On This Site

Related Departments

Planning & Budget Office

Intergovernmental Relations Office

Citizens Bond
Advisory Committee

Other Precincts

Justices of the Peace

JP Precinct 1

JP Precinct 2

JP Precinct 3

JP Precinct 4

JP Precinct 5

Constables

Constable Precinct 1

Constable Precinct 2

Constable Precinct 3

Constable Precinct 4

Constable Precinct 5

On Other Sites

Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
9:00 AM

	Agenda Backup 33 MB Provision of the backup materials is still in the testing phase.

Video files of commissioners court meetings are available online. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #22)
Video
Text

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Video
Text

CONSENT ITEMS
Video
Text

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD :
Video
Text

1. REVIEW THE COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
2. APPROVE THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE REPORT; AND
3. APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN’S OPTIMAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION.
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DESIGNATE SHERRI FLEMING, EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE, AS THE TRAVIS COUNTY EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE AUSTIN ACHIEVEMENT ZONE (AAZ) INITIATIVE.
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent. (With the exception of 6A)

1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH COMING OF AGE (FORMERLY “RSVP”) TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
   Video
   Text
2. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT WILL PROVIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
3. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSEOUT THE 2008 URBAN AREA STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT THAT WILL REDUCE THE GRANT AWARD TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SO THAT THE UNSPENT BALANCE CAN BE USED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR REGIONAL PROJECTS; AND
4. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $945,893.77 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 3 TO DECEMBER 9, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO RELEASE AND COUNTY TREASURER TO DISBURSE THE REMAINING AMOUNT OF THE CENTRAL AUSTIN LAND PURCHASE PRICE, SETTLEMENT COSTS AND BROKER COMMISSION ON OR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF DECEMBER 29, 2010.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMMISSION FOR UGL EQUIS IN CENTRAL AUSTIN LAND PURCHASE.
Video
Text

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PARKING LEASES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Added to consent.

1. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH CENTRAL PARKING OF TEXAS, INC. FOR SLOTS LOCATED AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO GARAGE;
2. RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD PARKING, INC. FOR INCREASED NUMBER OF SLOTS AT THE PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 9TH AND LAVACA STREET;
3. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH TEXAS OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION FOR PARKING AT 1300 GUADALUPE STREET; AND
4. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH CENTRAL PARKING OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PARKING LOCATED AT 1250 GUADALUPE STREET.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY FOR A REDUCED FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FOR CADET GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A MINOR RENOVATION PROJECT AT THE PALM SQUARE FACILITY WITH FUNDING TRANSFERRED FROM SAVINGS ON A COMPLETED PROJECT.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S STORMREADY APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REALLOCATION OF EXISTING FUNDING TO SUPPORT A RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Pulled from the agenda.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

16. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REFUSE COLLECTION COUNTYWIDE, IFB NO. B110032-OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC.
Video
Text

18.
Added to consent.

1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS TO 44 CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. SEE ATTACHMENT A FOR LIST OF CONTRACTS; AND
2. AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL MODIFICATIONS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A ON THE COURT'S BEHALF.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH INX, INC.
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069-OJ, FORTE, INC. FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CYRUS NETWORKS, LLC DBA CYRUSONE FOR LEASE SPACE FOR DATA CENTER.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE 2A LOT 14 BLOCK L IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
Video
Text

1. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; AND
2. ADOPTION OF A REVISED SET OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. TAD DAVIS TO THE ESD NO. 9 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE BONDS AND BOND RENEWALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Added to consent.

1. SAMUEL T. BISCOE, TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE; AND
2. J. DAVID PHILLIPS, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #1;
3. ERIC M. SHEPPERD, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #2;
4. MICHAEL EDWARD DENTON, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #4;
5. NANCY HOHENGARTEN, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #5;
6. ELISABETH EARLE, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #7;
7. SARAH ECKHARDT, COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2;
8. GLENN BASS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2;
9. SUSAN K. STEEG, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3;
10. RAUL ARTURO GONZALEZ, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 4;
11. HERBERT EVANS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5; AND
12. MARGARET J. GÓMEZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Video
Text

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.

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. STANLEY SCOTT (VICTOR C. & SHEILA D. EGBUONYE RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON PRESERVE LAND. 1

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONER'S COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALEJANDRA CORNELIUS V. CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 3

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REGARDING DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE BY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. 1

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

CONSENT ITEMS
Video
Text

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 DECEMBER 7, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SPACE IN 700 LAVACA BUILDING.  (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.

A2. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Video
Text

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

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 2010.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Video
Text

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

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 2010.

ADJOURN

Last Modified: Monday, February 7, 2011 2:22 PM

 Meetings Archive

Select an index Budget Hearings 2012 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2011 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2010 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2009 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2008 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2007 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Work Sessions 2006 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Work Sessions 2005 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Work Sessions 2004 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Work Sessions 2003 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2002 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2001 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 2000 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 1999 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 1998 Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes 1997 Meeting Agendas

Get free RealPlayer

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.