Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM SEPTEMBER 15, 2009)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #20)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "HOUND DOG TRAIL" OFF FM 969, EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #21)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PANDEMIC FLU AND H1N1 FROM AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISION OF RENEWAL OF HOST AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH AARP FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PROVIDE PRINTING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL FORUM OF BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS OUTLOOK 2009 CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, ON OCTOBER 8 THROUGH 10, 2009.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
9. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD YEAR OF THE POTENTIAL FIVE-YEAR PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT TODD OSBURN, COMPENSATION MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH VOTING PRIVILEGES.
Added to consent.
11. 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 $480,650.42 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 21 TO 27, 2009.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- TAX OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD; AND
- REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM SAVINGS ON OTHER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PROJECTS TO FUND THIS PROJECT.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AWARD FUNDS FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 345 JOB DESCRIPTIONS IN 10 JOB FAMILIES THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN JOB ANALYSIS PROJECTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.080, JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA020279LC, FROM EVARE, LLC TO EMPHASYS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC., D/B/A EMPHASYS TREASURY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
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17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090351RE, TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION, FOR WILDLIFE SERVICES.
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, JOB ORDER NO. 49, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC., FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980170JJ, CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR IMPROVING AIR QUALITY SERVICES.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "HOUND DOG TRAIL" OFF FM 969, EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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22. 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.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED FIRST AMENDMENT TO HOWARD LANE II TRAFALGAR I, L.P. PROPERTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, FOR THE HOWARD LANE II ROAD PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- 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)
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL BOND FOR VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ROBERT DALE JONES.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 10, 13 AND 14 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007; AND
- EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13 AND 14 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
29. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE FOURTH REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET PROCESS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING A TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT).
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SIXTH AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCH SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010:
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- CITY OF MANOR;
- CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD;
- CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY;
- CITY OF JONESTOWN; AND
- CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES REGARDING FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA), INCLUDING:
Postponed.
- BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL STEERING COMMITTEE AND WORKGROUPS TO DATE, AND
- RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND SECURE ARRA FUNDING.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF PHILIP W. BARNES TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CHARGES FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO GERALD POULIOTTE. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S (CAMPO) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS. 1
37. 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 AND 2
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFICE AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM FILED BY KATHRYN WINKFEIN. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SETTLEMENT OFFER ON ATTORNEY'S FEES; IN RELIABLE CONSULTANTS, INC. D/B/A DREAMERS V. RONNIE EARLE, ET AL NO. A-0-CA-086-LY. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A BROKER TO PROCEED IN FINDING A DATA CENTER FOR SHORT TERM LEASE OF 3 TO 5 YEARS. 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 1310 FM 1626. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS OF FORMER EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND 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 OF A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 1, THE RANCH PUD, SECTIONS 4-11 SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 2009.
C4. REAPPOINT DR. MATTHEW SNAPP TO SERVE AS PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS, RFP NO. P090207-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, FBMC PREMIER BENEFITS SOLUTIONS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV?T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR SUPPORT IN THE DISTRICT?S PARTICIPATION IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER FOR DRAWING DOWN FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE UPPER PAYMENT LIMIT PROGRAM.
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Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JULY 14 AND AUGUST 25, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JULY 14 AND AUGUST 25, 2009.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
1:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RECONVENE AT 1:30 P.M.
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