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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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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 TOTAL SUBDIVISION VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS); AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 1-9, SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (11 LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
Postponed.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION.
Postponed.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. NO. 08K00072RV, BLACKMON MOORING OF TEXAS, INC.; AND
  2. NO. 08K00127RV, SOUTHPRO RESTORATION SERVICES.

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 08K00087JW, NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS, BORETEX, LLC.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080190RE, EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS LLC., FOR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000169MQ TO CHANGE THE NAME OF PHILLIPS, UPSHAW AND RICHARDS TO RICHARD PROPERTY, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TOTAL SUBDIVISION VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS); AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 1-9, SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (11 LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. AMENDMENT TO TERMINATE THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 2244 AT LOOP 360; AND
  2. B. TERMINATION OF THE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH PALISADES WEST, LLC TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 2244 AT LOOP 360 IN PRECINCT THREE.

10. RECEIVE STAFF UPDATE ON DESIGNATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY AS NON-ATTAINMENT FOR THE 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD AND COURT CONSIDERATION AND ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2009 BIG PUSH INITIATIVE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR ELM CREEK SUBDIVISION SECTIONS 5A AND 5B, IN PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

12. 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 OVERLOOK AT LEWIS MOUNTAIN SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. RECONSIDERATION OF THE LIST OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS TRAVIS COUNTY SUBMITTED TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL AS PART OF THIS REGION’S RESPONSE TO THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE; AND
  2. DELETION OF THE REIMERS-PEACOCK ROAD PROJECT IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PLANNING FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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  1. PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE COMMUNITY NEEDS;
  2. ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES; AND
  3. PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Pulled from the agenda.

16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRANT POSITION THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY 2009. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED; AND
  2. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CIVIL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM GRANT POSITION THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY 2009. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD POLLED BOND AND INTEREST AND SINKING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AS PARTICIPANTS IN TEXASDAILY INVESTMENT POOL AND AUTHORIZE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD POOLED BOND AND INTEREST AND SINKING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AS PARTICIPANTS IN TEXASDAILY INVESTMENT POOL AND AUTHORIZE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS.
Added to consent.

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

OTHER ITEMS

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

21. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008.
Postponed.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ADVANCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY AGENDA FOR THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
  2. ADVISING THE COURT ON LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS THAT AFFECT THE COUNTY AND RECOMMENDING THE COURT TAKE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF OR OPPOSITION TO THOSE PROPOSALS; AND
  3. REQUESTS FROM OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSTITUENTS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE LEGISLATION.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE MEN AND BOYS HARVEST FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH.
Postponed.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR THREE MONTHS.
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.

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. FRANK LEO RAKAS AND SHARRON KAY WILLIAMS (PAYMAN ZAMIRPOUR AND BANAFSHEH BEH BBAHANI RESALE DEED). 1

26. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM AND GIVE DIRECTION TO COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN BENJAMIN MALDONADO WORKER’S COMPENSATION LIEN CASE; SUBROGATION. 1

27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. 1 AND 3

28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY CHUCK KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 450-2009-00943. 1 AND 3

29.

  1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES SOLUTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 1 AND 3 ; AND
  2. DELIBERATE RESULTS OF CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT IN RELATION TO EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS; DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD); AND HRMD SLOT NUMBERS 23, 16 AND 9 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3

30. 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.

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING COMMISSIONERS COURTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING COLLABORATION, MANAGEMENT OR OVERSIGHT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY. 1
Postponed.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 2009.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: NORTHRIDGE ACRES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (3 TOTAL LOTS).

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009, 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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE RATIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009, 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 AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF LIEN FOR A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER THAT PARTIALLY REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED ON APRIL 4, 2007.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE FOR RATING SERVICES FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE $15.5 MILLION TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2007A (AMT).

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTIVE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIENS ON TWO LOTS OWNED BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. 4502 AND 4604 ACERS LANE.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR THREE MONTHS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

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