Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 10, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION REGARDING AUSTIN ADOPTION DAY TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AT GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BELINDA JO ANGOORI FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2009 AS “VETERANS’ DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING SMALL CITIES AND VILLAGES WHOLLY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
Added to consent.
- CITY OF BEE CAVE;
- VILLAGE OF THE HILLS;
- CITY OF LAKEWAY;
- CITY OF MANOR;
- CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD;
- CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY; AND
- CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS WHOLLY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
Added to consent.
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8;
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9;
- COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10;
- RAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11;
- UNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12;
- IS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13; AND
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS MISSING AND DISPOSE OF AS “LOST” IN THE H.T.E. SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.10.4 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIXED ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS090067RE, ORION RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SCHUKNECHT SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4 AND 5, BLOCK A OF THE EXA PRESLAR SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SPEIDEL DRIVE SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT 2:
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- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE FOR SPEIDEL DRIVE SECTION 2; AND
- LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK AND LAKESIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SPEIDEL DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN THE RANCH AT LAKESIDE SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION AND RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF THE FISCAL FOR THE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY TO CONTINUE THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PLUS 1 PROGRAM PROVIDING UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF AUSTIN ENERGY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2006 THROUGH 2009 ACTION PLANS RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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13. 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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Taken into Executive Session.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Pulled from the agenda.
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT/IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES GRANT THAT ENHANCES THE DEPARTMENT’S DRUG COURT PROGRAM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO JUVENILES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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 $653,822.83 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 23 TO 29, 2009.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2009 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORTS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLES PRECINCTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59.06 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO MAINTAIN ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN SELECTIONS FOR RETIREES AND MAINTAIN COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOR THE USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY I-JURY SOFTWARE.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN INCLUDING:
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- DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES;
- CONFIRMATION OF COURT SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH HRMD ISSUES DURING THE INTERIM; AND
- APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM.
23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2009.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE, BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS 1.004(F) – (G), TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF CONDUCT AND DECORUM; GENERAL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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Taken into Executive Session.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE JAN BRELAND, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 6 TO THE BAIL BOND BOARD PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1704.053 OF THE TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR MARKET SALARY SURVEY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT POSITION.
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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.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. 1 AND 2
28. 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. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 27, 2009.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “CASLANO COVE” OFF SHORE VISTA DRIVE NEAR QUINLAN PARK ROAD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH G & M ENTERPRISES FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (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 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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ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 APPROVE PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR INTERIM AUDIT FIELDWORK.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAN TO SECURE CREDIT REPORTS NEEDED TO MANAGE HOME-BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR PROPERTY INSPECTION/APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Postponed.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 APPROVE PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO CONCERNING A REQUEST TO ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE EXPANSION OF WESTMINSTER MANOR, A LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 APPROVE PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
- WORK SESSION AT 4:00 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
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION.
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