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Tuesday, November 16, 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 A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION FOR 620 OAKS SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

2. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE 2010 CENSUS, INCLUDING:
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  1. UPDATE ON FINAL TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN MAIL-IN PARTICIPATION RATES IN THE 2010 CENSUS EFFORT; AND
  2. APPROVE RESOLUTION THANKING THE MEMBERS OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR SERVICES AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON THE SUCCESS OF THEIR EFFORTS.

3. RECEIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE PRESENTATION FROM CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF RURAL PROPERTIES IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION; IF AWARDED, A SMALL CASH MATCH WILL BE REQUESTED FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 ALLOCATED RESERVE;
  2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO CONDUCT KARST FEATURE SURVEYS ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND WITHIN BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE;
  3. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE EXISTING VETERANS COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURT; AND
  4. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) TO EXPAND THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

6. 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 $450,447.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 29 TO NOVEMBER 4, 2010.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PHASING PLAN FOR DEPARTMENTAL MOVES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 700 LAVACA STREET FACILITY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ACCEPT LIST OF 40 FORFEITED WEAPONS AS COUNTY PROPERTY FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE EVIDENCE;
  2. DECLARE LIST OF 124 WEAPONS AS SURPLUS; AND
  3. AUTHORIZE TRADE IN OF 124 TOTAL WEAPONS FROM LIST OF FIREARMS WITH G.T. DISTRIBUTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

10. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 (a) (3) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE A CERTAIN WEAPON AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ACCEPT ONE HOUSE LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST METRO PARK AS DONATION; AND
  2. DECLARE HOUSE AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10C0223OJ, SAGEBRUSH SOLUTIONS, FOR DEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY AUDIT SERVICES.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND PLANNING SERVICES - COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN, PS100169JW, TO BOSSE AND PHARIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
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(Taken up with Item 18.)

14. DISCUSS AND APPROVE ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR REDISTRICTING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
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  1. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES;
  2. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION FOR 620 OAKS SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 92 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ADD A PROVISION REGARDING THE USE OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF OPEN SPACE PARKLAND, PARKS AND PRESERVES. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN.
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(Taken up with Item 13.)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

19. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROCESS TO IDENTIFY AN APPOINTEE TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS, INCLUDING EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH REVISIONS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION SERVICES IN THE FORM OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOBACCO FREE WORKSITE POLICY UTILIZING GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES VIA THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS INCLUDING:
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  1. A DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE FROM THE LIST OF POLICY POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
  2. A LETTER FROM THE COURT TO MEMBERS AND MEMBERS-ELECT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET CUTS.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE MANAGEMENT TEAM REGARDING COUNTY REORGANIZATION AND RELATED ISSUES.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING ENTITIES: CITY OF AUSTIN, CITY OF BEE CAVE, CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, CITY OF ROUND ROCK, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COUPLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EANES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 4; AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5.
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24. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION'S CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE ON THE COMPLETION OF ITS LATEST HISTORICAL SURVEY (NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY OUTSIDE OF MANOR). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE OR ANOTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A CHEVY VAN (VIN NUMBER 1GCEG25H9K7169133) FOR $1,000.00 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
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26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR STATE FORFEITURE PROCEEDS AND THE TEXAS CHAPTER 59.06 CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT AND CERTIFICATION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE NOTICE FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURES (UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FILING).
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS:
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  1. REAPPOINTMENT OF DENNIS WRIGHT TO ESD NO. 5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2011 (COMMISSIONER HUBER);
  2. REAPPOINTMENT OF ART GURLEY TO ESD NO. 5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011 (COMMISSIONER HUBER);
  3. APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LINTON TO ESD NO. 5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011 (COMMISSIONER HUBER); AND
  4. REAPOINTMENT OF GENE WILLS AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO ESD NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS).

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF SARAH DALE ANDERSON AS A STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH AUGUST 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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.

31. 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

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIMS FROM NATHAN GREEN. 1

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING, CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ IN TWCCRD CHARGE NO. 1A20200 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2010-00267C. 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. UNKNOWN (JASON C. HUVAL RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

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

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT FOUR:

  1. AN OFFER PRESENTED IN CONTRACT FORM TO SELL TWO TRACTS OF LAND AND AN ACCESS EASEMENT, TOTALING ABOUT 48 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 183 SOUTH AND ONION CREEK, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM; AND
  2. THE IMMEDIATE ISSUANCE OF AN EARNEST MONEY CHECK TOTALING $10,000 BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE, AND FOR RELEASE BY THE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) 1 AND 2

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA WITH WEST CORPORATION D/B/A INTRADO, INC. 1 AND 2

38. 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 OCTOBER 26, 2010.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 21, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 BLOCK A KST/VOELKER TRACT FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - 2 TOTAL COMMERCIAL LOTS - 9.112 ACRES - SUNCREST ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED FOR THE RESUBDIVISION PLAT - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF MANOR - CITY OF MANOR ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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 RELEASE THE LIEN ON A HOME LOCATED AT 12856 ST. MARY DRIVE, MANOR, TEXAS.

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CENSUS 2010 RECEPTION

AUSTIN CITY HALL
MAYOR'S BALCONY, 2ND FLOOR
301 WEST 2ND ST., AUSTIN, TX 78701
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010, 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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