Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 13, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROBERT A. FURTADO FOR HIS DEVOTION AND LOYALTY TO THE TEACHINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND THE NAMING OF A TRIBUTARY OF BULL CREEK AS "FURTADO CREEK." (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT TO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO AN ADDITIONAL 188 HOUSEHOLDS.
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 $817,572.16 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 25 TO OCTOBER 1, 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 A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND STANDARD PARKING, INC. FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH STREET AND LAVACA [[AND RATIFICATION OF PRIOR LICENSE]].
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO SET OCTOBER 28, 2009 AT 2:00 P.M., AS THE TIME FOR THE GRAND OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 12.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO DELEGATE THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT CISCO NETWORK EQUIPMENT DONATED BY INX, INC. FOR USE BY TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TEMPLATE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ALL OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS WHOLLY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TEMPLATE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ALL OF THE SMALL CITIES AND VILLAGES WHOLLY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTON ON AN INTERLOCAL CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR USE OF REVENUE RETURNED UNDER COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS RULE, UNDER SECTION 771 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B100001-DR, RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SERVICES, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION INC. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV?T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. 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)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR A PORTION OF ELROY ROAD AND ROSS ROAD, PORTIONS OF TWO ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
AT 1:30 P.M.
16. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE COUNCIL ON AT RISK YOUTH (CARY).
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17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DIRECT TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES STAFF, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE STAFF WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, TO WORK TOGETHER WITH PERSONNEL OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT AND THE INCORPORATED CITIES WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL CONTROL COORDINATION FOR CONSIDERATION AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. (DOMAIN). (JUDGE BISCOE)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS.
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22. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CAPITAL METROPOLITAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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- RECENT LEGISLATION REGARDING SUCH COMPOSITION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT; AND
- STEPS TRAVIS COUNTY SHOULD TAKE TO COMPLY WITH NEW LAW, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF A NEW PROCESS FOR FILLING COUNTY VACANCY.
23. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE CENSUS 2010 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON PLANNING EFFORTS; AND
- CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY NOMINEES TO THE 2010 CENSUS AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE 2010 CENSUS AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL.
24. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2010 FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY?S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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.
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. 1
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL LEASE OF REAL ESTATE IN NORTH AUSTIN FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. 1 AND 2
27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ. 1
28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY LINDA MOORE SMITH. 1
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL LEASE BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR HIGHLAND MALL. 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. 1 AND 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO LANCE BIGHEART. 1
32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING GEORGE GIKAS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; LESTER MEIER RODEO COMPANY; AND TEXAS STYLE PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNERS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. 1
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY?S WORKERS COMPENSATION LIEN ON THE CLAIMS OF BENJAMIN MALDONADO; SUBROGATION. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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- REQUEST DECEMBER 2 THROUGH 16, 2009 AS THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
- REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 8, 2009 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
- AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR FOUR CDBG PROJECTS;
- REQUEST TO SET NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2009 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
- REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
- AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDS THROUGH THE TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER’S STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE - COMPETITIVE GRANT TO USE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER GENERATION FACILITIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED FACILITIES LOCATED AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER AND AT THE SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE.
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A4. RECEIVE NOTICE OF GOVERNOR RICK PERRY’S APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY L. ROSE, AS JUDGE OF THE 353RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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 APRIL 7, SEPTEMBER 8 AND 29, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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 OCTOBER 14, 2008, APRIL 7, MAY 12, SEPTEMBER 8 AND 29, 2009.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
- WORK SESSION AT 5:00 P.M.
- VOTING SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
SAFE HAVENS CONSULTING COMMITTEE INAUGURAL ASSEMBLY AND LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M.
HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN
208 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING THE CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN STUDY, INCLUDING THE NEEDS ANALYSIS, STAFFING PROJECTIONS AND PRELIMINARY ADJACENCY INFORMATION FOR ALL COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS.
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2. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY?S VEHICLE USE POLICY, INCLUDING:
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- EQUIPMENT ON CONSTABLES VEHICLES;
- REDUCTION OF VEHICLE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE AND IT?S IMPACT; AND
- ASSIGNMENT AND USE OF NEW VEHICLES.
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