Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 25, 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)
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CITY OF AUSTIN STAFF ON THE PROPOSED HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONE, A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) ZONE SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $764,495.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 7 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2008.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE NEW SITE LOCATION AND BUILDING FOOTPRINT OF THE NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING AT 4705 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2008:
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- TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2056 - SETTLE;
- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNIT 2770 - SETTLE;
- TAX OFFICE UNIT TNR1300 - SETTLE; AND
- TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2720 - SETTLE.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PAY FOR TRAVEL COSTS OF A SAFEPLACE EMPLOYEE FOR THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SAFE HAVENS NEW GRANTEE ORIENTATION TO BE REIMBURSED FROM ANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUES.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. DECLARE LISTING OF EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
8. ACCEPT 18 COPIERS AS DONATION AND DECLARE COPIERS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090060VR, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090071VR, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC., FOR MENTOR PROGRAM SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00173VC, SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS/TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 280-294 AND LOTS 343-355 BLOCK A, AND LOTS 1-13, BLOCK D OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 10D SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE I AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE I. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1.019 COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF FINES AND PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC CITATIONS;
- AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1.019 COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF TOLL ROADS AND THE PAYMENT OF TOLL FEES;
- NOTICE TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES ABOUT CHANGES IN COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY; AND
- BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER OF $4,821 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FLEET SERVICES.
- AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $4,821 TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SIXTY-FOUR OUTSTANDING TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED TO COUNTY VEHICLES BETWEEN 2002 AND 2008; AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM CERTAIN COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE SERVICES PROVIDED TO JUVENILES DUALLY-DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR FY ‘09 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT PROGRAM IN DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD FOR FY ‘08 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT FROM OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT REVISION OF BUDGET AND SCOPE OF SERVICE FOR THE SAFE HAVENS GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
OTHER ITEMS
17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
18. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BOND FOR JON WISSER TO SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN AND YOUTH.
Postponed.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF I-JURY CODE DEVELOPED BY TRAVIS COUNTY;
- AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO EXECUTE THE SAME SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COUNTIES ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Postponed.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY BY AND THROUGH THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE TO HOUSE DEFENDANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE SMART PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDS FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
Added to consent.
- DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 1;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 3;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 4; AND
- CONSTABLE PCT. 5.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT NICOLE FRANCOIS, KIRSTY HAMMOND, PERRY LANGHAM, SHEILA THOMAS, SCOTT THOMAS (ALTERNATE) AND ERNST TOUSSAINT TO SERVE ON THE NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR THE PROPOSED 2010 GREENRIDGE ANNEXATION PLAN BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
25. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE CREATION OF AN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59.06 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
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- CONSTABLE PCT. 1;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 2;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 3;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 4; AND
- CONSTABLE PCT. 5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
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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.
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM AND GIVE DIRECTION TO COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN ALISON TARTER WORKER’S COMPENSATION LIEN CASE; SUBROGATION. 1
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TAKEOVER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND INSURORS INDEMNITY COMPANY AS PERFORMANCE BOND SURETY ON CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DSSI CORPORATION FOR CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDINGS 2 AND 3. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE FISCAL SURETY BOND FROM THE HARTFORD. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM FROM WILLIAM AND LUISA BARLOW REGARDING ALLEGED DAMAGES TO LOT 75, CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 15, MARAVILLA SUBDIVISION. 1
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34. 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
35. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7 AND 14, 2008.
C3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY RONNIE EARLE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE AND PROCLAIM DECEMBER 2, 2008 AS “TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY RONNIE EARLE DAY.”
C4. RATIFY PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSTABLE LUKE MERCER’S RETIREMENT AND HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 16, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO THREE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 101 AND 102 OF EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE BENT OAKS APARTMENTS TO RRE BENT OAKS, LLC, AND AN AGREEMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PREPARE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2009/2010 TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008, AT 3:30 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
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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
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