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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 21, 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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SPECIAL ITEMS

Signing Authorization Item:  Authorize Commissioner Gomez to sign on behalf of judge Biscoe to any of the business that comes before the Commissioners court On Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NAMELESS SCHOOL ON ITS CENTENNIAL, RESTORING HISTORICAL SIGHTS AND COMMENDING LAKE TRAVIS EXTENSION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR WORK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009 AS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HELICOPTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORPORATION.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE AND TASK FORCE ONE MEMBER AND THE PARTICIPATING AGENCY/EMPLOYER FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT STAFF:
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  1. CASEY PING;
  2. WILLY CULBERSON;
  3. GLENN ANDERSON;
  4. MARK PARCELL;
  5. STANLEY R. WEDELL;
  6. MICHAEL SELF;
  7. DON JOHNSON;
  8. BRUCE J. GOSS III;
  9. JAMES R. JACKSON;
  10. KEVIN MCDONALD
  11. JAMES H. SPENCER;
  12. CHARLES SPANGLER JR.;
  13. JAMES. P. REID;
  14. KENNETH THOMPSON;
  15. JIM ALLDAY;
  1. LYNN BURTTSCHELL;
  2. JAMES R. ESQUIVEL;
  3. WILLIAM HANSON;
  4. BRIAN JOHNSON;
  5. CHRISTINA JONES-PERCY;
  6. DAVID KRUSSOW;
  7. STEPHEN MAIER;
  8. KRISTIN MCLAIN;
  9. PATRICK PHILLIPS;
  10. HOWARD POLDEN;
  11. MIKE J. SUMMERS;
  12. JAY WOZNY;
  13. SCOTT WHITE;
  14. MATTHEW PAUL; AND
  15. JAMES O. JACKSON.


PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS070347VR, LAURA A. GULI, FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF LAVA LANE ROADWAY EXTENSION, RFQ NO. Q080290LP, TO RHED OAKS ENGINEERING, INC.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE ORDERS EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT FOR STAR FLIGHT, FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
Added to consent.

  1. AVIATION SPECIALISTS UNLIMITED;
  2. AVALEX TECHNOLOGIES;
  3. OUTERLINK CORPORATION;
  4. SAGEM AVIONICS, INC.; AND
  5. THALES AVIONICS, INC.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. MA050318LC, FROM AIR INSTRUMENTATION, INC. TO SAFEWARE, INC.
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 16 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN SUBDIVISION (35 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  2. FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (10 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

13. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN STEINER RANCH, PHASE 1, SECTION 6G SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: VISCAYA, LOT 11, BLOCK F SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE IIA SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK SECTIONS 7A-2 AND 7B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed un 4/28/09.

  1. PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1.019, COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY; AND
  2. REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TOLL AMOUNTS.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECEIPT OF THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR BRENDA COLEMAN-BEATTIE, TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY FOR THE TANDEM SITE.
Added to consent.

21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT/IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
  2. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL COMPETITIVE GRANT ONE-TIME RESOURCES OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD FOR THREE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED BY DEPARTMENT’S JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH COURT;
  3. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE ENHANCED SERVICES IN THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS; AND
  4. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE REQUEST TO CONTINUE FUNDING DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS WITH INTERNAL RESOURCES UNTIL FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACTS ARE OBTAINED FROM GRANTOR.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

22. 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 $389,720.16 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 3 TO 9, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE OF SPACE TO BE USED FOR SECURE STORAGE IN THE 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

AT 11:00 A.M.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. STATUS REPORT ON THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE;
  2. 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;
  3. HOUSE BILL 692 - RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS;
  4. SENATE BILL 1323 AND HOUSE BILL 1906 - RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF A SURCHARGE ASSESSED ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN INTOXICATED DRIVER OFFENSES ON THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO COMPLETE A DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
  5. SENATE BILL 2369 - RELATING TO A PREFERENCE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION BIDS THAT PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF RUBBERIZED ASPHALT PAVING MATERIAL;
  6. HOUSE BILL 2859 - RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR A COUNTY SELLING SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY; AND
  7. SENATE BILL 294 - RELATING TO OPTIONAL FEES ON THE REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLE IMPOSED BY A COUNTY.
  8. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 1271 - RELATING TO THE REQUIRED USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CERTAIN REINVESTMENT ZONES.

27. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
Added to consent.

28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2009.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR SECURITY DEPUTIES TO MONITOR THE PRECINCT TWO BUILDING LOCATED AT 10409 BURNET ROAD.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE DELEGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO COMMISSIONER MARGARET J. GÓMEZ FOR ALL APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BEGINNING ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009 UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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

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.

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WALTER J. PAULINE RATAJCZAK (TAN TRUONG RESALE DEED). 1

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CORNELIUS ROBINSON (KPD PROPERTIES, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MELISSA SANDERSON (KPD PROPERTIES, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DON M. MCLELAND (KPD PROPERTIES, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RASHID MOHAMMED (MAJID HEMMASI RESALE DEED). 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RALPH MARTINEZ VS. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION. 1

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 31 AND APRIL 7, 2009.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 16-INCH WATER LINES AND A PUMPING STATION BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2009 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 2, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 38 AND 40, BLOCK D, BELVEDERE, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 10 AND 24, 2009.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2009/2010 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 10 AND 24, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 10 AND APRIL 7, 2009.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 10, 2009.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 10, 2009.

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