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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 27 LOTS IN THE GILBERT LANE SUBDIVISION IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 08T00261RG, AARON CONCRETE LP, FOR ROAD RECYCLING.
Added to consent.

3. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 70, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, NO. CONTRACT 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES, LTD., L.L.P., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 2, LOT 19, BLOCK 7 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH STREETMAN HOMES, LTD., L.L.P., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS SECTION 2, LOT 34, BLOCK 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

6. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR VAUGHT RANCH ROAD, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SIDEWALK SAFETY PROJECT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA ALONG FM 1826 BETWEEN GALLANT FOX AND SLAUGHTER LANE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DRAFT PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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9. REVISED LANGUAGE (C ADDED): CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDING AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY (ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY):
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1. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGARDING THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDING AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM FOR AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. OTHER ITEMS RELATED TO THE GRANT APPLICATION.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RELATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO REPLACE AGING CITATION WRITERS WITH NEW TABLET COMPUTERS USED BY HIGHWAY ENFORCEMENT UNITS UNDER THE 2010 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT; AND
2. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO REDUCE THE OVERALL GRANT AWARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 AMERICORPS GRANT BASED ON SAVINGS GENERATED FROM MEMBERS LEAVING BEFORE COMPLETING THEIR PROGRAM HOURS AND STAFF TURNOVER.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

13. 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 $728,194.42 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 4, 2010 TO JUNE 10, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Added to consent.

1. RENEW UNITED HEALTHCARE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AND APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE RATES; AND
2. RENEW UNITED HEALTHCARE COBRA AND RETIREE BILLING ADMINISTRATION WITH NO INCREASE IN RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2011 GROUP BENEFIT HEALTH PLAN CHANGES AND RATES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010:
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1. ALL OPTION 1 BENEFIT CHANGES INCLUDING MAKING NEXIUM INELIGIBLE ON THE PHARMACY PLAN;
   
2. RATE CHANGES FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND COUNTY RETIREES;
3. REVISED DEFINITIONS OF DEPENDENTS; AND
4. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE DEPENDENT COVERAGE.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION FOR REDUCED FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN ON JUNE 26, 2010 AND AUGUST 7, 2010.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM’S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PERSON TO FILL THE DIRECTOR POSITION FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND ISSUES RELATED THERETO.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAPITOL AREA COUNCIL FOR A REDUCED FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FACILITIES AND GROUNDS.
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OTHER ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LOCAL TAX POLICY WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS ON GROUP’S CHARGE, MEMBERSHIP AND REPORTING SCHEDULE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPROVE AND FUND THE PHASE ONE RENOVATION PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY CAMERAS AT VARIOUS TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES.
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2010 – 2011 SCHOOL YEAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF ONE VEHICLE IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FLEET PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MATTERS;
2. REVIEW HISTORICAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND CONSIDER PLANS FOR FUTURE NEEDS; AND
3. OFFER FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR PROGRAMMING ON DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS FOR USE ON CHANNEL 17. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITION OF TWO 2010 MAGNUM LIGHT TRAILERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET FOR EMERGENCY USE WITHIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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 Matter
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.

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

27. 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

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

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT AND FILL AGREEMENT WITH MARVIN AND MERLENE MYERS FAMILY PARTNERSHIP LTD. FOR HAMILTON POOL CLEAN-UP. 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. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 8, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 23, 2010, AND CONTINUING FOR 100 DAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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