Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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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
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT FOR MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 4 THROUGH 10, 2009 AS “TRAVIS COUNTY 4-H WEEK.” (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS, CENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER AND FUTURE FOCUS, FOR HOSTING THE OUTLOOK 2009 REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $460,114.14 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 18 TO 24, 2009.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 12 DEDICATION PLAQUE.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL, INC. TO USE COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS MOTOR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PARKING SPACES FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER EMPLOYEES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B090334-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS:
- GG’S CONSTRUCTION - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
- ALLIED ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. CM070295LC, DOCUNAV SOLUTIONS, FOR AN INVOICE IMAGING SYSTEM.
11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 63, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B100001-DR, RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SERVICES, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION INC. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VIOLET CROWN SPORTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT WEBBERVILLE PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R AND B SPORTS, LLC FOR TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TRAINING TO ENHANCE CAPABILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CURTAIL ILLEGAL SOLID WASTE DUMPING WITHIN THE COUNTY;
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANTS PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL COURTS;
- NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE RETROFIT OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOWARD LANE EXTENSION TO STATE HIGHWAY 130 AS A FOUR LANE DIVIDED CAMPO ARTERIAL ROADWAY;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER LOCAL BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $1,112 OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO EXPAND THE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO CONTINUE PROGRAM TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENDITURES UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS FOR THE DRUG COURT COORDINATOR FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009 OR UNTIL THE GRANT IS AWARDED AND EXECUTED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.
OTHER ITEMS
17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUND MONIES INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY JEFF JURY TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20. RATIFY COUNTY JUDGE'S EXECUTION OF AFFIDAVIT REGARDING THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AS A SUB-RECIPIENT OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STREET OVERLAY PROJECTS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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.
21. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL RENEA HICKS, ESQ. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. HOLDER IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1
22. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ. 1
23. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY LINDA MOORE SMITH. 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY’S WORKERS COMPENSATION LIEN ON THE CLAIMS OF BENJAMIN MALDONADO; SUBROGATION. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 AND PUBLIC HEARING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2009.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 27, 2009, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PARK FEE AND REFUND PROPOSALS BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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, OCTOBER 6, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
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Last Modified: Friday, October 2, 2009 4:38 PM