Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 14, 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
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 $747,324.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2, 2008.
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE EXPOSITION CENTER RATE SCHEDULE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PRO BONO NET TO ALLOW THE LAW LIBRARY TO USE THE LAWHELP TRADEMARK.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS010064LB, THE BODE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC., FOR DNA CONSULTING ANALYSIS AND TESTIFYING SERVICES. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00291OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING. (PRETRIAL SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT)
Postponed.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS080291ML FOR RELIEF PHARMACY SERVICES WITH CONNIE P. RAEMSCH, REGISTERED PHARMACIST. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE FOR AGREEMENTS TO BE USED BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Added to consent.
- BROWN COUNTY;
- GILLESPIE COUNTY;
- GRIMES COUNTY;
- LAVACA COUNTY;
- LEE COUNTY;
- MENARD COUNTY; AND
- WHARTON COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED TIMBER CREEK FLOODPLAIN BUY-OUT PLAN.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MANSFIELD LEDGE SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPICEWOOD BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VIOLET CROWN SPORTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT WEBBERVILLE PARK.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COOPERATIVE EXTENTSION’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE CIVIL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE GRANT UNTIL A CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADJUST ALLOCATION AMONG EXPENDITURES APPROVED IN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FOR WHICH APPROVAL IS EXTENDED IN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO MAKE ALLOCATED MAXIMUMS CONSISTENT WITH ANTICIPATED YEAR END ACTUAL BALANCES AND ACCRUALS.
Taken into Executive Session.
OTHER ITEMS
16. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- ADDITION OF 2009 WELLS FARGO THIRTY-TWO FOOT CARGO TRAILER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE USE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE; AND
- ADDITION OF 2008 POLARIS ATV TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET FOR CORRECTIONS SECURITY AND RESPONSE USE.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS STUDY NEEDS ANALYSIS AND MASTER PLAN AND RELATED ISSUES.
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19. 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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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.
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT 2. 1 AND 3
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DOYLE WILSON HOMEBUILDER, INC. (NGHIA TRONG DAO AND LIEU THI PHAM RESALE DEED). 1
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FROM PARKE PROPERTIES I AND II, L.P. AND GDF REALITY INVESTMENTS LTD. IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 1 AND 2
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING UPDATE AND/OR SETTLEMENT OFFER IN VALDEZ/NAUTILUS CASE (OPHELIA MALICIA CLAIM). 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
25. 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
26. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT 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
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 23 AND 30, 2008.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON OCTOBER 28, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 72, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REVISE AN ORDER DESIGNATING THE MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES, AND HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING ON WEEKDAYS FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 ELECTIONS TO SPECIFY EARLY VOTING HOURS AT THE CARVER COMPLEX.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO NOTIFY TRAVIS COUNTY OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO PRESERVATION TEXAS TO NOMINATE HAMILTON POOL PRESERVE FOR INCLUSION IN THE TEXAS’ MOST ENDANGERED PLACES LIST.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 2, 9 AND 16, 2008.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 2, 16 AND 23, 2008.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2008.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
- ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE;
- RECOMMENDED LEGISLATION; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 72, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES.
3. DISCUSS CORRECTIONS BUREAU STAFFING RELIEF FACTOR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU STAFFING RATIO IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RAPID ANTICONVULSANT MEDICATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TRIAL (RAMPART).
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Last Modified:
Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:09 AM