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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THREE INSTRUMENTS TO VACATE THREE PORTIONS OF OLD HIGHWAY 20 SOUTH (PARALLEL TO U.S. 290 WEST). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM # 8)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE PROPOSED USAGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE UNITED STATES 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)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

3. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING ON MASS GATHERING PERMIT FOR AQUAPALOOZA ON JULY 9 AND 10, 2010 ON LAKE TRAVIS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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4. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH ON PROGRAM TARGETING YOUTH WITH SEVERE DISCIPLINARY ISSUES IN SCHOOL.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070273RV, TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING EXPANSION.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HARDWARE STORE ITEMS, IFB NO. B100204-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, LOWES COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NEW TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA STREET AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q100247-RV.
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THREE INSTRUMENTS TO VACATE THREE PORTIONS OF OLD HIGHWAY 20 SOUTH (PARALLEL TO U.S. 290 WEST). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, VILLAGE A – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE 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 VERNA FOWLER BANKS SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AT BRACKENRIDGE’S PROTECT AND ERYTHROPOIETIN RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL CLINICAL TREATMENTS FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PROCESSES FOR THIS STUDY.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN/AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
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1. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE JOINT RESOLUTION ON CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;
2. DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE IN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING STRATEGIES ADDRESSING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS;
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $16,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2010 FOR ONE-THIRD OF THE COST OF A DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;
4. NOTIFY THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE OF THE COURT’S INTENTION TO PROVIDE $15,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET FOR ONE-THIRD OF THE MAINTENANCE COST OF A DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; AND
5. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CONTINUE THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2011; AND
2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CONTINUE THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2011.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN SCENARIO EVALUATION MATRIX.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

16. 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 $467,453.84 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 11, 2010 TO JUNE 17, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND AUTOMOBILE CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added to consent.

1. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES – SETTLE;
2. CONSTABLE THREE, UNIT 3258H – SETTLE; AND
3. CONSTABLE FIVE, UNIT 3260H – SETTLE.

19. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IQM2 ELECTRONIC AGENDA SYSTEM.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WESTBANK COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR THE LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

23. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEE SLOT FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT ONE.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ASSIGNMENT OF STAFF AT 700 LAVACA AS FOLLOWS:
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1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR RENOVATION OF FLOORS THREE THROUGH FIFTEEN;
2. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CURRENT TENANTS AND LEASEHOLD RELATED TENANT CONCERNS; AND
3. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT, TO PREPARE ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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
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.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

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

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KIANA YOUNG AND MACKEY YOUNG. 1

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KEVIN WU. 1

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM FROM BEN HUR SHRINERS FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF AMOUNT CHARGED FOR 2008 EVENT AT THE EXPO

CENTER. 1

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTIFICATION FROM BANK OF AMERICA OF INTENT TO EXERCISE OPTION OF ANOTHER FIVE YEAR LEASE PERIOD AT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 15, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 16, JUNE 8 AND JUNE 15, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MAY 25, 2010 AND JUNE 15, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 NOTIFY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT UNSPENT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS WILL NOT BE USED BY THE CORPORATION FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROJECTS.

ADJOURN

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