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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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. (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

3. 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 $623,235.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 5 TO DECEMBER 11, 2008.
Added to consent.

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

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REGARDING UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES (THE “RESTRICTIVE COVENANT”) FOR WESCO ACRES – SITE OF PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENTS AND POLICIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM:
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1. ADOPTION AGREEMENT GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT SERVICES SECTION 457(B) ELIGIBLE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYERS;
2. 457(B) PLAN LOAN ADMINISTRATION POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY;
3. AGREEMENT FOR RECORDKEEPING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES WITH GREAT-WEST LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE FOLLOWING AUTHORIZATIONS:
   1. PLAN CENTER AUTHORIZATION FORM; AND
   2. SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION;
4. SECTION 457 CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;
5. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR PUTNAM FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY INVESTMENT FUNDS FOR PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING TRUSTS;
6. F. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS, N.A. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND
   1. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT; AND
   2. GUIDELINE AND FEE AGREEMENT;
7. PLAN SPONSOR AGREEMENT AND NEW ACCOUNT FORM WITH TD AMERITRADE SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT INCLUDING CLIENT AGREEMENT.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FOR AGENCY REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER RULE 251.3:
Postponed.

1. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1;
2. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2;
3. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3;
4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4;
5. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5;
6. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6;
7. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8;
8. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9;
9. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10;
10. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11;
11. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12;
12. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14; AND
13. CITY OF AUSTIN.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070209VR, ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR REGIONAL PLANNING STUDY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONVERSION OF TWO WEAPONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 18.17 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HIGH PRESSURE DRY ICE BLASTER SYSTEM, IFB NO. B090035NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, HOTSY CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH 42 CONTRACTORS FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ON THE COURT’S BEHALF. (SEE “ATTACHMENT A” FOR LISTING OF SUCH CONTRACTORS)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 31 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, TIBURON, INC., FOR AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
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13. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ON THE COURT’S BEHALF.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WAIVER OF RETROACTIVITY ALLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY TO ACQUIRE THE BARKLEY TRACT IN ADVANCE OF A GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF 826.546 ACRE VOLENTE MITIGATION TRACT FROM GRASON VOLENTE INVESTMENTS, LTD. TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO BE MANAGED AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED THE PROGRAM YEAR 2007 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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1. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
2. REPORT INCLUDING CHANGES MADE DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD; AND
3. SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO USE PARENTING IN RECOVERY GRANT MONEY TO SEND STAFF FROM PARTNER AGENCIES TO CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

20. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF JEANNE STAMP TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. THE LEGISLATIVE TRACKING SYSTEM TRAVIS COUNTY WILL USE; AND
2. THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE, WHICH BEGINS ON JANUARY 13, 2009.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TEXAS RAIL RELOCATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S PURSUIT OF LEGISLATION DURING THE 81ST LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD PROVIDE FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE RELOCATION OF FREIGHT RAIL LINE OUTSIDE OF URBAN CENTERS AND THE CREATION OF INTER-CITY COMMUTER RAIL LINES IN THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO CORRIDOR. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCENIC TEXAS’ PURSUIT OF LEGISLATION DURING THE 81ST LEGISLATURE FOR COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE BILLBOARDS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION, BUT OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
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1. RON DAVIS, TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT ONE;
2. DAVID A. ESCAMILLA, TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY;
3. ADAN BALLESTEROS, CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO;
4. RICHARD T. MCCAIN, CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE;
5. MARIA L. CANCHOLA, CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR;
6. BRUCE ELFANT, CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE; AND
7. NELDA WELLS SPEARS, TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
8. ADDED ITEM: DANNY THOMAS, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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1. GEORGE MORALES III, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO;
2. STACY SUITS, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE;
3. ROBERT L. ELLER, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR; AND
4. CARLOS B. LOPEZ, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
5. ADDED ITEM:  CRAIG HOWARD, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE.

28. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONE, A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) ZONE SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION DISTRICT.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DONATION OF LE 230 ULTRASONIC WEAPON CLEANING SYSTEM FROM J.C. HUNDLEY TO BE USED BY THE SHERIFF’S RANGE MASTER TO CLEAN, CONDITION AND LUBRICATE WEAPONS.
Added to consent.

30. 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 TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH.
Postponed.

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.

31. 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
Postponed.

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING REMEDIES TO CONSIDER FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM INTEGRIAN, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN KENNEL CLUB TO LICENSE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
Pulled from the agenda.

34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS WITH STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 9, 2008.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 9, 2008.

2. AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 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 CONTRACT AWARD FOR ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q080199ML, TO THE SOLE RESPONDENT, DELOITTE & TOUCHE.

ADJOURN

ATTACHMENT A (ITEM #11)

Austin Child Guidance Center	PS090089RE
Austin Children's Shelter	PS090090RE
Capital Area Food Bank	PS090091RE
Caritas of Austin: Best Single Source	PS090092RE
Caritas of Austin: Basic Needs (CPS & Kitchen)	PS090093RE
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County	PS090094RE
Meals on Wheels and More, Inc.	PS090095RE
Sustainable Food Center, Inc.	PS090096RE
Travis County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center	PS090097RE
Youth & Family Alliance:  Housing & Homeless Services	PS090098RE
American Youthworks - Workforce Development	PS090099RE
American Youthworks - Parks	PS090100RE
Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc.	PS090101RE
Arc of the Capital Area, The:  Case Management	PS090102RE
Austin Academy, The	PS090103RE
Austin Area Urban League, Inc.	PS090104RE
Austin Tenants' Council	PS090105RE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, inc.	PS090106RE
Blackland Community Development Corporation	PS090107RE
BookSpring	PS090108RE
Capital Area Mental Health	PS090109RE
Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults, Inc.	PS090110RE
Child Inc.	PS090111RE
Community Partnership for the Homeless	PS090112RE
Crime Prevention Institute, Inc.	PS090113RE
Easter Seals of Central Texas	PS090114RE
Family Eldercare, Inc.	PS090115RE
Foundation for the Homeless, Inc.	PS090116RE
Goodwill Industries of Central Texas	PS090117RE
Greater Calvary Rites of Passage Development, Inc.	PS090118RE
Helping the Aging, Needy & Disabled (HAND)	PS090119RE
Immigration Counseling and Outreach Services	PS090120RE
Out Youth Austin	PS090121RE
Planned Parenthood of Austin Family Planning, Inc.	PS090122RE
River City Youth Foundation	PS090123RE
Salvation Army - Pathways and Partnerships	PS090124RE
Skillpoint Alliance-Intermediary & Construction Gateway	PS090125RE
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.	PS090126RE
Vaughn House, Inc.	PS090127RE
Workers Assistance Program	PS090128RE
Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Austin	PS090129RE
Youth and Family Alliance (Lifeworks)	PS090130RE

 
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