Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 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 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE MATURITY DATE AND THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY OF THE TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS (HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY PROJECT) SERIES 2008A. (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 ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. REVISED LANGUAGE: SPECIAL ITEM:CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECEIPT OF FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS - ENERGY, EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,207,900.00 AND A PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE SAME.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING HOUSE BILL 2833, RELATING TO CERTAIN BUILDING CODE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF CERTAIN COUNTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, ENACTED BY THE 81ST LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION, AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
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5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS VISION PLAN FOR THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY.
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6. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN CITY OF AUSTIN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEE INCREASE PROPOSALS BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING:
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- ASSESSMENT OF FEES FOR RECOVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COSTS;
- INCREASES IN ON-SITE WASTEWATER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010; AND
- PROPOSED PARK FEES AND REFUND POLICY.
8. 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)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
Postponed.
- CALL DOWN FUNDS FOR CERTAIN STREETS BOUNDING THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS IN AREAS NOW ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE: SPRINGBROOK COMMERCIAL LOT 1, SPRINGBROOK COMMERCIAL LOT 2 AND SPRINGBROOK GLEN; AND
- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR THE TRANSFER OF BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ROADS ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ADD A DATE TO CONDUCT INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATIONS AS PART OF THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN AND WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CONTINUATION OF TITLE IV-E LEGAL ADMINISTRATION FUNDS IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY?S OFFICE;
- NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS TO RESTORE STATE FUNDED PROBATION OFFICER POSITIONS; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE, TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NEW CHILD AND MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDERS.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS, INCLUDING:
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- STATUTORILY REQUIRED NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010 TAX RATE; AND
- OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PROCESS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $826,948.05 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 14 TO 20, 2009.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON TO SET UP AND OPERATE A HOT DOG VENDING CART ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATORS AND TRAVIS COUNTY:
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- INNA HOLMES; AND
- YVETTE MURRIETA.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315LB, VINSON & ELKINS LLP, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 9, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, IFB NO. B090303-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CEDA-TEX SERVICES.
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 55, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00209LP, FISCAL YEAR 2009 HMAC OVERLAY PROJECT, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, L.P.
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00058LP, HOWARD LANE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION.
Added to consent.
24. DECLARE CERTAIN MEDIA EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW MEDIA EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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25. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO MODIFICATION NO. 2, CONTRACT NO. PS090100RE, WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR PARKS SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:
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- RATIFY WORK DONE PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE AMENDMENT;
- AMEND THE CONTRACT TO ADD THE RANGER STATION PROJECT AND THE NATURE TRAIL AT MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK PROJECT; AND
- AMEND THE CONTRACT TO CLARIFY THE WORKFORCE TRAINING NATURE OF THE AGREEMENT
OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF MATURITY OF THE TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2008A (HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY PROJECT).
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- RECEIVE BRIEFING ON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING PARKING ADMINISTRATOR POSITION;
- REQUEST TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF NEW PARKING COMMITTEE; AND
- CHARGE NEW PARKING COMMITTEE TO REVISE CURRENT PARKING POLICY, DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PARKING GRIEVANCE PROCESS, AND IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE PARKING COMMITTEE REPORT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME EXPENDITURES BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DURING THE COURSE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE JOINT INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE TO ESTABLISH A CHANGE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS ENCOURAGING ORGAN DONATION FOR DONATE LIFE TEXAS WITH THE SEPTEMBER 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
32. 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.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY SEAL TO PUBLICIZE COMMUNITY PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE?S HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS BY BILL HOBSON, SEATTLE DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER.
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AT 11:30 A. M.
34. RECEIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM AND PRESENTATION OF SUCCESS STORIES AND RESULTS.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF RECIPIENT FEDERATIONS AND CHARITIES FOR USE IN THIS YEAR?S CAMPAIGN.
Added to consent.
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 FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION?S (CAMPO) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS. 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE OF EXPOSITION CENTER WITH CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS FROM STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND RELATED ISSUES AND AGREEMENTS. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIMS FROM TECOLOTE FARMS, INC. REGARDING WATER AVAILABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES. 1
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS. 1 AND 3
41. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: MARIA GONZALEZ SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 35, WH TOBIN SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF OLD MANOR ROAD AND BOYCE LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT OFFER FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 79 ACRES OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN FOR PARK PURPOSES.
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00199OJ, FROM CORPORATE EXPRESS TO STAPLES ADVANTAGE.
Added to consent.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED BY THE OFFICES OF THE SHERIFF’S AND CONSTABLES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2010.
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A4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF OLD MANOR ROAD AND BOYCE LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
A5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT SEAT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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 A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR A HOME BUYER WHO WANTS TO REFINANCE A FIRST LIEN MORTGAGE.
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ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS 81ST LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP LUNCHEON
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009, AT 11:30 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M.
HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN
208 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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