Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 31, 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. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 29 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2009 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE TRAVIS STATE JAIL VISITATION CENTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPLICANTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, SUPPLEMENTING BOND FUNDS APPROVED FOR ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $899,860.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 13 TO 19, 2009.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAR FLIGHT DISPATCH MATRIX REGARDING DISPATCH PROTOCOLS FOR STAR FLIGHT HELICOPTERS.
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11. REVISED LANGUAGE: RECEIVE UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-OFFENDERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY INCLUDING THE STATUS OF THE MOVE THE BOX HIRING GUIDELINES AND OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND ORDER DESTROYED PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(b)(1) OF THE LIRAP CONTRACT.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING AND PLANTING SERVICES, IFB NO. B090164DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING.
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14. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD WITH AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AMMUNITION, IFB NO. B090070NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AT DEL VALLE WELLNESS CLINIC.
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL010019JW, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR CHILDRENS' BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH REFERRALS BY THE CHILDRENS' PARTNERSHIP.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070382VR, ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM THE SPANGENBERG GROUP TO GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOR EVALUATION PROGRAM SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AND CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR MEDICAL GASES, IFB NO. B090155RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AIRGAS SOUTHWEST.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH STREAM REALTY, RFQ NO. Q050119LP, PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE POOL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080190RE, EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS LLC., FOR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS060343ML, SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS, LLC., FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES.
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23. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090194RE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND THE CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE LOCAL INITIATIVES PROJECTS GRANT WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANT SUB-RECIPIENTS:
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- CITY OF AUSTIN;
- CITY OF MANOR; AND
- MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BRIANNA SMITH FOR PURPOSES OF HAVING A DUATHLON RACE AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROGUE TRAINING SYSTEMS FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY RUN/RACE AT MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RED LICORICE EVENTS FOR A TRIATHLON SERIES AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO GOVERNOR PERRY IN CONNECTION WITH NEXT CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE-WIDE REGIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM.
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31. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND AGENDA FOR THE COUNTY CLERK’S 2009 ELECTION STUDY GROUP.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH AS A TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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33. 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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34. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ARTICLE 17.42, SECTION 6. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AT 11:00 A.M.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- LEGISLATION RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 650, 721, 1909, 1920 AND 2495, AND SENATE BILL 16;
- HOUSE BILL 692 - RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS; AND
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO LOCAL OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 9, 1674, 3448, AND SENATE BILLS 855 AND 942.
- ADDED ITEM: SENATE BILL 312 - RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND CERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND THE CONDUCT OF AUTOPSY AND INQUEST INVESTIGATIONS BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
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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
Note 5 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.
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- RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JENNIFER MCPHAIL VS. TRAVIS COUNTY; AND 1
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION TO EXPOSITION CENTER FORM LICENSE AGREEMENT TO ADD CLAUSE REGARDING ADA ROUTES. 1
37. 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. 5
38. 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. 1 AND 3
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39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM SECURITY COMMITTEE, INCLUDING REQUEST FROM ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 4
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-09-0005000; J. ADAN BALLESTEROS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BOB VANN; IN THE 250TH DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTSIDE COUNSEL REPRESENTATION ISSUES. 1
41. 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 10 AND 17, 2009.
C3. REAPPOINT JARREL LARSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. REAPPOINT RICK CONEWAY TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. REAPPOINT JOHN VILLANACCI TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C6. REAPPOINT ROBERT TAYLOR TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE UPCOMING URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE EVENT.
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ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
VISITATION CENTER DEDICATION CEREMONY
TRAVIS COUNTY STATE JAIL
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009, AT 3:00 P.M.
8101 FM 969, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:17 PM