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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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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.

It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

  1. UPDATE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FORM SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ALLOW JUVENILE PROBATION’S FOOD SERVICES MANAGER AUTHORITY TO REQUEST SCHOOL MEAL REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM;
  2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED; AND
  3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND USE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE’S BUDGET FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST TO INVEST IN INVESTMENT POOLS.
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BALANCES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

5. 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 $470,558.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 16, 2010.
Added to consent.

6. 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 JUSTICE OF PEACE PRECINCT 5 FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. RECEIVE THE DEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT CONDUCTED BY SAGEBRUSH SOLUTIONS;
  2. DISCONTINUE THE PREREQUISITE OF A SPOUSE RESIDING WITH THE EMPLOYEE TO BE ELIGIBLE AS A DEPENDENT AND NO LONGER REQUIRE THE USE OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE TO DOCUMENT A SPOUSE’S RESIDENCE IN A MARRIAGE RECOGNIZED BY STATE LAW; AND
  3. DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

    1) NOTIFY EMPLOYEES OF A 10- DAY RECONCILIATION PERIOD TO MEET ALL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID THEIR DEPENDENTS RETROACTIVE TERMINATION BACK TO OCTOBER 1, 2010. REMOVE ANY DEPENDENTS FOR WHICH DOCUMENTATION HAS NOT BEEN SUPPLIED EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 2010. CLAIMS PAID AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2010 WILL BE RECOVERED BY THE FUND AND BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE. AUTHORIZE HRMD TO HIRE A 02 STATUS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO CONDUCT THE RECONCILIATION TO COMPLETE RESOLUTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING CASES; OR

    2) IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE DEPENDENT’S COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT COMPLETE OR RESPOND TO AUDIT INSTRUCTIONS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010. CLAIMS PAID AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2010 WILL BE RECOVERED BY THE FUND AND BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT TWO TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2011.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TONER CARTRIDGES- REMANUFACTURED, IFB NO. B110045RG TO THE LOW BIDDER, V-QUEST OFFICE AND MACHINE SUPPLIES.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES, IFB NO. B100273-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

  1. MOORE MEDICAL - PRIMARY; AND
  2. CENTRAL TEXAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – SECONDARY.

11. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL060254RE, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090133RE, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER SERVICES.
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 07AE0311DG, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SLAUGHTER LANE IMPROVEMENTS TO HANRAHAN PRITCHARD ENGINEERING.
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. IL070209VR, ENVISIONS CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. P110034-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED OFFEROR, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE AGENCY.
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL070171RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, DBA AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070092RE, FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD WITH THE WEST LAW GROUP FOR ONLINE RESEARCH SERVICES, WESTPACK PRINT AND CD-ROM PRODUCTS.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIM’S FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS, RFS NO. S10291DW TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS:
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  1. PS110056DW --TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER D/B/A SAFEPLACE;
  2. PS110057DW --YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE D/B/A LIFEWORKS;
  3. PS110058DW - FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI;
  4. PS110059DW - CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION;
  5. PS110060DW - CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY;
  6. PS110061DW - AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE;
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  7. PS110062DW - TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID INC.;
  8. PS110063DW - AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER;
  9. PS110064DW - AUSTIN ACADEMY;
  10. PS110065DW - VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES;
  11. PS110066DW - TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
  12. PS110067DW - YWCA OF GREATER AUSTIN.

21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110054ML, WITH AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE (ATCIC), FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: THE TRAILER MAN SUBDIVISION (FINAL PLAT – ONE LOT – 5.01 ACRES – US HIGHWAY 290 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – WATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC FACILITIES – CITY OF MANOR ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN VILLANACCI TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BOB TAYLOR TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GINA STARR HILL TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CARL JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVE SCHEFFE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TRES CHILDRESS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN JACKSON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TODD CRICKMER TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM BRANDON TANOUS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed

33. REAPPOINT JAREL LARSON, MARILYN SAMUELSON AND DAVID ERIKSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2013. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Reposted for 1/4/2011

34. REAPPOINT GARY JOHNSON AND CLIFF KESSLER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Reposted for 1/4/2011

35. APPROVE BONDS AND BOND RENEWALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
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  1. JOHN H. LIPSCOMBE, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #3;
  2. BRANDY MUELLER, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW #6;
  3. AMALIA RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA, DISTRICT CLERK;
  4. DOLORES ORTEGA CARTER, COUNTY TREASURER;
  5. YVONNE MICHELLE WILLIAMS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 1;
  6. GUY HERMAN, JUDGE, PROBATE COURT; AND
  7. DANA DEBEAUVOIR, COUNTY CLERK.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BONDS FOR VISITING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE: BARBARA C. BEMBRY AND RICHARD E. SCOTT.
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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
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.

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFERS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO DEVA HANEY AND HOLLY KLEIN. 1
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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 DECEMBER 14, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. O
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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 14, 2010.

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