Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #3)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH 13, 2010. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (C)(4), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISION, AND ACCEPT DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF THE STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNIT 15. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELVEDERE PHASE V, FINAL PLAT (11 TOTAL LOTS), AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HAMILTON BEE CAVE LP FOR BELVEDERE PHASE V SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE RIDGE ESTATES, FINAL PLAT (7 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH 1431 BUSINESS CENTER AND RENEE CHAMPION FOR LAKE RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO ESTABLISH A VETERAN’S COURT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR VETERANS WHO ARE NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR DEFENDANTS IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
- APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
- APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING FRONT END THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDES CONTRACTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT’S COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH COURT;
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CONTINUUM OF VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUVENILES 15-17 YEARS OF AGE THAT RESIDE IN THE DEPARTMENT’S INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER;
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION TO ENHANCE JUVENILE PROBATION’S EXISTING RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR HIGH RISK MALES 16-17 YEARS OF AGE THAT RESIDE IN THE DEPARTMENT’S INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER AND PARTNER WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE REENTRY ROUNDTABLE;
- APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING VICTIM SERVICES UNIT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BY PROVIDING A VICTIM COUNSELOR SOLELY DEDICATED TO SERVE TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE;
- CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT UNDER THE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND
- CONTRACT FOR A NEW GRANT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND MINOR HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. 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 $1,911,218.40 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12 TO 18, 2010.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00179JW, FERGUSON LANE-TUSCANY WAY CONNECTOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B100092-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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OTHER ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ESTABLISH A CHANGE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60.00 TO BE USED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CENTRAL RECORDS DIVISION.
Added to consent.
14. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF HENRY GILMORE TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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
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.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO TYLER BORGER. 1
17. 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
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ERIC BRADLEY. 1
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MANCHACA COMMUNITY CENTER. 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OASIS BLUFF DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM COMANCHE TRAIL TO BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE FOR THE “2010 ISSA TEXAS SIZZLER” SLALOM SKATEBOARD RACES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 27, 2010 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMMENTS TO THE CLEAN AIR COALITION AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IN RESPONSE TO RULE PROPOSAL OF THE EPA 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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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET TRANSFER AND USE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAVEL EXPENDITURES FOR OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATE FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MANAGER IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 4 AND APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090060VR, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM IN-HOME COUNSELING SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 9 AND 16, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 9 AND 16, 2010.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010, AT 9:00 A.M.
ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS
2220 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY RE-ENTRY CONFERENCE
TRAINING ON EFFECTIVE OFFENDER RE-ENTRY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EASTVIEW CAMPUS
3401 WEBBERVILLE ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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.
ADJOURN
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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DEMONSTRATION OF NEW ELECTRONIC AGENDA/MINUTES AND AUDIO/VIDEO STREAMING SYSTEM
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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