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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
9:00 AM

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1. AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF THE SALE THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFIED PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND
2. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE DOCUMENTS AFTER CLOSING. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADD DEECE ECKSTEIN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORE TEAM.
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3. 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. 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 $782,774.17 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 18, 2010 TO JUNE 24, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 08AE0209LP, WELLS BRANCH AND THERMAL DRIVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, KLOTZ & ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB NO. B100195-NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, PLUMMERS ENVIRO SOLUTIONS, INC.
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR GENERAL FUND PAYMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR AN INELIGIBLE EXPENSE OF $3,000 AGAINST THE LOW INCOME REPAIR, RETROFIT, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT.
Postponed.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY AMENDED APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS – AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM. THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION WAS APPROVED ON MAY 4, 2010 AND THE REQUESTED AWARD HAS BEEN REDUCED IN THE AMENDED APPLICATION BASED ON DIRECTION FROM THE GRANTOR.
Added to consent.

11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 ABBREVIATED BUDGET HEARINGS AND MARK-UP SCHEDULE AND RELATED MEMO TO APPOINTED AND ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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OTHER ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT LAURA WOLF TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JULY 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER TO UNITED STATES SENATORS KAY BAILEY HUTCHINSON AND JOHN CORNYN REGARDING EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGES FUNDING FOR ANOTHER SIX MONTHS, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.
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14. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECENT DAMAGES TO THE COUNTY FACILITY AT 1600 SMITH ROAD, AND RELATED ISSUES.
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Taken into Executive Session.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT PROVISIONS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY LICENSEE TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS HEATWAVE REGARDING USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER. (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.

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.

16. REVISED NOTATION: RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING HOMELAND SECURITY AIR SAMPLING PROGRAM.4

17. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN CLAUDIA SCOTT-DAVIS V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

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

19. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA:

1. BRUCE A. LIPSHY, LIPSHY & ESCAMILLA, LLP;
2. FRANK W. DENIUS; AND
3. SCHWAB STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 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 22, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR THE CORE TEAM TO CONSIDER THE USE OF VARIOUS DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS FOR THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT AND REPORT BACK WITH RECOMMENDATIONS.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Monday, July 12, 2010 4:54 PM

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