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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
9:00 AM

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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MADELEINE FRADY AS AN HONORARY DEPUTY SHERIFF FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND DECLARE AUGUST 29, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 AS “MADELEINE FRADY WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PATTY TUNE ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.
Added to consent.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

3. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON VARIANCE REQUESTS UNDER CHAPTER 62 AND CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE BY SYNAGRO OF TEXAS – CDR, INC., FOR A PROPOSED SEWAGE SLUDGE BENEFICIAL USE LAND APPLICATION SITE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

INTRODUCTIONS

4. INTRODUCE PREMA GREGERSON, THE NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

5. 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 $758,814.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 2010 TO AUGUST 19, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE THE SKYLINE CLUB AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER ON OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO CONDUCT A COUNTY-WIDE TRAINING ON EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES IN CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TO WAIVE ALL FEES.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CENTRAL TEXAS RABBIT CLUB TO USE A SECTION OF THE EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN ON MAY 7, 2011 AND THE FIRST SATURDAYS IN MAY FOR THE FOLLOWING TWO YEARS FOR THEIR ANNUAL EVENT.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN REPLACING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED PLAN WITH SCRIVENER'S ERROR ON PAGE TWENTY-FIVE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
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1. THE USE OF EXTERNAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROJECT IN WHOLE OR PART;
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES;
3. DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED TOWARD ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, NO. Q100247RV; AND
4. APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS.

11. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF 2010 RENEWAL TERM MAXIMUM AMOUNTS (MODIFICATION NO. 6) FOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING UPGRADES TO MAIN CONTROL PANEL AT THE COUNTY JAIL CENTRAL BOOKING AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

1. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF MAIN CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT THE COUNTY JAIL CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY FROM SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAIN CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE AT THE CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY FROM SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00006OJ, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. IL040278ML, AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL.
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 06T00061OJ, LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA, FOR THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D) COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 2010-01 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN ENERGY, NO. IL000106JG, FOR ENERGY SERVICES.
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B100253JE, TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

1. APAC-TEXAS, INC., GROUP’S A, B, C & D (PRECINCTS 1 THRU 4); AND
2. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY, LTD, GROUP’S E, F & G (LCRA/TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS PROJECTS, CITY OF LAKEWAY AND CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, RESPECTIVELY).

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIANCE REQUESTS UNDER CHAPTER 62 AND CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE BY SYNAGRO OF TEXAS – CDR, INC., FOR A PROPOSED SEWAGE SLUDGE BENEFICIAL USE LAND APPLICATION SITE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
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1. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE USERS COMMITTEE;
2. REQUESTS BY CONSTABLES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT COMPARABLE TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE; AND
3. MOBILE RADIO REPLACEMENTS.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE PORTION OF TRAVESIA, PHASE 1 THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE COUNTERFEIT MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (CMVIP):
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1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE STATUS OF THE CMVIP, A PILOT PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT HAVE COUNTERFEIT STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES;
2. REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF THE CMVIP; AND
3. ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE CMVIP TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT HAVE COUNTERFEIT STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO SELECT A FIRM TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES IN THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FUNDING SOURCE OF SELECTED POSITIONS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
Postponed.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON READ SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 TOTAL SINGLE FAMILY LOTS – 6.88 ACRES – STAGECOACH RANCH ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS IN BUILDING FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 7 LOT 7 BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Taken into Executive Session.

1. PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ADOPT TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
2. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ADOPT TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A LEASE ASSIGNMENT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH TO CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS D/B/A COMMUNITYCARE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6801 I-35 SOUTH, SUITE 1-E (WILLIAM CANNON HEALTH CENTER).
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RANCHO TEXAS 40 INVESTMENTS, L.P., RANCHO TEXAS 20 INVESTMENTS, L.P. AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 2028 EAST BEN WHITE BOULEVARD.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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30. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE TO CONTINUE THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILDREN COORDINATOR PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION; AND
2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED

31. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES TEAM REGARDING THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS PROGRAM FOR THE CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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OTHER ITEMS

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PERSONS AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGY FOR COMBINED CHARITIES 2010 CAMPAIGN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FIRST DRAFT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE.34. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FOURTH REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS.
Postponed.

34. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FOURTH REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO TAKE ONE COUNTY VEHICLE TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA FOR TRAINING PURPOSES TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME 2010 NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER 2010.
Added to consent.

36. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2010.
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 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.

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING INSURER’S REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY SIGN A RELEASE IN EXCHANGE FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS TO REPAIR GUARDRAIL DAMAGED BY SIDNEY HERMINGHAUS. 1

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MACKENZIE ANGLIN AND ELEANOR ANGLIN.1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (PERMIT NO. PRT-788841). 1

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MERILEE PETERSON V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE LEASE AND SPACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT 700 LAVACA. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE OF DECISION TO CANCEL AND/OR MODIFY AGREEMENT AND APPROVED BUDGET WITH TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING SMART BEDS.1

44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 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 AUGUST 17, 2010.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 74 AND 75, BLOCK PP OF TWIN LAKE HILLS – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE MANDA CARLSON ROAD AND NEW SWEDEN CHURCH ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENTS BEGINNING OCTOBER 4, 2010, AND CONTINUING THOUGH OCTOBER 29, 2010 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT DESIGNATION FOR FREESCALE CONDUCTOR INC. UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T CODE ANN 551.087, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
Pulled from the agenda.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVISED LANGUAGE: 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, AUGUST 31, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT HELIOS,
A SOLAR ENERGY INITIATIVE IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, AT 9:00 A.M
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

Last Modified: Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:21 AM

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