Travis County Commissioners Court
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Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SIX FIVE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 11 AND 12, LOTS 12 AND 13 AND LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B, SECTION ONE, KINGSBERY PARK SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO MR. MOSES GONZALES FOR HIS LIFESAVING EFFORTS ON JULY 5, 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009 AS “TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY.” (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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 $885,761.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 17 TO 23, 2009.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- REQUEST FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTIONS 10.043, HOLIDAYS AND 10.044, PERSONAL HOLIDAYS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED AND AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, SETON HEALTHCARE AND PEDIATRIX MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP OF TEXAS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR MATERNAL TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SETON HEALTHCARE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR DONATED HEART TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, SETON HEALTHCARE AND CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGEONS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR ON-GOING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON JOINT RESOLUTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, TEXAS, REGARDING MUTUAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION AND SERVICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., RFQ NO. Q090251JW, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF HOWARD LANE EXTENSION, PHASE II.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B090237-DR, RUBBER MULCH, TO THE RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER, JJV RUBBER MULCH AND SAFETY SURFACING.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12, TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0018-JP, MANATRON, INC., FOR PUBLIC RECORDS DEED INDEXING SYSTEM.
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17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
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- NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.; AND
- NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SIX FIVE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 11 AND 12, LOTS 12 AND 13 AND LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B, SECTION ONE, KINGSBERY PARK SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH FPA BRATTON ASSOCIATES, L.P. FOR PEARSON BUSINESS CENTER II. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM TITLE 30-2-151 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STREET ALIGNMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS, WHICH REQUIRES STREETS OF A NEW SUBDIVISION TO BE ALIGNED WITH EXISTING STREETS ON ADJOINING PROPERTY, FOR THE SCHUKNECHT SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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22. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING HOUSE BILL 2833 REGARDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL OF HOST AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH AARP FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOR LAND ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE;
Added to consent. - AMENDED GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR THE CRIMINAL COURTS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ENHANCED TREATMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS IN THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT; AND
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Text - GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ALLOW FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUBMIT ELIGIBLE CLAIMS FOR INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM RELATED TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010, INCLUDING:
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- SET SALARIES;
- LONGEVITY PAY FOR JUDGES QUALIFYING UNDER THE ELIGIBILITY PRESCRIBED IN SENATE BILL 497; AND
- WHETHER TO APPROVE PAYMENT FOR DUTIES AS PRESIDING CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE AS ALLOWED UNDER HOUSE BILL 3468. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL BOND FOR VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PAMELA LANCASTER. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE 2009 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AWARD.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO FILL VACANCY ON CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HOUSE BILL 3613, WHICH PROVIDES A NEW DISABLED VETERANS RESIDENCE EXEMPTION:
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- REQUEST TO LINK TO A DISABLED VETERAN FACT SHEET ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY WEB SITE;
- REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE NEW LAW; AND
- ANY OTHER ACTIONS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERANS ABOUT THIS NEW EXEMPTION.
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.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 14, 2009.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 21, 2009.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 25, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SCHUKNECHT SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4 AND 5, BLOCK A OF THE EXA PRESLAR SUBDIVISION, 4 TOTAL LOTS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FIRE 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.
A2.
Taken into Executive Session.
- RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMISSIONERS COURT’S AUTHORITY AND PROCESS TO HEAR APPEAL OF EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE AGAINST COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING HEARING DATE REGARDING APPEAL FROM JUNE 17, 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN NANCY DIMAS V. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).
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