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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 17, 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: NORTHRIDGE ACRES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (3 TOTAL LOTS). (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OASIS BLUFF DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM COMANCHE TRAIL TO BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE FOR THE “COLD FUSION SIZZLER” SLALOM SKATEBOARD RACES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 28, 2009 FROM 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM. (ACTION ITEM #6)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS AND PROJECT IDEAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ACTION PLAN AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LYNN HARPER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND PROCLAIM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 AS “LYNN HARPER DAY.” (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: NORTHRIDGE ACRES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (3 TOTAL LOTS).
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OASIS BLUFF DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM COMANCHE TRAIL TO BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE FOR THE “COLD FUSION SIZZLER” SLALOM SKATEBOARD RACES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 28, 2009 FROM 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: NEW SWEDEN ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAN (104 LOTS).
Added to consent.

8. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR AMARRA DRIVE, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
Added to consent.

9. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM STAFF AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. NEW POLICIES THAT TRAVIS COUNTY CAN ADOPT TO REDUCE GROUND LEVEL OZONE IN SUPPORT OF THE 2009 BIG PUSH INITIATIVE; AND
  2. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES THAT TRAVIS COUNTY CAN TAKE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PAY $105,377 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL FUND ALLOCATED RESERVES TO FUND 475, CONTRACTUAL CAPITAL PROJECTS, IN THE BUDGET FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT.
No action required.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL TO PARTIALLY FUND A PART-TIME POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT’S SENIORS VOLUNTEER CHILDREN IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, 2008 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO FULLY EXPEND THE GRANT AWARD;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CRIMINAL COURTS DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CIVIL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FOR CHILD WELFARE INVOLVING PARENTS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE;
  5. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT PROGRAM IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES; AND
  6. GRANT CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CIVIL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET, INCLUDING:
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  1. FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PARAMETERS; AND
  2. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET GUIDELINES.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. 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 $859,996.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 30 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

16.
Added to consent.

  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE UPDATED AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL TEXAS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

18. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090054VR, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CUSTOM WELDING TRAILERS, IFB NO. B090150NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MAGNUM TRAILERS.
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 08K00128RV, THE BARR COMPANY, FOR PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING MODIFIED ENTRY AND SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION.
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090162ML TO ORCHID CELLMARK FOR PROFESSIONAL DNA CONSULTING AND ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2009.
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF RONDA DARDIN SCHULTZ TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO FEBRUARY 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

25. 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 AND/OR MODIFICATION OF AFTER SCHOOL INTERLOCAL, AS APPROPRIATE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF AND APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO THE COUNTY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH THE REFUNDING OF A PORTION OF THE COUNTY’S OUTSTANDING LIMITED TAX DEBT.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. STATUS REPORT ON THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
  2. TRAVIS COUNTY’S POSITION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY FUNDING;
  3. DRAFT BILL LANGUAGE FOR CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; AND
  4. BILLS PENDING BEFORE THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE.

28. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS:
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  1. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007;
  2. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007;
  3. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005, 2006 AND 2007;
  4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007; AND
  5. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006 AND 2007;

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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 130 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 71 EAST FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PROJECT. 1 AND 2

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DIVISION TO SECURE SMART FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. 1 AND 2

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO NOVATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER. 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2

35.

  1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HRMD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
  2. DELIBERATE RESULTS OF CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HRMD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HRMD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3

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

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

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 24, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK FFF, HILLTOP MANOR SUBDIVISION AND LOT 19, BLOCK RR, TWIN LAKE HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOT LINE REVISION FOR TWO RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN PRECINCT THREE.

C3. REAPPOINT MARGARINE G. BEAMAN AND CAROLYN L. JONES TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEES, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL JANUARY 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VISITATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER (STATE JAIL) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS WORK GROUP FOR COMMENTS ON PROCESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 FOR HOME-BUYERS WHO PURCHASE A HOME THROUGH AUSTIN HABITAT TO TREAT THEIR SWEAT EQUITY AS AN INVESTMENT OF $500.00 IN THEIR HOME.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

3. 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 HOME-BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PAY TO FUND 475, CONTRACTUAL CAPITAL PROJECTS, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT.

ADDED ITEM

5.   CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
  1. A PROGRESS REPORT OF THE VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER; AND
  2. REQUEST FOR BUDGET INCREASE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VISITATION CENTER.

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