Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 25, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 23 AND 24, TRES VISTAS SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK G OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 7 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
INTRODUCTIONS
3. INTRODUCTION OF LORI KENNEDY AS NEW MANAGING ATTORNEY FOR THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 AS THE “JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL 18 MEMORIAL DAY” IN HONOR OF THE YOUNG MEN THAT SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES WHILE IN SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE WAR IN VIET NAM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE CITY OF LAGO VISTA UPON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY AS AN INCORPORATED CITY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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7. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 38TH YEAR OF THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 23 AND 24, TRES VISTAS SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK G OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 7 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT TO PAY FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FUELED/HYBRID VEHICLE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE COVES AT SKY RANCH PHASE 1 (16 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HINMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ELROY ROAD PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND FENCING PROVIDED BY SR DEVELOPMENT ON THE ELROY ROAD 2001 BOND PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION FEE CALCULATION FORM FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE THE CITY OF AUSTIN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, FEES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE SOLE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER, SCHMIDT INVESTMENTS, LTD., FOR PURCHASE OF 1.488 ACRES OF UNUSED, EXCESS, ABANDONED STATE HIGHWAY 20 RIGHT OF WAY, LOCATED ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 290 WEST IN PRECINCT THREE, AND APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF SALE FOR THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2010:
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- A. REQUEST TO SET JUNE 23, 2010 THROUGH JULY 22, 2010 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW THE DRAFT OF THE ACTION PLAN;
- REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JUNE 29, 2010 AND JULY 13, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE ACTION PLAN; AND
- REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES AND THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENTS PERIOD TO BE PLACED IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION.
16. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES ON ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING 700 LAVACA STREET PROPERTY:
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- DESIGNATE LOCATION OF COMMISSIONERS COURT OFFICES WITHIN THE BUILDING; AND
- DELEGATE TO CORE TEAM AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE TRANSITIONAL LEASE TERMS WITH TENANTS. (THESE ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN INTO 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.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.
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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 $902,612.71 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 7 TO MAY 13, 2010.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
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- REVISED DEFINITIONS OF DEPENDENTS;
- DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE DEPENDENT COVERAGE; AND
- DEPENDENT AUDIT PROCESS AND VENDOR.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR AND RATIFICATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENERGY SERVICES BETWEEN AUSTIN ENERGY AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC., RFQ NO. Q100091-LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAMILTON POOL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COPY PAPER, IFB NO. B100141-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, UNISOURCE.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING SERVICES, RFS NO. S100126-DW, TO THE THREE QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS, SOUTHERN CORRECTIONS OF AUSTIN, L.L.C., (PS100126DW); BURKES SUPERVISED LIVING CENTER (PS100196DW) AND A NEW ENTRY (PS100197DW).
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEW PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B100034-DG, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, WORKMAN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, LTD.
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28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE ALARM/FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS SYSTEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA STREET TO BURY+PARTNERS, INC.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET PROCESS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY FOR USE OF THREE PARKING AREAS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FROM AUGUST 16 THROUGH 19, 2010 TO CONDUCT BASIC PEACE OFFICER COURSE LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVER TRAINING.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE;
- RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY GREEN COMMITTEE; AND
- PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR NEXT STEPS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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 551.087, 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.
32. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 4
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM TRAVIS REALTY CORP. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA STREET. 1 AND 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 15.0 ACRES OF LAND ON FISHER HOLLOW OWNED BY JAVIER SADIVAR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF AND FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. A-09-CA-280-LY; J. ADAN BALLESTEROS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BOB VANN; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION, AND RESPOND TO ANY OFFERS TO COMPROMISE CLAIM. 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 25.0 ACRES OF LAND ON LIME CREEK ROAD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTOR OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 4, 2010.
C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 11, 2010.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, EACH BEING LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE LOT LINES OF LOT 44 WITHIN CAMELOT, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 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 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 20 AND MAY 11, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 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 REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A LETTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF THE 100%-FUNDS-COMMITTED DEADLINE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FROM MAY 31, 2010 TO JULY 31, 2010.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (IMS) FINDINGS FROM THE 2009 COUNTY-WIDE ROADWAY PAVEMENT SURVEY.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED INITIATIVE AND WORK PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING STORMWATER QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT OF GROUNDWATER SUPPLY.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ON MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
2010 TRAVIS COUNTY RSVP ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL208 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010, AT 11:45 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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