Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 17, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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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 44 AND 45, BLOCK N OF
APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM
#13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
INTRODUCTIONS
3. INTRODUCTION OF BETH DEVERY, CHESTER
BEAVER AND KAY BROCK TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TERRY
LOVE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES ROAD MAINTENANCE AND TO THE RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM NELSON E.
LINDER, PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTIN CHAPTER OF THE NAACP, REGARDING RESPONSE BY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY AREA LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $567,206.00
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2009.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MANOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR MANOR EMS
POST LOCATION TO PROVIDE BETTER PLACEMENT OF AMBULANCE.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES SATELLITES, IFB NO. B100027-LD,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS070371JW, ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC., CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HAMILTON
CREEK AND POOL CLEANUP.
Postponed.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE:
Postponed.
- ORDER TO REPLACE CHAPTER 32, TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AND PROCEDURES MANUAL; AND
- ORDER TO AMEND SECTION 4.6.1 OF CHAPTER 33, FIXED ASSET PROCEDURE MANUAL.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
13. 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
44 AND 45, BLOCK N OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER
HUBER)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A NEW PROGRAM: TRAVIS COUNTY WHEELS, ACCEPT DONATION OF ITEMS FOR THE PROGRAM
AND ADD THE BIKES TO THE ASSET INVENTORY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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Taken into Executive Session.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STONERIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION
(5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AN AMENDED CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION,
INC. TRANSFERRING DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ON THREE LOTS IN THE FLOODPLAIN. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING TITLE 30, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF
AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
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- DISCUSS DETENTION BASIN AND WATER QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE AMENDMENTS; AND
- SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- CHARTER FOR COURT'S SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
- APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SERVE AS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
- RECLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES SLOT NO. 327 TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MANAGER, AND SLOT NO. 456 TO SENIOR PLANNER.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR
WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 2, LOT 12, BLOCK 7 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING WHISPER VALLEY VARIANCE REQUESTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES ON THE AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE A NEW TURNING TARGET SYSTEM FOR THE FIRING RANGE, MOBILE COMMAND AND CRIME SCENE SHELTERS;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO CONTINUE AND COMPLETE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS AND PERSONAL SAFETY RELATED DEVICES;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO FUND NEW PERSONNEL TO WORK SOLELY ON THE PROSECUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TON CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE RETIRED AND SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO RECEIVE GRANT RESOURCES FOR A RECENTLY HOSTED STAND DOWN EVENT FOR HOMELESS VETERANS THAT OFFERED A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE SELF-SUSTAINMENT.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN NEEDS ANALYSIS, STAFFING PROJECTIONS AND ADJACENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE
PROCEEDS AND THE CHAPTER 59.06 CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ASSET FORFEITURE
REPORT AND CERTIFICATION.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVE SCHEFFE TO THE BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT NO. 9, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER
HUBER)
Added to consent.
28. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES REGARDING COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT (HRMD), INCLUDING:
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- DUTIES AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HRMD;
- REPORTING ASSIGNMENT FOR INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HRMD;
- RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM OF JOB DUTIES AND A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF HRMD AND TIMETABLE FOR SUCH WORK; AND
- MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM.
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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. R.E. RAWLS LUMBER CO. INC. (ROBERT M. ADAMS RESALE DEED). 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ARTHUR AND MAGGIE BYNUM (KRISTINE SUZANNE SHAW RESALE DEED). 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES
RENDERED TO KIMBERLY CLIFFORD. 1
Postponed.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND CONCESSIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR & RODEO. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE LEASE SPACE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AT A NORTH AUSTIN LOCATION. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. 1 AND 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING APPLICATION OF TXI FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2009.
C3. REAPPOINT REGGIE WILLIAMS AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 8, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, LAKEWIND ESTATES, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 22, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK B, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 AN INVOICE FROM FRAMEWORKS CDC.
2. 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.
3. ADDED ITEM: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SIGNING AND FILING OF COMMITMENT LETTER AND PAYMENT OF GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF $23,567,088 BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY UNDER THE NEW ISSUE BOND PROGRAM HFA INITIATIVE.
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