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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Friday, November 7, 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)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2008 AS “VETERANS’ DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

2. 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 $889,154.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 24 TO OCTOBER 30, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW FISCAL YEAR 2009 STAR FLIGHT POSITIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AVIATION PAY EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2008, WHICH INCLUDE DIVISION COMMANDER, DISTRICT COMMANDER, FLIGHT NURSE RN AND FLIGHT PARAMEDIC JOB TITLES.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER CONTRACT SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070028JT, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY SANE, INC.;
  2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 (TERMINATION NOTICE) TO CONTRACT NO. PS070034JT, LADONNA K. SHIRLEY;
  3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 (TERMINATION NOTICE) TO CONTRACT NO. PS080187VR, SUSAN HARRIS;
  4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070029JT, CAROLYN DALE;
  5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070030JT, CHRISTIE KREMER;
  6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070031JT, JULIE GIBBS;
  7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070033JT, LINDA SIFUENTES;
  8. APPROVED MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070176JT, ANNE MARTIN;
  9. APPROVED MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070177JT, RACHAEL HERRERA;
  10. APPROVED MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070334VR, JENNY BLACK; AND
  11. APPROVED MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070335VR, KATHLEEN GANN. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060341RE, TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE)
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7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ, ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS, FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090061VR, MARIANNE METZNER, LPC, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PLANNING GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO UPDATE TRAVIS COUNTY’S HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT TO THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR AN INTERNAL AFFAIRS SOFTWARE UPGRADE GRANT FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO REPLACE THEIR EXISTING OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS DATABASES.

OTHER ITEMS

12. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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13. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2008.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETECTIVES TO TAKE AN ASSIGNED COUNTY VEHICLE TO SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TRAINING.
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15. APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIAL BOND FOR CARLOS HUMBERTO BARRERA, JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8.
Added to consent.

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.

16. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT #486313. 1 AND 3

17. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT #141078. 1 AND 3

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE PARKLAND ALONG ONION CREEK NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST WITH 2005 AUTHORIZED BOND FUNDS, IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1 AND 2

19. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 21 AND 30, 2008.

ADJOURN

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 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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