Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 2, 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 INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 28 AND 29, BLOCK L, APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 147 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK A, RIVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
- APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2010 AS “NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- RECOGNIZE THE TWO WINNING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CREATED BY LOCAL TEENS FROM THE RECENT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMPETITION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION FROM THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD DECLARING COMMISSIONERS COURT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION FROM THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD DECLARING COMMISSIONERS COURT SUPPORT FOR RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURE/FARMS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IMMIGRATION REFORM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF TRAVEL COSTS FROM THE FEDERAL SAFE HAVENS GRANT FOR A SAFE PLACE EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND SAFE HAVENS TRAINING.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. RATIFY RENEWAL OF CONTRACT NO. PS100037RE, WORKSOURCE-GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH TRANSFER AGREEMENT, WHICH CONTRACT NUMBER (PS090030RE) WAS INCORRECTLY CITED ON THE OCTOBER 20, 2009 COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA, ITEM NO. 21.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 28 AND 29, BLOCK L, APACHE SHORES, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 147 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK A, RIVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: MCANGUS ROAD SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (8 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CALL DOWN OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR FISCAL POSTING FOR THE BLUFFS AT LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR HAZY HILLS OFFICE PARK SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN PALOMINO RANCH SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS (INCLUDING SHOULDERS AND A TURN LANE) ON FM 969 AT GILBERT ROAD;
- INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH KNWL DEVELOPMENT LP TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 969 AT GILBERT ROAD;
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR GILBERT ROAD FROM FM 969 NORTH 2,778 LINEAR; AND
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GILBERT LANE, PHASE ONE FINAL PLAT (61 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO BECOME A FINANCIAL PARTNER TOWARD A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO REPLICATE A PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM IN AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES CONCERNING THE PHASE 1 CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN STUDY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- STAFFING PROJECTIONS;
- ADJACENCY MATRIX; AND
- SPACE ALLOCATION NEEDS.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE EXISTING RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. GRANT PARTIALLY FUNDS A PORTION OF PROGRAM STAFF AND OPERATING EXPENSES; AND
- ANNUAL GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE FORMULA GRANT – INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR CONTINUED STATE SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. 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 $984,912.81 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 15 TO 21, 2010.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DECOMMISSION BUILDINGS NOS. 155 (10), 210 (CCA), 240 (CCC), 300 (CCD), 320 (CCF), AND 330 (CCG) AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FOR REPURPOSING.
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)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2010 SECURITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
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.
25. 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. 1 AND 2
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO EXTEND THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY 60-DAYS FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 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. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009.
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 2010.
C5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF CLEO SCHNEIDER, PAUL SMITH AND JOHN CRADDOCK TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C6. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2008 AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NOS. 2, 8, 9 AND 12, AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 775.082.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 2.038 ACRE PORTION OF A 14.60 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2006006334 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
ADDED ITEM
A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070316LC, BURTON GROUP, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES PERTAINING TO BEFIT.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 19, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 19, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010, 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 JANUARY 19, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010, 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 JANUARY 12 AND 19, 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: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:32 PM
