Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MR. JIM NIXON FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE MANCHACA VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR A PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UTILIZE A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM FOR COMPOSTING FOOD WASTES AT THE DEL VALLE FACILITY; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANT TO DE-OBLIGATE $240 OF UNSPENT FUNDS AND CLOSE THE GRANT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $1,023,376.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 5, 2009.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE GRANT ADJUSTMENT NOTICE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE 2006 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING TO USE FISCAL YEAR 2009 GENERAL FUND AMOUNT OF $1,046.02 TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE GRANT FUNDED MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE IN FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070340DG, VANDERWEIL FACILITY ADVISORS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080260DG, STRUCTURES PE, LLP, FOR PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EAST SERVICE CENTER.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070046ML, RENEA HICKS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 40, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 3B, PHASE 4C AND PHASE 5B, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GILLILAND CREEK TRAIL, PHASE III SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO JOIN THE NACO PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD SERVICES AND/OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION CARD SERVICE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MANAGERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD:
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- REDUCING THE 13 APPLICANTS TO A SHORT-LIST OF 6 OR LESS;
- SETTING A DATE TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS; AND
- ADOPTING A PROCESS TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR A TEXAS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF AUSTIN AND COUNTY OF TRAVIS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS REGARDING FAMILIES, CHILDREN, NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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22. APPOINT ADRIENNE ISOM TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. 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)
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24. APPOINT SANTO J. (BUDDY) RUIZ TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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AT 11:00 A.M.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- LEGISLATION RELATING TO APPRAISAL CAPS AND REVENUE CAPS, INCLUDING HOUSE BILL 1576, AND SENATE BILLS 402 AND 700;
- HOUSE BILL 562 - RELATING TO CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT;
- HOUSE BILL 337 - RELATING TO THE COSTS OF HOLDING CERTAIN JOINT ELECTIONS; AND
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO LOCAL OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 9, 1674 AND 3448, AND SENATE BILLS 855 AND 942.
- ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 2524 - RELATING TO THE ACCURACY, SECURITY AND RELIABILITY OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS.
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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUESTED SALE OF TWO EASEMENTS ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX TO ALLOW FOR UTILITY SERVICE TO AN ADJOINING PROPERTY IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1 AND 2
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P. 1
28. 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. 1 AND 3
29. 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 MARCH 3, 2009.
Added Items
A1. 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. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLAINT REGARDING ACTIVITIES AT THE EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF THE TRAVIS STATE JAIL (COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER) FAMILY VISITATION CENTER, INCLUDING:
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- INVITATION
- AGENDA AND CEREMONY; AND
- PRESS RELEASE.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 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 TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 17 AND 24, 2009.
ADJOURN
RIBBON CUTTING AND PLAQUE DEDICATION CEREMONY
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009, AT 10:30 A.M.
EAST SERVICE CENTER
6011 BLUE BLUFF ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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