELY 335,000 INSERTS FOR THE 2008 TAXPAYER NEWSLETTERS.
Added to consent.

60. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE.
Added to consent.

61. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

62. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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63. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING THE CREATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR THE SEAHOLM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

  1. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PROJECT;
  2. COUNTY ENDORSEMENT OF THE PROJECT;
  3. WAIVER OF 60-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PROJECT;
  4. DESIGNATION OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON PROJECT; AND
  5. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO TIF ZONE?S BOARD OR WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A MEMBER.

64. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION OF LEADERSHIP STRATEGY ON TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN.
(Taken up with Item 65.)

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65. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.
(Taken up with Item 64.)

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66. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY REGARDING USE OF TOLL ROADS AND CITY PARKING METERS BY COUNTY EMPLOYEES USING COUNTY VEHICLES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF FINES AND FEES.
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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.

67. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE OF PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 9TH AND LAVACA. 1 AND 2

68. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2

69. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF LAND FROM THE COMANCHE TRAIL CONSERVATION FUND AND JOSEPH F. LUCAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

70. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY SECTION 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WITH NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS. 1

71. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED SECOND 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

72. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON ISSUES REGARDING CONTRACT WITH FAULKNER USA ON JAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

ADDED ITEM

A1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON OCTOBER 21, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008 (AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION PROJECT).
Added to consent.

 

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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

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