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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
9:00 AM

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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT HELIOS, A SOLAR ENERGY INITIATIVE IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (ACTION ITEM #22)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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INTRODUCTIONS

2. INTRODUCE ANDREW WILLIAMS, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2010 AS “CITIZENSHIP AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE REGARDING A REQUEST FROM SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL TRAINING SIMULATION EQUIPMENT.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 6, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060054RE, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00202NB FROM EFFICIENT ATTIC SYSTEMS, L.P. TO WEATHERIZATION MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 86, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABIT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE LIST OF AUTO-RENEWAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (83 TOTAL) AND CONTRACTS (207 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL/CONSULTING SERVICES WITH AUSTIN PSYCHOLOGY & ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR THE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (COPE).
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACT NO. CM100016GM, OPEX CORPORATION, FOR DROP FEED PRODUCTION SCANNER:
Added to consent.

  1. MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL DROP FEED PRODUCTION SCANNER AND LICENSES; AND
  2. MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE MASTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL DROP FEED PRODUCTION SCANNER AND LICENSES

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
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  1. THE USE OF EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL 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.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. 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)
Taken into Executive Session.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 6, MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 8 AND PARK AT BLACKHAWK II JAKES HILL ROAD AND MARTIN LANE;
  2. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND
  3. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PARK AT BLACKHAWK AND LAKESIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

  1. THE PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13133 VOLENTE ROAD (FM 2769) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY); AND
  2. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 5, 2010 TO CONSIDER SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13133 VOLENTE ROAD UNDER THE TERMS OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE, CHAPTER 26 PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

15. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FORMULA ONE RACE TRACK IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESERVE FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE;
  2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING JUVENILE ASSESSMENT BLOCK GRANT JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM;
  3. UAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE ACCESS AND VISITATION – COOPERATIVE PARENT PROGRAM TO PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERS REGARDING CHILD ACCESS AND VISITATION;
  4. AL CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND USDA SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM;
  5. AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO INCLUDE CLIENT SERVICES AS AN ELIGIBLE EXPENSE WITHIN THE EXISTING BUDGET FOR THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT, WHICH IS OVERSEEN BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE; AND
  6. REQUEST FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CREATE THREE FTE’S WITHIN THE EXISTING BUDGET OF THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DISCUSSION WITH THE OPERATIONAL PLANNING TEAM IN DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR ASSESSING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PARTICIPANTS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. 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 $773,833.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 20 TO AUGUST 26, 2010.
Added to consent.

20. 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 SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

21.

  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
    Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FROM PROJECT HELIOS, A SOLAR ENERGY INITIATIVE IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD ON PROGRESS MADE ON THE SEVEN CHARGES TO THE BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2009 AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NOS. 4, 8 AND 13.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A VETERANS DISCOUNT TOLLING PROGRAM FOR QUALIFYING VETERANS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4.
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PERSONS AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGY FOR COMBINED CHARITIES 2010 CAMPAIGN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REGARDING DECISION TO MODIFY AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING SMART BEDS.
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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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 14.839 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 110.485 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

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

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT KENNEDY RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF THE WATER CORPORATION. 1
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST 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 MINUTE FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 24, 2010.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 449 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF A 10 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT WHICH TRAVERSES LOT 6, BLOCK 17 OF AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION ONE – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL PROGRAM, INCLUDING CREMATION OPTION.
Taken into Executive Session.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

  1. RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9, BLOCK A, ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 9 TOTAL LOTS: 8 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE PRIVATE STREET LOT - 40.333 ACRES - ANGELWYLDE DRIVE - FISCAL IS NOT REQUIRED WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, FOR RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9, BLOCK A, ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - 9 TOTAL LOTS: 8 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE PRIVATE STREET LOT - 40.333 ACRES - ANGELWYLDE DRIVE - APPROPRIATE FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Postponed.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO TRANSFER $52,702.62 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL FUND TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, AT 2:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701

THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010, 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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


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