Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 16, 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 RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
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- COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROJECT IDEAS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2010 (OCTOBER 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 2011); AND
- FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2011 TO 2013 (OCTOBER 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 2014).
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2010 AS “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RESUME THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OVERTIME RESOURCES TO TARGET ALCOHOL AND SPEED OFFENSE RELATED ENFORCEMENT; AND
- NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT EXISTING SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT AND ILLEGAL DUMPING PROGRAMS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $1,127,243.08 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 29 TO FEBRUARY 4, 2010.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
Added to consent. - NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING CREATION OF TWO NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, INCLUDING JOB DESCRIPTIONS, IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
Postponed.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY LOCAL DATA ADVISORY BOARD AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 60 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL 2730 PASSED BY THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STAR FLIGHT BUSINESS PLAN OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND PROPOSALS REGARDING THE HOUSING OF AVAILABLE STAR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT AT THEIR LOCATIONS:
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- SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS; AND
- ST. DAVID’S HEALTHCARE AND ST. DAVID’S FOUNDATION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, SEDGWICK CLAIM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY’S SELF FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR IFB NO. B100078-JT, RE-ROOF OF DESIGNATED AREAS AT THE GARDNER BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069-OJ, FORTE INC., FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST KITS.
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B100029-DR, INMATE WELFARE ITEMS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC.
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC AGENDA/MINUTES AND AUDIO/VIDEO STREAMING SYSTEM, RFP NO. P090043-SW, TO THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, IQM2, INC.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN DEVELOPING ITS STRATEGIC MOBILITY PLAN BY IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COST-SHARE PROJECTS FOR POSSIBLE INCLUSION IN FUTURE CITY AND COUNTY BOND REFERENDA.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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Taken into Executive Session.
- AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO REQUIRE A PLAT NOTE REGARDING THE COUNTY’S LIMITED ABILITY TO REGULATE LAND USE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA; (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
- AMENDMENT TO TITLE 30, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE, TO MODIFY SECTION 30-2-83 TO REQUIRE A PLAT NOTE ON ALL PLATS REGARDING THE LIMITED ABILITY TO REGULATE LAND USE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
- INSTRUCT TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH MEDIA SERVICES TO PREPARE MULTI MEDIA PRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE COUNTY LIMITED ABILITY TO REGULATE LAND USE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA TO AIR ON CABLE CHANNEL 17. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-3-191, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS, FOR RESUBDIVISION OF BALLI SUBDIVISION LOT 4, BLOCK A; AND
- SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF BALLI SUBDIVISION LOT 4, BLOCK A (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, SECTION 3A, LOT 37, BLOCK B. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, SECTION 3A, LOT 38, BLOCK B. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
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REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POSSIBLE DISPOSITION OF 0.733 ACRES OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 FIRE STATION ON HUNTER BEND ROAD, AS REQUESTED BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ENABLE COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S IMAGINE AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURVEY.
Added to consent.
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Added to consent.
- APPROVE SETTING PUBLIC MEETING DATES FOR THE CONCEPT PLAN OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY AND ITS PHASE ONE MASTER PROJECT PLAN, AND THE PROPOSED TIMBER CREEK PARK PLAN ON MARCH 1, 2010 AT THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, AND ON MARCH 3, 2010 AT COUNTY’S EAST SERVICE CENTER; AND
- APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON MARCH 9, 2010 AT COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE CONCEPT PLAN OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY AND ITS PHASE 1 MASTER PROJECT PLAN.
OTHER ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A CITIZENS WORK GROUP ON POLICIES AND FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING HORSE EVENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER REQUESTING THAT TRAVIS COUNTY BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE NUMBER 183, SPONSORED BY THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. (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.
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ERIC BRADLEY. 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING BRIAN BERNARD’S FULFILLMENT OF THE TERMS OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE COUNTY’S EXECUTION OF A RELEASE OF LIEN. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CLAUDIA SCOTT-DAVIS V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING CASE OF STRICKLAND, ET AL. VS. TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. 1
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THE CONTRACTS TRAVIS COUNTY HAS WITH THE STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND G & M CATERING. 1 AND 2
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM FROM KENNETH LEWIS FOR WRONGFUL ARREST AND PROSECUTION. 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER. 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CENTRAL AUSTIN AREA, AND ISSUES RELATED THERETO. (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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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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 FEBRUARY 2, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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 FEBRUARY 2, 2010.
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