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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
9:00 AM

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS, INCLUDING:
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1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET;
2. NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE; AND
3. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE.

4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
2. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO INCLUDE SEVERAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION CHANGES TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO PROSECUTE ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES;
3. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ACCESS AND VISITATION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION;
4. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
5. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR CONTRACT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
6. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
7. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED; AND
8. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE VETERANS’ COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED PILOT INITIATIVE TO IMPLEMENT ZONED PARKING FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AT 700 LAVACA GARAGE INCLUDING:
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1. REVISIONS TO CURRENT POLICY;
2. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PILOT; AND
3. RT REGARDING EMPLOYEE SURVEY.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REMAINING PARTS OF THE BLOCKING AND STACKING ALTERNATIVES FOR 700 LAVACA PROPOSED BY THE BROADDUS TEAM AS A PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $646,071.27 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 6, 2010 TO AUGUST 12, 2010.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR PROMOTION ACCORDING TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03008; AND \
3. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION FOR VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE ACCORDING TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03009.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST OPTION TO RENEW THE LEASE BETWEEN HARRY M. WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY AT 205 W. 9TH, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROJECT WORKSHEETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ADULT PROBATION AND COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO USE CLASSROOM SPACE AT 5501A AIRPORT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS FOR PROBATIONERS IN THE CORNERSTONE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK PROJECT, IFB NO. B100250LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, STR CONSTRUCTORS, LTD.
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 12, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020037RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO RENEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL030034EF, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4, FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINING ACADEMY.
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ, APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FOR THE WELLS BRANCH CENTER REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT 2:
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1. A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 30-3-191 SIDEWALKS (REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS FOR ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS);
2. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 30-2-171(A), ACCESS TO LOTS IN SUBDIVISIONS (REQUIRES EACH LOT IN A NEW SUBDIVISION TO ABUT A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET);
3. A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR 30-2-158(B), SUBDIVISION ACCESS STREETS (REQUIRES A NEW SUBDIVISION MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO ACCESS STREETS AND EACH OF THE TWO ACCESS STREETS MUST CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL STREET);
4. A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR 30-2-151, STREETS OF A NEW SUBDIVISION SHALL BE ALIGNED WITH EXISTING STREETS ON ADJOINING PROPERTY; AND
5. A VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.204(E)(2), SECTION 30-2-38, AND SECTION 30-4-31, TO PREPARE A POST DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE PLAN, PREPARE DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PLANS, AND POST FISCAL SURETY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX RATE.
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OTHER ITEMS

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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD AND MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, IFB NO. B100181NB, TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER, GARRATT CALLAHAN CO.; AND
2. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE MANCHACA COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGARDING COMMUNITY PREFERENCES FOR USE OF THE MANCHACA FIRE HALL. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (THIS ITEM 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)

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PERSONS AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGY FOR COMBINED CHARITIES 2010 CAMPAIGN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE AS A CHARITABLE FEDERATION IN THE 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2011.
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23. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS TO BE USED BY THE COUNTY IN 2011.
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24. REVISED LANGUAGE: RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FIRST DRAFT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A VETERAN DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR ELECTRONIC TOLL COLLECTION CUSTOMERS.
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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 551.087, 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.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MARTHA ALVAREZ RAMIREZ.1
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27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING INSURER’S REQUEST FOR A RELEASE IN EXCHANGE FOR PAYMENT OF COST TO REPAIR GUARDRAIL DAMAGED BY WILEY JOHNS.1

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING INSURER’S REQUEST FOR A RELEASE IN EXCHANGE FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS TO REPAIR GUARDRAIL DAMAGED BY TEA KANG. 1

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE LEASE AND SPACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT 700 LAVACA. 1 AND 2

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

31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 4

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 AUGUST 3, 2010.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 10, 2010.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO NOTIFY THE COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF CALLE CALICHE – A PRIVATELY MAINTAINED STREET IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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A2. RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S HUD COMMUNITY CHALLENGE PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A FORM BASED CODE PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD CORRIDOR.
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A3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY JUDGE’S DUTY TO CALL THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ELECTION AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3.004 OF THE ELECTION CODE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 3, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 3, 2010.

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 10, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 BUSINESS SIGNATURE CARD FOR THE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE BANK ACCOUNT

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 FINAL DRAW REQUEST FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE UNDER GRANT AGREEMENT.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE ANALYSIS AND STACKING CONCEPTS.
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2. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CURRENT STATUS OF INDIGENT BURIAL PROGRAM, FUTURE OPTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF INTERNATIONAL CEMETERY, AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL BURIAL SPACE.
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