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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 28, 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)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050216MB, HOK, FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT.
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3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 06T00061OJ, LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA, FOR THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 50, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
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5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0140JJ, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY PROJECT.
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B090278-LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. TAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
  2. EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00198JT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM SEGURA CONSTRUCTION, LLC TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CONTROL PANEL UPGRADES-BUILDINGS TWO AND THREE TO PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC.
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9. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 7, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

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  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO REPLACE CHAPTER 32 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE; AND
  2. AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY FIXED ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL TO REPLACE SECTION 4.6.1 OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AREA AT RICHARD MOYA PARK. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT LARRY TUCKER TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2012.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE REGARDING COLLABORATION ON THE AUSTIN HEALER WOMEN INTERVENTION PROJECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:

  1. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO OBTAIN RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE REINTEGRATION PROJECT; AND Added to consent.
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROJECT.
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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 $641,691.60 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 10 TO 16, 2009.
Added to consent.

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

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PRINTING OF THE WILLIAM B. TRAVIS HISTORY DAY BROCHURE; AND
  2. DECLARE AUGUST 7, 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON TO SET UP AND OPERATE A VENDING CART ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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Taken into Executive Session.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. RENEW THE 24-HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE REVISED FEE OF $20.99 FOR ADDITIONAL ENROLLEES IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE 24-HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE AGREEMENT.

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PROCESS.
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24. PRESENTATION BY NELDA SPEARS, TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR, REGARDING HOUSE BILL 3613, PASSED BY THE 81ST LEGISLATURE, TO EXEMPT DISABLED VETERANS FROM PAYING PROPERTY TAXES.
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25. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM CITY OF AUSTIN ON THE WALLER CREEK TUNNEL PROJECT.
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26. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING STATUS OF TRAVIS COUNTY DWI COURT.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GOLFSMITH RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROJECT NOMINATION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE-WIDE REGIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY AGREEMENT WITH EGP MANAGEMENT, LLC (THE DOMAIN).
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLIE G. RODRIGUEZ AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY AT 110 CHALMERS, SUITES B AND C, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702.
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD WALKER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN TORRES TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO FILL VACANCY ON CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (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.

35. 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

36. 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

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH BETTY KALLESTAD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ON WHIRLAWAY ST. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 2

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CHARGES FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES PROVIDED TO JOSEPH PETRUCELLI. 1

40. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POLICY ADDRESSING ANY PENDING AND FUTURE REQUESTS FOR LEAVE BY EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. 3

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF JONESTOWN. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. REAPPOINT MIKE CLAYPOOL TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C3. REAPPOINT CARL JOHNSON AND STEVE WILSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. REAPPOINT TOM STEVENSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEM

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LIFE SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 1310 FM 1626.  (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

ADJOURN

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

MEETING CANCELED

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

COMMUNITY MEETING TO HEAR CONCERNS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED TXI GRAVEL PIT MINING PROJECT
EAST SERVICE CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009, FROM 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
6011 BLUE BLUFF ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND


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Last Modified: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:36 PM