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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 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.

Video for this meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court will be available on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 29.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK MAY 3 THROUGH 9, 2009; PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MAY 4 THROUGH 10, 2009; AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

2. 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 $838,227.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 10 TO 16, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03006, CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING PAY FOR NEW HIRES.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL LEASE BETWEEN HARRY M. WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON STATUS OF OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION AND OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFFING COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE WORK WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090038VR, TANIA GLENN & ASSOCIATES, PA, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
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9. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B090187RG, ARMORED CAR SERVICE AND RE-SOLICIT.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090055VR, LIFETIME RECOVERY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT CENTER, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS030160JW FROM CAMPBELL A. GRIFFIN TO CORNELL CORRECTIONS OF TEXAS, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5, TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS070124VR, THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY RE-ENTRY ROUNDTABLE.
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 08T00073RG, A-TEX PEST MANAGEMENT, FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 403012, BJ ELECTRIC CO., FOR TRENCHING AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION FROM THE HOLT BUILDING TO THE RUSK BUILDING.
Postponed.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AT LOT 3C, SMART FACILITY.
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16. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS040224ML, FATHER JESSE EURESTI, FOR CHAPLAIN SERVICES.
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

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

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN NOACK HILL SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO QUITCLAIM DEED ALL INTEREST TRAVIS COUNTY MAY HAVE, IF ANY, IN A 1.18 ACRE TRACT OF LAND - PREVIOUSLY PART OF OLD HIGHWAY 71 RIGHT OF WAY - TO THE SOLE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ENTER INTO THE HOWARD LANE II INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE EXTENSION OF HOWARD LANE FROM CAMERON ROAD TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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22. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
All portions of item 22 except 22.J were placed on consent.
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  1. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENTS;
  2. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT OF 1994 FROM JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008;
  3. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TARGET CORPORATION FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO TAKE THE SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM TO OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY TO EDUCATE TEENAGERS ON THE DANGER OF DRINKING AND DRIVING;
  4. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT RESOURCES FOR ONE-TIME FOOD SERVICE RELATED EQUIPMENT;
  5. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR A VIDEO CONFERENCING NETWORK IN EMERGENCY SERVICES;
  6. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
  7. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONTINUE DWI COURT PROGRAM IN THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
  8. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD YEAR OF THE POTENTIAL FIVE-YEAR PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES A CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 THAT WILL BE REQUESTED AND REVIEWED AS A PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS;
  9. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT TO PROTECT THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY ASSISTING PARENTS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS;
  10. NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO FUND A CARE COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT; AND
  11. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO EXTEND THE GRANT TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 FOR THE COURT ORDER PARENT EDUCATION PROJECT.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCEDURE FOR COORDINATING GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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OTHER ITEMS

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

AT 11:00 A.M.
25. 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. STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 2, 9, 17, 46, 78, 88, 117, 127, 133, 134, 337, 402, 561, 562, 564, 612, 650, 692, 701, 711,721,765, 773, 987, 1015, 1029, 1038, 1092, 1211, 1271, 1284, 1483, 1507, 1575, 1576, 1674, 1909,1920, 2369, 2495, 2524, 2573, 2859, 3158, 3448, 3607, 3983, 4729 AND 4756; HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 15, 22, 36, 43, 55 AND 84; SENATE BILLS 1, 16, 18, 218, 253, 294, 299, 383, 402, 555, 624, 678, 678, 700, 721, 771, 855, 942, 2294 AND 2474; AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 10 AND 48; AND
  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. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 1976 - RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS;
  6. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 755 - RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND; IMPOSING A FEE;
  7. ADDED ITEM: SENATE BILL 2301 - RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF THE AD VALOREM ROLLBACK TAX RATES OF CERTAIN TAXING UNITS;
  8. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 2007 - RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY INITIATION OF EMERGENCY DETENTION HEARINGS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS;
  9. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 2170 - RELATING TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF COUNTY JAILERS NECESSARY TO STAFF A COUNTY JAIL;
  10. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 1184 - RELATING TO DETERMINING POPULATION FOR THE CREATION OF CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES;
    Postponed.
  11. ADDED ITEM: HOUSE BILL 2673 - RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR AN EMPLOYEE OF CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS; AND
    Postponed.
  12. ADDED ITEM: SENATE BILL 1310 - RELATING TO A PROGRAM ALLOWING FOR COUNTYWIDE VOTING LOCATIONS IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS.

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

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

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING VISITING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE:
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  1. CELIA CASTRO;
  2. DEBORAH LYNN RICHARDSON; AND
  3. HARRIET M. MURPHY. (JUDGE BISCOE)

29. RECEIVE NOTICE OF REVISED FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO LIVESTOCK ESTRAY IMPOUND AND STORAGE FEES CHARGED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS AGRICULTURAL CODE CHAPTER 142.
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30. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 MID-YEAR REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 19, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE OGLESBY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION BONDS, SERIES 2009 (CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY, INC. D/B/A STAR CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT).
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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

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.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

33. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING PARKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION RELATIONSHIP TO COUNTY BALCONES CANYONLAND PRESERVE LAND AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MATTHEW DOOLITTLE VS. JOHN CHARLES LOUGHRAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 5 OF CAMELOT SECTION 4 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEM

A1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AWARDS FOR RFS NO. S090063RE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:
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  1. PS090063RE - VENTANA DEL SOL; AND
  2. PS090234 - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 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 PROVIDER FOR HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SERVICES.

ADJOURN

CAMPO STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST COMMITTEE

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009, AT 11:30 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009, AT 12:00 NOON
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 


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