Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 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 A PORTION OF PANORAMIC HILLS LOT 37 (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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Taken into Executive Session.
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.
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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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT
Added to consent. - STATUS REPORT ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Added to consent. - PERMISSION TO CONTINUE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE CIVIL COURTS UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 GRANT CONTRACT IS EXECUTED; AND
Added to consent. - PERMISSION TO CONTINUE DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 GRANT CONTRACT IS EXECUTED.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTING ELECTED JUDICIAL OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $872,998.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 31 TO AUGUST 6, 2009.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CENTRAL TEXAS RABBIT CLUB FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN FOR THEIR ANNUAL EVENT.
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Taken into Executive Session.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MINOR RENOVATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING WELLNESS CLINIC.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED ELECTRIC EASEMENT FOR AUSTIN ENERGY AT THE NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING NEAR 4705 HEFLIN LANE.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WILSON-BROWN PRODUCTIONS, INC. TO FILM A PUBLIC SERVICE VIDEO AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE ON AUGUST 19, 2009.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, JOB ORDER NO. 50, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Added to consent.
14. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q060173-DG, TO MLA LABS, INC.
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00314LP, RGM
CONSTRUCTORS, L.P., FOR PFLUGERVILLE ROAD EAST (PECAN STREET) CONSTRUCTION.
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND PHARMACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, RFP NO. P080266-SW, TO THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SIMPLICITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS.
Postponed.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA050194LC, AFFILIATED TELEPHONE AUSTIN, INC., FOR PBX ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT/MAINTENANCE.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF A PORTION OF PANORAMIC HILLS LOT 37 (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Taken into Executive Session.
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON HOUSE BILL 2833 REGARDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN HILL TOP MANOR, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
22. 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. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXECUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RECOVERY GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROADS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND
- CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR THE APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROADS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. RECEIVE FISCAL YEARS 2010 AND 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSED STATE BUDGET, PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 140.004.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE:
Added to consent.
- ADOPT A DISTRICT CLERK RECORDS ARCHIVE FEE OF $5.00, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 51.305(B); AND
- SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 25, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 DISTRICT CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AMENDMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR THE COMMUNITYCARE EAST AND COMMUNITYCARE SOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.
Taken into Executive Session.
29. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX RATE.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS POST-IMPLEMENTATION OF HRMD DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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Taken into Executive Session.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PAY FOR INTERPRETER USED IN THE CONSOLIDATED HEARINGS OF TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) V. MERCED AND GRACIELA BENITEZ AND TABC V. LOS COMALES, INC.
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Taken into Executive 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.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF 811 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN PRECINCT ONE, LOCATED EAST OF U.S. 183 AND NORTH OF THE COLORADO RIVER, FOR OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLESON ROAD AND EAST OF U.S. 183 SOUTH IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROJECT; AND
- REQUEST THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ISSUE A CHECK FOR $15,664 TO HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN UPON FULL EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT AND FULL AUDIT OF THE CLAIM AND THE COUNTY TREASURER TO RELEASE THE CHECK TO THE VENDOR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM CARMA EASTON, INC. TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES OF FEE TITLE INTEREST AND EASEMENT RIGHTS (PARCEL #1 AND 1E) TO TRAVIS COUNTY IN EXCHANGE FOR 2,820 SQUARE FEET OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY (PARCEL #2), FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 BOND PROGRAM, MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1 AND 2
35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING SHUMAKER ENTERPRISES, INC. VS. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, TEXAS ET AL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S (CAMPO) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 1310 FM 1626. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1
Postponed.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR 5-YEAR SUBLEASE OF EXPOSITION CENTER WITH CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS FROM STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND RELATED ISSUES. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPLICATION OF TXI FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AND EXPEND FUNDS TO PREVENT THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS BEING SOUGHT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE BRIDGE 113 OVER WALNUT CREEK ON OLD MANOR ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY APPROACHES TO THE PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 2010 AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 30, 2010 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 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 1 AND 2, CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 15, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 EXECUTE VENDOR DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION FORMS SO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE TBRA BANK ACCOUNT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAN TO ADVERTISE AND SELECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 TWO INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.
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