Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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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)

INTRODUCTIONS

1. INTRODUCE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEAM HOTEL SAN JOSE, LLC FOR A BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF THE STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN FOREST BLUFF SECTIONS THREE, FOUR AND FIVE SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

4. CANCELED - WILL BE CONSIDERED AT A LATER DATE. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED MONITORING PROTOCOLS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE NEXT CONSOLIDATED PLAN BEGINNING IN PROGRAM YEAR 2011 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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APPROVE THE NEXT PERIOD FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN;
SCHEDULE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN;
RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE OUTREACH TO THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INCLUSION INTO THE URBAN COUNTY DESIGNATION; AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PLANNING FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED PLANNING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE COMMUNITY NEEDS;
APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION;
APPROVE THE PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2010; AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXISTING GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION?S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
REQUEST FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO INTERNALLY FUND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM UNTIL FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $831,839.27 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 TO 7, 2010.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM QUINCEA?ERAS MAGAZINE FOR A MODIFIED FEE FOR USE OF THE EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL ON JANUARY 31, 2010.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR A REDUCED RENTAL FEE FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER (MAIN ARENA):
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THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF TEXAS DURING THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2010; AND
THE AUSTIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION DURING THE DAYTIME ON FEBRUARY 6, 2010.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION TO WAIVE RENTAL FEES FOR CONVENTION ON IMMIGRATION INTEGRATION AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL ON FEBRUARY 20, 2010.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FROM THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS AND THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES FOR A REDUCED RENTAL FEE FOR THEIR RODEO AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER ON AUGUST 21, 2010.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 71 FIRE CODE.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR PEDIATRIC TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, SETON HEALTHCARE D/B/A/ DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS AND PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT ONE TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

18. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PURCHASES RELATED TO WEATHERIZATION SERVICES UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT AS FOLLOWS:
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TRANSFER REQUEST TOTALING $2,007,000.00 OF SAVINGS FROM COMPLETED 1997 AND 2001 BOND PROJECTS IN PRECINCT FOUR, TO EXPAND THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT; AND
CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT, IFB NO. B100030-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY.

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR UTILITY TRAILERS, IFB NO. B100033-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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SAN ANTONIO SOUTHWEST TRAILERS, LTD, FOR LINE ITEM 1-01;
TRAILER WHEEL AND FRAME CO., FOR LINE ITEMS 1-02, 1-03 AND 1-04; AND
VERDE INC., FOR LINE ITEM 1-05.

21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00303JW, FISCAL YEAR 2009 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, CEDA TEX SERVICES, INC.
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00145LD, SCS FIELD SERVICES, FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Postponed.

23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00155OJ, THE RETIREMENT STORE, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 15 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T000040J, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION.
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OTHER ITEMS

25. RECEIVE PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY OF MANOR ON THE ?MANOR LABS? PUBLIC INPUT AND RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF A DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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27. RECEIVE PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM CAR2GO REGARDING BUSINESS MODEL FOR ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY CHALLENGES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION ON MARCH 2, 2010 AND THE JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION ON APRIL 13, 2010:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, THE TRAVIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
JOINT RESOLUTION FOR JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, THE TRAVIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEE SLOT FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER PRECINCT THREE WHILE A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE IS ON FAMILY EMERGENCY LEAVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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WHETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPRESS SHUTTLE-PILOT PROGRAM; AND
REQUEST FOR COUNTY TO SPONSOR AN EMPLOYEE COMMUTER SURVEY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE CONDEMNATION CASE INVOLVING PARCELS OWNED BY RKS TEXAS INVESTMENTS, LP. ^{1 AND 2}
Postponed.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HENRY L. DELL, SR. (DEYAR INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC RESALE DEED). ¹

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HUBERT F. WOOLEY (VANESSA SMITHERS RESALE DEED). ¹

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ANGELINA SONNIER. ¹

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO GUY W. MOORE. ¹

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JOSE LUIS CANO RAMOS. ¹

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO LAURA SMITH. ¹

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE SPACE FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. ^{1 AND 2}

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER. ^{1
AND 2}

41. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. ¹

42. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. ^{1 AND 2}

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF JIM ELMAN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

C4. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF TIM REINHART TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

C5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF CLEMENTE A. ZABALZA, JESSE ARELLANO, GILES GARMON AND MICHAEL GOBERT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE FOR PARTICIPATION FROM TRAVIS COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF THE MAYOR’S MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE MONITORING COMMITTEE’S PLANNING OF LOCAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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A2. 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) (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)

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