Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 30, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2010 AS “LIGHT OF HOPE - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- YEAR TWO DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE FULL YEAR FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2011 FOR THE VETERAN’S COURT PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR VETERANS WHO ARE NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR DEFENDANTS IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DWI COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROJECT;
- ANNUAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) TO CONTINUE THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT. CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS UNDER THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES HHS WITH PERSONNEL AND OPERATING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM;
- AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO INCREASE THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE EXISTING RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND
- AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS IN ORDER TO CLOSE OUT THE GRANT PERIOD.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $993,708.79 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 12 TO 18, 2010.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- -ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIM OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/CITY OF AUSTIN.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE 2010 NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE SUPPORT TOOL (NIMSCAST) AND TEXAS REGIONAL RESPONSE NETWORK CERTIFICATION LETTER.
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9. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER (TRAVIS STATE JAIL) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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10. CONSIDER 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
- DAVID’S HEALTHCARE AND ST. DAVID’S FOUNDATION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR RFS NO. S100096-RG, PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS.
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12. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICES, IFB NO. B1000105-RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07C00166OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., FOR BENEFITS REVIEW SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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15. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070171RE, WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INSTALLATION OF A TOUCH SCREEN SECURITY SYSTEM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 2 AND 3, IFB NO. B100088DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CORRECTIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 64, TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REGARDING LAND USE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION (2316 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT THE TIMBER CREEK PARK CONCEPT PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCLUDE POTENTIAL CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COST-SHARE PROJECTS IN FUTURE COUNTY BOND REFERENDUMS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. 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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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S SOLICITATION FOR COMMENTS ON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING RULES. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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OTHER ITEMS
23. RECEIVE FINAL REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AND THANK THOSE WHO MADE THE CAMPAIGN SUCH A SUCCESS.
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24. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE APRIL 13, 2010 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE, TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES, AND HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING ON WEEKDAYS FOR THE APRIL 13, 2010 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION.
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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.
27. 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
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- EVELYN CHERRY; AND
- AUBREE LEDBETTER. 1
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ IN TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION (TWCCRD) CHARGE NO. 1A20200 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2010-00267C. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5325 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM TRAVIS REALTY CORP. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA STREET. 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF AND FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 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 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 16, 2010.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 OFFER OF RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM FOR STONELAKE BOULEVARD, AT NO COST TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 9, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 9, AND MARCH 16, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 9 AND MARCH 9, 2010.
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2010 ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS
REGIONAL FORUM SERIES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010, AT 9:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AUSTIN
98 SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:48 PM
