Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 20, 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)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.9, TO CONTRACT NO. PS010064JW, CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
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2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 08T00073RG, A-TEX PEST MANAGEMENT, FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
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3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070316LC, BURTON GROUP, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES PERTAINING TO IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TENANT RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH ROY BLIZZARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD. THE APPLICATION IS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE POTENTIAL FIVE-YEAR GRANT THAT INCLUDES A CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 THAT WILL BE REQUESTED AND REVIEWED AS A PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS; AND
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT OF 1994. THE REIMBURSEMENT TERM IS FROM JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $466,721.73 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2 TO 8, 2010.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
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- HOSPITAL PROPOSALS FOR HOUSING OF AVAILABLE STAR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT; AND
- REQUEST TO ESTABLISH WORKING GROUPS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
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OTHER ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT JAMES ADKINS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO AND PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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13. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CITY OF AUSTIN ON CITY OF AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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14. 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)
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15. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE 2010 CENSUS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN PARTICIPATION RATES IN THE 2010 CENSUS EFFORT;
- REPORT ON AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE EFFORTS TO BUILD GRASSROOTS AWARENESS OF THE CENSUS; AND
- DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE’S GRASSROOTS OUTREACH EFFORTS.
16. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ACTIONS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING, INCLUDING:
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- AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF TO CREATE A SLOT, ADVERTISE, ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE POSITION, AND HIRE A FINANCIAL ANALYST LEAD IN THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT;
- AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TREASURER TO RELEASE THE CHECK PAYABLE TO HERITAGE TITLE OF AUSTIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 1.1;
- AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO WORK WITH THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE SCOPES OF WORK AND SOLICIT BIDS AND PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED IMPROVEMENTS;
- AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF TO DETERMINE METHOD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE BUILDING; AND
- CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS REALTY CORPORATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXECUTE LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THEIR TENANT, KASLING, HEMPHILL, DOLEZAL & ATWELL, LLP.
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.
17. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORITY FOR CONSTABLES TO PERFORM LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES. 1
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- MARIA GODINEZ; AND
- RAYMOND JOHNSON. 1
19. 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
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 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 MAY 4, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY THE COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $21,000,000.
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 6, 2010.
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A1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO USE THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT ON A PILOT PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT HAVE A COUNTERFEIT STATE INSPECTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 16 AND APRIL 6, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 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 FROM FAMILY ELDERCARE TO TRANSFER A $250,000 CONTRACT FOR A NEW PROGRAM CENTER FROM THE MUELLER SITE TO THE MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE SITE.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REPORT.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE IMMIGRANT SERVICES NETWORK OF AUSTIN.
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