Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 26, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO REJECT THE DEDICATION OF PASEO SUR IN ARROYO DOBLE, SECTION FOUR SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR AN OLD SEGMENT OF GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD TO "HUNTINGTON COURT." (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2010 AS "MENTORING MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2010 AS "POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 07T00026RG, FROM ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR TO EAN HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 08AE0209LP, KLOTZ & ASSOCIATES, FOR WELLS BRANCH AND THERMAL DRIVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT NO. IL040149ML, LIMESTONE COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00145LD, SCS FIELD SERVICES, FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Taken into Executive Session.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO REJECT THE DEDICATION OF PASEO SUR IN ARROYO DOBLE, SECTION FOUR SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR AN OLD SEGMENT OF GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD TO "HUNTINGTON COURT." (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF HAITI.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL APPLICATION FOR AN EXISTING GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR RESOURCES FOR THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
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15. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES CONCERNING THE CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN STUDY, INCLUDING REVIEW OF SPACE STANDARDS, STAFFING PROJECTIONS AND SUMMARY SPACE PROGRAMMING INFORMATION FOR ALL COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

16. 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 $421,088.38 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 8 TO 14, 2010.
Added to consent.

17. 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 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

18.
Added to consent.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING PROJECT.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAR FLIGHT DISPATCH MATRIX REGARDING DISPATCH PROTOCOLS FOR STAR FLIGHT HELICOPTERS.
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE THE LIFT-OFF FEE CHARGED TO PATIENTS FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF MARY WOLF AND MATIAS GARCIA TO FILL TWO VACANCIES FOR PRECINCT THREE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

23. 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)
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

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.

24. 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

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. ¹

26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA. ^{1 AND 2}
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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 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 11 AND 12, 2010, AT THE DOWNTOWN HYATT REGENCY HOTEL. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 5 AND 12, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ON THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S PROPOSED REVISIONS TO GROUND LEVEL OZONE STANDARDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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THIS ITEM WILL BE CALLED UP AT 1:30 P.M.
A2. 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.

A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FURTHER PURSUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHERS FOR THE MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL SITES ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER SENSITIVE RECEPTOR NEIGHBORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

A4. RECONSIDER AND MODIFY ACTION TAKEN DURING JANUARY 19, 2010 COURT SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR A REDUCED 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.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010, 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 12, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010, 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 12, 2010.

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ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES MEETING

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010, AT 9:00 A.M.
SHERIFF'S COMMUNITY ROOM
5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:05 PM

Voting Session Agenda Tuesday, January 26, 2010