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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 12, 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 TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1431 AND 1432 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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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 292 AND 293 OF APACHE SHORES, 1ST INSTALLMENT – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ADOPT TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS. (ACTION ITEM #19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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INTRODUCTIONS

4. INTRODUCTION OF LINDA WATSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BY BEVERLY SILAS, TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE ON THE CAPITAL METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 15, 2010 “TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY.”
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010 AS "BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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7. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SYMPOSIUM 2010 IN TRAVIS COUNTY SPONSORED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE TEXAS REGION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

8. 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 $926,070.42 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 24 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BOOK OF BABYLON, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO SHOOT A FILM AT THE OLD JAIL ON THE UPPER FLOORS OF THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 15, 2010.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR MANCHESTER BIDWELL FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING AN INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B100252-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FRANK RINGER AND ASSOCIATES.
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR, IFB NO. B100270-CW, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. GROUP ONE-CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS:

   1. TWO DAY BODY SHOP – ALL QUADRANTS; AND

2. GROUP TWO-HEAVY TRUCKS:

   1. TWO DAY BODY SHOP – NE AND NW QUADRANTS; AND

   2. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLISION SERVICES – SE AND SW QUADRANTS.

14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 09T00202NB, WEATHERIZATION MANAGEMENT GROUP, FOR INSULATION SERVICES.
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW S.M.A.R.T. BUILDING, IFB NO. B100229-JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ZAPALAC/REED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LP.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

17. 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 1431 AND 1432 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

18. 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 292 AND 293 OF APACHE SHORES, 1ST INSTALLMENT – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ADOPT TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS.
Postponed - no action taken

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 48 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE AND TITLE 30 TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CHAPTER 285 FOR THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR RESIDENTIAL LOTS UTILIZING ONSITE WASTEWATER FOR THE PROPOSED RESUBDIVISION OF THE EASTER 1/3 PART OF LOT 3, NORTHRIDGE ACRES NO. 2 PLAT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE RANCHO ALTO HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF RANCHO ALTO ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

1. FINAL PLAT: AMMARON HILLS SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT 15 LOTS – 42.57 ACRES – 14500 FM 2769 ROAD – WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ; AND
2. SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR AMMARON HILLS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH 360 WAKEBOARD CLUB, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR A WAKEBOARDING COMPETITION EVENT TO BE HELD AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

24. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC. ON THE MULTI-PHASED CLEAN UP OF HAMILTON CREEK AND HAMILTON POOL. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

25. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE TRAVIS COUNTY ON TRAVIS COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE FORMULA GRANT INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
2. CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING SHARE THE WARMTH PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR ATMOS ENERGY NATURAL GAS BILLS; AND
3. CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING SAFE HAVENS: SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR A THREE YEAR TERM

OTHER ITEMS

28. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2011 FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
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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; AND
3. DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED TOWARD ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, NO. Q100247RV, AND SELECTION PROCESS

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.

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ELIDA GARZA V. TRAVIS COUNTY’S TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. 1

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA WITH THE FOLLOWING:

1. BRUCE A. LIPSHY D/B/A LIPSHY & ESCAMILLA, LLP; AND
2. CAPITOL AREA CONTRACTORS, INC. 1 AND 2

32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING, CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ IN TWCCRD CHARGE NO. 1A20200 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2010-0267C.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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2010 TO APPROVE A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF 620 OAKS SUBDIVISION (LOT 7, BLOCK C, ONLY) – 4.603 ACRES – 10801 FOUNDATION ROAD – WATER IS PROVIDED BY PRIVATE WELL AND WASTEWATER IS PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC, CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE PAYMENT OF $631.51 TO THE TEXAS TOLL AUTHORITY FOR OUTSTANDING TOLL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-EMERGENCY COUNTY VEHICLES.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 SESSIONS OF JULY 20 AND JULY 27, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIR ESCROW RELATED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THREE SERVICE AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

THURSDAY, October 14, 2010, 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010, 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Thursday, October 14, 2010 5:23 PM

 

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