Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 1, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- REQUEST TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 GRANT AGREEMENT; AND
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS THE CERTIFIED OFFICIAL.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT; AND
- APPROVE THE DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO UPDATE TRAVIS COUNTY'S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TO REDUCE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY DUE TO FLOOD EVENTS.
Added to consent.
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 $857,273.45 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 13 TO 19, 2009.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03010, DEMOTION POLICY.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM LAKE HILLS CHURCH TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY GRANGER PARKING GARAGE AT 12TH AND GUADALUPE ON SUNDAY EVENINGS STARTING DECEMBER 6, 2009. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTHY WORKPLACE PROGRAM THROUGH FARMHOUSE DELIVERY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Pulled from the agenda.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00209LP, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, L.P., FOR FY 2009 HMAC OVERLAY PROJECT.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS090339VR, KERRY TATE, COMMUNICATIONS, INC., D/B/A TATEAUSTINHAHN, FOR CONSULTING AND MARKETING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Postponed.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL040167LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 09T00040OJ, HERBERT L. JAMISON & COMPANY, LLC FOR BLANKET JUDGES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A NEW PROGRAM: TRAVIS COUNTY WHEELS, ACCEPT DONATION OF ITEMS FOR THE PROGRAM AND ADD BIKES TO THE ASSET INVENTORY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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Taken into Executive Session.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD AND BRIDGE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 WORKPLAN, INCLUDING ROAD MAINTENANCE, PARKS AND FACILITIES PROJECTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO FEES BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010, INCLUDING:
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- ASSESSMENT OF INCREASED FEES FOR RECOVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COSTS; AND
- INCREASES IN ON-SITE WASTEWATER FEES.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 2, LOT 22, BLOCK 9 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY POSITION ON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1626 FROM FM 967 IN HAYS COUNTY TO BRODIE LANE IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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21. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS REGARDING THE CENTRAL TEXAS GREENPRINT FOR GROWTH. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN INCLUDING:
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- 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.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
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- TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 74 TO THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT;
- TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 75 TO THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (ITS); AND
- APPOINT JOE HARLOW, ITS, AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE 2010 CENSUS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE;
- TRAVIS COUNTY 2010 CENSUS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FORM; AND
- REQUEST TO FILE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAM PROPOSAL WITH THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCREASE THE AUTO THEFT UNIT PETTY CASH FOR CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS FROM $700 TO $1,500.
Added to consent.
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CITY OF AUSTIN'S WALLER CREEK MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION 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)
Postponed.
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 COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON STATUS OF ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND ON THE RISON TRACTS. 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 ON THE POSSIBLE DISPOSITION OF 0.733 ACRES OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 FIRE STATION ON HUNTERS BEND ROAD, AS REQUESTED BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL SALE OF COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY NINE ACRES OF LAND NEAR LIME CREEK ROAD IN NORTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
34. 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. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 17.374 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY JAMES WILLIAM AND NANCY RICHARDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH JACK BOW FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ON HEDGEROW PLACE. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070371JW, ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC., CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HAMILTON CREEK AND POOL CLEANUP. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 17, 2009.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 11 AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JUNE 23, JULY 7, JULY 21, AUGUST 11, AUGUST 18, SEPTEMBER 22 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.
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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: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:37 PM
