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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
9:00 AM

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVE A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: TOTAL PLAT VACATION OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK K, HILL COUNTRY PHASE II-A (2.554 ACRES – 6900 BRIGHT STAR LANE – WATER IS PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN AND WASTEWATER IS PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 16-23, LAKE SHORE RANCH SUBDIVISION #1 (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 4.944 ACRES – TRAVIS CIRCLE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY AN EXISTING ON-SITE PRIVATE WELL – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – LCRA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

3. 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 $1,028,242.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 5 TO NOVEMBER 11, 2010.
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Added to consent.

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295, PEACE OFFICE PAY SCALE.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES POOL, RFQ NO. Q100200-LP, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS:
Added to consent.

1. A. TITLE SERVICES:

   1. GRACY TITLE - PS110015LP;

   2. INDEPENDENCE TITLE - PS110016LP;

2. APPRAISAL SERVICES:

   1. AEGIS GROUP, INC. - PS110017LP;

   2. ATRIUM REAL ESTATE SERVICES - PS110018LP;

   3. PAUL HORNSBY & CO. - PS110019LP;

   4. HDR- PS110020LP;

   5. INTEGRA – PS110036LP;

3. LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES:

   1. HUTSON LAND PLANNERS - PS110021LP;

   2. HOLFORD GROUP - PS110022LP;

   3. LAND DESIGN PARTNERS - PS110023LP;

   4. SEC PLANNING, LLC - PS110024LP;

   5. SITE SPECIFICS - PS110025LP;

   6. URBAN DESIGN GROUP. - PS110026LP;

4. BROKERAGE SERVICES:

   1. NAI REOC AUSTIN - PS110027LP;

   2. SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES GROUP - PS110028LP.

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10AE0167JW, CRESPO CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., GILBERT LANE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEEDS ANALYSIS AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE, RFQ NO. Q100101-JT, TO CRIME LAB DESIGN.
Added to consent.

8.
Added to consent.

1. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND
2. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4)(B) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DONATE THE LIST OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA STREET TO BURY+PARTNERS, INC.
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00253JE, APAC-TEXAS, INC, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: TOTAL PLAT VACATION OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK K, HILL COUNTRY PHASE II-A (2.554 ACRES – 6900 BRIGHT STAR LANE – WATER IS PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN AND WASTEWATER IS PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 16-23, LAKE SHORE RANCH SUBDIVISION #1 (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 4.944 ACRES – TRAVIS CIRCLE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY AN EXISTING ON-SITE PRIVATE WELL – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – LCRA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CHARTER AND FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

1. ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE SPRINGBOOK CENTER OWNERS ASSOCIATION DUE TO ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE; AND
2. THE RELEASE OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT BACK TO THE OWNERS ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON USE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAVEL COST FOR TWO CANDIDATES INTERVIEWING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EXECUTIVE MANAGER POSITION.
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.213(A) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ALLOW THE SPICEHENGE SUBDIVISION TO USE TRINITY GROUNDWATER IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17.REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A DRAFT OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM YEARS 2007-2009 ACTION PLANS RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD AND POST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DUAL DIAGNOSIS UNIT WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
   
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN’S COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
   

3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
   

4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
   Added to consent.

5. ONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
   Added to consent.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD TO RECEIVE 2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT RESOURCES THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT WILL BE USED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE; INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PROGRAM HAS ALREADY BEEN APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
   Added to consent.

7. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT CARE COORDINATOR POSITION FUNDED BY THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
   Added to consent.

20. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRESENTATION FROM BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH ON THE MASTER PLAN SCENARIOS FOR THE CENTRAL CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN.
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Taken into Executive Session.

OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT SPONSORS FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL AND ARENA WITH BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT GOING TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS.
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22. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FROM AUSTIN RECOVERY ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS AND SERVICES FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WATER QUALITY STUDY OF THE LAKE TRAVIS AREA; AND
2. NEGOTIATIONS OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES IN THE LAKE TRAVIS VICINITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING OF A LAKE TRAVIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WATER STUDY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2010 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORTS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLES PRECINCTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59.06 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDS FOR CONSTABLES PRECINCTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF NASH MARTINEZ TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF JANE MANASTER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2

30. CONSIDER OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 18.5 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

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

1. TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY;
2. MES L. ARTH, CATHERINE A. MAUZY, CATHERINE BENOUIS, FRIDAY, FRIDAY & KAZEN LLP; AND
3. RUCE A. LIPSHY D/B/A LIPSHY & ESCAMILLA, LLP. 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-2010-00267C. 1

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS A RESULT OF ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS OF THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL AREAS:

1. PLANNING AND BUDGET;
2. EMERGENCY SERVICES;
3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES;
4. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES; AND
5. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. 1 AND 3

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

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 SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 2010.

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AGENDATRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 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 AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIR ESCROW RELATED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

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