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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
9:00 AM

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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.

It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY PARADE AND FIESTA SPONSORED BY THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF DON SMITH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING 45 YEAR CAREER IN FIRE SERVICE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE WALMART FOUNDATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE A LOVE SEAT AND PORTABLE PLAYPEN FOR THE CHILD ABUSE UNIT'S FAMILY ROOM AT THE AUSTIN RIDGE CAMPUS UNDER THE WALMART FOUNDATION LOCAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM; AND
  2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS UNDER THE 2010 EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM - PHASE 28.

7. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF AND CONSULTANTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE REFINANCING OF A PORTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S OUTSTANDING DEBT OBLIGATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO SELECT UNDERWRITING GROUP WITH WHOM TO NEGOTIATE SALE.
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8. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ON FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $486,551.40 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 14 TO 20, 2010.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
    Added to consent.
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (TCSO) TO WAIVE FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE TCSO JOB EXPO TO BE HELD ON JUNE 23, 2010.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080039VR, VICTORIA COUNTY, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 75, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR DEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY AUDIT SERVICES TO SAGEBRUSH SOLUTIONS.
Added to consent.

15. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 (A) (3) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
Added to consent.

16. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC., RFQ NO. Q100091-LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAMILTON POOL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF RONALD O. FOWLER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

21. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2010.
Added to consent.

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.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED IN NORTH AUSTIN. 2

23. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 4

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1
No action required.

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
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 16-INCH WATER LINES AND A PUMPING STATION BEGINNING JUNE 16, 2010, AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 17, 2011, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MAY 14, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR CERTAIN RECORDS REGARDING ACQUISITION OF OPEN LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. 1
Taken into Executive Session.

A2. RATIFY ACTION OF MAY 25, 2010 REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 15.0 ACRES OF LAND ON FISHER HOLLOW OWNED BY JAVIER SALDIVAR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 1 and 2
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 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 CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 27, MAY 4 AND MAY 11, 2010.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A LETTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT IN THE PROGRAM DESIGN OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 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 CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.

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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
PRECINCT ONE NEW BUILDING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010, AT 10:30 A.M.
4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78721

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