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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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF JONESTOWN ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY AS AN INCORPORATED CITY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 1, 2010 AS "WORLD AIDS DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ, ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS, FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES WITH JAN FORD MUSTIN, PH.D.
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 22 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM080107LC, MITEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. MA080155LC, FUTURE COM, LTD, FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR THE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS060234ML, FROM NAVICUS, INC., TO PINKERTON CONSULTING & INVESTIGATION, INC.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO WORK ORDER #2010-02 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000106-JG, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR ENERGY SERVICES.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10.

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  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH ARTERIAL "A", A MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT IN TRAVIS COUNTY (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
  2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES, DESIGN SERVICES FOR ARTERIAL "A", RFQ NO. Q100198-JE TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ATT-BRAIN AND SPINE CYCLING TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT RICHARD MOYA PARK. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

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

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK VI SECTION 1; AND
  2. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ROWE LANE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF ONE OR MORE GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEES TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY COMMENTS REGARDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S IMAGINE AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ALTERNATIVE GROWTH SCENARIOS AS THEY RELATE TO THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY'S FIVE-MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Pulled from the agenda.

16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR FOSTER CARE EXPENDITURES IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
    Added to consent.
  2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM (FORMERLY THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
    Added to consent.
  3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM (FORMERLY THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
    Added to consent.
  4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, TO CONTINUE THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
    Added to consent.
  5. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM, RESOURCES FOR THE CREATION OF A TRAVIS COUNTY CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, EXPLOSIVE STRIKE TEAM COORDINATOR THAT WILL ENHANCE THE EXISTING PROGRAM WITHIN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
  6. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM, RESOURCES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DETECTION AND DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT AND RELATED MAINTENANCE FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
    Added to consent.
  7. NEW CONTRACT AND RELATED RESOLUTION FOR AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FEDERAL RESOURCES THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY PEDESTRIAN WAY PROJECT MANAGED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
    Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE).
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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  1. RECEIVE A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT; AND
  2. APPROVE THE DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT TO POST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2011 TAX SEASON TO PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX FILING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS:
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  1. AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE AT TRAVIS COUNTY'S SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN DEL VALLE AND EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN MANOR FOR THE OPERATION OF TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2011 TAX SEASON;
  2. IN-KIND SUPPORT TO FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES' TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF PRINTING BROCHURES, FLIERS, FORMS AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE 2011 TAX SEASON; AND
  3. IN-KIND SUPPORT TO FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES' TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF DEAF INTERPRETERS SERVICES FOR THE 2011 TAX SEASON.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

20. 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 $639,563.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 12 TO NOVEMBER 18, 2010.
Added to consent.

21. 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 PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE AND PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE OFFICES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

  1. MODIFICATIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 31, RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (RISK RESOLUTION); AND
  2. SELF-INSURING JUDGES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE UNDER TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 31 RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION SECTION 31.061 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR JUDICIAL SERVICE.

OTHER ITEMS

23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ON ISSUES REGARDING PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE A MARKET SALARY SURVEY OF THE PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PAY SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL TO 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISORS AND RECORDS ANALYST EMPLOYEES IN THE 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.

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SLOT 435. 1 AND 3

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

27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM JUNE 18, 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257 (K). 1 AND 3

28. INTERVIEW FINAL CANDIDATES FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER POSITION, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. 3

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 NOVEMBER 9, 2010.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 2010.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 14, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24 AND 25 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER 2 SUBDIVISION - 70 LOTS - 14.039 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY - APPROPRIATE FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

ADJOURN

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

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

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 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 THE FOLLOWING:

  1. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT;
  2. EXECUTE AN OPT-IN LETTER TO A RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIONAL TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS; AND
  3. PREPARE AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

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

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 21 AND OCTOBER 12, 2010.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. THE STATUS OF FACTS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE JUSTICE COURTS;
  2. AN EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS FOR THE JUSTICE COURTS; AND

2. DISCUSS A PROCESS FOR SELECTING COURT APPOINTEES FOR VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND BOARDS.
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