Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 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 THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM YEARS 2007-2009 ACTION PLANS RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION REGULATING PAYDAY, AUTO TITLE AND OTHER UNREGULATED CONSUMER LENDING BUSINESSES IN THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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SPECIAL ITEM

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BRIEFING FROM COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING NEED FOR CLOTHING FOR RELEASEES FROM TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISASTER POUCHES / BODY BAGS, IFB NO. B110010-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SALAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HOME REFRIGERATORS, IFB NO. B110006-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
SEARS COMMERCIAL – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00030LP, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF ROCKY CREEK RANCH CONTRACTS, ROCKY CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

9. 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)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FILLING THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES POSITION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT):
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PROJECT ONE-TIME BUDGET ITEM COSTS;
PROJECT ONGOING BUDGET ITEM COSTS; AND
DATA CENTER REQUIREMENTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.076, SECURITY)
Taken into Executive Session.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)/ FINANCIAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, RFP NO. P090255-LC, TO THE HIGH RANKING PROPOSER TEAM:
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LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC., D/B/A LSI CONSULTING; AND
SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

NEW CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT A RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR WASTE GENERATED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. PROGRAM WILL BE COORDINATED BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; AND
ERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

15. 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 $863,593.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 19 TO NOVEMBER 25, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MARKET SALARY SURVEYS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW FOR:
Added to consent.

REDUCED RENTAL FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FOR JANUARY 13 THROUGH 16, 2011 AND JANUARY 22, 2011; AND
WAIVER OF SECTION 14, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATERING.

OTHER ITEMS

19. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2010.
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS:
Added to consent.

REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG JOHNSTON TO ESD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
REAPPOINTMENT OF LILLIAN AARON TO ESD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
REAPPOINTMENT OF PAULA BARR TO ESD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
REAPPOINTMENT OF BARKER KEITH TO ESD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE CLAYPOOL TO ESD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012; AND
APPOINTMENT OF ED WALKER TO ESD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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 551.076, Security
Note 5 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.

21. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SHAY MORROW V. TRACY C. HILL CIVIL ACTION NO. A-10-CA-554-SS. 1

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

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

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

25. 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

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT HELIOS, A SOLAR ENERGY INITIATIVE IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. 5

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 23, 2010.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.

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