Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 9, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM SANDPIPER SPOT TRAIL TO “STANLEY ROBIN LANE” AND SANDPIPER PERCH LANE TO “NESTING MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL” IN PARK AT BLACKHAWK PHASE 6, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A SEVEN AND A HALF-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 13, BLOCK N OF TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 8 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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 $681,975.72 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 21 TO NOVEMBER 27, 2008.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 05T00237OJ, THE CHAIR MAN, FOR FURNITURE CONTRACT. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B090053OJ, ARCHITECTURAL WOOD REFINISHING SERVICES, TO THE RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER, HARMONY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE A FIFTY (50) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00133OJ, NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 08T00236LD FROM ACCENT FOOD SERVICES TO ACCENT FOOD SERVICES, LLC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PAINTING SERVICES, IFB NO. B090036JT, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
Added to consent.
- HARMONY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PRIMARY CONTRACTOR); AND
- GG'S CONSTRUCTION (SECONDARY CONTRACTOR)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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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13. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM SANDPIPER SPOT TRAIL TO “STANLEY ROBIN LANE” AND SANDPIPER PERCH LANE TO “NESTING MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL” IN PARK AT BLACKHAWK PHASE 6, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
14. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A SEVEN AND A HALF-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 13, BLOCK N OF TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 8 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR 2009 BUILD CENTRAL TEXAS PROGRAM FROM CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE LAKES OF NORTHTOWN, SECTIONS ONE AND TWO; AND A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKES AT NORTHTOWN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD AND BRIDGE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 WORKPLAN INCLUDING ROAD MAINTENANCE, PARKS AND FACILITIES PROJECTS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS PROVIDED TO HOMELESS VETERANS AT THE STAND DOWN EVENT ON NOVEMBER 15, 2008.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SCOPE OF THE RFP FOR THE NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “BEFIT PROJECT”.
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25. 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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT PRECINCT THREE COMMISSIONER ELECT KAREN HUBER TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE, JANUARY 1, 2009.
Postponed.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT LINDSEY P. HALE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
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.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
30. 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
31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS WITH STAR OF TEXAS RODEO. 1
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 LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN CERTAIN AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS. 1
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 BRIEFING FROM COUNTY REGARDING STATUS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. (TDS) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 25, 2008.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING REMEDIES TO CONSIDER FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM INTEGRIAN, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Postponed.
A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM STAFF AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH A RECOMMENDATION PENDING BEFORE THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO DESIGNATE TRAVIS COUNTY AND OTHER AREAS AS NON-ATTAINMENT FOR THE 2008 EIGHT-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THREE COMPANIES IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.087, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 21, NOVEMBER 18 AND NOVEMBER 25, 2008.
2. 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)
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 18 AND 25, 2008.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 DIRECTOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2008.
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OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE OFFICES OF CHILD AND
PARENTAL REPRESENTATION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE
1000 GUADALUPE STREET, 4TH FLOOR, ROOM 436
8:30 A.M.
1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF TWO APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGING ATTORNEY FOR THE OFFICE OF CHILD AND PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
- GAIL NICHOLSON AND
- LESLIE HILL.
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