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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
9:00 AM

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

INTRODUCTIONS

1. INTRODUCE DIANE BLANKENSHIP, THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. ADOPTING A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY’S APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE BY SAM HAMILTON IN PROTECTING THE ENDANGERED SPECIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS; AND
2. RECOGNIZING HIM FOR HIS WORK ESTABLISHING THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN BY OFFICIALLY NAMING ONE OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S PRESERVE TRACTS WITHIN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AS THE “SAM HAMILTON MEMORIAL RESERVE.” (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL, TYPE A, IFB NO. B100219LD, TO THE LOWEST OVERALL BIDDER, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE.
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SIGN MATERIALS, IFB NO. B100207RG, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. CUSTOM PRODUCTS - GROUPS A THROUGH E, J & K;
2. PATHMARK TRAFFIC PRODUCTS - GROUP F;
3. 3M - GROUP G; AND
4. TYRRELL TECH - GROUPS H & I.

    

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICES, IFB NO. B100230NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. ASPEN AIR, INC. – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
2. MCCULLOUGH HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC. – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

6. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 5, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Added to consent.

7.
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1. RECEIVE AS COUNTY PROPERTY TWENTY-ONE (21) AR-15 RIFLE UPPER RECEIVERS HELD IN EVIDENCE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BY AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; AND DECLARE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE IN FOR SEVENTEEN (17) TASER SYSTEMS WITH G.T. DISTRIBUTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
2. DECLARE THIRTEEN (13) FIREARMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE IN FOR AMMUNITION WITH G.T. DISTRIBUTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

8. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO.PS080198ML, MODIFICATION NO. 3, FROM FAIRFAX IDENTITY LABORATORIES TO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS100237DW WITH PATRICIA WILSON TO PROVIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES (SANE) TO PROVIDE FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND SUSPECTS.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE LAKES AT NORTHTOWN, SECTION THREE - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RED LICORICE VENTURES, LLC FOR A TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SUMMIT 56 FINAL PLAT (FINAL PLAT – 7 LOTS – 56.727 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – CITY OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 27 LOTS IN THE GILBERT LANE SUBDIVISION IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAN:
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1. RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT;
2. APPROVE THE POSTING OF THE FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS;
3. RECEIVE RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SITE LOCATION; AND
4. APPROVE SITE LOCATION.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011:
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1. PRELIMINARY BUDGET; AND
2. BUDGET ADOPTION AND SCHEDULE INCLUDING BUDGET HEARINGS AND MARK-UP

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 $517,916.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 9, 2010 TO JULY 15, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

18. 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.

OTHER ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 DISTRICT CLERK RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Postponed.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK, AND IDOCKET.COM RUBY SERVICE.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2010, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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22. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS.
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23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2010.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2010.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF EDD NEW TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CARROLL KNIGHT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT RICHARD HOPKINS TO THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORMERLY AUSTIN/TRAVIS MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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28. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 157.022 REGARDING HOURS OF WORK OF PEACE OFFICERS IN COUNTIES OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION. (JUDGE BISCOE) (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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13133 VOLENTE ROAD (FM 2769) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2
Pulled from the agenda.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 108.68 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO BALCONES RESOURCES, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

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

33. 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:

1. SMC EVENTS;
2. DEAD MAN’S PASS RANCH, L.L.C.;
3. SALES R US, INC.; AND
4. A’LURE FISHING BOXES.1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AUSTIN ROLLER RINK AT 11600 MANCHACA ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78748 AND COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE AND OTHER TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS. 1

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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 29, 2010.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 13, 2010.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “OTILIA LANE” OFF MAHA LOOP ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VERDE KNOLL COVE SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 TOTAL SINGLE FAMILY LOT – 2.00 ACRES – VERDE KNOLL DRIVE – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 13, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 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 CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM DESIGN OF THE 2008 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAN TO CLOSE ON THE REMAINING HOMEBUYERS BEING ASSISTED WITH THE TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

ADJOURN

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