Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.
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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 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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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9-B, PARTITION OF IDA MAE BURCH SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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3. 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) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
4. INTRODUCTION OF FIRE CADET CLASS NUMBER TEN TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT 10:30 A.M.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- APPLICATIONS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR TXI HORNSBY BEND EAST AND TXI HORNSBY BEND WEST MINING SITES (PERMIT APPLICATION NOS. 08-2430 AND 08-2431, RESPECTIVELY); AND
- ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TXI OPERATIONS, L.P.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LAKES AT NORTHTOWN SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION (50 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HANNA/MAGEE L.P. #1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9-B, PARTITION OF IDA MAE BURCH SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE STONE RIDGE PHASE B, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS FOR THE SOUTHVIEW HILLS ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. 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.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO SERVE AS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO PAY A PORTION OF THE PROGRAM’S STAFF AND OPERATING EXPENSES; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD FOR THE 2007 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $1,238,417.14 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 6 TO 12, 2009.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE CIVIL PENALTY GUIDELINES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES:
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- CONTRACT NO. PS100008ML, KROLL, INC.;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100009ML, FORWARD EDGE, INC.;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100010ML, ACCUDIAGNOSTICS;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100011ML, FOREMOST FORENSICS;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100012ML, PHAMATECH LABORATORIES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100018ML, PINNACLE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100019ML, SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100020ML, PROMED MEDICAL CARE CENTER;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100021ML, CONCENTRA HEALTH SERVICES, INC.;
- CONTRACT NO. PS100022ML, COMPLIANCE CONSORTIUM CORPORATION; AND
- CONTRACT NO. PS100023ML, PRORESULTS.
19. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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20. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 09T00040OJ, HERBERT L. JAMISON & COMPANY, LLC FOR BLANKET JUDGES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Postponed.
21. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR IFB NO. 100005-LC, PANASONIC P2CARDS.
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070371JW, ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC., CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HAMILTON CREEK AND POOL CLEANUP.
Postponed.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE:
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- 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.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR TO OFFER ALL MORTGAGE SERVICING COMPANIES THE OPTION TO WIRE THEIR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS DIRECTLY INTO THE TEXPOOL INVESTMENT ACCOUNT.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DENTON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF I-JURY CODE DEVELOPED BY TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN INCLUDING:
Postponed.
- JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSTING FOR INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HRMD; AND
- AUTHORIZATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM TO COMPLETE SELECTION PROCESS AND RECOMMEND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HRMD TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SENDING LETTERS TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FUNDING OF METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND DESIGNATE CAROL TORGRIMSON AS THE PRIMARY APPOINTEE AND IRA YATES AS THE ALTERNATE APPOINTEE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KIMBERLY CLIFFORD. 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BUTTROSS PROPERTIES, A TEXAS CORPORATION FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 8011-A CAMERON ROAD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 2009 AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 13, 2009.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 15, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
- AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOT K OF MCDETT ESTATE, THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 6 AND 7, BLOCK C OF AQUA VERDE SUBDIVISION; AND
- AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE ALL PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOTS 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK C OF AQUA VERDE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 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 SIGNING AND FILING OF COMMITMENT LETTER AND PAYMENT OF GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF UP TO $23,567,088 BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY UNDER THE NEW ISSUE BOND PROGRAM HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY INITIATIVE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M.
ELM GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
801 FM 1626, BUDA, TEXAS
RE: IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1626 FROM FM 967 TO BRODIE LANE
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:37 PM
