Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 2, 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: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1-3 AND LOT 2A, BLOCK A, MARSHALL'S POINT SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2007 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY RONNIE EARLE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GLORIA GREINER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
5. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AND RECOGNIZE TOP CONTRIBUTORS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $398,204.17 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 14 TO NOVEMBER 20, 2008.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
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- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SUMMARY WHICH HIGHLIGHTS FISCAL YEAR 2009 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
- APPROVE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SUMMARY TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS A PAYROLL STUFFER ON DECEMBER 15, 2008.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE IN THE FIFTH FLOOR OF THE NED GRANGER BUILDING FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS STAFF.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SAFETY SUPPLIES, IFB NO. B080265NB, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AMERICAN SAFETY UTILITY CORPORATION. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B090051RG, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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- ACE ROADSIDE SERVICE - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
- SOUTHERN TIRE MART - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF FOLLOWING JOB ORDER NOS. 28 AND 29, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BLANKET JUDGES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, RFP NO. P090040OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HEBERT L. JAMISON AND COMPANY. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ORION RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON VARIOUS PARKS AND PRESERVE TRACTS OWNED OR MANAGED BY TRAVIS COUNTY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010064JW, CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION & DISTRICT AND COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B090046LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER H AND H FENCE. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090048ML FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES WITH ROBERT SIMPKINS, MD. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1-3 AND LOT 2A, BLOCK A, MARSHALL'S POINT SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DONATION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER THE EIGHT ACRE "WOODY HOLLOW PRESERVE" AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (C)(4), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF THE STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BEE CREEK HILL, SECTION ONE, SPECIFICALLY A PORTION OF QUEEN BEE LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERSHIP FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE MEMBERS:
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- CARL S. RICHIE JR. (JOINT CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE);
- DR. EDUARDO JOSE SANCHEZ; AND
- FRANK RODRIGUEZ.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN ENERGY FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PLUS 1, WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF AUSTIN ENERGY; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY FOR KEEPING THE WARMTH PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONSERVATION KITS AND OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATIONS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF ATMOS ENERGY.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN STUDY.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN SELECTIONS TO INCREASE BENEFITS OF RETIREES AND MAINTAIN COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW TO MAKE EXCEPTION TO SECTION 14, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATERING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER LICENSE AGREEMENT.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN YOUTH.
Postponed.
29. RATIFY APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59.06 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WHICH WAS DELIVERED TO THE COUNTY JUDGE ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008.
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30. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO EXECUTE LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF I-JURY CODE DEVELOPED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WITH OTHER COUNTIES ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO TEXPOOL FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
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.
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. 1
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN CERTAIN AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS.1
35. 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 AND 3
36. 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
37. 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 18, 2008.
C3. APPROVE CORRECTED COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2008.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 23, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 3.573 ACRE PORTION OF A RIGHT OF WAY ORIGINALLY DEDICATED FOR HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD.
C5. REAPPOINT ROBERT HENDEE, M.D. TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 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, DECEMBER 2, 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 RESOLUTION TO WAIVE REDEMPTION LOCK-OUT PROVISION TO REDEEM MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FORT BRANCH LANDING PROJECT) SERIES 2000. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
2. RECEIVE SUMMARY REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3 REGARDING THE SUCCESS OF FIRE ACADEMY CLASS NO. 6 CADET PROGRAMS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST THAT FUNDS APPROVED FOR TWO CADET SEATS, BUT UNUSED, BE APPLIED TO THE NEXT FIRE ACADEMY TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2009.
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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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