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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #23)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2009 AS “MENTAL HEALTH MONTH” AND MAY 7, 2009 AS “CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION NAMING MAY 7, 2009 AS “LAW DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 2009 AS “ARSON AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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:
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  1. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE A FOUR-YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT;
  2. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE A FOUR-YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT;
  3. CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT RATES IN THE TASK FORCE AREA;
  4. NEW GRANT CONTRACT TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF RURAL PROPERTIES IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION;
  5. CONTINUATION GRANT CONTRACT TO THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010;
  6. CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2006 TO JULY 2007;
  7. CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2007 TO JULY 2008;
  8. RATIFY GRANT APPLICATION BY CIVIL COURTS FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAM TO LUBBOCK COUNTY FOR PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR A TRAINING STIPEND TO ATTEND SPECIALIZED NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL DRUG COURT TRAINING;
  9. RATIFY GRANT APPLICATION BY CRIMINAL COURTS DRUG COURT PROGRAM TO LUBBOCK COUNTY FOR PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR A TRAINING STIPEND TO ATTEND SPECIALIZED NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL DRUG COURT TRAINING; AND
  10. RATIFY NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO LUBBOCK COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR TRAINING STIPENDS FOR ADULT PROBATION EMPLOYEES OF THE DWI COURT PROGRAM.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCEDURE FOR COORDINATING GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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 $536,129.04 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 17 TO 23, 2009.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
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  2. REQUEST FROM JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT FIVE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY; AND
  3. REQUEST FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03010, DEMOTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REMODEL THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE NED GRANGER PARKING GARAGE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION FOR A REDUCED FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER PARKING LOT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

13. WILL BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M. - RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE RECENT FLU DEVELOPMENT AND RESULTING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, IFB NO. B090077NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY.
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15. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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16. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS040224ML WITH THE LATE FATHER JESSE EURESTI FOR CHAPLAIN SERVICES.
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00270RG, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070340DG, VANDERWEIL FACILITY ADVISORS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS TWO AND THREE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, JOB ORDER NO. 41, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
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21. RATIFY WORK PERFORMED UNDER MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 403012, AND APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 403012, B J ELECTRIC CO. FOR TRENCHING AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION FROM THE HOLT BUILDING TO THE RUSK BUILDING
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES FOR RIVER TERRACE IV SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. TITLE 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS); AND
  2. TITLE 30-2-171(A), ACCESS TO LOTS IN SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES EACH LOT IN A NEW SUBDIVISION TO ABUT A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
(Although discussed, this item was postponed for two weeks.)
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  1. PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1.019, COUNTY VEHICLE USAGE POLICY; AND
  2. REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TOLL AMOUNTS.

OTHER ITEMS

26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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27. RECEIVE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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28. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR.
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AT 11:00 A.M.

29. 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, 755, 765, 773, 987, 1018, 1029, 1038, 1092, 1211, 1284, 1483, 1507, 1575, 1576, 1674, 1906, 1909, 1920, 2007, 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, 700, 721, 771, 855, 942, 1310, 1323, 2294, 2301 AND 2474, AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 10 AND 48;
  4. HOUSE BILL 2170 - RELATING TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF COUNTY JAILERS NECESSARY TO STAFF A COUNTY JAIL;
  5. HOUSE BILL 1195 - RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL LOCATED NEAR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES;
  6. HOUSE BILL 1184 - RELATING TO DETERMINING POPULATION FOR THE CREATION OF CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; AND
  7. HOUSE BILL 2673 - RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR AN EMPLOYEE OF CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT NO. 3.
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31. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION AND DISCUSS THE TRANSITION OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OPERATIONS AND EMPLOYEES FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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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. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P. REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL COURT’S SCHEDULING ORDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL LOT 353, BLOCK D, IMPERIAL VALLEY SECTION 2 TO TRAVIS COUNTY, FOR USE IN THE 2005 BOND IMPERIAL VALLEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 1 AND 2

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL. 3

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO NOVATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER. 1 AND 2

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

38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOMAIN/SIMON PROPERTIES. 1

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 14 AND 21, 2009.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 26, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BELL GRAND AVENUE BUSINESS PARK, A RESUBDIVISION OF THE REPLAT OF LOT 25, BLOCK J, NORTH PARK SUBDIVISION SECTION 2. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 9, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TOLLETT LAKESIDE, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 26, LAKEWOOD ESTATES AND LOT 25-A OF REVISED PLAT LOTS 24 AND 25, LAKE WOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009, AT 11:30 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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