Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #25)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
2. 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 $553,376.57 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 5 TO 11, 2010.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
AT 10:00 A.M.
5. RECEIVE PRESENTATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HOSPITAL PROPOSALS FOR 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.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OPTION TO PURCHASE A THIRD EC-145 HELICOPTER FOR THE STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY DEBT MODEL OBLIGATIONS, IMPACT ON DEBT CAPACITY AND FUTURE CASH-FLOW ASSUMPTIONS.
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Taken into Executive Session.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
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Taken into Executive Session.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION RELATED TO FISCAL YEAR 2010 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
Added to consent.
12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY AND ENHANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSING JUVENILE OFFENDERS SERVED BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DRUG COURT;
- AMENDED APPLICATION TO AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TASK FORCE PARTNERS’ EXISTING PROGRAM TO REDUCE AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT RELATED CRIMES;
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO CARRY OVER PRIOR YEAR UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES’ PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROGRAM IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TREATMENT OF CLIENTS ENROLLED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009; AND
- CONTRACT FOR A NEW GRANT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO RECEIVE THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT FOR ONE-TIME TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB NO. B100080-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ALLSTATES COATINGS CO.
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080225DR, TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, FOR FISH AT BULLFROG POND AT EAST METRO PARK.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS960275JG FROM THE COMMITTEE FOR WILD BASIN WILDERNESS, INC. TO ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR RENEWAL OF HIV SERVICES WITH:
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- AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, CONTRACT NO. PS090131RE; AND
- WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, CONTRACT NO. PS090132RE.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 08T00145DR FROM HEART OF TEXAS HOTMIX TO APAC-TEXAS, INC.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH LNV ENGINEERING, RFQ NO. Q080290-LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF PLAIN VIEW ESTATES WATER CONNECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
Added to consent.
20. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ, APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT.
Added to consent.
- APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF ONE HELICOPTER FROM AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, LLC FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HELICOPTER FROM AMERICAN EUROCOPTER.
- APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF COMPLETION SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION OF A MEDICAL PACKAGE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INTERIOR, AVIONICS SYSTEMS, AND AIRFRAME MODIFICATIONS FOR ONE HELICOPTER FROM METRO AVIATION, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPLETION SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION OF A MEDICAL PACKAGE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INTERIOR, AVIONICS SYSTEMS, AND AIRFRAME MODIFICATIONS FOR ONE HELICOPTER FROM METRO AVIATION, INC.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AVALON PHASE 4 AND PHASE 7A SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 2A SUBDIVISION AND 130 LINEAR FEET OF JACKIES RANCH BOULEVARD IN THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 2B SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JERRY STATON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 11 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER, 2011. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2009 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY CONTRACT WITH SANTOS ALLIANCES FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM LEE AND TRAVIS COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER GROUNDS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HORSE EVENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER:
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- APPOINT COMMITTEE OF TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS, COUNTY STAFF AND ONE OR TWO MEMBER(S) OF COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
- CHARGE TO WORKING GROUP.
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, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MATTHEW DOOLITTLE VS. JOHN CHARLES LOUGHRAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 3
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- OFFERS FROM THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TRANSMISSION SERVICES CORPORATION TO PURCHASE TWO ELECTRIC LINE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS ON, OVER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY NEAR ONION CREEK AND STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST; AND
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT TO USE PROCEEDS FROM SALE FOR OPEN SPACE GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ONION CREEK, AND DIRECTING THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE TO CREATE THE APPROPRIATE REVENUE AND/OR EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS WITHIN TNR, DEPARTMENT 49. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ERIC BRADLEY. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 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 9, 2010.
C4. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2010.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND TEXAS NICUSA, LLC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR CONTINUATION OF TEXASONLINE SERVICES INCLUDING E-FILE AND ELECTRONIC RENEWAL OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR COUNTY CLERK EMPLOYEE SLOT #121 IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SETTLEMENT OFFER. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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 AN INVOICE FROM KROLL FACTUAL DATA.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE INVOICES FROM SAGE REALTY CONSULTANTS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2010, AT 1:15 P. M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2010, AT 1:15 P. M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. REVISED LANGUAGE: DISCUSS THE RULE PROPOSAL OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO RECONSIDER THE 2008 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE, THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSAL ON TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED ISSUES.
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2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE ON THE CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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