Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 14, 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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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY DROUGHT DISASTER DECLARATION.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 12 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2009 AS “ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. CM060201LC FROM ARGENT SOFTWARE INC. TO ARGSOFT GROUP LLC.
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5. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR RFS NO. S090174OJ, EXTRADITION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 41, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 4A AND PHASE 5A, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1.019, COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY; AND
- REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TOLL AMOUNTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANTI-DISPLACEMENT RELOCATION PLAN.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE TWO YEARS OF RECOVERY ACT FUNDS TO RESTORE STATE FUNDED PROBATION OFFICER POSITIONS;
- NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SECOND CHANGE ACT: PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE GRANT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
- NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THAT RECEIVE MENTORS. THE GRANT RESOURCES WILL BE SPREAD OVER A FOUR YEAR TERM WITH NO COUNTY MATCH REQUIREMENT;
- NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
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E. NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO OBTAIN RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE REINTEGRATION PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $929,174.88 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 27 TO APRIL 2, 2009.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CREATE A SPECIAL COBRA RATE FOR THE COVERED SURVIVING SPOUSE/DEPENDENTS OF AN ACTIVE EMPLOYEE WHO DIES.
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Taken into Executive Session.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - CAPITAL AREA FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING FOR A CAREER AND JOB FAIR ON APRIL 28, 2009.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SPACE FOR THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES BROTHERTON TO REPLACE DANNY HOBBY ON THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 9-1-1 TASK FORCE.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- STATUS REPORT ON THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
- STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 612, 1119, 1335, 1440, 1531, 1981, 2100, 2161, 2162, 2167, 2414, 2693, 3468, 3585, 3616, 3787, 3963, 4175 AND 4262, AND SENATE BILLS 497, 578, 1299, 1783, 2202, 2280, 2451, 2452 AND 2472;
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 1209, 1271 AND 3983;
- SENATE BILL 2294 - RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS;
- 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; AND
- HOUSE BILL 4756 - RELATING TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO JOIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS BULK CURRENCY TASK FORCE AND AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TREASURY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND LOCAL, COUNTY AND STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH AS A TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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25. 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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Taken into Executive Session.
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.
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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. 1
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DIVISION TO SECURE SMART FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. 1 AND 2
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION. 1
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30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEED FOR PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE FOR LAWYERS IN CHILD AND PARENTAL REPRESENTATION OFFICES. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. REAPPOINT NANCY HAMILTON AND MARTY MOULTHROP TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 61, BLOCK B, RANCH AT DEER CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, SECTION ONE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 8 OF ROCKCLIFF ESTATES SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRISTIAN SMITH AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND RELATED ISSUES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THREE INVOICES FOR THE STATE JAIL VISITOR CENTER PROJECT.
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ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:42 PM