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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 20, 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)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF JULY 18 THROUGH 24, 2010 AS PROBATION, PAROLE AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK.
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF VENNIE DAVIS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

3. 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 $1,041,661.52 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 2, 2010 TO JULY 8, 2010.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH T&S REAL PROPERTY, LTD., TO INSTALL A GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL AND BURIED WATER TRANSFER PIPE ON COUNTY PROPERTY AT 5021 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT POLICIES:
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1. CHAPTER 9 – HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO WORK FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
2. CHAPTER 15 – DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES:
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1. APPROVE PARTNERSHIP WITH DR. GARY ELKINS (BAYLOR UNIVERSITY) FOR YEAR ONE OF A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM/STUDY OF HYPNOTHERAPY FOR SMOKING CESSATION; AND
2. A REQUEST TO APPROVE $12,050 FOR FUNDING YEAR ONE FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE EXPOSITION CENTER RATE SCHEDULE FOR TABLES, CHAIRS AND PICNIC TABLES.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY A REQUEST TO TEXAS MILITARY FORCES FOR RENEWAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL TERM TO ALLOW A SECURE LANDING ZONE AT CAMP MABRY FOR STAR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT DURING RESCUE OPERATIONS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL SERVICES FOR A DENTAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (DHMO), MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CHARGE (MAC) AND PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) PLANS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RFP NO. P100123OJ, TO ASSURANT, INC.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF HOST AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH AARP FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
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13. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A PRESENTATION FROM CENTRAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITYCARE ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. CENTRAL HEALTH’S FIVE-YEAR REPORT CARD;
2. CENTRAL HEALTH’S COMMUNITY PLANNING INITIATIVE, CENTRAL HEALTH CONNECTION;
3. SERVICE EXPANSION BY CENTRAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITYCARE; AND
4. CENTRAL HEALTH’S FISCAL YEAR 2011 PRELIMINARY BUDGET DIRECTION

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY CENTRAL HEALTH PURSUANT TO SECTION 281.106 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER C, CHAPTER 271, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, FOR DISTRICT PURPOSES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS FOR THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE;

2. ANNUAL GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT; AN

3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT UNTIL A NEW GRANT AWARD IS RECEIVED FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

OTHER ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATED BELGIAN MALINOIS K-9 NAMED SUTTON, TO BE USED AS A POLICE SERVICE K-9 IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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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.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT BANK OF AUSTIN, SSB IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 1 AND 2

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

1. TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION;

2. SHEPPARD, HOUP AND DWORIN LAW FIRM; AND

3. CITY OF AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM AT&T TO INSTALL A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1 AND 2

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL 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. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 6, 2010.

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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS AND CLAIMS REGARDING THE CENTRAL TEXAS HUNTING, FISHING AND OUTDOOR EXPO AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Taken into Executive Session.

1. DEAD MAN’S PASS RANCH, L.L.C.;
2. SALES R US, INC.; AND
3. A’LURE FISHING BOXES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 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 JUNE 29 AND JULY 6, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 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 JUNE 29 AND JULY 6, 2010.

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