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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED USES FOR THE $226,300 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM U.S. CENSUS BUREAU FOR A RESOLUTION AND APPOINTMENT OF A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. DECLARE CERTAIN TRAFFIC COUNTERS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW TRAFFIC COUNTERS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070283RE, HAILAN ZHANG, FOR PROGRAMMING AND DATA BASE SERVICES.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS070385VR, MERCHANTS OF HOPE CHILDREN'S HOME FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SPORTS FIELD TURF MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B090241LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KBRO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EXTRADITION SERVICES TO U.S. EXTRADITION SERVICE, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO RELEASE BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL AS POSTED BY CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUKE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT CHECK FROM NORTHRIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION RECEIVER, PATRICK KING, TO BE USED FOR SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN NORTHRIDGE ACRES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

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

  1. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE DEER CREEK RANCH AND LAKES ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PORTIONS OF PANORAMA DRIVE AND LAKE PARK DRIVE; AND
  2. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT 2,560 LINEAR FEET OF PANORAMA DRIVE AND 200 LINEAR FEET OF LAKE PARK DRIVE, FROM PANORAMA DRIVE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
(15.A-D added to consent.)
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  1. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR ONE TIME PURCHASES FOR TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM;
  2. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR PARK AMENITIES;
  3. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – COPS OFFICE FOR FUNDING PHASE IIA OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FIRING RANGE PROJECT TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY TO TWO COURSES OF FIRE AND INSTRUCTION AT THE SAME TIME;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CLEAN AIR PROJECTS PROPOSED BY THE COUNTY RELATED TO THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS GRANT, PART OF THE LOW INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM; AND
  5. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

16. 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 $897,124.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 8 TO 15, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS FOR THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE AND RELATED ISSUES.
Postponed.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
Postponed.

  1. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. Q090166JT, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PLANNING STUDY FOR A NEW TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE; AND
  2. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF REQUIRED FUNDING.

OTHER ITEMS

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

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO UTILIZE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ON JUNE 24, 2009 FOR A COMBINED JOB FAIR WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH PAYMENT VIA IN-KIND SERVICES.
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22. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2009.
Added to consent.

23. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PROCESS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR (TAX OFFICE) TO DEPOSIT MONIES COLLECTED, UNDER ARTICLE 103.004(A) OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, FOR JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND COUNTY CLERK FINES AND FEES, INTO THE COUNTY TREASURY NO LATER THAN THE SEVENTH REGULAR BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE MONEY IS COLLECTED.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON USE OF COUNTY FUNDS FOR FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AT ALL-DAY VISIONING SESSION ON JUNE 24, 2009 AT THE CAPITOL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE CENTER FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS AS PART OF THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN STUDY.
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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, 1711, 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, 2170, 2291, 2369, 2495, 2524, 2573, 2859, 3158, 3448, 3607, 3611, 3612, 3613, 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, 1023,1310, 1323, 2294, 2301 AND 2474, AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 10 AND 48;
  4. STATUS REPORT ON LEGISLATION OF INTEREST TO TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING HOUSE BILLS 773, 1221, 2941, 3896 AND 4525, AND SENATE BILLS 20, 1311 AND 1458;
  5. 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; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND
  6. HOUSE BILL 1506 - RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE INVOLVING FAMILY VIOLENCE.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMISSIONERS COURT INTENT IN ADOPTING INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PENDING LEGISLATION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SENDING A LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN LLOYD DOGGETT SUPPORTING HIS EFFORTS TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED INTERNAL TRAVIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR FIVE MONTHS.
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. AGREEMENT REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY; AND
  2. AN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM TO NOMINATE GOLFSMITH INTERNATIONAL, L.P. AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT; AND
  3. AN ORDER IDENTIFYING AND SUMMARIZING LOCAL INCENTIVES.

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 UPDATE REGARDING PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH GRASON VOLENTE INVESTMENTS, LTD. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, FOR USE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON RM 620 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2

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

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 348. 1 AND 3

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. REAPPOINT VICTORIA HOFF WORSHAM TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 12, 2009.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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 PLAN TO ADVERTISE AND SELECT A CONSULTANT FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD.
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2. RECEIVE COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE UPDATE ON GRANTS.
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3. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ON INTEGRIAN DIGITAL PATROLLER ISSUES.
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4. RECEIVE DRAFT PRESENTATION ON DRAFT PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT SPACE NEEDS.
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ADJOURN

 


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