Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 24, 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 PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 31-35 IN THE HAMMET’S CROSSING SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 83, PAGE 93-D AND 94-A OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS (ACTION ITEM #9)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PORTABLE TOILETS RENTAL AND SERVICING, IFB NO. B090088DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOWSE BROTHERS SANITATION SERVICES D/B/A UNITED SITE SERVICES.
Added to consent.

3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069OJ, FORTE INC., FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068OJ, SEDGWICK CLAIM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS
Added to consent. COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY.

5. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH URBAN DESIGN GROUP FOR PLANNING PHASE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH CAMPUS
Postponed. .

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CONTRACT NO. Q050122LPM, INDEPENDENCE TITLE COMPANY, FOR PROFESSIONAL TITLE SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090132RE WITH WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER FOR HIV SERVICES.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090131RE WITH AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN FOR HIV SERVICES.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 31-35 IN THE HAMMET’S CROSSING SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 83, PAGE 93-D AND 94-A OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO REDUCE GROUND LEVEL OZONE IN SUPPORT OF THE 2009 BIG PUSH INITIATIVE.
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11. 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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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, SECTION 7A, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: MCCORMICK RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN (115 TOTAL LOTS).
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES ON DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 SOCIAL SERVICES RFS (REQUEST FOR SERVICES) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION STATE 421 FUND TO IMPLEMENT A PARENTING SKILLS PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
GRANT APPLICATION WITH OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE JUVENILES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT SEVERITY INVENTORY;
GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY CURRICULUM;
GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC. FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION MEASURES AND BASIC ENERGY EDUCATION TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS LIVING WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT RATES IN THE TASK FORCE AREA.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

17. 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 $411,769.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 6 TO 12, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

19. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO ON ITS HISTORY AND ON UPCOMING EVENTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT DESCRIBING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BASTROP-TRAVIS EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LETTER TO THE STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETING THE 2006 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BARKER KEITH II TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES.
Added to consent.

AT 11:00 A.M.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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UPDATE ON LEGISLATION RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
TRAVIS COUNTY’S POSITION AND STRATEGY REGARDING LEGISLATION RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION; AND
HOUSE BILL 78, HOUSE BILL 117 AND SENATE BILL 253 - RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF A COUNTY EXPENDITURE FOR WHICH COMPETITIVE BIDDING IS REQUIRED.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN GERIATRIC CENTER, INC. FOR THE RBJ DENTAL FACILITY FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
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DAVID POWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER;
MONTOPOLIS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (BUILDING ONLY); AND
FOUR TRACTS OF LAND GIFTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF BRACKENRIDGE BY NELSON PUETT, JR. (PUETT TRACTS).

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
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A K BLACK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER;
ROSEWOOD-ZARAGOSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER;
SOUTH AUSTIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER;
MONTOPOLIS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - LONG TERM GROUND LEASE;
EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER;
AUSTIN RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS; AND
RBJ BUILDING, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, 5TH FLOOR.

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 REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO CONTRACT AMENDMENTS INCLUDING THE 2009 OPERATING AGREEMENT, 1989 SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT AND 1995 CONCESSION CONTRACT. 1 AND 2

31. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM AND GIVE DIRECTION TO COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION, INC. AND NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY (OPHELIA MILICIA CLAIM). 1

32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 157.022 REGARDING TREATMENT OF OVERTIME FOR CERTAIN PEACE OFFICERS. 1

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR COUNTY OWNED CLINICS. 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 JANUARY 27, 2009.

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. REAPPOINT PAULA BARR TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

A2. REAPPOINT NORA JACKSON, MAY SCHMIDT AND ROSEMARY MORROW TO SERVE AS PRECINCT TWO REPRESENTATIVES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FIFTH AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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ADJOURN