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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING VARIANCE REQUESTS BY SYNAGRO OF TEXAS – CDR, INC. FOR A PROPOSED SEWAGE SLUDGE BENEFICIAL USE LAND APPLICATION SITE IN PRECINCT FOUR:
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1. A VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 62 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FROM THE SETBACK DISTANCE REQUIREMENT TO INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES; AND
2. VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FROM THE SETBACK DISTANCES FROM THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #8)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, CP&Y, RFQ NO. Q100168-JW, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION.
Added to consent.

3. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO.
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) FOR USE OF THE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080069OJ, DALLAS COUNTY, FOR UTILIZATION OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE TERMINATION AND TRANSITION AGREEMENT, CONTRACT NO. CM080266SW, SIMPLICITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, FOR AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND PHARMACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B100266-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. WAAG L.L.C. D/B/A M2;
2. ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.; AND
3. E CONSTRUCTION, INC.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VARIANCE REQUESTS BY SYNAGRO OF TEXAS – CDR, INC. FOR A PROPOSED SEWAGE SLUDGE BENEFICIAL USE LAND APPLICATION SITE IN PRECINCT FOUR:
Taken into Executive Session.

1. A VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 62 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FROM THE SETBACK DISTANCE REQUIREMENT TO INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES; AND
2. A VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FROM THE SETBACK DISTANCES FROM THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT ONE:
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1. AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CLUB DEAL 120 WHISPER VALLEY L.P. FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SECTION OF BRAKER LANE FROM FM 973 TO TAYLOR LANE; AND
2. AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CLUB DEAL 116 INDIAN HILLS TX, L.P. FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SECTION OF DECKER LAKE ROAD FROM FM 973 TO SH 130 SOUTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $5715.00 TO THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGIC SURVEY TO PREPARE A REPORT DESCRIBING ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY IN SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. DUE TO ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE; AND
2. THE RELEASE OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT BACK TO THE OWNERS ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR WOLF TRACT SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE:
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1. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN (734 LOTS ON 207.10 ACRES); AND
2. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM HOLLAND RACING TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 92 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ADD A PROVISION REGARDING THE USE OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF OPEN SPACE PARKLAND, PARKS AND PRESERVES. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE DEER CREEK RANCH PARKS AND LAKES ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF 1,300 LINEAR FEET OF SANDY BEACH ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SUN COMMUNITIES FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SECTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY; AND
2. THE USE OF CAPITAL METRO BUILD CENTRAL TEXAS FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SECTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EXPENSES FOR LAND ACQUISITION FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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1. APPROVE DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2010 AS THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE
2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 7, 2010 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS; AND
3. APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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1. RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO FUND THE ACQUISITION OF FOUR LOTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT;
2. APPROVE NOVEMBER 24 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 AS THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 7, 2010 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
4. APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCING, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

21. 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 $1,067,933.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 8 TO OCTOBER 14, 2010.
Added to consent.

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

23. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROPOSAL FOR THE VETERANS AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIALS AT WOODMANSEE PLAZA.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING HVAC UPGRADE PROJECT, WHICH IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY AN ARRA GRANT AND WHICH IS POTENTIALLY IMPACTED BY THE RECOMMENDED CENTRAL CAMPUS PLANNING SCENARIOS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

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

1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, TO CONTINUE THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, TO CONTINUE THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD. THE CONTRACT IS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE POTENTIAL FIVE YEAR GRANT;
5. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE A FOUR YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT;
6. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE YEAR ONE OF A POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT; AND
7. AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RELATED TO THE 2007 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENTS PROJECTS WITHIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE THAT WILL EXTEND THE END DATE BY AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.

27. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM LOCAL TAX POLICY WORKING GROUP.
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OTHER ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S FISCAL YEAR 2010 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT.
Added to consent.

29. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF SARAH DALE ANDERSON TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH AUGUST 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLANNING PARTICIPANT IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
Postponed.

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.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE:
Added to consent.

1. SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN FUNDING FOR AND UTILIZATION OF PUBLICLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED FACILITIES.

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.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE SALVATION ARMY TO POSITION BELL RINGERS AT COUNTY FACILITIES DURING THE 2010 CAMPAIGN. 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (PERMIT NO. PRT-788841). 1

35. CONSIDER OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 9.57 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KAMDEN SPACEK. 1

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY’S CLAIMS AGAINST DANIEL VENCES AND OLGA HERNANDEZ FOR DAMAGES TO A GUARDRAIL. 1

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GEORGE GIKAS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, LESTER MEIER RODEO COMPANY AND TEXAS STYLE PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNERS INC. 1

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA WITH BRUCE A. LIPSHY D/B/A LIPSHY & ESCAMILLA, LLP. 1 AND 2

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM JUNE 18, 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PRECINCT THREE, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). 1 AND 3

42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY V. FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, L.P. AND KOCH PIPELINE CO., L.P. 1

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

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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 LIFT MORATORIUM ON CONSIDERING FUNDING REQUESTS FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY SMART RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM EXPANSION
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010, 11:00 A.M.
3403 SOUTH FM 973, DEL VALLE, TEXAS 78617

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010, 3:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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