Travis County Commissioners Court
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Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 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 REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED OF A 0.248 ACRE PORTION OF THE MANSFIELD DAM COURT RIGHT OF WAY AS DEDICATED THROUGH VOLUME 771, PAGE 543 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN LOT LINE OF LOT 1-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, SUNDAY HOUSE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
2. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS (NAME) ACCREDITATION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
Postponed.
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 HONORING LOWELL H. LEBERMANN JR. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $475,109.52 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 24 TO 30, 2009.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS REPORT AND ACTION PLAN FOR 467 CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTIONS IN 20 JOB FAMILIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.080, JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROJECT SAVINGS FROM CHILD/PARENT DEFENDER OFFICE IT EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR DATA CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 08K00087JW, BORETEX, LLC., FOR NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS.
Added to consent.
10. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 11) TO CONTRACT NO. IL020037RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080013RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AT THE SMART FACILITY.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED OF A 0.248 ACRE PORTION OF THE MANSFIELD DAM COURT RIGHT OF WAY AS DEDICATED THROUGH VOLUME 771, PAGE 543 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN LOT LINE OF LOT 1-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, SUNDAY HOUSE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE AND JURISDICTION OF SUNCREST ROAD, SCHMIDT LOOP AND WALTON HILL PASS, FORMERLY SECTIONS OF FM 973 ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS, TEXAS, FOR PURPOSES OF ROADWAY, RIGHT OF WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY FOR PURPOSES OF ROADWAY, RIGHT OF WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 7A-2 AND MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 7B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CALL DOWN OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM WACHOVIA BANK FOR FISCAL POSTING FOR MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 8 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM DR. JOHN SHARP REGARDING HYDROLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF TECOLOTE FARM, MANOR, TEXAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE FOR PERMISSION TO POST STRATEGIC PLANNING STAKEHOLDER SURVEY ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY WEBSITE.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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- ACCEPT COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED USAGE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2009;
- THE FINAL DRAFT OF PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND
- AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. TO PROVIDE $445,518 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE RETIRED AND SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 PROJECT OFF-SYSTEM, FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UPGRADE FOUR ROADS IN PRECINCTS ONE AND THREE;
- GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXISTING VICTIM COUNSELOR IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION TO CONTINUE THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE REIMERS RANCH RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF CONTRACT ONE YEAR, TO AUGUST 31, 2010; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE ORIGINAL AWARD FROM THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO AN ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FIVE HOUSEHOLDS.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010, INCLUDING:
Taken into Executive Session.
- LONGEVITY PAY FOR JUDGES QUALIFYING UNDER THE ELIGIBILITY PRESCRIBED IN SENATE BILL 497; AND
- 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. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ANALYSIS AND MASTER PLAN VISIONING SESSION HELD JUNE 23, 2009, INCLUDING FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION ON JULY 23, 2009.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERIM CHARGES FOR THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING:
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- SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR SUCH CHARGES, AND
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPOSING SUCH CHARGES TO THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
31. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR MONTH OF JUNE 2009.
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32. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2009, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS (HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY PROJECT) SERIES 2008A.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING HEARING DATE ON AUGUST 25, 2009 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).
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CURRENT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS POST-IMPLEMENTATION OF HRMD DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Postponed.
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.
36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING SHUMAKER ENTERPRISES, INC. VS. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, TEXAS ET AL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed.
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PATRICIA BASURTO ANAYA AND ENRIQUE V. MONSALVE (DINH TRUONG AND MELANIE TRUONG RESALE DEED). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (JAY SULLIVAN RESALE DEED). 1
Postponed.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MAURICIO AND DOLORES VILLATORO (JAY SULLIVAN RESALE DEED). 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LEON E. AND LILLIAN S. HOLBROOK (MELISSA LE RESALE DEED). 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS. 1 AND 3
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 28, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONVERT A PART-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO FULL-TIME STATUS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO:
- OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT FOR TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT;
- APPROVE BUSINESS SIGNATURE CARD;
- EXECUTE CERTIFICATE REGARDING ACCOUNTS; AND
- EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT WITH JPMORGAN CHASE BANK.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 BY THE DEPOSITORY BANK TO EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING:
- FORM W-9;
- CERTIFICATE REGARDING ACCOUNTS; AND
- CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009, AT 5:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED
BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED
BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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1. DISCUSS JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET ISSUES.
2. RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE AND DISCUSS DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY.
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