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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
9:00 AM

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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1. UPDATE ON THE CURRENT PROJECTS AND TIMELINESS;
2. RESULTS OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFICATION FROM THE SPRING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS;
3. POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN; AND
4. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO INITIATE A RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR WASTE GENERATED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER; AND\
2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA:
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1. COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS’ OFFICES; AND
2. COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND THE CALENDAR FOR ACTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING PROCESS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.

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 $801,226.70 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 21 TO 27, 2010.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM RANGER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. TO INSTALL A GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL AND BURIED WATER TRANSFER PIPE ON COUNTY PROPERTY AT 5021 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET.
Postponed.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MANOS DE CRISTO TO USE 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING FOR ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND WAIVE ALL FEES FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITY FROM JULY 26, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE COUNTY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAVEL COSTS FOR THREE FINALISTS INTERVIEWING FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR POSITION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE TWO-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. PS090234RE, WORKSOURCE, D/B/A WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS – CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT MODEL.
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 71, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B100191-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SCS FIELD SERVICES.
Added to consent.

13. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION FIVE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY – JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 18, 2010. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TWO NON-COUNTY EMPLOYEES TRAVEL EXPENSES TO BE PAID BY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY ACTING THROUGH ITS DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE AND DIVERSYS LEARNING, INC., TO LICENSE COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM MATERIALS AND TO DEVELOP INTERACTIVE ON-LINE PARENTING CLASSES.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW LOCAL TAX POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND MAKE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A PROCESS FOR MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD TO FILL THE FOURTH SLOT ALLOTTED TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATIONS; AND
2. 2010 PARCEL RATE FEES.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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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

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 ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 8.6 ACRES OF LAND ON FISHER HOLLOW TRAIL, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

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

24. 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

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

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. REAPPOINT MILBREY R. RANEY TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JUNE 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 25, 2010.

C5. APPROVE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 29, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE PORTIONS OF OLD HIGHWAY 20 SOUTH. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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Postponed.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE).

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Postponed.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA).

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 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 TWO INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO FUND RENOVATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL.
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2. DISCUSS NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY CAMERAS AT VARIOUS TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES.
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3. DISCUSS NEW INITIATIVE FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM.
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