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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 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 ON A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK FFF, HILLTOP MANOR SUBDIVISION AND LOT 19, BLOCK RR, TWIN LAKE HILLS SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED VACATION OF TWO TRACTS OF 0.313 AND 0.179 ACRES, WHICH COMPRISE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2008087239 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

3. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR A PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE UNITED STATES 2010 CENSUS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TITLE IV-E LEGAL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO FISCAL YEAR 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $440,272.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 6 TO MARCH 12, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE ON AN INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASSORTED SANDS FOR COUNTY PARKS, ROADS AND BRIDGES, IFB NO. B090076NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TXI OPERATIONS LP.
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13. APPROVE PROFILE AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROCUREMENT CARD AND CORPORATE TRAVEL CHARGE CARD PROGRAMS.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090069ML WITH LISA MILLER FOR RELIEF PHARMACY SERVICES.
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 07C00166OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., FOR BENEFITS REVIEW SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK FFF, HILLTOP MANOR SUBDIVISION AND LOT 19, BLOCK RR, TWIN LAKE HILLS SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO TRACTS OF 0.313 AND 0.179 ACRES, WHICH COMPRISE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2008087239 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS-LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO RM 2769, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT NO. 4, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: COVES AT SKY RANCH SUBDIVISION (16 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE BLUFFS AT LAKE TRAVIS, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: RGK RANCH SUBDIVISION; AND
  2. FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: LOT 15B, BLOCK 2, RGK RANCH COMMERCIAL UNIT A. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY:
Added to consent.

  1. ANDERSON MILL LIMITED DISTRICT;
  2. LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT NO. 5; AND
  3. THE CITY OF BEE CAVE.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADDRESS WATER AVAILABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES AT TECOLOTE FARMS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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AT 11:00 A.M.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. LEGISLATION RELATING TO EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE BARTON SPRINGS EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PORTIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  2. HOUSE BILL 1284 - RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A COURT RECORD PRESERVATION FUND AND IMPOSING A FEE.
  3. ADDED ITEM: LEGISLATION RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 4, 369, 402, 417, 1125, 1385, 1432, 1483, 1534, 1536, 2110, 2387, 2685, AND 3709, AND HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 14, 31 AND 65;
  4. ADDED ITEM: LEGISLATION RELATING TO LOCAL OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 9, 1674 AND 3448, AND SENATE BILLS 855 AND 942; AND
    Taken into Executive Session.
  5. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 3468 - RELATING TO THE SELECTION, DUTIES AND COMPENSATION OF A PRESIDING CRIMINAL JUDGE IN TRAVIS COUNTY. >

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 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations

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.

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

31.

  1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JENNIFER MCPHAIL VS. TRAVIS COUNTY; AND 1
  2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION TO EXPOSITION CENTER FORM LICENSE AGREEMENT TO ADD CLAUSE REGARDING ADA ROUTES.

32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. 1

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

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO JOIN CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHER PARTNERS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SEAHOLM POWER PLANT PROJECT, INCLUDING THE OFFERING OF FINANCING INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT GREEN. 4
Postponed.

35. 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

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

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT 178.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

ADDED ITEM

Taken into Executive Session.

A1. 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)

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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.

2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009 AND MARCH 3, 2009.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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.

2. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009 AND MARCH 3, 2009.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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 PAYMENT FOR FORECLOSURE DATA FROM FORECLOSURE LISTING SERVICE, INC.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT PROPOSAL APPLICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OFFICE TO FUND HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION TO FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A $50,000 GRANT REQUEST BY FRAMEWORKS CDC TO PROVIDE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING SERVICES DURING A 12-MONTH PERIOD TO 112 FAMILIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIENS ON ONE LOT OWNED BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., 4500 ACERS LANE.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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 GIVE PERMISSION TO DRU LANDRUM TO USE THE BUSINESS NAME CAPITAL HEALTHSTAFF, LLC.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS (NOT NECESSARILY IN THIS ORDER) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:

  1. BRENDA COLEMAN-BEATTY;
  2. KATRINA DANIEL;
  3. DR. JAMES WE-HUANG TAI.
  4. SELIA SERVIN-LOPEZ;
  5. ANTHONY HALEY; AND
  6. JUDY CORTEZ.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

 

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