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Tuesday, March 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 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 AND 28, 2010 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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

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.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL PROJECTS. 1 AND 2

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SEISMIC PERMIT COVERING 338.167 ACRES OF TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY. 1

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1

  1. ELLIOT MARTINEZ;
  2. AUBREE LEDBETTER; AND
  3. KATHY KUECKER.

6. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MH STAFFORD AND JOANN STAFFORD (DAVID L. DAY RESALE DEED). 1

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 1

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTIN TURFCATS INDOOR FOOTBALL TEAM TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1 & 2

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00216NB FROM TEXANA MACHINERY CORPORATION TO ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY INC.
Added to consent.

10. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B100054-DR, AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES, AND REBID.
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990080TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT AND CLIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080012RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000307JJ, FLOOD PLAIN REAL ESTATE BUYOUT CONTRACT, JEFFREY S. WARD AND ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC, PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING, AND NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC, IFB NO. B100111-LD, TO THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
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  1. GROUP A, ALL ITEMS, WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER, WEST RURAL CLINIC, AND PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES; AND
  2. GROUP B, ALL ITEMS, NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND NORTH RURAL CLINIC TO CHOE ENTERPRISES.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 19 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS TO USE THE AT&T EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 AND 28, 2010 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY’S STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROGRAM, INCLUDING:
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  1. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTERS 64 AND 82, TO IMPLEMENT WATER QUALITY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE LAKE TRAVIS WATERSHED AND TO REVISE GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  2. ADOPTION OF A REVISED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THREE MUNICIPALITIES, ALLOWING THEM TO SHARE COSTS AND PARTICIPATE IN AN UPDATE TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
Added to consent.

  1. CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE;
  2. CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY; AND
  3. VILLAGE OF THE HILLS.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON PROPOSED SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND RELATED IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CANCEL AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERS MEADOW, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, LP FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE IIIA SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30 TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CHAPTER, 285.91, TO ALLOW A SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD TO BE LOCATED CLOSER THAN TEN FEET TO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AT 9411 CARACAS DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

24. Added to consent.


  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS TO REUSE THE PRECINCT FOUR ROAD AND BRIDGE OFFICE:

    1. AN ONION CREEK GREENWAY TRAILHEAD;

    2. AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION;

    3. FARMERS MARKET; AND

    4. CITY/COUNTY PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.

  2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONCEPT PLAN OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY AND PHASE 1 MASTER PROJECT PLAN.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

26. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
  2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
  3. AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO USE UNSPENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 GRANT FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 GRANT BUDGET FOR THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION, MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING; AND
  4. AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO USE UNSPENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 GRANT FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 GRANT BUDGET FOR THE OFFICE OF PARENT REPRESENTATION, MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

27. 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 $908,089.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 4, 2010.
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH IRREGULAR MEDIA, A TEXAS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, TO SHOOT A FILM AT THE OLD JAIL AT THE UPPER FLOORS OF THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE ON OR ABOUT MARCH 21, 2010.
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added to consent.
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  1. GABRIEL GUTIERREZ - SETTLE;
  2. TRAVELERS INSURANCE AS SUBROGEE OF LOUIS SEDILLO - SETTLE; AND
  3. CECILIA SEDILLO (BODILY INJURY) - SETTLE.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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OTHER ITEMS

32. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO.
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SOUL TREE COLLECTIVE (AUSTIN URBAN MUSIC FEST) FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SECURITY DURING THIS YEAR’S EVENT.
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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 REAPPOINTMENT OF LONNIE MOORE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF SUELLEN JORDAN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF AL BLUNT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 6, 2010 TO 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 22 AND 23, BLOCK W OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 6 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C7. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 2, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEE SLOT FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER PRECINCT ONE, RON DAVIS, WHILE A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE IS ON FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE (FMLA).
Added to consent.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 26, 2010 AND MARCH 2, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 26, 2010 AND MARCH 2, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 AN INVOICE FROM FRAMEWORKS CDC.

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