Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 13, 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 THE PROPOSED SALE TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TRANSMISSION SERVICES CORPORATION OF TWO ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENTS ON, OVER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY NEAR ONION CREEK AND STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST. (ACTION ITEM #6)
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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. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 2010 AS “COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARY MORAN IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING FOR BEING HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY THE NATIONAL OFFENDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 3A, LOT 16, BLOCK B, SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT FROM CYPRESS CREEK CROSSINGS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO SOLIDAGO, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS THE NEW “DESIGNATED ASSIGNEE” UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND MANAGED AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED SALE TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TRANSMISSION SERVICES CORPORATION OF TWO ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENTS ON, OVER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY NEAR ONION CREEK AND STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INVOICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER-SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SERVICE DAYS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TARGET CORPORATION FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RECEIVE TARGET AND BLUE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT THAT WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SHERIFF’S GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM;
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Text - ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE TO PARTIALLY FUND A PART-TIME POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT’S SENIORS VOLUNTEER CHILDREN IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM; AND
Added to consent. - AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR THE ARRA WAP – WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO SELECT UNDERWRITING GROUP TO NEGOTIATE SALE OF COUNTY DEBT ISSUANCE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $882,871.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 26 TO APRIL 1, 2010.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 5 AND RATIFY CONTRACT NO. IL070209VR WITH ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS FOR REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES (DEBRIS REMOVAL), IFB NO. B100122-LD, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
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- TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS; AND
- ALLIED WASTE./BFI WASTE SYSTEMS - SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS100110DW WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES, RFS NO. S090307-DW, TO THE TWO HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS:
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- SARAH CORTEZ, MS, LPC, LSOTP, CFC (PS100051DW); AND
- OLAS CORRASCO, PHD (PS090307DW).
OTHER ITEMS
17. 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.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CREATE TWO FULL TIME EMPLOYEES (ONE COUNTY ATTORNEY DIVISION DIRECTOR AND ONE LEGAL SECRETARY). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO MEMBERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL TACTICAL UNIT TO USE A COUNTY VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT TACTICAL GEAR TO MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA TO COMPETE IN THE MOCK PRISON RIOTS.
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ARTICLE 17.42, SECTION 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.
21. 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
22. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 579.61 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 15.0 ACRES OF LAND ON FISHER HOLLOW OWNED BY JAVIER SALDIVAR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM TRAVIS REALTY CORP. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA STREET. 1 AND 2
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. A-09-CA-280-LY; J. ADAN BALLESTEROS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BOB VANN; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT REQUEST FROM SEALY HEATHERWILDE, L.P. IN ITS DISPUTE INVOLVING WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD. 1
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 MARCH 30, 2010.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “BOBBY ROAD” OFF SPARKS ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY BETWEEN WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE AND COLTON-BLUFF SPRINGS ROAD FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT MAY 4, 2010 AND CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 4, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 692 AND 693 AND LOTS 693 AND 694, AND A FIFTEEN-FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT CENTERED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 693 AND 694, ALL BEING WITHIN APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 18, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 23 AND 24, TRES VISTAS SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C8. RECEIVE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ISSUE A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 TO HERITAGE TITLE OF AUSTIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.1 OF THE CONTRACT, WITH THE CHECK TO BE HELD AND NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE RELEASED BY THE COUNTY TREASURER UNTIL THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MOVES TO PROCEED ON THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 700 LAVACA STREET.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 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 A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT PROPOSAL APPLICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OFFICE TO FUND HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 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 THE WELLNESS BUDGET.
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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
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
ON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER
BALLROOM A
500 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
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A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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