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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ESTATES AT COMMANDERS POINT FINAL PLAT (6 TOTAL LOTS [5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY LOT] – 5.634 ACRES – AGARITA COVE – WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. #17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM # 10)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2, REVISED PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK B (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.923 ACRES – TRAILS END ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF JONESTOWN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER LIFTING THE OUTDOOR BURNING BAN.
Taken into Executive Session also.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 18, 2010, AS “TAKE A LOVED ONE FOR A CHECKUP DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 21 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 15, WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 08K00072RV, BLACKMON MOORING OF TEXAS, INC.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES WITH LAURIE DOUGLAS-GAMBLE, LCSW, TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PARKING LOT AT BALL FIELD PROJECT, IFB NO. B100287-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, PATIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
Taken into Executive Session also.
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1. THE USE OF EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROJECT IN WHOLE OR PART;
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES;
3. DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED TOWARD ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, NO. Q100247RV; AND
4. APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ESTATES AT COMMANDERS POINT FINAL PLAT (6 TOTAL LOTS [5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY LOT] – 5.634 ACRES – AGARITA COVE – WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. #17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2, REVISED PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK B (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.923 ACRES – TRAILS END ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF JONESTOWN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE LAKE TRAVIS PARK MASTER PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R AND B SPORTS, LLC FOR A TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF FM 969 AT HUNTERS BEND ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
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1. POST THE POSITION; AND
2. SCHEDULE AND PROCESS FOR FILLING THE PENDING POSITION VACANCY.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET RULES.
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18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET ISSUES.
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19. 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. REPORT REGARDING EMPLOYEE SURVEY.

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 $1,003,100.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 27 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ROGER EL KHOURY TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN AIRPORT BOULEVARD ADVISORY GROUP.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROWN SANTA 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS K, DECKER CHALLENGE HALF MARATHON AND WELLNESS FAIR AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER DECEMBER 12, 2010.
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS TO BE USED BY THE COUNTY IN 2011.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SHADY HOLLOW MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
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.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 2}
No action required.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FOUR ADDITIONAL LOTS IN THE GILBERT LANE SUBDIVISION IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. ^{1 AND 2}

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT KENNEDY RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF THE WATER CORPORATION. ¹

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 110.485 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) ²

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.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBORDINATION, ATTORNMENT AND NONDISTURBANCE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH AUSTIN RIDGE LEASE OCCUPIED BY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Taken into Executive Session.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND FUNERAL HOME CONTRACTS:

1. RATIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF NECESSARY ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR BURIAL OF TWO INDIGENTS OUTSIDE THE POLICY; AND
2. CONSIDERATION OF POLICY CHANGE AND/OR CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR BURIALS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.  (THESE ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

A3. RECEIVE AN UPDATE AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON THE IMAGINE AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE UPCOMING THIRD ROUND OF COMMUNITY FORUMS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL FUND.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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 INVOICE FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BROWN SANTA 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS K, DECKER CHALLENGE HALF MARATHON AND WELLNESS FAIR AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER DECEMBER 12, 2010.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DR. GARY ELKINS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING A PILOT HYPNOSIS SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.

ADDED ITEM

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RELEASE LIEN ON PROPERTY AT 8509 FM 969, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. RECEIVE UPDATE AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. UPDATE ON CIVIL ATTORNEY FEES AND OFFICES OF PARENTAL AND CHILD REPRESENTATION.
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Last Modified: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:51 PM

 

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.