Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 4, 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)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 28, BLOCK O. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 72, "EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES," AND SUBSTITUTION OF THE NEW VERSION OF THAT CHAPTER 72.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE INTENSIVE IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT THAT WORKS WITH JUVENILES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PREVENT FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO SERVE AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD IN YEAR TWO OF THE FIVE-YEAR PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT; AND
- RATIFY OR REJECT COUNTY JUDGE’S APPROVAL OF GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FOR THE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT PROGRAM FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $278,558.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 17 TO OCTOBER 23, 2008.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070350VR, SAMARITAN CENTER FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH YOUTH PROGRAM AND FAMILIES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
8. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PRINT 5000 FLYERS FOR 2008 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECKS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2008.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; COUPLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT; LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 1B, LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 1C, LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 1D, VISTA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 2, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 6 AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 11.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
No action required.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PARSONS MOUNTED CALVARY, A MOUNTED MILITARY ORGANIZATION OF THE CORPS OF CADETS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN TO BOARD HORSES FOR THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE.
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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.
13. 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
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF PERSON TO FILL INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 9, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11, 12, 15 AND 18, BLOCK A, MARSHALL’S POINT, LOT 16, BLOCK A, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 16 AND 19, BLOCK A, MARSHALL’S POINT AND LOTS 13, 14 AND 17 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 AND 17, BLOCK A MARSHALL’S POINT SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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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NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
Friday, November 7, 2008
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008, IS VETERAN’S DAY, A COUNTY HOLIDAY. THEREFORE, THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT ITS REGULAR VOTING SESSION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. THE AGENDA
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3, 2008.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 4:00 PM