Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 27, 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 ONE FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE WEST LOT LINE OF LOT 74 OF CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES, UNIT 15 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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3. 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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4. 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 27, 2010 AS “CONSERVATION DAY” IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3 THROUGH 9, 2010 AS “PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK”; AND MAY 4, 2010 AS “TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING ORDER TO ADOPT THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FOR UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2010.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 39, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS POLICY.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL RENEWAL BOND FOR FIRE MARSHAL HERSHEL NOAH LEE.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE EXPOSITION CENTER ARENA STADIUM SEATING REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B100137-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUDITORIUM CHAIRS.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA070188VC, FROM L.E.A.D.S. ONLINE, INC. TO LEADSONLINE, LLC.
Added to consent.
12. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2009 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT, IFB NO. B100017-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, J.D. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY, LTD.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.
15. 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 1347 AND 1348 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “BOBBY ROAD” OFF SPARKS ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AND A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIB SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY STAFF SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOBACCO CESSATION INITIATIVE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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21. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT SERVICES:
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- MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
1. AUSTIN RECOVERY;
2. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE
3. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA);
4. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES;
5. FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES;
6. TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
7. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT). -
NEW APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG COURT BY PROVIDING CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN OF DRUG COURT PARTICIPANTS. GRANT WILL BE MANAGED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND WILL REQUIRE A CASH MATCH IN YEAR THREE OF THE GRANT THAT WILL BE REQUESTED AS A PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET PROCESS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. 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 $841,261.29 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 9 TO 15, 2010.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
24. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD TWO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE FLEET FOR USE WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 SUPPLEMENT GRANT FOR THE AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,300.
Added to consent.
27. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO BUILD GRASSROOTS AWARENESS OF THE CENSUS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE DELEGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO COMMISSIONER MARGARET J. GÓMEZ FOR ALL APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BEGINNING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Pulled from the agenda.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT ON A PILOT PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT HAVE A COUNTERFEIT STATE INSPECTION.
Postponed.
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTING ADDITIONAL COUNTY RESIDENT OR OFFICIAL TO THE POLICY BOARD OF THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO). (JUDGE BISCOE)
This item has been reposted.
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.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE CONDEMNATION CASE INVOLVING PARCELS OWNED BY RKS TEXAS INVESTMENTS, LP. 1 AND 2
32. 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
No action required.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- MARIA GODINEZ;
This item has been reposted. - ALEXANDRA KUNERT;
- LEILANI GONZALEZ; AND
- RAYMOND JOHNSON. 1
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
No action required.
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 APRIL 13, 2010.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 18, 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 11 AND 12, BLOCK G OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 7 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 3B, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK B AND LOT 4, BLOCK B, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM KROLL FACTUAL DATA.
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