Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 4, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE “HOST JURISDICTION” APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY THE COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY BENEFITTING EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000,000. (ACTION ITEM #32)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING MRS. BERTHA ELIZABETH SADFLER MEANS ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY AND RECOGNIZING HER UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING REVEREND BRUNO C. SCHMIDT FOR HIS MEMBERSHIP ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION SINCE 1978. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2010 AS “HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND RECOGNIZING THE TWENTY FOURTH ANNUAL “CINCO DE MAYO” CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE 15TH ANNUAL “COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION.” (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2010 AS “MENTAL HEALTH MONTH” AND MAY 6, 2010 AS “CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
7. PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLETED 20, 25, 30, AND 35 YEARS OF SERVICE DURING 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 $491,330.89 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 16 TO 22, 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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STAR FLIGHT BILLING CLAIMS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION;
- TEXAS MEDICAID AND HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDER INFORMATION CHANGE FORM;
- TRICARE PROVIDER FILE APPLICATION; AND
- BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS PROVIDER ACCOUNT NUMBER INFORMATION FORM.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVIATION FUEL, IFB NO. B100180-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ARROW ENERGY, INC.
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00006OJ, ARTHUR J. GALLAHER, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100064DG, DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SMART FACILITY.
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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 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)
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15. RECEIVE 2008 AND 2009 ANNUAL REPORTS FOR WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVE FROM ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY, TO MEET THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. 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.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO PROVIDE RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING TRAVIS COUNTY’S APPLICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 IN PRECINCT ONE AND PORTIONS OF FM 1626 AND FM 2304 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 21, BLOCK J SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 26, BLOCK M SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA, LOT 29, BLOCK I SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE 11A, LOT 30, BLOCK I SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, TEXAS, FOR PURPOSES OF ROADWAY, RIGHT OF WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, TEXAS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF BEE CAVE, TEXAS, FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING (1) IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITY STREETS, INCLUDING STREET OVERLAYS, ROADWAY STRIPING AND STREET SIGNAGE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BEE CAVE; (2) FUEL FOR CITY-OWNED VEHICLES; AND (3) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITY-OWNED VEHICLES, ROADWAY, RIGHT OF WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE LAKE TRAVIS PARK MASTER PLAN PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE IMMIGRANT SERVICES NETWORK OF AUSTIN.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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27. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE ACCESS AND VISITATION – COOPERATIVE PARENT PROGRAM TO PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERS REGARDING CHILD ACCESS AND VISITATION; AND
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS – AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT RATES IN THE 15 COUNTY TASK FORCE AREA, AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL AUTO THEFT ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2010 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,145,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2010 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $108,250,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2010 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $14,200,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2010, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,555,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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OTHER ITEMS
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION REGARDING SECTION 147(F) APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR THE FINANCING OF A LICENSE TO OPERATE A NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION THE TOWER FOR WHICH IS LOCATED AT 5319 BUCKMAN MOUNTAIN ROAD WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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33. 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)
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY RELATING TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND TITLE SERVICES CONTRACTING WITH THE TAX OFFICE.
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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
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations
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.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MARIA GODINEZ. 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
37. 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
38. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 4
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. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2010.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 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 INVOICES FROM SAGE REALTY CONSULTANTS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 23, APRIL 6 AND 13, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 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 MEETING APRIL 13, 2010.
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