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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 3, 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 A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWEST SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 13A WITHIN THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 84, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM # 5)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES, RFQ Q100206DG, AND ALLOW PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN RESULTING CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS:
Added to consent.

1. PS100238DG, MLA LABS, INC;
2. PS100239DG, ECS TEXAS, LLP;
3. PS100240DG, KLEINFELDER;
4. 100241DG, TERRACON;
5. PS100242DG, FUGRO;
6. PS100243DG, RABA KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC.; AND
7. PS100244DG, HOLT ENGINEERING, INC.

3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080215VR, KNAUPE GR, FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES.
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4. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., RFQ NO. Q100198JE, PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR ARTERIAL “A”.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWEST SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 13A WITHIN THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 84, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION 3 – A SUBDIVISION WITHIN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR A PORTION OF HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD AND WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, PORTIONS OF TWO ROADS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. BRIDGES OF BEAR CREEK PHASE 2 SECTION 2 FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE (LONG FORM PLAT – 59 TOTAL LOTS – 27.381 ACRES – BISMARK DRIVE – APPROPRIATE FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
2. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGES OF BEAR CREEK PHASE 2 SECTION 2 FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY, WHICH INCLUDES SEVERAL TRACTS CURRENTLY TARGETED FOR SAND AND GRAVEL MINING;
2. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL LAND PLANNING SERVICES FROM BOSSE AND PHARIS ASSOCIATES, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
3. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES FROM THORNHILL GROUP, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY CENTRAL HEALTH PURSUANT TO SECTION 281.106 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER C, CHAPTER 271, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, FOR DISTRICT PURPOSES.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH FOR SUPPORT IN THE DISTRICT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER FOR DRAWING DOWN FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE UPPER PAYMENT LIMIT AND DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE PROGRAM.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FROM AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES (FORMERLY AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD) REGARDING BOARD COMPOSITION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND MINOR HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

14. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS TO BE USED BY BROADDUS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN INCLUDING:
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1. A PILOT INITIATIVE REGARDING PARKING PERMITS AND ZONED PARKING TO BE USED TO MAXIMIZE COUNTY ASSETS IN THE FUTURE;
2. A TARGET OF 5% REDUCTION IN DEMAND FOR PARKING THROUGH THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION; AND
3. A RECOMMENDATION TO USE EXISTING RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO OFFSET THE NEED TO BUILD ADDITIONAL PARKING STRUCTURES FOR VISITOR AND JUROR PARKING.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

15. 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 $863,260.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 16, 2010 TO JULY 22, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING SMALL CITIES AND VILLAGES WHOLLY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
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1. VILLAGE OF VOLENTE;
2. VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE;
3. VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE;
4. VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA;
5. VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF;
6. CITY OF CREEDMOOR; AND
7. CITY OF LAGO VISTA.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
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OTHER ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE:
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1. AN UPDATE ON THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE COUNTY CODE TO THE COUNTY WEBSITE;
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTENT AND USE CRITERIA FOR THE COUNTY CODE; AND
3. ADOPTION OF A UNIFIED STYLE GUIDE FOR THE COUNTY CODE FOR WEB PUBLICATION. (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

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.

20. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SHEPPARD, HOUP AND DWORIN LAW FIRM AT 700 LAVACA. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. 1

22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN JANE DOE V. RICHARD “DICK” FURRS, NO. A-10-CA-00504-LY.1

23. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SECURITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CIVIL COURTS. 1

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 108.68 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS AND CLAIMS REGARDING THE CENTRAL TEXAS HUNTING, FISHING AND OUTDOOR EXPO AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. SMC EVENTS;
2. DEAD MAN’S PASS RANCH, L.L.C.;
3. SALES R US, INC.; AND
4. A’LURE FISHING BOXES.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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JULY 20, 2010.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON VARIANCE REQUESTS UNDER CHAPTER 62 AND CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE BY SYNAGRO OF TEXAS – CDR, INC., FOR A PROPOSED SEWAGE SLUDGE BENEFICIAL USE LAND APPLICATION SITE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 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

Last Modified: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:24 PM

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