Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 2, 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 THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 38 AND 40, BLOCK D, BELVEDERE, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF THE NEW TECH ACADEMY AT AKINS HIGH SCHOOL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING ANY BABY CAN AND ACKNOWLEDGING 30 YEARS OF LIFE CHANGING AND EMPOWERING SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING FATHER JOHN KORCSMAR FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE DIOCESE OF AUSTIN AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS AREA AND DECLARE TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 AS “FATHER JOHN KORCSMAR DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2009 AS “NATIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 9TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY PARADE AND FIESTA SPONSORED BY THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR OFFSET PRINTING PRESS, IFB NO. B090230DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GRAPHIC ASSOCIATES, INC.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COUNTYWIDE FURNITURE, IFB NO. B090199OJ, TO:
Added to consent.
- CORPORATE EXPRESS - HON, GLOBAL, AND NATIONAL;
- KIMBALL OFFICE - KIMBALL; AND
- CONVENIENCE OFFICE SUPPLY - MAYLINE
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING TO GOETTING AND ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.
10. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND ORDER DESTROYED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4 (b) (1) OF THE LIRAP CONTRACT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE 11A, LOT 18, BLOCK K AND LOT 4, BLOCK J. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RANCH AT LAKESIDE SECTION ONE (35 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION AND AN AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 3. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (CDBG-R) AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- REQUEST TO ACCEPT COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE SEVEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED USAGE OF CDBG-R FUNDS;
- SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN;
- SUBMISSION OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT AND RELATED SPREADSHEETS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
- OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
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 $439,358.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 15 TO 21, 2009.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
Added to consent. - REQUEST FROM MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY; AND
Added to consent. - REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295(H)(4), PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE (POPS).
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR A VETERANS AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATION BEFORE THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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AT 11:00 A.M.
21. CONSIDER AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKING COMMITTEE. (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
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.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PREVAILING WAGE RATE COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM SUBCONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE PERFORMING WORK ON ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PROJECT. 1
Postponed.
24. 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
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH G&M CONCESSIONS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER:
- AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G&M CONCESSIONS TO CONVERT TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW TO A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION; AND
- AUTHORIZE G&M CONCESSIONS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ATM MACHINES. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPOINT ANTHONY HALEY AS THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
Added to consent.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH S.R.B. VENTURES, D/B/A ATM GUYS, AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER NOMINATING GOLFSMITH AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT BY EITHER RATIFYING ORDER WITH CHANGES OR WITHDRAWING NOMINATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR FIVE MONTHS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS OF FOLLOW-UP COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION OF MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT.
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CAMPO STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST COMMITTEE
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009, AT 11:30 A.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, June 2, 2009 3:50 PM