Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 10, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
2. 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 $949,895.88 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 20 TO 26, 2009.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
4. REVISED LANGUAGE:CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
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- REQUEST FROM TAX OFFICE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03008, PROMOTION; AND
- REQUEST FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 08T00265NB, AMERICAN SAFETY UTILITY CORPORATION, FOR SAFETY SUPPLIES.
Pulled from the agenda.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALT BASED PAVEMENT CRACK SEALANT, IFB NO. B090163LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CRAFCO TEXAS, INC.
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- APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, HDR ENGINEERING, INC., RFQ NO. Q090072LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BRIDGES PROJECT, KIMBRO/PARSONS BRIDGE DESIGN;
- APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, AECOM, RFQ NO. Q090072LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BRIDGES PROJECT, JESSE BOHLS REPLACEMENT DESIGN.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS070284VR, THE ABUNDANT LIFE NETWORK, FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090015VR, FAMILY CONNECTIONS, FOR PARENT COACHING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090013VR, HAROLD D. SCOTT, MD., FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS0900161JT WITH URBAN DESIGN GROUP FOR PLANNING PHASE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH CAMPUS (AIRPORT BOULEVARD).
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12. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED FIRM BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES, IN REFERENCE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q090041RV, TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS STUDY FOR A STRATEGIC NEEDS ANALYSIS AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR BRIARCREEK SECTION FIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: CREEKS EDGE PRELIMINARY PLAN (33 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A JOINT USE ACKNOWLEDGMENT WITH KOCH PIPE LINE COMPANY, L.P. TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2005 BOND PROGRAM PROJECT TO EXTEND PARMER LANE FROM US 290 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO BEGIN THE JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM, AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE; AND
- NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (COPE) MENTAL HEALTH COURT.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
21. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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AT 11:00 A.M.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT;
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO RETIRE EARLY FROM EMPLOYMENT BY CERTAIN COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES;
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO COURT COSTS AND FEE INCREASES, INCLUDING: HOUSE BILLS 79, 286, 363, 400, 572, 579, 588, 666, 755, 985, 1212, 1260, 1284, 1531, 1753, 1860, 2008; AND SENATE BILLS 82, 409, 919, 934, 950, 1087 AND 1120;
- TRAVIS COUNTY PRINCIPLES REGARDING, AND SPECIFIC ACTION ON LEGISLATION RELATING TO:
1. APPRAISAL REFORM (INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 2, 133, 134, 1038; HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 22, 36; AND SENATE BILLS 678, 721 AND 771);
2. APPRAISAL CAPS (INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 17, 46, 127, 700, 701, 711, 1018, 1092, 1575; HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 12, 15, 21, 42, 43, 44, 51, 55; SENATE BILLS 218, 299, 700; AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 10 AND 13);
3. REVENUE CAPS (INCLUDING HOUSE BILL 1576 AND SENATE BILL 402); AND
4. TAX ABATEMENTS (INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 88, 703, 773, AND 1127); AND
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HOUSE BILL 561 - RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTY AUDITORS WITH RESPECT TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DATA OF OTHER LOCAL OFFICERS OR DEPARTMENTS.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM DANIEL KALLICK TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE. (JUDGE BISCOE) (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security
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.
AT 2:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT
25. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM DECEMBER 15, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN GERALD SIEM V. TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). 1 AND 3
26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION AND OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ROLAND AND MARY ANNE PELOZA (SANDHYA AND HARSH ZADOO RESALE DEED). 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SETTLEMENT OFFER ON ATTORNEY’S FEES; IN RELIABLE CONSULTANTS, INC., D/B/A DREAMERS V. RONNIE EARLE, ET AL NO. A-0-CA-086-LY. 1
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POSSIBLE DISPOSITION OF 0.733 ACRES (31,949 SQUARE FEET) OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 FIRE STATION ON HUNTERS BEND ROAD, AS REQUESTED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 18.5 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
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 4
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR COUNTY OWNED CLINICS. 1 AND 2
35. 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
36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO, INCLUDING CERTAIN SIGNAGE PLACED IN THE LUEDECKE ARENA AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT SIGN CHANGES AT COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER SITES OPERATED BY CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (CTCHC), A 501 (c)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, DOING BUSINESS AS COMMUNITYCARE, AND FORMERLY COMMUNITY CARE, AN ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH BUT NOT OWNED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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A2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDIATION SERVICES TO COACH CENTRIC.
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A3. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEDIATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071 - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.074 – PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 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 APPROVE AN AMENDED RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2009/2011 HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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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, MARCH 10, 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 APPROVE REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009, AT 5:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009, AT 7:00 A.M.
1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
Backup Materials
1. DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT’S TRAVIS COMMUNITY IMPACT SUPERVISION (TCIS) INITIATIVE OUTCOMES INCLUDING;
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- TCIS - A HISTORY AND OVERVIEW;
- GENERAL OUTCOMES; AND
- OFFENDER/PROGRAM OUTCOMES.
2. DISCUSS THE EVALUATION REPORT OF THE RAY MARSHALL CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
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3. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND AND 1ST QUARTER PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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Friday, March 13, 2009 4:40 PM