Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 22, 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK B, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS090135RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090071VR, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, FOR MENTOR PROGRAM SERVICES.
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RENTAL OF CARGO VANS, IFB NO. B100031-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR.
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B100059-LD, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SERVICES.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, DESIGN OF HOWARD LANE EXTENSION, PHASE II, RFQ NO. Q090251-JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020064JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070382VR, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, FOR EVALUATION PROGRAM SERVICES.
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE:
Added to consent.
- APPROVE OR REJECT PURCHASE OF TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND
- APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00007OJ, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE, FOR THE PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE TRAVIS COUNTY.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS100076RE FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF AN INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.
Postponed.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK B, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CORRECTIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 64, TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REGARDING LAND USE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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Taken into Executive Session.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PROVIDER/FIRST RESPONDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN THROUGH ITS AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY EMS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN COUNTY PARKS; AND
- AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATOR OF COUNTY FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM TO SIGN APPLICATION TO RENEW FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION AT TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES.
THIS ITEM AT 10:00 A.M.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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Taken into Executive Session.
- 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.
(THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV?T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO 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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Taken into Executive Session.
- RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
- APPROVE THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE REPORT; AND
- APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNTIL THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
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20. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY DEBT MODEL OBLIGATIONS, IMPACT ON DEBT CAPACITY AND FUTURE CASH-FLOW ASSUMPTIONS.
Postponed.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. 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 $897,384.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 4 TO 10, 2009.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PARKING AT 1250 GUADALUPE.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION FOR PARKING AT 1300 GUADALUPE.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF?S OFFICE AND THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO CONTINUE THE TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010:
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- AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT WITH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
- AMENDMENT NUMBER NINE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
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
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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE CONDEMNATION CASE INVOLVING PARCELS NO. 6 AND NO. 6E OWNED BY RKS TEXAS INVESTMENTS, LP. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO LAURA SMITH. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DAVID JOHNS, JR. (RHONI LAHN RESALE DEED). 1
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISION OF POLICY RELATED TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE BASED ON FINAL REGULATION PROMULGATED BY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND RECENT REVISIONS TO LAW. 1
Postponed.
35. 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 8, 2009.
C3. REAPPOINT DR. CARLA EMERY-CULBERSON AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C4. REAPPOINT MAIZE HAMILTON TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C5. REAPPOINT MIKE HOWE TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 12, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 37, 38, 42, 52, 53, 55-65, 67, 68, 71, 73-77, 108, 121, 124 AND 125 OF CARDINAL HILLS, UNIT THREE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 335. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 12, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION; AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF UNDEFINED WIDTH, WHICH TRAVERSES LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY AN AMENDED GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 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 DECEMBER 8, 2009.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM KROLL FACTUAL DATA.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 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 NOVEMBER 10 AND DECEMBER 8, 2009.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 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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