Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 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 FOUR: MARIA GONZALEZ SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 35, WH TOBIN SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND. (ACTION ITEM #29)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 DESIGNATING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009, AS “FAMILY DAY - A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: MARIA GONZALEZ SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 35, WH TOBIN SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF TWO SOLAR POWERED CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (TRAILER MOUNTED) FROM K&K SYSTEMS.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR THE TRANSFER OF BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ROADS ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 20, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FEE PROPOSALS BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING:
Added to consent.

ASSESSMENT OF FEES FOR RECOVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COSTS; AND
INCREASES IN ON-SITE WASTEWATER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET RULES.
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12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE OFFERING SPECIALIZED DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES AS PART OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS’ DRUG COURT/SHORT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

13. 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 $765,056.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 28 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2009.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON TO SET UP A FOOD VENDING CART ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO PURCHASE CONTRACT FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 73.03 ACRES OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN FOR PARK PURPOSES.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B090264-NB, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVICES.
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 32 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, TIBURON, INC., FOR AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 18 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING, RFP NO. P090193-OJ, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, VICTIM SAFETY FIRST, LLC.
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 58, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 07T00337RG, FROM CMD, INCORPORATED D/B/A TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES TO MCADAMS GROUP, LLC D/B/A TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES.
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080007VR, HAYS COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080039VR, VICTORIA COUNTY, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING TO TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HUNTERS BEND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B090302-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THE BARR CO.
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OTHER ITEMS

27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

28. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND COMMENTS FROM MANOS DE CRISTO REGARDING THE USE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT FROM AUGUST 3 THROUGH 14, 2009.
Postponed.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES AND HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING ON WEEKDAYS FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 SPECIAL JOINT ELECTIONS.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2009 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN INCLUDING THE 2009 FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM COUNTY CLERK TO RECLASSIFY ELECTION TEMPORARY PAYROLL SLOTS FROM THE ELECTION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 056 TO THE GENERAL FUND 001.
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34. 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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35. 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.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINT SHOP TO PROCESS APPROXIMATELY 325,000 INSERTS FOR THE 2009 TAXPAYER NEWSLETTERS.
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.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CHARGES FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO DUSTIN GRIJALVA. 1

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CHARGES FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO BETTY MANRIQUEZ. 1

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CHARGES FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO CORY ROWLAND. 1

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 260.4 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY NEW LIFE INTERNATIONAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S (CAMPO) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS. 1

42. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CLAIM FILED BY KATHRYN WINKFEIN. 1

43. 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

44. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES ARISING OUT OF SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND CONCESSIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE STAR OF TEXAS RODEO, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO BOTH CONTRACTS. 1 AND 2

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006 AND 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAN. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
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Taken into Executive Session.

A2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 THROUGH 25, 2009 AS “FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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Added to consent.

A3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 13, 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 459 AND 460 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS OF MONITORING REVIEW BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Postponed one week.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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

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Last Modified: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:23 PM

Voting Session Agenda Tuesday, September 15, 2009