Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 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 PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "AVIATION DRIVE" OFF STATE HIGHWAY 130, SOUTH OF CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 25, 2010 AS "WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT SOLDIER RIDE DAY." (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2010 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY CENSUS AWARENESS DAY."
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $ 522,919.47, FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 5 TO 11, 2010.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. DECLARE THIRTEEN (13) FIREARMS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE IN FOR AMMUNITION WITH G.T. DISTRIBUTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Pulled from the agenda.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090238RV, PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CONTROL PANEL UPGRADES--BUILDINGS TWO AND THREE.
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL090060VR, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM IN-HOME COUNSELING SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES, IFB NO. B100098-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FRISBIE & EDWARDS, LLC.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO CONTRACTS TO BE AWARDED TO VENDORS PROVIDING SERVICES UNDER THE ARRA/WEATHERIZATION GRANT PURSUANT TO THE JOINT SOLICITATION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
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- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMPLETE THE SOLICITATION PROCESS AND SELECT ELIGIBLE VENDORS TO BE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR:
- SLC0031 -- TEST-IN AUDIT SERVICES,
- SLC0032 -- WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, AND
- SLC0033 -- TEXT-OUT AUDIT SERVICES
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO FINALIZE CONTRACT FORMS FOR THE ABOVE SERVICES WITH APPROVAL BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES, THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN THOSE CONTRACTS.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "AVIATION DRIVE" OFF STATE HIGHWAY 130, SOUTH OF CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH BRIANNA SMITH FOR PURPOSES OF HAVING A DUATHLON RACE AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK ON SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUN CHASE PHASE II, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT 4 (1441 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR THE PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R AND B SPORTS, LLC FOR A SWIM RACE AND TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH CONTRACTS, ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE;
- FINAL PLAT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1 (165 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1 - FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
18. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
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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.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
Pulled from the agenda.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 1
Postponed.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM TRAVIS REALTY CORP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA ST. 1 AND 2
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF AND FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KATHY KUECKER. 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JUSTIN GOODWIN. 1
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO CHRISTIAN GIBBS. 1
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO VICTOR ANDERSEN. 1
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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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 9, 2010.
ADDED ITEMS
C4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 28, 2010 AS “REVEREND DR. GEORGE V. CLARK DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS 40TH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO ENTER INTO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR SHORT TERM USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AT 1310 F.M. 1626, AUSTIN. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 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.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 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 ON REQUEST TO (1) APPROVE A LETTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT IN THE PROGRAM DESIGN OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND (2) PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAM.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION (IF NEEDED)
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO CONTRACTS TO BE AWARDED TO VENDORS PROVIDING SERVICES UNDER THE ARRA/WEATHERIZATION GRANT PURSUANT TO THE JOINT SOLICITATION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
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- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMPLETE THE SOLICITATION PROCESS AND SELECT ELIGIBLE VENDORS TO BE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR:
- SLC0031 -- TEST-IN AUDIT SERVICES,
- SLC0032 -- WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, AND
- SLC0033 -- TEXT-OUT AUDIT SERVICES
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO FINALIZE CONTRACT FORMS FOR THE ABOVE SERVICES WITH APPROVAL BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES, THE COUNTY AUDITOR, AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN THOSE CONTRACTS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN REPORT.
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2. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON JOINT PROPOSAL BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A PHLEBOTOMIST IN THE CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY.
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3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGARDING THE WOMENS AND CHILDRENS SHELTER.
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