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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 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 HEARING

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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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 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION OF COLLEGE HOUSES, INC. AND NORTH AMERICAN STUDENTS OF COOPERATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR A FEDERAL COLLEGE HOUSING LOAN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

3. 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 $1,013,698.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 22 TO 28, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.0295 (H), PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE - SKILL BASED PAY, EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2009; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH CONSTABLES 1 THROUGH 5 IN PROCESSING PAY ACTIONS UNDER THE AMENDED TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.0295 (H), PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE - SKILL BASED PAY IF APPROVED.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY A COUNTY-WIDE COLLABORATION FOR THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND THE 2009-2010 TRAVIS COUNTY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
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7. RECEIVE UPDATE ON LOCAL COLLABORATIVES FORMED IN RESPONSE TO THE HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SURFACE AGGREGATES GRADES 4 AND 5, IFB NO. B090177DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE REPAIRS-TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B090201NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, LAKE LBJ MARINELAND.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL030144RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090256VR, DR. DAVID D. LANDERS, PHD, TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION.
Added to consent.

12. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO THE FOLLOWING FIRMS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BRIDGES PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q090072LP.
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  1. AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. (JESSE BOHLS BRIDGE); AND
  2. HDR ENGINEERING, INC. (KIMBRO/PARSONS BRIDGE).

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 17 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. CM070295LC, DOCUNAV SOLUTIONS, FOR AN INVOICE IMAGING SYSTEM.
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090092RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR BASIC NEEDS SERVICES.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A POLICY TO REIMBURSE RECOGNIZED EMISSION REPAIR FACILITIES FOR REPAIRS MADE THROUGH THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3C SUBDIVISION AND WITHIN A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATED AS LOHMAN FORD ROAD THROUGH OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS DOCUMENT NO. 2006002724. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR SPANISH OAKS SECTION 9 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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  1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE CURRENT PROJECTS AND TIMELINESS;
  2. RECEIVE RESULTS OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFICATION FROM THE SPRING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS;
  3. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ACTION PLAN; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Postponed.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND MENTORING PROGRAMS AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 18, 2009. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING UPDATED MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE JUNE 9, 2009 PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
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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

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.

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-09-0005000; J. ADAN BALLESTEROS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BOB VANN; IN THE 250TH DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1

27. 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.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 19, 2009.

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 26, 2009.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAY 28, 2009.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JULY 14, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK A, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3D SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 23, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FUCHS GROVE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE FOR BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JULY 8, 2009 AND CONTINUING THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2009 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION GRANTING ALTERNATE STAFF THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTUAL AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR FLOODPLAIN PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONOR GUARD TO TAKE COUNTY VEHICLE TO PARTICIPATE IN 2009 ANNUAL NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE COMPETITION IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.
Added to consent.

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TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, AT 5:00 P.M.

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


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