Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 9, 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)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AS “TAKE HEART AUSTIN DAY” IN THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2010 AS “CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $437,127.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 22 TO 28, 2010.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REVISED AND AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, SETON HEALTHCARE AND PEDIATRIX MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 06AE0303LP, CUNNINGHAM - ALLEN, INC., FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK PHASE II.
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8. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B100040-RV, EXPOSITION CENTER SEATING REPLACEMENT, AND REBID.
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9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION FOR INFORMATION RELEASE.
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10. RESCIND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B100047-DR, RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SERVICES, AND APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS:
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- PRIMARY: SOUTHWEST KEY MAINTENANCE LLC;
- SECONDARY: VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION, INC; AND
- TERTIARY: QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 15, BLOCK L SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: AMMARON HILLS SUBDIVISION (15 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO BECOME A FINANCIAL PARTNER TOWARD A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A CAREER AND EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING JUVENILE DRUG COURT AND IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM;
- BI-ANNUAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, COUNTY
- ANNUAL GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY FOR THE EXISTING KEEPING THE WARMTH PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONSERVATION KITS AND OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATIONS TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF ATMOS ENERGY.
OTHER ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS) TO RATIFY REAPPOINTMENT OF DEBBIE INGALSBE TO REPRESENT CARTS ON THE LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT BOARD THROUGH FEBRUARY, 2012. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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17. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE 2010 CENSUS, INCLUDING:
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- EXPLANATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CENSUS TO TRAVIS COUNTY
- OVERVIEW OF AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES;
- SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND INDEPENDENT ELECTED OFFICIALS; AND
- LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU FOR USE OF COUNTY FACILITIES.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT ONE TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY RELATING TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND TITLE SERVICES CONTRACTING WITH THE TAX OFFICE.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES HEIMSATH TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVE ALBERT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF NELL PENRIDGE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JERRY STEIN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARON SELIGMAN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF KRISTA MOY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN HOGG TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
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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.
26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ IN TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION - CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION (TWCCRD) CHARGE NO. 1A20200. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH SANTOS ALLIANCES FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. 1
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 2, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE EIGHT FIVE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 2 AND 3, LOTS 3 AND 36, LOTS 36 AND 37, AND LOTS 37 AND 2, BLOCK 5, WITH LOTS 2 AND 3 BEING WITHIN AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 36 AND 37 BEING WITHIN AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 26, 2010.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE PEARSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006 AND 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAN. (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.
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NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 26, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 26, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND WESTMINSTER MANOR RELATED TO THE CORPORATION’S SERIES 2009 REVENUE BONDS (WESTMINSTER MANOR PROJECT).
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RODEO AUSTIN GALA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010 AT 6:00 P.M.
PALMER EVENTS CENTER
900 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
EIGHT ANNUAL CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVOR CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AT 9:00 A.M.
AUSTIN CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:42 PM
