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Friday, May 14, 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)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

2. 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 $576,874.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 30 TO MAY 6, 2010.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER PRECINCT ONE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE JUVENTUD MISIONERA YOUTH GROUP FOR RETURN OF THEIR DEPOSIT OF $562.00 FOR AN EVENT THAT WAS PLANNED TO BE HELD AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER TO ADOPT THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FOR UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2010.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. REJECT PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR RFP NO. P1000004-LC, INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR THE I-JURY OFFICE.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090291RE, DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CARE COORDINATOR SERVICES.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR DEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY AUDIT SERVICES TO SAGEBRUSH SOLUTIONS.
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE YMCA FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE EAST METRO PARK POOL COMPLEX; AND
  2. AMENDMENTS TO THE USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CONTINENTAL HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. AND THE BRIARCREEK OWNERS ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE ONLY FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SECTION 30-3-191, SIDEWALKS (REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS FOR ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS) FOR THE PARK 130 PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE ONLY FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SECTION 30-3-191, SIDEWALKS (REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS FOR ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS) FOR THE ELM CREEK CENTRE PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAN: (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

  1. REQUEST TO APPROVE JUNE 12, 2010 THROUGH JULY 12, 2010 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LOCATION;
  2. REQUEST TO APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 22, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED LOCATION;
  3. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO BE PLACED IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY DATA REPORTING IMPROVEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY HOUSE BILL 2730.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENTS TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Added to consent.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1
Postponed.

17. 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
Postponed.

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 27, 2010.

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