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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNUAL “JUNETEENTH – EMANCIPATION DAY” CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AT 1:30 P.M.

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING KATY JOHNSON, KILEY BATJER AND KATIE GLEGHORN FOR THEIR WORK AS ASSOCIATES IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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AT 1:30 P.M.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $34,200,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR AN ADDITIONAL CASE WORKER AND AN ATTORNEY; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

6. 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 $358,482.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 29 TO JUNE 4, 2009.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A REVISION TO THE APPROVED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS ON JANUARY 6, 2009 TO INCLUDE NON-ROUTINE SALARY ADJUSTMENT, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS-FORMULA GRANT TO USE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING HVAC SYSTEM AND FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM BEN HUR SHRINERS AUSTIN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR TO USE THE EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN, GROUNDS, LUEDECKE ARENA, SKYLINE CLUB AND BANQUET HALL FOR PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 13 THROUGH 15, 2009.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE PARKING LOT AND COMFORT FACILITIES AT PALM SCHOOL ON JULY 4, 2009 FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
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Taken into Executive Session.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INSULATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B090202NB, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. EFFECTIVE ATTIC SYSTEMS - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
  2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

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  1. DECLARE TWO AMBULANCES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
  2. DONATE ONE AMBULANCE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 AND DONATE ONE AMBULANCE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4)(B)(C) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING AND STORAGE SERVICES, IFB NO. B090231NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. GRABEL/SAN ANTONIO MOVERS INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
  2. MOVE SOLUTIONS LTD. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR, IFB NO. B090240LD, TO THE LOWEST BIDDERS:
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  1. COVERT CHEVROLET, LINE ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3;
  2. COVERT FORD, LINE ITEMS 4 AND 5; AND
  3. SOUTH POINT DODGE, LINE ITEMS 6, 7, 8 AND 9.

16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AT FM 969.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
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  1. CONTRACT NO. PS090257VR, KIDS FIRST HOUSTON LLC D/B/A KIDS IN TOUCH, FOR PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES; AND
  2. CONTRACT NO. PS090263VR, DIANA GARZA LOUIS D/B/A RIO GRANDE COUNSELING CENTER, FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE FOR PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES.

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NUCKOLS CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B090249LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT AT 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS AVE., IFB NO. B090248DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICE, IFB NO. B090250RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, TRIPLE D SECURITY.
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21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DATAFLUX SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC.
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A MASS SPECTROMETER SYSTEM TO APPROVED SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AMEND THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND THAXTON ROAD LOW WATER CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITION OF A CITY OF AUSTIN 48-INCH WATERLINE INTO THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AMEND AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A STATE HIGHWAY 130 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CONCESSION PAYMENT PROJECT FOR HOWARD LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REIMBURSEMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN ENERGY TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COUNTY’S HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD-WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY PROJECT, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT DONATION OF AN ELECTRIC MUSICAL ORGAN FROM A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL FOR THE WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 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.

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28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MF AUSTIN RIDGE, LLC AND PB AUSTIN RIDGE, LLC AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION ON THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM.
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30. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY RESPONSE TO AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION EFFORTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL BOND FOR VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, KEVIN S. MADISON.
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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. REVISED LANGUAGE: RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY JOHN STRICKLAND, JR. FOR DAMAGES AT 12717 BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78726. 1

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CLAIM BY LINDAURA DASILVA CONCERNING A TAX RESALE DEED. 1

34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CLAIM BY DRAKE COMMUNICATIONS INC. CONCERNING RFP NO. P080107. 1

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TEMPORARY EASEMENT RIGHTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR USE OF LAND IN THE UPCOMING RECONSTRUCTION OF A COUNTY BRIDGE LOCATED ON FUCHS GROVE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO NOVATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 1310 FM 1626. 1 AND 2

37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING 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

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 30, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “BOUNTIFUL PLACE” OFF NOACK HILL ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 30, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE IMPERIAL DRIVE NORTH AND COLFAX DRIVE IN PRECINCT ONE FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2009 AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 7, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25-FOOT BY 194.01 FOOT (0.11 ACRE) DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 12390, PAGE 558 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK A, PALEFACE RANCH, SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2B AS RECORDED IN BOOK 95, PAGE 86 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 2, 2009.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009, AT 4:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX. 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009, AT 12:00 NOON
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


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