Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 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 PARK FEE AND REFUND PROPOSALS BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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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 THE LATE PAULINE BROWN FOR HER LIFELONG OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BETTERMENT AND PRESERVATION OF CLARKSVILLE AND HER ENRICHMENT OF THE LIVES OF ALL TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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3. ACCEPT DONATIONS AND APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM B. TRAVIS FROM MS. SALLY MAUCK; AND
- ANTIQUE CLOCK FROM THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY MUSEUM.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2009 AS “PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ROBINHOOD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AND A CONDOMINIUM PHASING AGREEMENT WITH FS ROBINHOOD 26A LLC; FS ROBINHOOD 27 LLC AND FS ROBINHOOD 27A LLC. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A PETITION FOR RULE MAKING THAT WOULD REPEAL TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGULATIONS IN TITLE 30 TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER 311, THAT CURRENTLY PROHIBIT WASTE DISCHARGES INTO LAKE AUSTIN, LAKE TRAVIS, AND WATERSHEDS OF BOTH RESERVOIRS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- FOUR APPOINTEES PLUS ALTERNATES TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY’S FOUR PRECINCTS ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
- SCOPE, PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2006 THROUGH 2009 PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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10. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RECOMMENDATION TO IMPLEMENT A PHARMACEUTICAL SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR 2009 SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE STAR FLIGHTS CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE COUNTY VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO BE REIMBURSED BY FISCAL YEAR 2010 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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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 $819,076.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 9 TO 15, 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 TO RETURN THE 1947 COMPOSITE PORTRAIT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATION TO THAT ORGANIZATION.
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17. 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.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD OF THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS - FORMULA GRANT (DE-EE0000895) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,207,900 FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING HVAC SYSTEM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. ACCEPT ONE OPEX MODEL 51 RAPID EXTRACTION MACHINE AS DONATION FROM STATE OF TEXAS.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S FISCAL YEAR 2009 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59.06 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE FOR CHILD SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPERVISION SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010 WITH THREE ONE-YEAR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER APPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE, MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGER AND TABULATION SUPERVISOR OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION; THE PRESIDING JUDGES OF RECEIVING SUBSTATIONS; AND THE PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE AND MEMBERS OF THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE RIVER VALLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS (CROSS COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION WATER TRANSMISSION PROJECT), SERIES 2009 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40 MILLION DOLLARS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY’S WORKERS COMPENSATION LIEN ON THE CLAIMS OF ROBERT TURMAN; SUBROGATION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. UNKNOWN (SCOTT D. MARTIN RESALE DEED). 1
28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ. 1
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY LINDA MOORE SMITH. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 0.674 (ROUGHLY 2/3) OF AN ACRE OF LAND, CURRENTLY USED FOR DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO COUNTY-OWNED BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE PROPERTY OFF OF F.M. 2769 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. RE-APPOINT MARGIE STEWART ALFORD TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 13, 2009.
C4. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE EIGHT FIVE-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOTS 1 AND 2 WITHIN BLOCK 48 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE AND LOTS 3 AND 20 WITHIN BLOCK 48 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 17, 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 44 AND 45, BLOCK N OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAROSCHE SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT ELECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 ELECTIONS WITH LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY’S WORKERS COMPENSATION LIEN ON THE CLAIMS OF GUILLERMO MARTINEZ; SUBROGATION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080066DG, SURVEYING AND MAPPING, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE GILLELAND CREEK OPEN SPACE 2005 BOND PROJECT, FOR SURVEY OF PARCEL NO. 2 AND PARCEL NO. 3.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE SUMMARY REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3 REGARDING THE SUCCESS OF FIRE ACADEMY NO. 7 CADET PROGRAMS. (TREASURER KAREN HUBER)
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD ANA L. POMPA AS AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO ENTER DATA INTO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIR’S CONTRACT SYSTEM FOR HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT NO. 10001101.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
- RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN TO SANTIAGO AND MARINA MORA; AND
- REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TREASURY/GSE MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PURCHASE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE FILING OF A PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUEST.
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KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL AWARDS LUNCHEON
HILTON AUSTIN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009, AT 11:00 A.M.
500 EAST 4TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR BALLROOM, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4:37 PM
