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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 30, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED USAGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ACTION PLAN.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  2. THE NEED TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS CAUSED BY SEVERE HEAT ON VULNERABLE RESIDENTS SUCH AS SENIORS AND HOMELESS PERSONS.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LAKE SHORE RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR TWO ENTRANCE WING WALLS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF AUSTIN BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TERMINATE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BARTON CREEK RESORT AND CLUBS, INC. AND THE RELEASE OF ESCROW, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING COMMITTEE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO JUVENILES WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS; AND
  2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 GRANT CONTRACT IS EXECUTED.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY IN TRAVIS COUNTY’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS FOR CASH/INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT’S SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2010 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET HEARINGS AND MARKUP SCHEDULES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. 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 $552,669.33 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 12 TO 18, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR VETERANS AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIALS AT WOODMANSEE PLAZA.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS TO ESTABLISH A NOTARY CHANGE FUND AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE INFORMATION BOOTH.
Added to consent.


18. Added to consent.

  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE USES OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD:
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  1. REQUEST FROM MANOS DE CRISTO TO USE THE BUILDING FOR THEIR ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND A REQUEST TO WAIVE ALL FEES FOR USE OF FACILITY FROM JULY 27, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2009;
  2. REQUEST FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ANTICIPATED WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM;
  3. REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGES TO USE AS A JURY IMPANELING FACILITY;
  4. OTHER REQUESTS INFORMALLY REQUESTED BUT NOT DISCUSSED; AND
  5. OVERALL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROPERTY, ESPECIALLY ROUGH SCHEDULE.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CAREER LADDER ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLETED BY EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Postponed.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE ON THE INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF TRAVEL COSTS FROM THE FEDERAL SAFE HAVENS GRANT FOR A SAFEPLACE EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND TWO SAFE HAVENS TRAINING CLASSES.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B090209-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, LP.
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN BASTROP, TEXAS AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL060254RE, STUDY OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES TO LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090280RE, LITERACY COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR LITERACY SERVICES.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ADDITION OF 2009 MAGNUM FLAT BED TRAILER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE FLEET FOR PROGRAMS, GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE USE WITHIN THE CORRECTIONS BUREAU.
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Postponed.

30. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PROCESS.
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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.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT AWARD FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION, FIRM SELECTED FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION. 1

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN PRECINCT FOUR, LOCATED EAST OF U.S. 183 AND ONION CREEK, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1 AND 2

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 12.3 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED NORTH OF R.M. 2222 AND WEST OF LOOP 360 IN PRECINCT THREE FOR ADDITION TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2

35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY TO PURCHASE EASEMENT RIGHTS OVER AN APPROXIMATELY 7.46 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES ACROSS NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 1 AND 2

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

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECOND AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH GRASON VOLENTE INVESTMENTS, LTD. FOR BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. 1 AND 2

39. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SHUMAKER ENTERPRISES, INC VS. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, TEXAS ET AL. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 21, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK B OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION SEVEN SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 4, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 53 THROUGH 56 AND 103, BLOCK A, AND LOTS 5 THROUGH 9, 13 AND 14, BLOCK C, THE RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION (15 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 16, 2009.

C5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG JOHNSTON AND LILLIAN AARON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C6. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF ART MAPLE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVISE FUEL PUMPING HOURS FOR COUNTY VEHICLES ON OZONE WATCH OR ACTION DAYS.
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN PEGGY MANION V. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, BY AND THROUGH GREG HAMILTON, AS SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY.  (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO AN APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 2 FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT:

  1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 2 FUNDS;
  2. APPROVE THE PLANNED PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 2 FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
  3. AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 7, 2009.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO PURSUE THE CREATION OF A CITY/COUNTY HOUSING COMMITTEE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 12, 19, 26 AND JUNE 2, 2009.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2009.

ADJOURN


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