Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #4)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2 APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (ACTION ITEM #27)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN AND PHASING AGREEMENT WITH BLACKSTONE VINEYARD DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR BLACKSTONE VINEYARD SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO PURCHASE A 2009 KUBATA TRACTOR L3400 AND ADD IT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLEET TO SUPPORT A REVISED CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS GRANT PROJECT FOR FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING AT THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF IMPROVED STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR QUINLAN PARK ROAD FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF STEINER RANCH, PHASE 1, SECTION 9 TO QUINLAN PARK ROAD’S INTERSECTION WITH SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD, PHASE 4B, STEINER RANCH MASTER PHASING AGREEMENT; AND
- THIRD AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PHASE 4B LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS, SECTION 2, LOT 26 AND 16, BLOCK 1, LOT 7, BLOCK 7, AND SECTION 3A, LOT 19, BLOCK B. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS AND DRIVES FOR SPANISH OAKS, GOLF VILLAS SUBDIVISION AND SPANISH OAKS, PRESERVE CONDOMINIUMS AND LODGE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE COVES AT SKY RANCH, SECTION ONE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH H.M. PFLUGER, LTD. FOR THE ENTRADA SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT AN ANTICIPATED FEDERALLY FUNDED WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.
Postponed.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT SANDRA BRILEY, PHD, TO THE AUSTIN EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL, EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT GRANT RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ADJUST AWARD BASED ON ACTUAL MEMBER STIPEND FUNDS EXPENDED.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $1,023,641.48 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 19 TO 25, 2009.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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19. DISCUSS THE BILINGUAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY POLICY FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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20. RATIFY DECISION TO GRANT REQUEST FROM TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ALLOW THE TO USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY CHANNEL 17 FOR CABLECASTING THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION THAT BEGAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 UNTIL COMPLETION, WAIVING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 43.004.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MANOS DE CRISTO FOR USE OF COUNTY BUILDING AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0176JJ, LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS AND NEWNAM, INC. FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER PROJECT.
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23. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS B155, B185, B188 AND B230 AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGE COMPONENTS, IFB NO. B090270-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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26. 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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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO FOR AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
Postponed.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- STATUS UPDATE ON LEGISLATION AFFECTING TRAVIS COUNTY IN THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION; AND
- STATUS REPORT ON THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE, FIRST CALLED SESSION.
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.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION AND STATUS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. DELIBERATE IMPLEMENTATION AND STATUS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FOLLOWING PENDING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CAMERON ROAD EXTENSION AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
- TRAVIS COUNTY VS. KINGS GATE L.P.;
- TRAVIS COUNTY VS. NORTH GATE L.P.; AND
- TRAVIS COUNTY VS. BISHOPS FIELD L.P. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 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 CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES TO LOCKHART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.
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Friday, July 24, 2009 3:48 PM