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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK A, NOACK HILL SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 16-INCH WATER LINES AND A PUMPING STATION BEGINNING JUNE 16, 2010 AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 17, 2011, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 21ST ANNUAL “JUNETEENTH – EMANCIPATION DAY” CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK A, NOACK HILL SUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 16-INCH WATER LINES AND A PUMPING STATION BEGINNING JUNE 16, 2010, AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 17, 2011, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ESTATES AT COMMANDERS POINT FINAL PLAT (A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 BLOCK A OF THE SECOND RESUBDIVISION OF LOT A SILENT RIDGE) IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISION (REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS FOR ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS); AND
2. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 30-2-171(A), ACCESS TO LOTS (REQUIRES EACH LOT IN A NEW SUBDIVISION TO ABUT A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: PARK 130 SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: ELM CREEK CENTRE SUBDIVISION (7 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 ACTION PLAN FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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1. CHANGES TO THE PLAN; AND
2. POST PROPOSED CHANGES FOR A 15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD FROM JUNE 28 THROUGH JULY 12, 2010.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
Postponed.

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

1. AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THAT WILL INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT CASE DATA TO MEET FEDERAL STATE CASE REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROCESS THE FEDERAL REDIRECTION OF CASES WITH CHANGED CASE STATUS AND PROVIDE LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE;
2. W CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO ESTABLISH A VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR VETERANS WHO ARE NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR DEFENDANTS IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS; AND
3. NEW CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO RECEIVE ONE-TIME AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS THROUGH THE EXPEDITED VICTIM RESTORATION GRANT THAT WOULD SUPPORT EXISTING VICTIM SERVICES WITHIN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND THE CALENDAR FOR ACTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING PROCESS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session.

17. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH LISTENING SESSION FINDINGS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

18. 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 $673,591.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 28, 2010 TO JUNE 3, 2010.
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR RETURN OF A $280 DEPOSIT FOR AN EVENT THAT WAS PLANNED AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER SKYLINE CLUB IN OCTOBER 2010.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Added to consent.

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03007, CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF PAY GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT AT HIRE;
3. REVISED LANGUAGE: NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE; AND
4. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03008, PROMOTION.

21. Added to consent.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE DATE (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010), LOCATION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY.
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO RELEASE AND COUNTY TREASURER TO DISBURSE THE REMAINING AMOUNT OF THE 700 LAVACA PURCHASE PRICE, SETTLEMENT COSTS, AND BROKER COMMISSION ON THE CLOSING DATE OF JUNE 22, 2010.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

24. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, RVI PLANNING, RFQ NO. Q100146-LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF ONION CREEK GREENWAY, PHASE I.
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY AT SUMMIT DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO.B100183-JE, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AUSTIN ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080260DG, STRUCTURES PE, LLP, FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090041RV, BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS STUDY FOR A STRATEGIC NEEDS ANALYSIS AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT MA080155LC, FUTURE COM, LTD, FOR IT SECURITY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES. (ITS)
Added to consent.

29. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING/SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. (HHS&VS)
Added to consent.

30. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SENTINEL LAVACA MANAGEMENT CORP. FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 700 LAVACA.
(Taken into Executive Session.)
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OTHER ITEMS

31. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON DRAFT WALLER CREEK DISTRICT MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHNNY HILL TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

33. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2009 AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11 AND 14.
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $15,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY:
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1. ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE;
2. DEBT BUY DOWN;
3. OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION;
4. OVER 65 OR DISABLED OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; AND
5. HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT:
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1. ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE;
2. DEBT BUY DOWN;
3. OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION;
4. OVER 65 OR DISABLED OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; AND
5. HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RENEWAL BOND FOR VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, CHARLES WEBB.
Added to consent.

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

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.

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1
No action required.

39. 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
No action required.

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TERRA PROPERTIES (CAPITAL CITY RELOCATION, LLC RESALE DEED).1

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DANIEL C. MUNYON (MR. ANJUM KHURSHID AND MRS. RUBINA ANJUM RESALE DEED).1

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 JUNE 1, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A STATEMENT ANNOUNCING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE MEDIATION OVER THE CONTAMINATION OF HAMILTON POOL BY RUNOFF FROM THE RANCHES AT HAMILTON CREEK DEVELOPMENT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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 PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE):

1. ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE;
2. DEBT BUY DOWN;
3. OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION;
4. OVER 65 OR DISABLED OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; AND
5. HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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 PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1:

1. ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE;
2. DEBT BUY DOWN;
   
3. OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION;
4. OVER 65 OR DISABLED OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; AND
5. HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM KROLL FACTUAL DATA.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010, AT 5:45 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

TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010, AT 4:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2010
21ST ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY
& CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010 FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
WOOLDRIDGE PARK PLAZA
900 GUADALUPE ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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