Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 11, 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)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY, MILITARY RESERVES, AND OUR MILITARY VETERANS ON THE OCCASION OF ARMED FORCES DAY ON MAY 15, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. THE GRANT REQUIRES A CASH MATCH THAT IS FULLY BUDGETED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; AND
- REQUEST FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO INTERNALLY FUND THE 2010-2011 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM GRANTOR.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $991,213.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 23 TO 29, 2010.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2011 GROUP BENEFIT HEALTH PLAN CHANGES AND RATES, WHICH WOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010:
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- ALL OPTION 1 BENEFIT CHANGES PROPOSED, INCLUDING MAKING NEXIUM INELIGIBLE ON THE PHARMACY PLAN;
- RATE CHANGES AS PROPOSED FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND COUNTY;
- PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE INDIVIDUAL STOPLOSS AMOUNT TO $200,000 TO HELP MITIGATE THE STOPLOSS PREMIUM INCREASE FROM 19% TO 9.9%;
- REMOVAL OF THE $2,000,000 LIFETIME MAXIMUM AS REQUIRED BY THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACT;
- RELEASING INFORMATION AND HOLDING INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 PLAN BENEFIT AND RATE CHANGES TO EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES;
- CONDUCT OPEN ENROLLMENT FROM JULY 19TH THROUGH AUGUST 20TH;
- DEFAULT COVERAGE OF CEPO EMPLOYEE ONLY AND BASIC LIFE ONLY IF EMPLOYEES DO NOT COMPLETE OPEN ENROLLMENT; AND
- AUTHORIZE RISK AND BENEFIT MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE NEW EARLY RETIREE 80% REINSURANCE SUBSIDY DESCRIBED IN THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACT.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
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- REVISED DEFINITIONS OF DEPENDENTS;
- MENTATION REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE DEPENDENT COVERAGE;
- USE OF VENDOR TO CONDUCT AUDIT TO DETERMINE DEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY; AND
- DIRECT ALL DEPARTMENTS AND ENCOURAGE ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO INFORM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE COUNTY EMAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2010.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CURRENT STATUS OF FACTS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE PURCHASING AGENT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL THAT WILL PROVIDE PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 15 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980170JJ, CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR IMPROVING AIR QUALITY SERVICES.
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070240ML, FALLS COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090229ML, WALSH ANDERSON, BROWN, GALLEGOS AND GREEN, P.C. FOR ADDITIONAL LITIGATION SERVICES.
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15. RATIFY AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL100139DW WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO SUPPORT THE KIDS EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. 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)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 3A, LOT 15, BLOCK B SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET NAMED HAMMETT’S CROSSING IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROGUE VENTURES, LTD FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY RUN/RACE AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST MADE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGARDING RESERVATION/USAGE FEES FOR THE WEEKDAY USE OF THE DEL VALLE SOFTBALL COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
21. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE ON THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK:
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- RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE CAN DASHBOARD PROJECT; AND
- REQUEST FOR PRINTING SUPPORT FOR THE CAN DASHBOARD DOCUMENT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
OTHER ITEMS
AT 1:30 P.M.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD REMOVE STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST BETWEEN LOOP 1 AND FM 1626 FROM:
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- THE PROPOSED 2035 TRANSPORTATION PLAN; AND
- ALL PROPOSED FUNDING FROM THE CAMPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1
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25. 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
26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 4
27. 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, INCLUDING DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE(S) FOR TRIAL OR HEARING AND RESPONDING TO ANY OFFERS TO COMPROMISE CLAIM. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MARY ANN WARD, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES OLIVER WARD, JR. (DECEASED) V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND GREG HAMILTON, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 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 APRIL 20, 2010.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE SECOND REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK A, REVISED PLAT, ROCKY POINT SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 15, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK A, NOACK HILL SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C6. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JACKIE GOODFELLOW FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND HER RETIREMENT AFTER 21 YEARS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 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.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 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 RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN, AND REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RECEIVE UPDATE ON IRS EXAMINATION OF WESTCHESTER WOODS REVENUE BONDS AND EXECUTE IRS FORM 2848.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER
BALLROOM B
500 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PROCESS AND RECEIVE COMMUNITY INPUT.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 5:00 PM
