Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 6, 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 TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 22 AND 23, BLOCK W OF APACHE SHORES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 6. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF PHILIP P. HUANG, M.D., M.P.H., AS HEALTH AUTHORITY, AND DESIGNATE PAUL R. HINCHEY, M.D., M.B.A., AND REDESIGNATE BIRCH DUKE KIMBROUGH, M.D., EACH INDIVIDUALLY, AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2010.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- NEW APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND AND ADD PERSONNEL TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING THAT INCLUDES AN UNBUDGETED CASH MATCH THAT WILL BE REQUESTED AS A PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS;
- NEW APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION TO EXPAND THE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 45 PRE-ADJUDICATED NON-VIOLENT YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS THAT INCLUDES AN IN-KIND MATCH THAT WILL BE MET WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING BUDGET; AND
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DUAL DIAGNOSIS UNIT WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
5. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF AND CONSULTANTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH TRAVIS COUNTY'S 2010 DEBT ISSUANCE PROGRAM AND APPROVE METHOD OF SALE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $358,684.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 19 TO 25, 2010.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO PAY INVOICE FROM COMMISSION ON ACCREDITED MEDICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. DECLARE THIRTEEN (13) GLOCK FIREARMS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE IN FOR (13) GLOCK FIREARMS WITH G.T. DISTRIBUTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040243RE, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 SUBDIVISION, SECTION 6. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON TRACT, LLC, FOR RIVER HILLS ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FISCAL FOR THE LA PUENTE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 22, BLOCK B SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CAMERON CROSSROADS, L.P. TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 130 SOUTH OF CAMERON ROAD; AND
- ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 130 SOUTH OF CAMERON ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: NORTH GATE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR TWO PORTIONS OF CRAZYHORSE PASS, A PORTION OF RED FOX ROAD, A PORTION OF WHITEBEAD TRAIL, PIMA TRAIL AND LONGBRANCH DRIVE IN THREE APACHE SHORES SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO AND PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.
19. REVISED LANGUAGE: RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE AND TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR.
Taken into Executive Session.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ALLOW THREE MEMBERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K9 UNIT TO TAKE THEIR ASSIGNED COUNTY VEHICLES TO SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA FOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE AUSTIN RIDGE CAMPUS BUILDING CO-LOCATED FACILITY.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER TO DONATE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM FOR STONELAKE BOULEVARD.
Added to consent.
23. RECEIVE NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF ELECTION ORDER FOR THE INCREASE OF THE SALES TAX RATE IN EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6.
Added to consent.
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.
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
- ROBERT LOPEZ; AND
- DANIEL VENCES AND/OR OLGA HERNANDEZ. 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P. 1
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO EXTEND THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY 60 DAYS FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- GARY BUCKINGHAM; AND
- AUBREE LEDBETTER. 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UGL EQUIS CORPORATION. 1
29. 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
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE ONE FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE WEST LOT LINE OF LOT 74 OF CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 15 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 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 1347 AND 1348 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. APPROVE MINUTES FOR SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 23, 2010.
C6. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 25, 2010.
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE LAVA LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE COMMENTS PROVIDED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
- CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AN
- APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE HUD SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 23, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 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 LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES.
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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
CROSS COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION PROJECT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010, AT 10:30 A.M.
12700 GREGG MANOR ROAD, MANOR, TEXAS
AT ELEVATED STORAGE TANK ON GREGG MANOR ROAD
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2 OFFICE BUILDING DEDICATION
SECOND FLOOR ADDITION, FIRST FLOOR RENOVATION
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M.
10409 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78758
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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